Diagnostic picture tests in rheumatology

Diagnostic categories in rheumatology.

There is an increasing trend for the development of rheumatological 'diagnostic criteria'. This trend is based on the view that we can get progressively closer to ideal patient classification by refining such criteria. I would like to argue that this approach is futile and must be replaced by a method which allows efficient data handling, both for practical clinical management and for scientifi...

Assessing the Validity of Diagnostic Tests

The use of inflammatory laboratory tests in rheumatology

The acute-phase response is a pathophysiological defense mechanism associated with inflammatory states that, despite the already established name, occurs in both acute and chronic inflammation. It is characterized by the increase or decrease in serum concentration of certain proteins in consequence of a stimulus that causes tissue damage.1-3 Currently, the term inflammatory biomarker is preferr...

the washback effect of discretepoint vs. integrative tests on the retention of content in knowledge tests

در این پایان نامه تاثیر دو نوع تست جزیی نگر و کلی نگر بر به یادسپاری محتوا ارزیابی شده که نتایج نشان دهندهکارایی تستهای کلی نگر بیشتر از سایر آزمونها است

Nursing: Deciphering Diagnostic Tests

Deciphering Diagnostic Tests covers over 400 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, organized by test type and body system. Coverage includes test purpose, normal results, abnormal results, patient preparation, and procedure and post-test care. Icons include Action Stat! for urgent interventions, Alert for important clinical facts, Do's & Don'ts for technique and intervention advice, and D...