A practical guide to chimerism analysis: Review of the literature and testing practices worldwide

We propose a practical approach for performing high-resolution MR lymphangiography (MRL). We shall discuss and illustrate the technical approach for the visualization of lymphatic vessels in patients suffering from lymphedema, how to distinguish lymphatic vessels from veins, and MRL role in supermicrosurgery treatment planning. A brief review of literature, from a technical point of view, is also reported.

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Anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder: a review of the literature and practical guide

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ◽

10.1576/toag.9.1.009.27290 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 9-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nalini Munjuluri ◽

William Wong ◽

Wai Yoong

Keyword(s):

Overactive Bladder ◽

Anticholinergic Drugs ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Practical Guide

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Transitioning Between Biologics

SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine ◽

10.25251/skin.3.6.2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 374-380

Author(s):

Ronald Vender MD FRCPC

Keyword(s):

Adverse Event ◽

Plaque Psoriasis ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Severe Plaque Psoriasis ◽

Safety Concerns ◽

Class A ◽

Practical Guide

Background: Transitioning between biologics has become an important part of practice.Objective: Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are on biologics can have efficacy failures, as well as safety concerns. This would often necessitate a change of biologic, which may be within the same class or to a different class. A change due to an adverse event from the presently used biologic may resolve or require treatment until a new biologic is introduced, which may pose some delay in the initiation of the subsequent biologic. Methods: A review of the literature and guidelines published were performed. Results: A practical guide to transitioning between biologics are presentedLimitations: There are no randomized placebo-controlled trials to determine the best method of transitioning between biologics.Conclusion: Transitioning between biologics is an option for those patients requiring such a change either for safety or efficacy reasons.

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Faculty evaluation: review of the literature most pertinent to dental education

Journal of Dental Education ◽

10.1002/j.0022-0337.1977.41.6.tb01095.x ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 290-300

Author(s):

DW Chambers

Keyword(s):

Dental Education ◽

Faculty Evaluation ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00146 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 326-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kristen Weidner ◽

Joneen Lowman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Primary Progressive Aphasia ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Delivery Model ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Research Designs ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Screening Assessment

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.

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