Molecular assays for the diagnosis of sepsis in neonatesMohan Pammi, Angela Flores, James Versalovic, Mariska MG Leeflang
Calcitonin testing for detection of medullary thyroid cancer in patients with thyroid nodules Hans HG Verbeek, Jan Willem B de Groot, Wim J Sluiter, Anneke C Muller Kobold, John TM Plukker, Thera P Links Online Publication Date: October 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Diagnostic accuracy of Computed Tomography for Appendicitis in Adults Bo Rud, Lydur Olafsson, Thomas S Vejborg, Michael Wilhelmsen, Johannes B Reitsma, Eli D Rappeport, Peer Wille‐Jørgensen Online Publication Date: July 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Second trimester serum tests for Down's Syndrome screening S Kate Alldred, Jonathan J Deeks, Boliang Guo, James P Neilson, Zarko Alfirevic Online Publication Date: June 2012 Review A full review, complete with results and discussion, possibly including meta-analyses to combine results across studies. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
(1→3)β‐D‐glucan testing for the detection of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients Robert L Schmidt, Robert Schlaberg, Kimberly Hanson Online Publication Date: May 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) versus computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of lymph node metastasis in preoperative rectal cancer Ying‐Shi Sun, Xiao‐Ting Li, Lei Tang, Xiao‐Yan Zhang, Xiao‐Peng Zhang, Yong Cui, Jie Li, Jin Gu, Lin Shen Online Publication Date: May 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
FDG PET‐CT imaging for pre operative staging in patients with colorectal cancer Fay Crawford, Heather McIntosh, Marshall Dozier, John Brush, Julie M Glanville, Malcolm G Dunlop, Andrew Renehan, David Weller, Francesca M Chappell Online Publication Date: February 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
The role of MRI in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Graziella Filippini, Giovanni Casazza, Alessandro‐Giacco Bellatorre, Chiara Lista, Piergiorgio Duca, Deirdre Beecher, Giorgio Costantino, Chiara Falcone, Giovanna Zamboni, Enrica Cavedo, Giovanni Frisoni Online Publication Date: February 2012 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Cardiac testing for coronary artery disease in potential kidney transplant recipients Louis W Wang, Magid A Fahim, Andrew Hayen, Ruth L Mitchell, Laura Baines, Stephen Lord, Jonathan C Craig, Angela C Webster Online Publication Date: December 2011 Review A full review, complete with results and discussion, possibly including meta-analyses to combine results across studies. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Serological laboratory tests for diagnosis of human leptospirosis in patients presenting with clinical symptoms Marga G.A. Goris, Kimberly Rachel Boer, Meerjam Bouman‐Strijker, Rudy Hartskeerl, Cees Lucas, Mariska M.G. Leeflang Online Publication Date: November 2011 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Guaiac‐based faecal occult blood tests versus faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in average‐risk individuals Aafke HC van Roon, Leonie van Dam, Ann G Zauber, Marjolein van Ballegooijen, Gerard JJM Borsboom, Ewout W Steyerberg, Monique E van Leerdam, Ernst J Kuipers Online Publication Date: August 2011 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in endemic countries Katharine Abba, Jonathan J Deeks, Piero L Olliaro, Cho‐Min Naing, Sally M Jackson, Yemisi Takwoingi, Sarah Donegan, Paul Garner Online Publication Date: July 2011 Commented The review includes comments. Readers can submit comments, which are incorporated into the review together with answers and feedback from the review authors Review A full review, complete with results and discussion, possibly including meta-analyses to combine results across studies. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Ultrasonography for clinically suspected upper extremity deep vein thrombosis Marcello Di Nisio, Patrick MM Bossuyt, Ettore Porreca, Geerte van Sluis, Harry R Büller, Franco Cuccurullo, Anne WS Rutjes Online Publication Date: April 2011 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Diagnostic tests for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in preschool children Aarti Samtani, Katy Sterling‐Levis, Rob JPM Scholten, Susan Woolfenden, Lotty Hooft, Katrina Williams Online Publication Date: March 2011 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Airway physical examination tests for detection of difficult airway management in apparently normal patients Anna Lee, Harald Herkner, Karen Hovhannisyan, Nathan Leon Pace Online Publication Date: December 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Non‐invasive test of liver fibrosis for the diagnosis of oesophageal varices in patients with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Juan Cristobal Gana, Dan Turner, Jason Yap, Thomasin Adams‐Webber, Natalie Rashkovan, Simon C Ling Online Publication Date: October 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Transient ultrasound elastography and magnetic resonance elastography for the diagnosis of oesophageal varices in patients with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Juan Cristobal Gana, Dan Turner, Jason Yap, Thomasin Adams‐Webber, Natalie Rashkovan, Simon C Ling Online Publication Date: October 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography scan, and oesophagography for the diagnosis of oesophageal varices in patients with chronic liver disease or portal vein thrombosis Juan Cristobal Gana, Dan Turner, Jason Yap, Thomasin Adams‐Webber, Natalie Rashkovan, Simon C Ling Online Publication Date: October 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Brief alcohol questionnaires for identifying hazardous, harmful and dependent alcohol use in primary care Lesley A Smith, David Foxcroft, Aisha Holloway, Silvia Minozzi, Giovanni Casazza Online Publication Date: August 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Anti‐GM1 antibody testing for multifocal motor neuropathy Filip Eftimov, Michael PT Lunn, Mariska M.G. Leeflang, Ivo N van Schaik Online Publication Date: July 2010 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome: generic protocol S Kate Alldred, Jonathan J Deeks, James P Neilson, Zarko Alfirevic Online Publication Date: April 2010 Major change The protocol has been amended to reflect an important change to the objectives or scope of the proposed review. Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Physical examination for lumbar radiculopathy due to disc herniation in patients with low‐back pain Daniëlle AWM van der Windt, Emmanuel Simons, Ingrid I Riphagen, Carlo Ammendolia, Arianne P Verhagen, Mark Laslett, Walter Devillé, Rick A Deyo, Lex M Bouter, Henrica CW de Vet, Bert Aertgeerts Online Publication Date: February 2010 Review A full review, complete with results and discussion, possibly including meta-analyses to combine results across studies. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Magnetic resonance imaging versus computed tomography for detection of acute vascular lesions in patients presenting with stroke symptoms Miriam Brazzelli, Peter AG Sandercock, Francesca M Chappell, Maria Grazia Celani, Enrico Righetti, Nicholas Arestis, Joanna M Wardlaw, Jonathan J Deeks Online Publication Date: October 2009 Review A full review, complete with results and discussion, possibly including meta-analyses to combine results across studies. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Clinical assessment for diagnosing congenital heart disease in newborn infants with Down syndrome William McGuire, Peter W Fowlie, Johannes B Reitsma Online Publication Date: October 2008 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
Chlamydia antibody titer testing versus hysterosalpingography for detection of tubal pathology in subfertile women Sjors F Coppus, M Chandra, A Coomarasamy, Neil Johnson, Fulco Van der Veen, Patrick MM Bossuyt, Ben Willem J Mol Online Publication Date: October 2008 Protocol The protocol describes the rationale, objectives, and methods that will be used in the systematic review. Diagnostic A systematic review of studies assessing diagnostic test accuracy.
