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Personalized Selumetinib Dosing in Pediatric Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Insights From a Pilot Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate selumetinib exposure using therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibromas (PN), assess interpatient pharmacokinetic variability, and explore the relationship between drug exposure, clinical response, and adverse effects.
Janka Kovács, Zoltán Köllő, Balázs Gellért Karvaly, Mahmoud Obeidat, Rita Nagy, Péter Hegyi, Brigitta Teutsch, Eszter Tuboly, Miklós Garami   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and cortisol levels on admission to intensive care as predictors of outcome [PDF]

, 2009
Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of glycosylated haemoglobin and cortisol on admission, in critical care patients. Design: Prospective, observational, single centre study. Setting: 14 bedded Intensive care unit of a tertiary-level university
Abela, Carmel J., Farrugia, Daniel P., LaFerla, Godfrey, Sant, Federika, Sciberras, Stephen C., Zarb Adami, Joseph   +5 more
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Development of an Objective Tool for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Adults: PAN Apnea Index

Journal of Sleep Sciences, 2020
Background and Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important health problem, which is commonly under-diagnosed especially in workplace settings.
Arezu Najafi, Elham Afzalinejad, Khosro Sadeghniiat-Haghighi, Zahra Banafsheh Alemohammad, Samaneh Akbarpour   +4 more
doaj  

Understanding sensitivity, specificity and predictive values [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2014
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Stojanović Miodrag, Anđelković-Apostolović Marija, Stojanović Dijana, Milošević Zoran, Ignjatović Aleksandra, Mitić-Lakušić Vesna, Golubović Mlađan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Length of the middle finger of hand as a simple and reliable predictor of optimal size of uncuffed endotracheal tube in paediatric patients: An observational study

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2021
Background and Aims: A recent study suggested middle finger length-based formula as a better predictive guide compared with age-based formula for selecting uncuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in children.
Priyam Saikia, Rohan S Thottan
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of Self-Collection by Vaginal Lavage for the Detection of HPV and High-Grade Intraepithelial Neoplasia [PDF]

, 2017
The Role of Self-Collection by Vaginal Lavage for the Detection of HPV and High-Grade Intraepithelial NeoplasiaObjective: To compare the results of cervical cytology and high-risk HPV tests using samples obtained using two different collection modalities
Antoniazzi, Márcio, Fregnani, José Humberto Tavares Guerreiro, Kuil, Larissa de Melo, Longatto Filho, Adhemar, Lorenzi, Adriana Tarla, Resende, Júlio César Possati, Scapulatempo-Neto, Cristovam, Stein, Maíra Degiovani   +7 more
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Adherence to Protocol Recommendations for Children With Wilms Tumour in Two Consecutive Studies in the United Kingdom and Ireland—Does Variation Matter?

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Wilms tumour (WT) has excellent event‐free and overall survival (OS). However, small differences exist between countries participating in the same international study. This led us to examine variation in adherence to protocol recommendations as a potential contributing factor.
Suzanne Tugnait, R. Al‐Saadi, A. Lopez‐Cortes, K. Dzhuma, M. Oostveen, J. Brok, S. Irtan, M. Weeks, J. Bate, S. Baker, R. Williams, M. Powis, D. Saunders, O. Olsen, T. Watson, S. Shelmerdine, S. Vaidya, L. Howell, C. Duncan, G. M. Vujanic, C. Stiller, G. P. Balchin, T. Chowdhury, K. Pritchard‐Jones   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

The value of Persian Weaning Tool in Prediction of patients’ weaning outcome compared with Physician- directed approach: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study

Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 2020
Background: One of the important criteria in patients receiving artificial respiration is the time of weaning from the mechanical ventilator. As physician’s decision might be somehow subjective, several tools have been suggested for prediction of the ...
Jamileh Mirzaali, Mohammadali Vakili, Homeira Khoddam   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Melanoma risk prediction models [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2014
Background/Aim. The lack of effective therapy for advanced stages of melanoma emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and screenings of population at risk. Identifying individuals at high risk should allow targeted screenings and follow-
Nikolić Jelena, Lončar-Turukalo Tatjana, Sladojević Srđan, Marinković Marija, Janjić Zlata   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

ARE PULP SENSIBILITY TESTS STILL SENSIBLE? [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Electric and thermal tests are the most commonly employed methods for the diagnosis of pulp health status. The objectives of our study are to assess the validity, yield and accuracy of cold and electric pulp tests in determining pulp ...
Farid, Huma, Khan, Farhan Raza, Pasha, Lubna, Shinwari, Muhammad Saad   +3 more
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