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Cost‐effectiveness of percutaneous nephrostomy vs JJ stent in obstructive urolithiasis: economic evaluation alongside the STent Or NEphrostomy (STONE) randomised controlled trial

BJU International, EarlyView.
Objective To evaluate whether percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is cost‐effective compared to JJ ureteric stent in the acute treatment of obstructive urolithiasis. Patients and Methods A randomised controlled non‐inferiority trial with 204 patients with obstructive urolithiasis requiring decompression.
Hugo W. Schuil, Nora Hendriks, Mohamed El Alili, Judith E. Bosmans, Ruben G. Duijnhoven, Bart C.H. Oskam, Tom J.H. Arends, Diederick Duijvesz, Alexander D. Horsch, Bart van der Heij, Irene Tjiam, Hans van Overhage, Armand B.G.N. Lamers, Otto M. van Delden, Wout Scheepens, Jamie M.A. Drossaerts, Frank C.H. d'Ancona, Steven Boering, Janneke I.M. van Uhm, Rutger W. van der Meer, Herman J.H. van Roijen, Martin de Kiefte, Ad J.M. Hendrix, Saskia Weltings, Rob C.M. Pelger, Harrie P. Beerlage, Guido M. Kamphuis, Barbara M.A. Schout   +27 more
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TRACE MEASUREMENT OF CO, CH4, AND CO2 IN HIGH PURITY GASES BY GC-FID-METHANIZER: METHOD VALIDATION AND UNCERTAINTY ESTIMATION

Scientific Study & Research: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry, 2017
In this study, method validation and uncertainty estimation for the measurement of trace amounts gas impurities such as carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), and carbon dioxide (CO2) using gas chromatography flame ionization detector with methanizer (GC ...
Harry Budiman, Oman Zuas
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Patient‐reported outcome measures of percutaneous nephrostomy vs JJ stent in obstructive urolithiasis: results of the STent Or NEphrostomy (STONE) randomised controlled trial

BJU International, EarlyView.
Objective To compare the effects of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) and JJ ureteric stent (JJ) for urinary tract decompression in patients with obstructive urolithiasis on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), pain scores, urinary symptoms, and patient satisfaction.
Hugo W. Schuil, Nora Hendriks, Ruben G. Duijnhoven, Bart C. H. Oskam, Tom J. H. Arends, Diederick Duijvesz, Alexander D. Horsch, Bart van der Heij, Irene M. Tjiam, Hans van Overhagen, Armand B. G. N. Lamers, Otto M. van Delden, Wout A. Scheepens, Jamie M. A. Drossaerts, Frank C. H. d'Ancona, Steven Boering, Janneke I. M. van Uhm, Rutger W. van der Meer, J. Herman van Roijen, Martin de Kiefte, Ad J.M. Hendrikx, Saskia Weltings, Rob C. M. Pelger, Harrie P. Beerlage, Barbara M. A. Schout, Guido M. Kamphuis   +25 more
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Understanding South Korean Immigrant Adolescents' Experiences of Staying Home Alone

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Adequate caregiver supervision is crucial for the well‐being of children and adolescents, helping to promote healthy development and to prevent injuries and emotional–behavioural problems. The transition from childhood to adolescence requires careful consideration of cultural norms.
Sol Park, Mónica Ruiz‐Casares
wiley   +1 more source

‘Like a Kid's Book’: Pilot Testing of a Visual Informed Consent Form With Children in Canada, Ghana and Laos

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT It is a moral imperative to conduct the consent process in a way that is understandable, engaging and meaningful for children. This underscores the necessity of obtaining consent through age‐ and culturally appropriate methods and content. Using qualitative, participatory visual research methods, this study aimed to gather feedback on a visual
Negin Zamani, Tamara Keegan, Abdul‐Rahim Mohammed, Maliphone Douangphachanh, Afua Twum‐Danso Imoh, Souphinh Vongphachanh, Mónica Ruiz‐Casares   +6 more
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Comparison of optical coherence tomography and in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy with dermoscopy for the diagnosis and management of nonmelanoma skin cancer: A randomized controlled trial

JEADV Clinical Practice
Background Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) can yield improved diagnostic accuracy of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in comparison with dermoscopy alone.
Sarah Hobelsberger, Julian Steininger, Jörg Laske, Katja Berndt, Friedegund Meier, Stefan Beissert, Frank Friedrich Gellrich   +6 more
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In vivo differentiation of scarring alopecia using line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography: a pilot study

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and Objectives: Diagnosing cicatricial alopecia is challenging. Even with histology, a definitive diagnosis cannot always be made. Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC‐OCT), a non‐invasive imaging method with high resolution used in vivo, has proven helpful in diagnosing scarring alopecia.
Marie‐Christine Nutz, Julia Welzel, Daniela Hartmann, Lars E. French, Maximilian Deußing, Elke C. Sattler   +5 more
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Procedural and Therapy Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Framework for Safety, Quality and Patient‐Centred Care

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To introduce a novel conceptual framework that differentiates peripheral intravenous catheters according to their dwell time and therapeutic purpose, in order to improve the suitability of material choice, safety and cost‐effectiveness. Design Concept based on clinical guidelines, expert consensus and recent peer‐reviewed evidence.
Bertrand Drugeon, Claire M. Rickard, Nathan Peters, Vineet Chopra, Olivier Mimoz   +4 more
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Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Education Innovation to Address Pain Management and Substance Use: A Qualitative Descriptive Analysis

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims The aim of this study was to understand student perspectives regarding an interprofessional education (IPE) innovation using a single standardised patient (SP) in a large‐group setting for a pain management and substance use simulation. Design A qualitative descriptive design was used.
Rie Kobayashi, Jennifer C. Miller, Connie M. Remsberg, Skye McKennon, Ross J. Bindler, Dawn E. DeWitt, Marian Wilson   +6 more
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Human and Intellectual Capital Spending Efficiency and Efficacy: Evidence from U.S. Universities

Journal of Business Finance &Accounting, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the efficiency and efficacy of human and intellectual capital investment to better understand the effects of social investment. Existing literature in the corporate setting lacks analysis on the impact of human and intellectual capital investment, likely due to data scarcity.
Christopher S. Armstrong, Alan D. Jagolinzer, Sarah Kröchert, Andrea Pawliczek   +3 more
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