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sj-docx-1-ine-10.1177_15910199211030783 - Supplemental material for Women in neurointervention, a gender gap? Results of a prospective online survey
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-ine-10.1177_15910199211030783 for Women in neurointervention, a gender gap? Results of a prospective online survey by Sarah Power, Alessandra Biondi, Isil Saatci, Kathleen Bennett, Jeyaledchumy Mahadevan, Anne Christine Januel, Sirintara (Pongpech) Singhara Na Ayudhaya and Ronit Agid in Interventional Neuroradiology</p
Modello di titolario AgID: qualche osservazione in merito
No full textL’articolo considera e analizza il modello di titolario per la pubblica amministrazione elaborato e reso pubblico nel luglio del 2016 dall’Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale (AgID), in collaborazione con il Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo (MiBACT). L’intento è quello di richiamare l’attenzione della comunità archivistica su alcune scelte metodologiche che, a giudizio dell’autore, potrebbero snaturare il genuino significato della classificazione sistematica applicata alla tenuta degli archivi.The article considers and analyzes the classification scheme for publics administrations worked out and published in July 2016 by Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale (AgID) and Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo (MiBACT). The aim is to get the attention of the archival community about some methodological choices which, in the opinion of the author, could misrepresent the real meaning of systematic classification in recordkeeping
Diagnosis of cerebral vasospasm and risk of delayed cerebral ischemia related to aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: an overview of available tools
No full textEvaluation of an agar gel immunodiffusion test to detect infection of cattle with bluetongue viruses in Queensland, Australia
No full textAn agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) test to detect group-specific antibodies to infection of cattle by bluetongue viruses was evaluated using field collected sera in Queensland, Australia. The AGID test was compared to the serum neutralization (SN) test used to detect serotype-specific bluetongue virus antibodies. The AGID test was found to be highly sensitive (95% confidence interval, 80.7-100%) but to have moderate specificity (95% confidence interval, 59.3-79.6%), relative to the SN test. The correlation between AGID and SN test results was 0.41. Using likelihood ratio estimates the chance (posttest probability) of an AGID test positive serum sample being positive (titre ≥1:20) in the SN test was estimated to be 87% and 90% for 2+ and 3+ AGID test reactions, respectively. A serum sample was estimated to have a probability of 40% of being positive in the SN test if it gave a 1+ reaction in the AGID test. Results suggest that the AGID test should ideally be used as a screening test in serological surveys and surveillance programmes. If the test is to be used for identification of individually infected cattle, a cutoff point of ≥2+ should be employed.ID: 6557; Accession Number: 19952211421. Publication Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Number of References: 16 ref. Subject Subsets: Veterinary Science; Veterinary Science; Medical & Veterinary EntomologySource type: Electronic(1)http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lah&AN=19952211421&site=ehost-liv
Percutaneous Treatment of Venolymphatic Malformations, Extracranial Arteriovenous Malformations, and Tumors of the Head and Neck Using Particles, Alcohol, and Other Sclerosants
No full textComplex intracranial aneurysms: a DELPHI study to define associated characteristics
No full textPurpose
Intracranial aneurysms present significant health risks, as their rupture leads to subarachnoid haemorrhage, which in turn has high morbidity and mortality rates. There are several elements affecting the complexity of an intracranial aneurysm. However, criteria for defining a complex intracranial aneurysm (CIA) in open surgery and endovascular treatment could differ, and actually there is no consensus on the definition of a complex aneurysm. This DELPHI study aims to assess consensus on variables defining a CIA. Methods
An international panel of 50 members, representing various specialties, was recruited to define CIAs through a three-round Delphi process. The panelists participated in surveys with Likert scale responses and open-ended questions. Consensus criteria were established to determine CIA variables, and statistical analysis evaluated consensus and stability. Results
In open surgery, CIAs were defined by fusiform or blister-like shape, dissecting aetiology, giant size (≥ 25 mm), broad neck encasing parent arteries, extensive neck surface, wall calcification, intraluminal thrombus, collateral branch from the sac, location (AICA, SCA, basilar), vasospasm context, and planned bypass (EC-IC or IC-IC). For endovascular treatment, CIAs included giant size, very wide neck (dome/neck ratio ≤ 1:1), and collateral branch from the sac. Conclusions
The definition of aneurysm complexity varies by treatment modality. Since elements related to complexity differ between open surgery and endovascular treatment, these consensus criteria of CIAs could even guide in selecting the best treatment approach
Evaluation of bluetongue virus diagnostic tests in free-ranging bighorn sheep
