Clinical and Epidemiologic Evaluation of Inconclusive COVID-19 PCR Results Using a Quantitative Algorithm
The inconclusive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result causes confusion and delay for in...
Prioritizing Health Care and Employment Resources During COVID-19: Roles of Benevolent and Hostile Ageism
Benevolent and hostile ageism are subtypes of ageism that characterize older adults as incompetent. With benevolent ageism, older adults are also view...
Effects of Training and Feedback on Accuracy of Predicting Rectosigmoid Neoplastic Lesions and Selection of Surveillance Intervals by Endoscopists Performing Optical Diagnosis of Diminutive Polyps
Real-time differentiation of polyps (1-5 mm) during endoscopy could replace histopathology analysis. According to guidelines, implementation of optica...
An endoscopic quality improvement program improves detection of colorectal adenomas
Adenoma detection rate (ADR) is a key measure of quality in colonoscopy. Low ADRs are associated with the development of interval cancer after "negati...
Randomized controlled trial of self-directed versus in-classroom teaching of narrow-band imaging for diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplasia
The study was to compare the accuracy of diagnosing Barrett's esophagus (BE)-associated neoplasia by trainees with no prior NBI experience. There was...
Appropriate time for selective biliary cannulation by trainees during ERCP--a randomized trial
The appropriate time for attempted cannulation by trainees remains unclear. Success rates were 43.8%, 75.0%, and 71.8% in the 5-, 10-, and 15 -minute...
Video review program enhances resident training in laparoscopic inguinal hernia: a randomized blinded controlled trial
Video review with a coach proved to be beneficial for residents when learning laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs. Residents significantly improved...
Azithromycin and metronidazole versus metronidazole-based therapy for the induction of remission in mild to moderate paediatric Crohn's disease : a randomised controlled trial
Azithromycin-based therapy can improve response and induce remission compared with metronidazole alone. Children 5-18 years with 10 <Pediatric Crohn's...