Data maturity and follow-up in time-to-event analyses [PDF]
International Journal of Epidemiology, 2018 We propose methods to determine the minimum number of subjects remaining at risk after which Kaplan-Meier survival plots for time-to-event outcomes should be curtailed, as, once the number remaining at risk drops below this minimum, the survival estimates are no longer meaningful in the context of the investigation.
Gebski, Val +3 more
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Modelling follow up time at a single-lane roundabout
Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English ed. Online), 2014 The follow up time is an important parameter for estimating the entry capacity of roundabouts. However, its variability and contributing factors have long been ignored in the literatures.
Xiaobo Qu +3 more
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RNA Sequencing Revealed Signals of Evolution From Gallbladder Stone to Gallbladder Carcinoma
Frontiers in Oncology, 2020 Gallbladder stone is a major risk factor for gallbladder carcinoma (GBC), while there is still a controversy whether period of follow-up since newly diagnoses of asymptomatic gallstones increases the risk of GBC.
Jinghan Wang +11 more
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Follow-up for breast cancer - the patients' view [PDF]
, 2006 Background: International and national guidelines (S3 guideline) for the surveillance of post-treatment breast cancer patients recommend a clinical follow-up including routine history and physical examination and regular mammograms.
Bauerfeind, Ingo +19 more
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A suggested follow-up time for breast cancer patients [PDF]
British Journal of Cancer, 1986 The data for this study, consisting of 300 females treated for breast cancer in 1951-1961, were evaluated in order to ascertain when excess mortality from breast cancer disappears and what would be an appropriate follow-up period for investigational purposes. The clinical stages of the patients were classified as follows: 23.3%, stage I; 49%, stage II;
M K, Leivonen +4 more
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Options for early breast cancer follow-up in primary and secondary care : a systematic review [PDF]
, 2012 Background Both incidence of breast cancer and survival have increased in recent years and there is a need to review follow up strategies. This study aims to assess the evidence for benefits of follow-up in different settings for women who have had ...
Peter Donnelly +8 more
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Endocrine investigation and follow up in thalassaemia. Time for specific guidelines
Thalassemia Reports, 2011 Iron overload due to multiple transfusions affects the endocrine glands especially the anterior pituitary, the pancreas, the thyroid and the parathyroids. This leads to a variety of endocrinopathies and growth failure.
N. Skordis
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Patients' views on follow up of colorectal cancer: implications for risk communication and decision making [PDF]
, 2003 Background: Medical views about the clinical value and potential detrimental effect on quality of life of postoperative follow up are divided. There is no literature on the views of British patients with colorectal cancer towards the follow up process.
Heyman, Bob +3 more
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Follow-up, recurrences, time to recurrence and complications.
, 2021 Follow-up, recurrences, time to recurrence and complications.
N. Südkamp (11784963) +6 more
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Paediatric intensive care follow-up provision in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
, 2020 The objective of this study was to examine the characteristic, content, and role of Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in the provision of follow-up for children and their families' post-intensive care discharge in the United Kingdom (UK) and ...
Manning, Joseph C. +12 more
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