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The Immune compleX Predictive Index (iXip) is a predictive tool for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis that integrates PSA, PSA-IgM, prostate volume and age of the patient. An algorithm processes these parameters providing the probability of prostate cancer. Several prospective studies confirmed its ability to predict prostate cancer presence at biopsy and therefore to reduce the rate of useless prostate biopsies. Moreover, preliminary results from a prospective study showed that iXip could predict cancer aggressiveness, too.

Quantitative Flow Ratio (QFR) is a novel method for evaluating the functional significance of coronary stenosis. Virtual stent implantation technique combined with QFR was recently developed to predict the functional significance of coronary stenosis as if the stenosis was revascularized. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of QFR in in tandem lesions with fractional flow reserve (FFR) as the reference standard. The secondary purpose is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of QFR-based virtual stent technique in predicting the FFR values after revascularizing the culprit lesion.

With our SWIDINEP cohort, we propose to explore the relationship between vascular risk markers and renal function decline in CKD stage 1-5. In order to realize these goals, we intend to recruit 200 patients within a 7y recruitment period (2014-2021). Recruitment is done in the nephrology and diabetes ambulatory clinics in the CHUV at Lausanne. Each eligible patient is identified and whether he/she can be proposed the study is discussed with the physician in charge of the patient. Once the patient is informed and has signed the consent form, he/she is examined in the Service of Nephrology at baseline, 2y and 5y.

The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most widely used reversible, long-term contraceptive methods in the world. But despite all its advantages; discontinuation rate of IUD ranged from 9.6% to 37.3 % (according to Demographic and Health Surveys data). In Egypt, in 2014, the discontinuation rate of IUD (within 12 months of use) was 14.3%.This study explores the differences around this rate in Egyptian university clinic and primary healthcare clinic with detailed percentages of possible causes.

study on female sexual function after different prolapse surgeries

This study is an observational study to determine phenotype and genotype of CYP2D6 as predictors of z-endoxifen concentrations in plasma of outgoing patients treated with tamoxifen for at least 4 months

The aim of the present study is to establish the injury incidence, severity and burden typically observed within Scottish professional football clubs. In line with the well-established model of sports injury prevention research proffered by van Mechelen, the first stage in this process is establishing the extent of the problem i.e. injury incidence, severity and burden. Such a multi-club study has never been conducted within Scotland despite a thriving professional game.

The aim of this study is to complete the identification of genetic factors predisposing to thyroid associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) by constituting a cohort of 400 Grave's patients with or without ocular signs.

Family-centred care (FCS) is considered the best practice in providing rehabilitation to children with disabilities and special needs. Family-centred care has been described as a partnership approach to healthcare decision making. As a philosophy of healthcare, today many multidisciplinary healthcare facilities have organized their services according to a family-centred approach. TheMeasure of Processes of Care (MPOC) is the most widely used instrument to assess parents' self-reported experiences of family-centred behaviours of rehabilitation services providers. The aim of this study is to translate the scale to Turkish and to determine validity and reliability of The Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC 56- 20- SP)

The very low carbohydrates diet (VLCKD) induces liver steatosis amelioration. Lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency plays a role in fats accumulation in liver. To date, no studies have assessed LAL activity in morbid obesity. The aim of our study is to evaluate VLCKD impact on metabolic/vascular parameters and LAL activity in obese patients. A VLCKD is administered for 25 days to 52 morbid obese patients (BMI 44.7±8.3 kg/m², age 49±12.5 years); at baseline and after diet we evaluated: BMI, glyco-lipidic pattern, abdominal ultrasonography (liver steatosis and visceral fat area) and flow-mediated dilation (FMD). In a subgroup of 20 patients we also tested lysosomal acid lipase (LAL)-activity. A group of healthy normal weight subjects (age 43±13, BMI 22.8±2.6 kg/m²) was also included in the study.