Message from the Editor-in-Chief of Endocrine Practice: The Official Journal of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology

Ultrasonography (US) is frequently requested by the otolaryngologists in their day to day practice. Though US assessment is sensitive and in many situations, specific investigation for prognosis and management of patients, FNAC and Ultrasonography carries more predictive value. Ultrasonography is very useful for assessment of neck nodes and in combination with CT scan is an excellent imaging tool for follow up of head and neck cancers. Inflammatory neck nodes vary in characteristics from neoplastic nodes and US can classify them with fair degree of predictability. Thyroid nodules should strictly follow standard protocol of management, as most of the masses are benign and unnecessary diagnostic or therapeutic interventions are not required. Kim’s criteria and American Association for Clinical Endocrinology recommendations are sensitive and specific for offering systematic guidance for management of thyroid nodules. US have limited roles in the assessments of sialadenitis, Sialolithiasis and salivary tumors. US is an effective tool in guiding biopsies and aspirations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

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Aims and Scope

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/1098612x1301500101 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 1-2

Keyword(s):

American Association ◽

Case Reports ◽

Case Series ◽

Basic Research ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Individual Case ◽

Official Journal ◽

Editorial Office ◽

Letters To The Editor ◽

Aims And Scope

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery is an international journal, and the official journal of both the International Society of Feline Medicine (isfm.net) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (catvets.com). It is published monthly in two formats. The ‘classic’ editions (published in February, April, June, August, October and December) contain high quality original papers on all aspects of feline medicine and surgery, including relevant basic research. Manuscripts can be submitted as full papers, short communications, case series, individual case reports or letters to the editor. The ‘clinical practice’ editions (published in January. March, May, July, September and November) primarily contain commissioned opinionated review articles of direct relevance to feline clinical work, along with other relevant clinical articles such as case reports. Offers of reviews and topics for consideration should be directed to the editors, via the editorial office, [email protected], for initial editorial approval. All submissions (including commissioned reviews and letters) are subject to peer review by the editors and selected referees. An international news section provides information about ISFM, AAFP and other feline veterinary meetings, society news, selected product and other developments, and relevant issues from other publications and meetings.

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American Association of Clinical Endocrinology And Associazione Medici Endocrinologi Thyroid Nodule Algorithmic Tool

Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets ◽

10.2174/187153032111211230225617 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (11) ◽

pp. 2104-2115

Author(s):

Jeffrey R. Garber ◽

Enrico Papini ◽

Andrea Frasoldati ◽

Mark A. Lupo ◽

R. Mack Harrell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Thyroid Nodule ◽

Thyroid Nodules ◽

Clinical Decision Making ◽

American Association ◽

Task Force ◽

Clinical Endocrinology ◽

Diagnostic Procedures ◽

Classification Systems ◽

Web Based

Objective: The first edition of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American College of Endocrinology/Associazione Medici Endocrinologi Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules was published in 2006 and updated in 2010 and 2016. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American College of Endocrinology/Associazione Medici Endocrinologi multidisciplinary thyroid nodules task force was charged with developing a novel interactive electronic algorithmic tool to evaluate thyroid nodules. Methods: The Thyroid Nodule App (termed TNAPP) was based on the updated 2016 clinical practice guideline recommendations while incorporating recent scientific evidence and avoiding unnecessary diagnostic procedures and surgical overtreatment. This manuscript describes the algorithmic tool development, its data requirements, and its basis for decision making. It provides links to the web-based algorithmic tool and a tutorial. Results: TNAPP and TI-RADS were cross-checked on 95 thyroid nodules with histology-proven diagnoses. Conclusion: TNAPP is a novel interactive web-based tool that uses clinical, imaging, cytologic, and molecular marker data to guide clinical decision making to evaluate and manage thyroid nodules. It may be used as a heuristic tool for evaluating and managing patients with thyroid nodules. It can be adapted to create registries for solo practices, large multispecialty delivery systems, regional and national databases, and research consortiums. Prospective studies are underway to validate TNAPP to determine how it compares with other ultrasound-based classification systems and whether it can improve the care of patients with clinically significant thyroid nodules while reducing the substantial burden incurred by those who do not benefit from further evaluation and treatment.

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Occupational Health Nursing Research

AAOHN Journal ◽

10.1177/216507990205000709 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 50 (7) ◽

pp. 315-323 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pegeen S. Smith ◽

Sally L. Lusk

Keyword(s):

Occupational Health ◽

American Association ◽

Research Articles ◽

Official Journal ◽

Nursing Research ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Work Settings ◽

Postgraduate Level ◽

Health Nursing ◽

Occupational Health Nursing

Occupational health nursing research contributes to the scientific knowledge base, shapes practice guidelines, lends credibility to the profession, and ultimately benefits worker health and work settings. This descriptive study reviewed occupational health nursing research published from January 1990 through December 1999 in the AAOHN Journal. A single investigator reviewed all articles published during the 10 year period to determine if they qualified for inclusion by applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. During the 10 year period, a total of 577 articles were published in the AAOHN Journal (the official journal of the American Association for Occupational Health Nurses) with 146 (25.3%) considered to be reports of research. Cumulatively, 261 RNs were authors of the research articles. Of the 146 research articles, 88% addressed the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) priorities, 60% addressed the 1989 AAOHN priorities, and 65% addressed the 2000 AAOHN priorities. Occupational health nursing research is performed primarily by graduate and postgraduate level nurses working either alone or with nurse co-investigators. The occupational health nursing research articles addressed NORA priorities often. However, the outcomes focused priorities of AAOHN were addressed less often. Much has been accomplished in the field of occupational health nursing research and more remains to be performed to ensure a strong research base for occupational health nursing practice.

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