OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of risk of malignancy index (RMI) based on a serum CA125 level, ultrasound findings and menopausal status in primary evaluation of patients with adnexal masses in daily clinical practice. METHODS One hundred and fifty one women with adnexal masses were enrolled. Ultrasound characteristics, menopausal status and serum CA125 level were doc...

The BRAF(V600E) mutation is a valuable adjunctive diagnostic tool to ultrasound (US)-guided fine-needle aspiration (US-FNA). The objective of this study was to investigate the potential value of realtime PCR to detect BRAF(V600E) mutation. This study included 447 thyroid nodules in 420 patients who underwent US-FNA and BRAF(V600E) mutation analysis using dual priming oligonucleotide-based multi...

OBJECTIVE Quantitative ventricular fibrillation (VF) waveform analysis is a potentially powerful tool to optimize defibrillation. However, whether combining VF features with additional attributes that related to the previous shock could enhance the prediction performance for subsequent shocks is still uncertain. METHODS A total of 528 defibrillation shocks from 199 patients experienced out-of...

BACKGROUND The Air-Smart Spirometer is the first portable device accepted by the European Community (EC) that performs spirometric measurements by a turbine mechanism and displays the results on a smartphone or a tablet. METHODS In this multicenter, descriptive and cross-sectional prospective study carried out in 2 hospital centers, we compare FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio measured with the Air S...

BACKGROUND There is no agreed protocol for the prediction of low molecular weight (LMW) respiratory sensitizers. This creates challenges for occupational physicians responsible for the health of workforces using novel chemicals and respiratory physicians investigating cases of occupational asthma caused by novel asthmagens. AIMS To iterate the external validation of a previously published qua...

BACKGROUND Self-reported hypertension is an important piece of information for public health that is available in epidemiological studies. For proper use of this information, such studies should be validated. OBJECTIVE To validate self-reported hypertension and associated factors in adults and elderly individuals in São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS Participants were selected from the sample of a ...

BACKGROUND Decreased ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) during hospitalisation has negative consequences for patients and health service delivery. OBJECTIVE To develop an Index to stratify patients at lower and higher risk of a significant decline in ability to perform ADLs at discharge. DESIGN Prospective two cohort study comprising a derivation (n=389; mean age 82.3 year...

Investment activities in financial markets are the main part of determining whether an enterprise is profitable or not, with large capital investment and long time. The quantitative analysis feasibility great significance operation process. rational use index can improve scientificity project decision-making. basic indicators decision-making mainly NPV IRR, which representative scientific. This...

Abstract: The aim of our study was to compare normative need for dental prosthesis (estimated by dentists) with subjective (self-reported) testing the accuracy and agreement comparing direction magnitude associations independent variables using both as outcomes. A representative sample a birth cohort (n = 900) assessed at 31 years age. Subjective obtained from questionnaire. Both were dichotomi...

Human civilization depends on energy sources, mainly fossil fuels. An increase in the prices of fuels and their exhaustibility limit economic growth. Carbon dioxide emission causes global environmental problems. Global crises (including COVID-19) have sharpened food supply The decentralized systems as well expedition application renewable may solve these challenges. shift to power generation in...