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Fixing Rule 702: The PCAST Report and Steps to Ensure the Reliability of Forensic Feature-Comparison Methods in the Criminal Courts [PDF]

, 2018
In response to PCAST’s recommendation, the Standing Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules convened a meeting on forensic expert testimony, Daubert, and Rule 702 on October 27, 2017, at Boston College Law School to inform itself about the issues.22 The ...
Lander, Eric S.
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Characterizing the salivary RNA landscape to identify potential diagnostic, prognostic, and follow‐up biomarkers for breast cancer

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
This study explores salivary RNA for breast cancer (BC) diagnosis, prognosis, and follow‐up. High‐throughput RNA sequencing identified distinct salivary RNA signatures, including novel transcripts, that differentiate BC from healthy controls, characterize histological and molecular subtypes, and indicate lymph node involvement.
Nicholas Rajan, Irina Primac, Emre Etlioglu, Laurens Debruyne, Ann Janssen, Magy Sallam, Kevin Tabury, Roel Quintens, Wiebren Tjalma, Mohammed Abderrafi Benotmane   +9 more
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A transparent approach: Openness in forensic science reporting

Forensic Science International: Synergy
There have been numerous calls for increased transparency and disclosure in forensic science. However, there is a paucity of guidance on how to achieve this transparency in reports, and the impacts it may have on criminal justice proceedings. We describe
Kaye N. Ballantyne, Stephanie Summersby, James R. Pearson, Katherine Nicol, Erin Pirie, Catherine Quinn, Rebecca Kogios   +6 more
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An Empirical Comparison of Three Inference Methods

, 2015
In this paper, an empirical evaluation of three inference methods for uncertain reasoning is presented in the context of Pathfinder, a large expert system for the diagnosis of lymph-node pathology.
Heckerman, David
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Optimizing Guideline-Recommended Antibiotic Doses for Pediatric Infective Endocarditis [PDF]

, 2016
The American Heart Association recently published an updated scientific statement on the management of infective endocarditis in childhood. The recommendations included for vancomycin, aminoglycoside, and β-lactam dosing and monitoring are based ...
Israel, Emily N., Knoderer, Chad A., Nichols, Kristen R., Thomas, Christopher A.   +3 more
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts, Senada Koljenović, Elise Daems, Karolien De Wael, Marc Peeters, Léon C. van Kempen, Greetje Vanhoutte, Karen Zwaenepoel, Timon Vandamme   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clean birth kits to improve birth practices: development and testing of a country level decision support tool [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Clean birth practices can prevent sepsis, one of the leading causes of both maternal and newborn mortality. Evidence suggests that clean birth kits (CBKs), as part of package that includes education, are associated with a reduction in newborn
A Ayaz, A Cameron, A Nyamtema, AC Seale, Bilal I Avan, ER van Teijlingen, ER van Teijlingen, H Blencowe, H Hassan, Harding A (Chair) Partnerships with the Private Sector in Health, Haris Ahmed, I Holloway, I Jehan, J Bryce, J Raven, K Forrest Keenan, KS Khan, National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS) [Pakistan], and Macro International Inc, S Soofi, UN Commission on Life-Saving Commodities, USAID, V Hundley, V Hundley, V Hundley, Vanora A Hundley, W Graham, Wendy J Graham, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and the World Bank, World Health Organization, World Health Organization and Global Health Workforce Alliance, World Health Organization, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Division of Reproductive Health (Technical Support)   +31 more
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Adenosine‐to‐inosine editing of miR‐200b‐3p is associated with the progression of high‐grade serous ovarian cancer

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
A‐to‐I editing of miRNAs, particularly miR‐200b‐3p, contributes to HGSOC progression by enhancing cancer cell proliferation, migration and 3D growth. The edited form is linked to poorer patient survival and the identification of novel molecular targets.
Magdalena Niemira, Anna Skwarska, Karolina Chwialkowska, Agnieszka Ostrowska, Gabriela Sokolowska, Anna Zeller, Anna Erol, Andrzej Eljaszewicz, Bartosz Hanczaruk, Anna Michalska‐Falkowska, Agnieszka Tarasik, Joanna Reszec‐Gielazyn, Pawel Knapp, Marcin Moniuszko, Adam Kretowski   +14 more
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Brief of Evidence Law Scholars as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner Paul L. Behrens’ Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc [PDF]

, 2016
The panel here held that the government’s expert in a criminal trial can present hearsay for its truth without satisfying the requirements of Rule 703 or the prerequisites to admissibility under any hearsay exception.
Rothstein, Paul F
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Guidelines for the management of the foot health problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]

, 2011
Background. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a chronic systemic disease, commonly affects the feet, impacting negatively on patients' quality of life. Specialist podiatrists have a prime role to play in the assessment and management of foot and ankle ...
Bowen, C, Dagg, A, Davies, S, Graham, A, Longrigg, K, Lyons, C, Williams, AE   +6 more
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