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Reliable measurement methods for the isovolumic relaxation time: comparisons of dual gate Doppler and seven other methods
PurposeIsovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) is a useful indicator of diastolic dysfunction. However, a measurement method for IVRT has not been...
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Methods of measurement for pneumothorax in pediatric patients: a systematic review
Accurate measurement of pneumothorax (PTX) size is necessary to guide clinical decision making; however, there is no consensus as to which method...
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Discrete Breast Lump Measurement—a Study of Clinical, Radiological and Histopathological Methods
Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgery is increasingly being employed in the management of Early Breast Cancer. The size of the tumour in relation...
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Assessment of the measurement methods in midshaft clavicle fracture
BackgroundClavicle fractures account for approximately 5% of all fractures in adults and 75% of clavicle fractures occur in the midshaft. Shortening...
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Comparison of diagnosis-based risk adjustment methods for episode-based costs to apply in efficiency measurement
BackgroundThe recent rising health spending intrigued efficiency and cost-based performance measures. However, mortality risk adjustment methods are...
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Study protocol: Novel Methods for Implementing Measurement-Based Care with youth in Low-Resource Environments (NIMBLE)
BackgroundFor youth receiving care in community mental health centers, comorbidities are the rule rather than the exception. Using measurement-based...
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Comparison of the effectiveness of different corneal curvature measurement methods for IOL implantation in traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal injury
Background/AimTo assess the refractive outcomes of secondary intraocular lenses (IOL) in patients with traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal...
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Fracture displacement of lateral compression type 1 (LC1) Pelvic Ring Injuries: Which measurement methods are reliable and does displacement correlate with adverse events?
PurposeTo determine the interobserver reliability of perceived displacement (PD) ≥ 1 cm of lateral compression type 1 (LC1) pelvic ring fractures and...
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Glomerular filtration rate measurement during platinum treatment for urothelial carcinoma: optimal methods for clinical practice
BackgroundWe assessed the accuracy of four estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) methods: MDRD, Cockcroft–Gault, CKD-EPI, and Wright.
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Body composition in preterm infants: a systematic review on measurement methods
BackgroundThere are several methods to measure body composition in preterm infants. Yet, there is no agreement on which method should be preferred.
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Potential of patellar height measurement methods in predicting recurrent patellar dislocation incidence: a case-control study
BackgroundRecurrent patellar dislocation (RPD) is a multifactorial disease that affects young and active people. Patellar height measurements are...
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Measurement feedback system implementation in public youth mental health treatment services: a mixed methods analysis
BackgroundPrior studies indicate the effectiveness of measurement-based care (MBC), an evidence-based practice, in improving and accelerating...
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Measurement of upper limb function in ALS: a structured review of current methods and future directions
Measurement of upper limb function is critical for tracking clinical severity in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Amyotrophic Lateral...
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Growth assessment of pure ground-glass nodules on CT: comparison of density and size measurement methods
PurposeTo investigate the differences of size and density measurements in assessing pure ground-glass nodules (pGGNs) growth, and compare the growth...
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Mediators of measurement-based care implementation in community mental health settings: results from a mixed-methods evaluation
BackgroundTailored implementation approaches are touted as superior to standardized ones with the reasoning that tailored approaches afford...
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Volumetric measurement of intracranial meningiomas: a comparison between linear, planimetric, and machine learning with multiparametric voxel-based morphometry methods
PurposeTo compare the accuracy of three volumetric methods in the radiological assessment of meningiomas: linear (ABC/2), planimetric, and...
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History and evolution of blood pressure measurement
Hypertension is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension mostly accompanies no symptoms, and therefore blood pressure...
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Comparison of Conventional Methods for Bowel Length Measurement in Laparoscopic Surgery to a Novel Computer-Assisted 3D Measurement System
PurposeAccurate laparoscopic bowel length measurement (LBLM), which is used primarily in metabolic surgery, remains a challenge. This study aims to...
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Experiences of physiotherapists regarding a standard set of measurement instruments to improve quality of care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mixed methods study
RationaleThe quality of physiotherapy care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be improved by comparing outcomes of...