No full textA bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) population in New Mexico, USA, was sampled 4 times between 1989 and 1995, and 5 bluetongue virus (BTV) diagnostic tests (virus isolation (VI), PCR, serum neutralization (SN), agar-gel immunodiffusion (AGID), and competitive-ELISA (c-ELISA)) evaluated. The c-ELISA, AGID and SN tests had high levels of agreement in determining serogroup exposure in bighorn sheep. The c-ELISA and AGID had high sensitivity and specificity, SN had perfect specificity but much lower sensitivity. Examining the results of seroprevalence (50-100%), it was shown that BTV circulated through the sheep population between 1989 and 1993. This increase in seroprevalence coincided with a bighorn die-off due to BTV infection in June, 1991. An adjacent cattle herd was sampled in 1995 for comparison. The bighorn sheep and adjacent cattle had different patterns of exposure to BTV between 1994 and 1995. There was no evidence that BTV circulated through the bighorn sheep population from 1994 to 1995. In 1995, seroprevalence to BTV decreased to 72%, none of yearling bighorn was seropositive, and all of the 39 bighorn sheep were PCR negative. All adult cattle were seropositive to BTV by c-ELISA and SN and 4 of the calves were seropositive; 11 of the 24 cattle were PCR-positive, including all 5 calves.ID: 6559; Accession Number: 19982215532. Publication Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Number of References: 32 ref. Subject Subsets: Veterinary Science; Veterinary Science; Medical & Veterinary EntomologySource type: Electronic(1)http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lah&AN=19982215532&site=ehost-liv
Diagnostic performance of two serologic tests and fecal culture for subclinical paratuberculosis, and associations with production
No full textA sample of 3 dairy herds served by the same private veterinary practice was selected on the basis of similarity of size, calf-rearing practices and owners cooperation. All animals were tested for paratuberculosis 3 or 4 times at 6-month intervals by faecal culture, (ELISA), agar-gel immunodiffusion (AGID) serology. Faecal-culture results were reported to herd owners through their veterinary practitioner. Production data and somatic-cell counts were collected from 2 of the herds using DHI (Dairy Herd Improvement, Powell, OH) records. Sensitivity and specificity relative to faecal culture of single test results were 71% and 83% for ELISA and 38% and 100% for AGID, respectively. Repeated tests gave sensitivity and specificity of 73% and 61% for ELISA and 33% and 100% for AGID when tests were interpreted in parallel testing. A maximum-likelihood procedure was used to generate estimates of sensitivity and specificity of single (91% and 82%) and repeated (73% and 66%) ELISA testing. There were no significant differences by sign test between faecal culture and ELISA in the time period in which infection was first identified. Faecal culture detected infection earlier than AGID. Mean milk production (controlling for differences in somatic-cell counts) was 3275 lb per lactation or 18.8% higher in faecal culture-negative cows than in faecal culture-positive cows. No associations were found between milk production and ELISA results..RE: 27 ref.; SC: BE; VE; CA; 0I; ZA; 0V; 0DSource type: Electronic(1) http://upei-resolver.asin-risa.ca?sid=SP:CABI&id=pmid:&id=&issn=0167-5877&isbn=&volume=13&issue=3&spage=185&pages=185-195&date=1992&title=Preventive%20Veterinary%20Medicine&atitle=Diagnostic%20performance%20of%20two%20serologic%20tests%20and%20fecal%20culture%20for%20subclinical%20paratuberculosis%2c%20and%20associations%20with%20production.&aulast=Spangler&pid=%3Cauthor%3ESpangler%2c%20E%3bBech%20Nielsen%2c%20S%3bHeider%2c%20L%20E%3C%2Fauthor%3E%3CAN%3E19922276503%3C%2FAN%3E%3CDT%3EJournal%20article%3C%2FDT%3
Carotid Stenting for Treatment of Symptomatic Carotid Webs: A Single-Center Case Series
No full text<b><i>Background and Purpose:</i></b> Carotid webs are an increasingly recognized cause of acute ischemic stroke, particularly in younger adults. The optimal medical and surgical strategies for managing these lesions have not been well established. We report a single-center case series of carotid stenting for treatment of symptomatic carotid webs. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> Consecutive patients undergoing stent placement for treatment of symptomatic carotid webs were included. Carotid webs were defined as a thin intraluminal filling defect along the posterior wall of the carotid bulb just beyond the carotid bifurcation on CTA. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, antiplatelet management, clinical presentation, imaging findings, treatment characteristics, complications, and stroke recurrence rates. Descriptive statistics are reported. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 4 patients were treated. Their mean age was 44 years (range 30–50). Three patients were female and 1 was male. All patients were symptomatic presenting with ipsilateral transient ischemic attacks or stroke. Patients were placed on dual antiplatelet therapy with ticagrelor and aspirin prior to the procedure. There were no ischemic or hemorrhagic complications. Three patients had postoperative bradycardia, 1 of whom required atropine immediately following stenting. No patients had recurrent ischemic events. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Stent placement for treatment of carotid webs can be performed safely. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.</jats:p
Correction: A Guideline and Checklist for Initiating and Managing Clozapine Treatment in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
No full textThis article was published online on June 27, 2022. An error was subsequently identified in the article, and the following correction should be noted: In the original publication, section 4.6, page 667, the reference cited in the first full sentence in column 2 and in Table 5 on the same page that read: “This information can be used to optimize clozapine dosage (Table 5) [103].” “Table 5 Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)-informed decision-making algorithm for clozapine-treated patientsa [103]” “Adapted by permission from reference [103]” Should read: “This information can be used to optimize clozapine dosage (Table 5) [104].” “Table 5 Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)-informed decision-making algorithm for clozapine-treated patientsa [104]” “Adapted by permission from reference [104]” The original article has been corrected. © The Author(s) 2022
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