allowing for more accurate representation of the three-dimensional (3D) nature of the body’s anatomical structures. In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of volumetric medical images interpreted in diagnostic radiology. Although volumetric...
Recruitment was carried out by a team of three research staff from the Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation at King's College London (TRO, CR and SdW). TRO was a clinical research fellow with a back- ground as a medical doctor in both haematology and palliative medicine,...
The work environment is defined by the conditions in which nurses work; it influences work attitudes and, in turn, work outcomes [103]. Burnout was found to be high in certain high-acuity pediatric units including emergency, medical/surgical, surgery, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and ...
Not only does DTI enable visualisation of important white matter tracts in the brain, but it also allows neurosurgeons to better guide their surgical approach and resection of a tumour. Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is a power- ful tool for high-resolution imaging of the vascula- ture,...
If the gatekeeper does enroll the cluster, then the cluster should be withdrawn only if the study no longer serves its interests [3]. The MRC Guidelines also state that gatekeepers must avoid any conflicts of interest, and disclose any unavoidable conflicts [3]. The MRC Guidelines propose ...
The potential weakness of this study is its non-randomi- zation and the voluntary participation in the internet-based registration. These could lead to selection bias, which can be balanced by the large case number of the study. Furthermore, the registry does not contain any data on how the...
Results:They were high rates of anxiety disorders in the grandchildren (mean age 12 years) with two generation of MDD. Grandchildren with both a depressed parent and grandparent as compared with those where the parent was not depressed had over a four fold increased risk of anxiety and over ...
One study comparing PN to no-nutrition intervention (n = 70) reported a significant difference without confidence intervals (PN mean weight loss − 2.4 ± 1.1 kg, con- trol − 3.3 ± 1.7, p < 0.05.) [26]. Malhotra reported a greater weight loss in the ...
There are quite a few things we can do to help people in a disaster-stricken area. For example, we can donate money and necessities to help them fight against the natural disaster. We can provide food, clothing and medical care for them. We can provide shelter for th...
EVIDENCE-BASED CLINCIAL REVIEW The Journal of The american osTeopaThic associaTion Stable Angina Pectoris: What Does the Current Clinical Evidence Tell Us? Kenneth J. Tobin, DO Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The combination of noninva- sive ...