scholarly journals BT02: Teledermatology diagnostic accuracy and the role of full‐body skin examination in an urban setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 185 (S1) ◽  
pp. 176-177
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Skin Examination ◽  
Full Body

scholarly journals Diagnostic Role of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in Prostate Cancer Staging: A Systematic Review

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 552
Author(s):  
Salam Awenat ◽  
Arnoldo Piccardo ◽  
Patricia Carvoeiras ◽  
Giovanni Signore ◽  
Luca Giovanella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Metastatic Disease ◽  
Cancer Staging ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Pet Ct

Background: The use of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted agents for staging prostate cancer (PCa) patients using positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is increasing worldwide. We performed a systematic review on the role of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in PCa staging to provide evidence-based data in this setting. Methods: A comprehensive computer literature search of PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases for studies using 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in PCa staging was performed until 31 December 2020. Eligible articles were selected and relevant information was extracted from the original articles by two authors independently. Results: Eight articles (369 patients) evaluating the role of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in PCa staging were selected. These studies were quite heterogeneous, but, overall, they demonstrated a good diagnostic accuracy of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in detecting PCa lesions at staging. Overall, higher primary PCa aggressiveness was associated with higher 18F-PSMA-1007 uptake. When compared with other radiological and scintigraphic imaging methods, 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT had superior sensitivity in detecting metastatic disease and the highest inter-reader agreement. 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT showed similar results in terms of diagnostic accuracy for PCa staging compared with PET/CT with other PSMA-targeted tracers. Dual imaging with multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging and 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT may improve staging of primary PCa. Notably, 18F-PSMA-1007-PET/CT may detect metastatic disease in a significant number of patients with negative standard imaging. Conclusions: 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT demonstrated a good accuracy in PCa staging, with similar results compared with other PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals. This method could substitute bone scintigraphy and conventional abdominal imaging for PCa staging. Prospective multicentric studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Full Body Skin Examination Practices Among Canadian Dermatologists: Results of a Nationwide Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 120347542097464
Author(s):  
Asfandyar Mufti ◽  
Khalad Maliyar ◽  
Muskaan Sachdeva ◽  
Janelle Cyr ◽  
Philip Doiron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Skin Examination ◽  
Full Body

Focusing urban policies on health equity: the role of evidence in stakeholder engagement in an Italian urban setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Nicolás Zengarini ◽  
Silvia Pilutti ◽  
Michele Marra ◽  
Alice Scavarda ◽  
Morena Stroscia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Equity ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Urban Policies

scholarly journals The Role of Hip Abductor Strength in Identifying Older Persons at Risk of Falls: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 15 ◽  
pp. 645-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Chantal Gafner ◽  
Caroline Henrice Germaine Bastiaenen ◽  
Serge Ferrari ◽  
Gabriel Gold ◽  
Andrea Trombetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy Study ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Hip Abductor ◽  
Accuracy Study ◽  
Abductor Strength

The role of golf courses in maintaining genetic connectivity between common frog (Rana temporaria) populations in an urban setting

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1057-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Saarikivi ◽  
T. Knopp ◽  
A. Granroth ◽  
J. Merilä
Keyword(s):  
Rana Temporaria ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Genetic Connectivity ◽  
Golf Courses ◽  
Common Frog ◽  
Frog Rana Temporaria

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF COLPOSCOPICALLY DIRECTED BIOPSIES AND THE ROLE OF LARGE LOOP EXCISION OF TRANSFORMATION ZONE

1993 ◽  
Vol 86 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
R. Homsi ◽  
Theodore P. Reed ◽  
Ira R. Horowitz
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Transformation Zone ◽  
Large Loop

scholarly journals Role of 25 MHz Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in the Detection of Subluxated Lenses

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyu Shi ◽  
Liwei Ma ◽  
Jinsong Zhang ◽  
Qichang Yan
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy ◽  
Testing Time ◽  
Ciliary Process ◽  
Lens Subluxation ◽  
Linear Distance ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
D Value

