BACKGROUND The use of D-dimer assays as a rule-out test for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is controversial. To clarify this issue we performed a systematic review of the relevant literature. METHODS We identified eligible studies, using MEDLINE entries from February 1995 through October 2003, supplemented by a review of bibliographies of relevant articles. Studies reporting accuracy evaluation...

Background Dyslipidemia is a major risk for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study is to review the effects of nutraceuticals to modify lipid disorders in children. Materials and Methods The literature research was conducted in EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Cochrane library from 2002 until January 2015. The following keywords were used: dyslipidemia, hyperlipi...

In the generation of technological advancement, students tend to have difficulty learning science education since it encompasses numerous fields, making challenging for assimilate knowledge about topic. An approach called game-based exhibits positive results in students' academic performance where teachers integrate a engage and motivate them throughout process. Since there is lack empirical ev...