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Accuracy of 24 h ambulatory blood pressure recordings for diagnosing high 44 h blood pressure in hemodialysis: a diagnostic test study
Hypertension is highly prevalent in hemodialysis patients. Ambulatory-BP-monitoring(ABPM) during the 44 h interdialytic interval is recommended for...
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Diagnostic accuracy of adropin as a preliminary test to exclude acute pulmonary embolism: a prospective study
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of adropin as a biomarker to exclude the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Percussion test: description and diagnostic accuracy of a new manual test for bone marrow edema of the knee
BackgroundPrompt diagnosis of bone marrow lesion (BML) is difficult but critical for correct treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging is the gold...
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Diagnostic accuracy of a rapid nucleic acid test for group A streptococcal pharyngitis using saliva samples: protocol for a prospective multicenter study in primary care
BackgroundGroup A streptococcus is found in 20–40% of cases of childhood pharyngitis; the remaining cases are viral. Streptococcal pharyngitis...
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Use of onsite typhoid IgG/IgM combo test as rapid diagnostic test for typhoid fever
BackgroundThe incidence of typhoid fever is increasing in Egypt. The Widal test is the evaluation most widely used in Egypt for diagnosis, but it has...
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The diagnostic performance of the ductus venosus for the detection of cardiac defects in the first trimester: a systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis
PurposeAbnormal flow in the ductus venosus (DV) has been reported to be associated with adverse perinatal outcome, chromosomal abnormalities, and...
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Seed amplification assay results illustrate discrepancy in Parkinson’s disease clinical diagnostic accuracy and error rates
Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be misdiagnosed due to the clinical overlap between PD and atypical parkinsonism. The utility of α-Synuclein (αSyn) Seed...
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Sparing confirmatory testing in primary aldosteronism (SCIPA): a multicenter retrospective diagnostic accuracy study
BackgroundThe diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) is comprehensive, which includes case-detection testing, case confirmation followed by subtype...
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TOMAS-R: A template to identify and plan analysis for clinically important variation and multiplicity in diagnostic test accuracy systematic reviews
The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy (DTA) provides guidance on important aspects of conducting a test accuracy...
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Diagnostic accuracy and reliability of CT-based Node-RADS for colon cancer
ObjectiveThe Node-RADS classification was recently published as a classification system to better characterize lymph nodes in oncological imaging....
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Lever sign test for anterior cruciate ligament injuries: a diagnostic meta-analysis
BackgroundSports-related ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are frequent. Successful management requires early diagnosis and treatment. One of...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Pediatrician-performed Digital Retinal Imaging with 3nethra neo for ROP Screening
ObjectivesTo evaluate the accuracy of pediatrician-performed wide-field digital retinal imaging (WFDRI) for diagnosing Retinopathy of prematurity...
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A systematic review with meta-analysis of the diagnostic test accuracy of pedicle screw electrical stimulation
PurposeTo provide a systematic review with meta-analysis providing evidence of the current diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) of pedicle screw electrical...
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Biomarkers for prediction of acute kidney injury in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies
BackgroundSeverity of acute kidney injury (AKI) confers higher odds of mortality. Timely recognition and early initiation of preventive measures may...
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Diagnostic test accuracy for cessation of circulation during death determination: a systematic review
PurposeTo synthesize the available evidence comparing noninvasive methods of measuring the cessation of circulation in patients who are potential...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Endotoxin and Endotoxin Binding Protein in Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis
ObjectivesTo evaluate the diagnostic utility of endotoxin and endotoxin binding protein (EBP) for the diagnosis of late-onset neonatal sepsis (LOS)...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of CA 19-9 in Ovarian Malignancy
PurposeTo study the pattern of serum CA19-9 in adnexal masses and its accuracy in diagnosing malignancy.
MethodsA cross-sectional study of 267 women...
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Metadta: a Stata command for meta-analysis and meta-regression of diagnostic test accuracy data – a tutorial
BackgroundAlthough statistical procedures for pooling of several epidemiological metrics are generally available in statistical packages, those for...
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Diagnostic accuracy of Lipoarabinomannan detection by lateral flow assay in pleural tuberculosis
BackgroundLipoarabinomannan (LAM) antigen serves as an attractive biomarker to diagnose Tuberculosis (TB). Given the limitations of current...
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Does the painDETECT questionnaire identify impaired conditioned pain modulation in people with musculoskeletal pain? – a diagnostic accuracy study
BackgroundPeople with neuropathic-like symptoms had more unfavourable pain features than people with nociceptive. Moreover, deficient conditioned...
