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Test-retest repeatability of the imo binocular random single-eye test and Humphrey monocular test in patients with glaucoma
PurposeTo evaluate the reproducibility of the imo binocular random single-eye test (BRSET) and Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) monocular test in...
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Effect of using a kinetic wedge during the hallux dorsiflexion resistance test in asymptomatic individuals
BackgroundThe hallux dorsiflexion resistance test is a frequently employed clinical maneuver for assessing the initiation of the windlass mechanism...
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An evaluation of the test–retest reliability of the functional head impulse test in healthy young adults
AimTo determine the test and retest reliability of the functional head impulse test (fHIT) in healthy young adults.
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The effect of passive leg raising test on intracranial pressure and cerebral autoregulation in brain injured patients: a physiological observational study
BackgroundThe use of the passive leg raising (PLR) is limited in acute brain injury (ABI) patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) since...
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Evaluation of a pregnancy loss education intervention for undergraduate nursing students in Northern Ireland: A pre- and post-test study
BackgroundResearch highlights the importance of compassionate communication, adequate delivery of information, and professional support to help...
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Clinical application of headache impact test (HIT)-6 and epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) for sleep apnea headache
BackgroundSleep apnea headache is a major symptom accompanying obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but relatively little evidence has been reported on the...
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Comparison of physiological responses after incremental shuttle walking test and 6-minute walk test in patients with systemic sclerosis
BackgroundThe 6‑minute walk test (6MWT) is a commonly used to evaluate exercise capacity in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), but there was no...
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Prolonged RT-PCR test positivity in hemodialysis patients with COVID-19
BackgroundThe weakened immune system of patients on hemodialysis (HD) may prolong SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to the general population. Current...
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Newer parameters of the octreotide test in patients with acromegaly
PurposePredicting the therapeutic effects of first-generation somatostatin receptor ligands (fg-SRLs) is important when assessing or planning...
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Saccharin Test Time as a New Prognostic Predictor of Tympanoplasty
In India, Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a general public health issue leading to hearing loss which can be corrected surgically by...
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Agreement in the detection of chiasmal and postchiasmal visual field defects between imo binocular random single-eye test and Humphrey monocular test
PurposeTo compare the ability of imo binocular random single-eye test (BRSET) to detect visual field (VF) defects due to chiasmal and postchiasmal...
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The German hearing in noise test with a female talker: development and comparison with German male speech test
PurposeThe aim of the study was to develop the German Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) with female speaker by fulfilling the recommendations by...
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Development of a new staining protocol for the Kleihauer–Betke test to facilitate the reading of difficult cases
BackgroundThe Kleihauer–Betke (KB) test allows the detection of fetal red blood cells (containing fetal hemoglobin, HbF) in the maternal blood to...
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Plasma aldosterone response to ACTH stimulation test for diagnosis of primary aldosteronism: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) requires screening and confirmation testing. The present study examined whether the 1 µg ACTH...
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Coronary artery calcium score and pre-test probabilities as gatekeepers to predict and rule out perfusion defects in positron emission tomography
BackgroundLittle is known about the gatekeeper performance of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) before myocardial perfusion positron emission...
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Validation of a multiple marker test for early pregnancy outcome prediction
PurposeTo validate the use of a multiple biomarker test panel for predicting first trimester pregnancy outcome in a multi-center cohort.
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Surgical Oncologists and Nurses in Breast Cancer Care are Ready to Provide Pre-Test Genetic Counseling
BackgroundPre-test genetic counseling for patients with breast cancer is increasingly being provided by nongenetic healthcare professionals. We...
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The impact of logo-therapy on disease acceptance and self-awareness of patients undergoing hemodialysis; a pre-test-post-test research
BackgroundAcceptance is considered a key variable in chronic diseases such as chronic renal failure. To achieve adaptation and acceptance, people...
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Caffeine does not change incremental test performance and autonomic recovery response in COPD patients
AimThe aim of this study was to verify the influence of caffeine (CAF) on time to exhaustion in a maximal incremental exercise test and cardiac...
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Ultrasound-guided disc pain induction test for diagnosis of discogenic lumbar pain: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundSeveral methods can be used to diagnose discogenic pain, but only discoblock can diagnose discogenic pain definitively. This study aimed to...