Background. The purpose of this observational case series study was to investigate the role of 25 MHz ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in detecting subluxated lenses and compare it with 50 MHz UBM. Methods. 45 patients (49 eyes) with suspected subluxation of the lens and 20 normal volunteers (40 eyes) were included. Different cross-sectional images of the lens position were captured in axial and longitudinal scanning modes using 25 and 50 MHz UBM. The main outcome measurements included the linear distance between the lens equator and ciliary process, the difference value (D-value) between the same cross section of the above bilateral linear distance in the normal and the subluxated subjects, the diagnostic accuracy, and the testing times obtained with 25 and 50 MHz UBM. Results. The position of the lens on axial sections could be clearly shown by using 25 MHz UBM. The D-value of the subluxated eyes was 1-2 mm longer than that of the normal ones. There was a statistically significant difference between 25 and 50 MHz UBM in showing subluxation of the lens, the testing time was significantly faster (2.0 min versus 7.5 min), and the diagnostic accuracy was much higher (98.0% versus 71.4%) with 25 versus 50 MHz UBM. Fifteen eyes with slightly subluxated lens were detected by 25 MHz UBM, and only one eye with slight lens subluxation was detected by 50 MHz UBM. Conclusions. The results indicated that 25 MHz UBM has a greater diagnostic value than 50 MHz UBM in verifying the status of the lens subluxation and can provide reliable and quantitative imaging evidence for clinical use. This trial is registered with ChiCTR–DOD –15007603.

scholarly journals Role of transvaginal sonography in various gynecological disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 3138
Author(s):  
Pooja J. Mise ◽  
Sangamesh J. Mise ◽  
Aditya Mise ◽  
Margol Siddappa
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Diagnostic Technique ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Transvaginal Sonography ◽  
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Gynecological Disorders ◽  
Dilatation And Curettage

Background: Transvaginal sonography (TVS) is a new diagnostic technique used for the evaluation of the female pelvis. The objective of the present study was to study the role of TVS and to assess the diagnostic accuracy in gynecological disorders.Methods: Total number of 100 patients attending OPDs with various complaints was selected by random technique of the study.  All the patients have informed consent and thorough clinical examination including general, systemic and pelvic examination was conducted after taking a detailed history then the patients underwent TVS followed by one of the procedures like fractional curettage, dilatation and curettage and abdominal hysterectomy (with or without conservation of ovaries) or conservative management with regular follow up.Results: The sensitivity of TVS in diagnosing dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) was 100% and specificity was 85.1% and 95% respectively. For fibroids and ovarian mass diagnosis, sensitivity was 68.9% and 80.9% respectively and specificity was 100%. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical diagnosis was 70.0% whereas TVS had 94.0% of diagnostic accuracy in diagnosing various gynecological disorders.Conclusions: The final outcome is that TVS examination is an important non-invasive investigation, can be used as important diagnostic method in various gynecological disorders as it has got a high diagnostic accuracy.

scholarly journals The Diagnostic Role of Sputum miRNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaoxiu Hu ◽  
Yonghe Zhao ◽  
Yanlong Yang ◽  
Zhenghai Shen ◽  
Yunchao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Diagnostic Role

Abstract Objective: Recent studies indicated sputum miRNAs may provide a promising approach for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) diagnosis. But some results were still inconsistent. So, we performed meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic role of sputum miRNAs for the detection of NSCLC.Methods: Eligible studies that estimated the diagnostic accuracy of sputum miRNAs in NSCLC were searched in Pubmed, Embase and Web of Science and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Data from the eligible studies were collected and pooled; sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios, diagnostic odds ratios, weighted symmetric summary ROC curve and the area under the curve (AUC) were calculated by bi-variate random effects model. The between-study heterogeneity was evaluated by Q test and I2 statistics.Results: 30 studies from 16 articles were included for analysis. The overall analysis yielded the sensitivity of 0.77 (95% CI: 0.73–0.81) and specificity of 0.87 (95% CI: 0.83–0.90), with an area under the SROC curve (AUC) of 0.89 (95% CI: 0.86–0.91). Subgroup analysis revealed the diagnostic accuracy in multiple miRNAs studies was higher than single miRNA (the sensitivity, specifcity and an AUC of multiple miRNAs were 0.76, 0.88 and 0.90; and for single miRNA, it was 0.74, 0.74, and 0.80). The diagnostic performance in early stage NSCLC was also very high (the sensitivity, specifcity and an AUC of stage I/II was 0.76, 0.88 and 0.91; and for stage I, it was 0.79, 0.85, and 0.87). We also found miR-210, miR-21, miR-31 and miR-126-3p might serve as potential biomarkers for lung cancer.Conclusion: Sputum miRNAs was useful noninvasive biomarkers for NSCLC diagnosis.

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