Interpreting epidemiological research: blinded comparison of methods used to estimate the prevalence of inherited mutations in BRCA1 [PDF]
Charis Eng
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Fibrosis‐3 index (FIB‐3) can stratify the risk of the survival and the recurrence‐free survival. The FIB‐3 index is a reliable, age‐independent tool for assessing liver fibrosis and prognosis in HCC patients post‐hepatectomy. Its use may improve clinical outcomes and support personalized treatment strategies. Abstract Background Liver fibrosis is a key
Yuki Imaoka+13 more
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Comparison of methods of point estimation in occupational epidemiologic studies
Jong-Tae Lee, Bernard C. K. Choi
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DINER (Data Into Nutrients for Epidemiological Research) – a new data-entry program for nutritional analysis in the EPIC–Norfolk cohort and the 7-day diary method [PDF]
AA Welch+7 more
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This study aimed to clarify the epidemiology of hemorrhoids by leveraging a comprehensive nationwide healthcare claims database in Japan. By analyzing invasive treatments for hemorrhoids over a 5‐year period (2018–2022), we identified key demographic patterns, including distinct bimodal peaks in incidence among males and females, and highlighted ...
Masamitsu Kido+8 more
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Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot‐Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Robot‐assisted rectal resection demonstrated superior short and long‐term outcomes compared to laparoscopic and open approaches. ABSTRACT Background Robot‐assisted surgery has short‐term benefits in rectal cancer surgery; however, its long‐term advantages remain unclear. This study compared short‐ and long‐term outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robot‐
Marie Hanaoka+8 more
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Reporting of occupational and environmental research: use and misuse of statistical and epidemiological methods [PDF]
Dana Loomis
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Our aim was to compare the outcomes of preoperative chemotherapy with postoperative chemotherapy in patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases treated with CAPOX‐Bev. We demonstrated that both preoperative and postoperative CAPOX‐Bev were safely administered, and preoperative chemotherapy showed a numerically higher treatment compliance rate ...
Yuji Takakura+15 more
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Could a phase model help to improve translational animal research?
Transferability of findings from animal research to the human organism is controversially discussed. We propose a phase model which refers to the well‐known process of clinical research in order to improve decision‐making regarding the evidence which is gained in translational animal research.
Benjamin Mayer+2 more
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Advancing environmental epidemiologic methods to confront the cancer burden. [PDF]
Kehm RD, Lloyd SE, Burke KR, Terry MB.
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