introduction: chest x-ray (cxr) is the simplest diagnostic tool of community acquired pneumonia (cap), but it has some limitation. therefore, the aim of this study is comparing the diagnostic accuracy of cxr and chest ultrasonography (cus) in detection of cap. methods: in the present study, a consecutive sample of suspected patients with cap was underwent cus, cxr, and chest computed tomography...

Abstract INTRODUCTION In localized oesophageal cancer (EC), a correct clinical tumor staging is essential in order to offer an optimal treatment, although often challenging. The aim of this work assess the accuracy diagnostic tests by comparing them with pathological staging. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective observational study patients who underwent oesophagectomy for referral hospital betwe...

A LTHOUGH coronary angiography had Albeen successfully achieved by a variety of methods,1 it was not until the development of the selective technique that visualization of the coronary vessels became a reliable and sound clinical procedure.2 Mortality and morbidity have proved to be low, and the procedure has gained widespread acceptance and availability. It has become essential for the objecti...

Objective: This study sought to analyze the psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy of the Chilean version of the INECO Frontal Screening (IFS-Ch) in a sample of dementia patients and control subjects. Methods: After adapting the instrument to the Chilean context and obtaining content validity evidence through expert consultation, the IFSCh was administered to 31 dementia patients and 3...