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84, specificity=0.64, PPV=0.90, NPV=0.56), based on AUC. LAR response outcome agreement for 5-0 and 4-0 stimulations was high (93%) for 5-0 positive response, but low (29%) for 5-0 negative response. Aesthesiometer test-retest reliability for LAR response outcome was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha=0.97).

Threshold estimation of the LAR…[Read more]

a high baseline IE prevalence.

In addition to the clinical picture, this flowchart based on streptococcal species, number of positive blood culture bottles, and risk factors, can help guide the use of echocardiography in streptococcal bloodstream infections. Since echocardiography results are not available the findings should be confirmed…[Read more]

The study aimed to determine the effect of quercetin on the expression of primary regulator gene involved in lipogenesis and triglycerides synthesis in the liver, and the sterol regulatory binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c) mRNA in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with a high-fat diet (HFD) model.

Fifty-six Balb/c mice were divided…[Read more]

Based on the participants’ suggestions, four items were removed, and four were added, whereas 16 were reworded. CONCLUSIONS The final tool comprised 31 items divided into seven domains. The response format was based on a 5-point Likert frequency scale. The response options ranged from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree”.The human gut…[Read more]

CONCLUSION The present case highlights the peculiarity of the follow-up of adrenal masses in cancer patients and the primary role of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in the management of such patients.INTRODUCTION Airway obstruction is usually assessed by measuring forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow (PEF).…[Read more]