The bite-type malocclusion classification – An extended Angle-method. Is the new classification reliable?

Objectives: As part in appraising the usefulness of the new bite-type method, a reliability assessment of the classification system was performed. Materials and Methods: Eighty-five selected dental casts were appraised by six operators and compared to a “Gold Standard.” The reliability of the bite-type method was assessed by double registrations of each of the nine bite-type classes by every operator. Results: An overall acceptable bite-type classification of all examiners existed. Correct assessments were found in 75–90% of the dental casts. Thus, the bite-type classification is a reliable method for categorizing sagittal malocclusions. Conclusion: The procedure could favorably replace the angle classification as it is more precise and detailed, without losing the strength of the basic angle system as an uncomplicated communication tool.

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A New Classification of the Severity of Psoriasis: What’s Moderate Psoriasis?

Life ◽

10.3390/life11070627 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 627

Author(s):

Laura Salgado-Boquete ◽

José Manuel Carrascosa ◽

Mar Llamas-Velasco ◽

Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde ◽

Pablo de la Cueva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gold Standard ◽

Expert Panel ◽

Single Step ◽

Consensus Method ◽

Ranking Algorithm ◽

New Classification ◽

Real Patient ◽

Combined Use ◽

Patient Profiles

The purpose of this study is to propose a ranking system for the severity of psoriasis. The consensus method of selecting the indices to include and the classification of real patient profiles by an expert panel to create a gold standard of severity were used. The performance of potential cut-offs was evaluated to create a ranking algorithm. The combined use of PASI, BSA, and sPGA may allow the classification of the severity of psoriatic patients. The final algorithm identifies severe patients in a single step (2 out 3 are met: PASI ≥ 11 or BSA ≥ 10 or sPGA ≥ 3), while two steps are required for mild ((2 out 3 are met: PASI ≤ 3 or BSA ≤ 5 or sPGA ≤ 2) and DLQI < 5) and moderate forms (the patient does not meet 2 out 3 (PASI ≥ 11 or BSA ≥ 10 or sPGA ≥ 3) but has a DLQI ≥ 5. A ranking algorithm is presented, consisting of different measures of disease which classifies psoriatic patients into three categories: mild, moderate, and severe.

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Researchers call for new classification of alcohol misuse: "hazardous drinking"

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e515262009-021 ◽

2008 ◽

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Misuse ◽

Hazardous Drinking ◽

New Classification

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New Classification of Gemstone Colours

The Journal of Gemmology ◽

10.15506/jog.1971.12.7.262 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 262-266

Author(s):

K. F. Chudoba

Keyword(s):

New Classification

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A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF MANDIBULAR DEFECTS FOR SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION

10.26226/morressier.578e3b50d462b80292382773 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Guiqing Liao

Keyword(s):

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

New Classification

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Reductionism and holism in the philosophy of medicine

10.33920/med-03-2009-06 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 66-74

Author(s):

E. Zakablukovskiy

Keyword(s):

Philosophy Of Medicine ◽

Point Of View ◽

Social Model ◽

Macro Level ◽

New Classification

The article highlights certain aspects of the discussion on the topic of reductionism vs. holism in the philosophy of medicine. Classic radical reductionism is defeated by the concept of emergence. The s.c. bio-medical point of view on a malady, despite its relevance and clear benefit, is not recognized as universal as its adherents may claim, and it yields to an integral psycho-bio-social model. The author introduces a new classification of holism (vitalistic, social and individualistic) and makes appropriate recommendations to clinicians. It is social holism at the macro level that has proven effective in combating the spread of COVID-19.

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