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Many diagnostic tools for appendicitis: a sco** review
BackgroundWe aimed to provide an overview of all diagnostic tools developed to diagnose appendicitis with their reported accuracy and to further...
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Logistic regression and other statistical tools in diagnostic biomarker studies
A biomarker is a measured indicator of a variety of processes, and is often used as a clinical tool for the diagnosis of diseases. While the...
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Current Diagnostic Tools for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Purpose of ReviewBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) can have a significant impact on breast cancer survivors quality of life. The purpose of...
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Molecular pathology in breast disease: diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tools
Molecular testing in breast cancer gained increasing attention and importance as specific molecular results can tailor not only oncological decisions...
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Diagnostic Uncertainty in Childhood Motor Speech Disorders: A Review of Recent Tools and Approaches
PurposeSpeech-language pathologists report difficulty in the accurate differential diagnosis of complex speech presentations. This paper explores...
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Diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in...
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Diagnostic accuracy of eHealth literacy measurement tools in older adults: a systematic review
BackgroundIn Canada, virtual health care rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is substantial variability between older adults in...
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Diagnostic utility of different dysphagia screening tools to detect dysphagia in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ObjectiveDysphagia is a common and serious clinical symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic...
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Develo** diagnostic tools for canine periodontitis: combining molecular techniques and machine learning models
BackgroundDental plaque microbes play a key role in the development of periodontal disease. Numerous high-throughput sequencing studies have...
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Factors associated with the utilization of diagnostic tools among countries with different income levels during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundDisparities in the utilization of essential medical products are a key factor contributing to inequality in health outcomes. We aimed to...
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Combined gray scale ultrasonography and doppler diagnostic tools with strain elastography in assessment of inflammatory bowel disease in pediatrics patients
BackgroundIntestinal changes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are frequently observed on ultrasound. Invasive diagnostic procedures are often...
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The effect of combining different sampling tools on the performance of electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy for the evaluation of peripheral lung lesions and factors associated with its diagnostic yield
BackgroundWe assessed the performance of Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB) as a standalone diagnostic technique and the performance of...
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Taste loss in cancer patients: clinicians’ perceptions of educational materials and diagnostic tools
PurposeCancer therapy is essential and lifesaving; however, it can have short- and long-term consequences on patients’ health. Up to 87% of cancer...
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The diagnostic and triage accuracy of digital and online symptom checker tools: a systematic review
Digital and online symptom checkers are an increasingly adopted class of health technologies that enable patients to input their symptoms and biodata...
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UMOYA: a prospective longitudinal cohort study to evaluate novel diagnostic tools and to assess long-term impact on lung health in South African children with presumptive pulmonary TB—a study protocol
BackgroundDespite a high paediatric tuberculosis (TB) burden globally, sensitive and specific diagnostic tools are lacking. In addition, no data...
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Assessment of the diagnostic performance of various screening tools for bipolar disorder: a meta-analysis
BackgroundVarious studies have shown that about 40–50% of patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are undiagnosed at the time of referral and are often...
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Diagnostic Ambiguities and Underuse of Clinical Assessment Tools: A Systematic Review of Case Reports on Kratom Addiction and Physical Dependence
Purpose of ReviewThis systematic review examines case reports of kratom physical dependence or addiction, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and...
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The manifestation of affective symptoms in multiple sclerosis and discussion of the currently available diagnostic assessment tools
IntroductionIn addition to physical and cognitive symptoms, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk of experiencing mental...
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Islet autoantibodies as precision diagnostic tools to characterize heterogeneity in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review
BackgroundIslet autoantibodies form the foundation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis and staging, but heterogeneity exists in T1D development and...
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Diagnostic tools for neurosyphilis: a systematic review
PurposeIncreasing incidences of syphilis highlight the preoccupation with the occurrence of neurosyphilis. This study aimed to understand the current...
