Most paediatric oncology centres are familiar with less than 5–10 cases of kidney tumours per year. We should also strive to achieve a higher rate of NSS in bilateral tumours, as the current rate of bilateral NSS is lower than the expected rate of 50% of cases [29]. In series from a...
The appropriateness of medications was determined based on the following: (1) does an evidence-based consensus exist for using the medication for the indication given in this patient; (2) does an indication seem valid and relevant given this patient’s age and disability level; (3) do the ...
LV Global Longitudinal Strain (LVGLS) has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events and heart failure independent of LVEF.#Objective:To evaluate the association between LVGLS and appropriate ICD shocks for VTAs.#Methods:223 consecutive patients who had ICDs implanted for primary prevention of ...
performed in accordance with standard criteria for a cRCT [16,19,22,27]. The sample size was adjusted using an inflation factor of 1.43 to account for cluster randomization: seven clusters per trial arm, with a cluster size of thirty-four patients and an intra-cluster correlation coefficient (...