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Trochlea dysplasia, increased TT-TG distance and patella alta are risk factors for develo** first-time and recurrent patella dislocation: a systematic review
PurposeThe aim of the study was to perform a systematic review and best knowledge synthesis of the present literature concerning biomechanical risk...
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Trochanteric fractures: Tip-Apex distance, Calcar Tip-Apex distance, and Chang criteria—a multiple variable analysis
Failure of osteosynthesis is a common complication of the nailing of trochanteric fractures which typically occurs through form of cut-out. Tip-Apex...
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Screening for cervical cancer among women in five countries in sub-saharan Africa: analysis of the role played by distance to health facility and socio-demographic factors
BackgroundCervical cancer significantly affects women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, limited studies have concentrated on cervical screening...
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Measurement of the distance between tumor micro-foci and gross tumor in rectal cancer pathological specimens: implication on margin distance of clinical target volume treated with high-dose radiotherapy for rectal cancer
PurposeTo measure the micro-foci distance away from gross tumor and to provide reference to create the clinical target volume (CTV) margin for boost...
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The Effect of Strength Training Methods on Middle-Distance and Long-Distance Runners’ Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
BackgroundThe running performance of middle-distance and long-distance runners is determined by factors such as maximal oxygen uptake ( V O 2 max),...
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Distance simulation in the health professions: a sco** review
BackgroundDistance simulation is defined as simulation experiences in which participants and/or facilitators are separated from each other by...
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Interpersonal distance preferences: an unexplored consequence of hearing loss
BackgroundInterpersonal distance (IPD), which reflects the physical space between people, ensures the regulation of social behavior in interaction as...
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Tibial tubercle-Roman arch (TT-RA) distance is superior to tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance when evaluating coronal malalignment in patients with knee osteoarthritis
ObjectivesTo verify tibial tubercle-Roman arch (TT-RA) distance is superior to tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance in preoperative...
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Tibial tubercle to trochlear groove distance versus tibial tubercle to posterior cruciate ligament distance for predicting patellar instability: a systematic review
PurposeTo determine the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of tibial tubercle–trochlear groove (TT–TG) distance versus tibial tubercle–posterior...
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Influence of distance to health facilities on clinical breast cancer screening behaviour among women in five sub-Saharan African countries
BackgroundRegular breast screening is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs of breast cancer but travel distance to cancer-diagnostic...
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Effect of bimedial recession on near-distance disparity in esotropia
BackgroundEsotropia may be associated with a difference in the deviation at near and distance fixation termed near-distance disparity (NDD)....
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Association of resection margin distance with anastomotic recurrence in stage I-III colon cancer: data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort (NCRCC) study in China
PurposeFew studies have focused on anastomotic recurrence (AR) in colon cancer. This study aimed to clarify the association of resection margin...
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The effect of distance to health facility on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia
IntroductionIn Ethiopia, more than half of newborn babies do not have access to Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) services. Understanding...
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Association of distance traveled on receipt of surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
PurposeStudies have shown patients residing in rural settings have worse cancer-related outcomes than those in urban settings. Specifically, rural...
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Association of distance between hospitals and volume of shared admissions
BackgroundTo assess whether decreasing distance between hospitals was associated with the number of shared patients (patients with an admission to...
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Minimal clinically important differences in six-minute walking distance in late-onset Pompe disease
BackgroundThe minimal clinically important difference (MCID) is the smallest change in outcome that physicians or patients would consider meaningful...
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Nurses’ steps, distance traveled, and perceived physical demands in a three-shift schedule
BackgroundThe physical job demands of hospital nurses are known to be very high. Although many studies have measured the physical activities of...
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How Camera-to-Subject Distance and Height Affect Breast Measurement and Follow-Up Assessment in Plastic Surgery
BackgroundDue to several factors that affect photograph quality, bias is inevitably present in two-dimensional (2D) breast photography. The principal...
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The association of travel distance and severity of odontogenic infections
BackgroundOdontogenic infections (OI) are a preventable disease commonly managed in a tertiary hospital setting. Prevention of severe infections and...
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Non-invasive cardiovascular magnetic resonance assessment of pressure recovery distance after aortic valve stenosis
BackgroundDecisions in the management of aortic stenosis are based on the peak pressure drop, captured by Doppler echocardiography, whereas gold...
