Predictive Value Of Tests
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1. Danish Validation of a Retronasal Olfactory Powder Test and Development of a Novel Quick Retronasal Olfactory Test
Abstract Introduction Quality of life is closely linked to retronasal olfactory function. Familiarity with odors vary, so tests need validation. Testing can be time-consuming, so a quick test and a thorough test are needed for clinical and research settings. Objectives The objectives of this study were to validate the original retronasal powder olfactory t
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Evaluation of skin test indications for general anesthetics in real life: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background In daily practice, atopic patients and those who have other drug allergies are referred to allergy clinics for evaluation of possible general anesthetic allergy despite the fact that it is not recommended in recent guidelines. Objective The aim of this prospective study is to determine the negative predictive value of skin tests for com
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. The ımportance of ınflammatory parameters ın predıctıng deep sternal wound ınfectıons after open heart surgery
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the development of deep sternal wound infection after open heart surgery and inflammatory parameters obtained from routine biochemical tests. METHODS: A total of 280 patients who underwent cardiac surgery with median sternotomy between January 2015 and January 2020 were
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Prostate Cancer Screening in Brazil: a single center experience in the public health system
ABSTRACT Purpose: Incidence and mortality of prostate cancer (PCa) are still increasing in developing countries. Limited access to the health system or more aggressive disease are potential reasons for this. Ethnic and social differences in developed countries seem to make inappropriate to extrapolate data from other centers. We aim to report the epidemiolo
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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5. Risk Stratification in Chest Pain: Impact on the Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Abstract Background The implementation of institutional protocols in the emergency department (ED) for risk stratification in patients with chest pain has been recommended. Objective To assess the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of an institutional risk stratification protocol for chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Met
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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6. Reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction versus chest computed tomography for detecting early symptoms of COVID-19. A diagnostic accuracy systematic review and meta-analysis
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A positive real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for SARS CoV-2, from nasopharyngeal swabs, is the current gold standard diagnostic test for this virus and has sensitivity of 60-70%. Some studies have demonstrated a significant number of false-negative RT-PCR tests while displaying significant tomographic f
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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7. Predictive and prognostic impact of preoperative complete blood count based systemic inflammatory markers in testicular cancer
ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the utility of preoperative complete blood count (CBC) based systemic inflammatory markers in the prediction of testicular cancer and its prognosis. Material and Methods Between 2008-2017 the data of all testicular tumor patients undergoing radical orchiectomy were retrospectively analyzed. Patient baseseline characteristics
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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8. MAGNETIC RESONANCE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (MRCP) VERSUS ENDOSONOGRAPHY-GUIDED FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION (EUS-FNA) FOR DIAGNOSIS AND FOLLOW-UP OF PANCREATIC INTRADUCTAL PAPILLARY MUCINOUS NEOPLASMS
RESUMO Racional: A neoplasia intraductal mucinosa papilífera (NIMP) está sendo diagnosticada com maior frequência. O método mais utilizado para diagnóstico é a tomografia computadorizada. No entretanto, a colangiopancreatoressonância (CPRM) proporciona melhor caracterização tipo e extensão. A ecoendoscopia com punção por agulha fina (EPAAF), por
ABCD, arq. bras. cir. dig.. Publicado em: 20/12/2019
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9. Is fine needle aspiration biopsy reliable in the diagnosis of parotid tumors? Comparison of preoperative and postoperative results and the factors affecting accuracy
Resumo Introdução: A punção aspirativa com agulha fina é uma ferramenta valiosa na avaliação pré-operatória de tumores de cabeça e pescoço. No entanto, sua precisão no tratamento de tumores de glândulas salivares é discutível. Objetivo: Nosso objetivo foi investigar a eficácia e precisão da punção aspirativa com agulha fina nos tumores d
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 10/07/2019
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10. Association of fecal occult blood tests results with colonoscopic findings in a general hospital and validation of the screening test
RESUMO Globalmente, o carcinoma colorretal é a terceira principal causa de morte por neoplasia entre homens e a segunda entre mulheres, correspondendo a 10% de todas as neoplasias. O Ministério da Saúde Brasileiro e o Instituto Nacional do Câncer recomendam a triagem do câncer colorretal para indivíduos acima de 50 anos, utilizando a Pesquisa de Sangue
J. Coloproctol. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 13/06/2019
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11. VES-13 and WHOQOL-bref cutoff points to detect quality of life in older adults in primary health care
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) and WHOQOL-bref cutoff points to detect poor quality of life (QoL) in older individuals. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study, performed in all primary health care units in Samambaia, DF, Brazil. The data were collected from August 2016 to May 2017. The sample size of 466 older individu
Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 01/04/2019
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12. Analysis of the application values of different combination schemes of liquid-based cytology and high-risk human papilloma virus test in the screening of high-grade cervical lesions
The aim of this study was to explore the value of different combination schemes of liquid-based cytology (LBC) and high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) test in the screening of high-grade (≥CIN 2) cervical lesions. From 5727 women who had undergone examinations with LBC and high-risk HPV test, 1884 patients with positive results of either or both LBC and
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 23/11/2018