Review
Orthopedics
Shgufta Docter, Zina Fathalla, Michael J. Lukacs, Michaela C. M. Khan, Morgan Jennings, Shu-Hsuan Liu, Susan Dong, Alan Getgood, Dianne M. Bryant
Summary: The majority of interventional studies reporting PROMs in high-impact orthopaedic journals fail to provide CIs and define clinically meaningful differences, indicating a need to expand reporting requirements for better interpretation of results.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Quoc Duyet Tran, Anil Dolgun, Haydar Demirhan
Summary: This study reveals that the presence of grey zones significantly impacts the accuracy of agreement measures, especially for lower levels of true agreement and larger sample and table sizes. In general, Gwet's AC2 and Brennan-Prediger's kappa with quadratic or ordinal weights are reliable in the presence of grey zones, while increasing sample size and categories in the agreement table can decrease the accuracy of weighted inter-rater agreement measures.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Felicia Santos, Anna Ozguler, Manon Lenain, Marie Zins, Fanny Artaud, Alexis Elbaz
Summary: This study found excellent agreement between manual stopwatch and photoelectric cell measures of walking speed, with slightly lower agreement over shorter distances. Bias of manual measures increased with faster walking speeds, and there were inter-rater effects, with better agreement for usual speed and 5 meters distance. These findings are useful for designing studies involving manual measures of walking speed, particularly for reducing measurement error and suggesting longer distances for accuracy.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Olivier Desmedt, Olivier Luminet, Marta Walentynowicz, Olivier Corneille
Summary: This paper provides a systematic review of recent developments in the measurement of interoceptive accuracy, specifically in the domains of cardiac, respiratory, and gastrointestinal interoception. The paper identifies new tasks developed since 2015 and discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement. The authors also raise questions about the validity of measuring interoceptive accuracy and encourage further exploration of other dimensions of conscious interoception.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Heidi Vanden Brink, Avigdor Nosrati, Andres E. Ortiz-Flores, Ashley Tam, Brittany Y. Jarrett, Lynn Johnson, Andrew K. Peppin, Marla E. Lujan
Summary: Ultrasonographic assessments of ovarian stroma showed moderate to poor reproducibility across different methods. Method 1 for indirect estimation of stroma showed higher interrater reliability in SA, while S/A and SEcho had lower agreement among raters. Further optimization of indirect estimation methods may help clarify the clinical relevance of ovarian stroma.
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Anesthesiology
Benjamin Y. Andrew, M. Alan Brookhart, Rupert Pearse, Karthik Raghunathan, Vijay Krishnamoorthy
Summary: Causal inference in observational research requires careful adjustment for confounding, and one approach is the use of propensity score analyses. This editorial focuses on the role of propensity score-based methods in estimating causal effects from non-randomised observational data. It highlights the details, assumptions, and limitations of these methods and provides guidelines for authors to conduct and report propensity score analyses.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
J. Lambert, J. Demeestere, B. Dewachter, L. Cockmartin, A. Wouters, R. Symons, L. Boomgaert, L. Vandewalle, L. Scheldeman, P. Demaerel, R. Lemmens
Summary: This study examined the agreement between conventional and automated ASPECTS in quantifying early ischemic changes in anterior circulation stroke. The results showed that automated ASPECTS had similar agreement with the criterion standard as conventional ASPECTS. However, the inclusion of automated ASPECTS improved agreement with the criterion standard and interrater agreement.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Ivan Birch, Maria Birch, Jalmeen Lall
Summary: By testing the use of the Sheffield Features of Gait Tool, researchers found that analysts' method of observing and recording features of gait in the forensic context was effective, accurate, and consistent. This provides a standardized methodology for observational gait analysis in the forensic context.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zehao Guan, Haixia Tian, Na Li, Jianzhan Long, Weibin Zhang, Yong Du
Summary: A machine learning-assisted strategy was proposed to analyze the reliability of materials by combining feature engineering methods with advanced machine learning algorithms. Through evaluation by designed experiments, the artificial neural network algorithm was determined to accurately capture the variation of property data, identify their distribution, and predict the Weibull modulus for reliability evaluation. This study provided a novel approach to evaluate reliability accurately and showed potential application in designing process parameters for other materials.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Nieves Plana, Teresa Perez, Javier Zamora
Summary: The study analyzed methods of quantifying heterogeneity in Cochrane diagnostic test accuracy reviews and suggested alternative measures for improving heterogeneity reporting. The results showed that Cochrane DTA reviews had poor reporting of between-study heterogeneity, with most reviews describing subjective heterogeneity as moderate or extreme. The study recommended using median OR and the area of the 95% prediction ellipse to enhance reporting and interpretation of heterogeneity in DTA meta-analysis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura B. Hunter, Abdul Baten, Marie J. Haskell, Fritha M. Langford, Cheryl O'Connor, James R. Webster, Kevin Stafford
Summary: The study developed machine learning models to predict sleep stages in cows using data from neck muscle activity and heart rate alone, showing promising results. Further research is needed to validate the models with a larger sample size.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Melissa J. McGranahan, Samuel W. Kibildis, Kevin K. McCully, Patrick J. O'Connor
Summary: This study aimed to assess the inter-rater agreement for NIRS data analysis and evaluate the reliability of the measurement across different days. The results showed good absolute agreement between the two analysts and good consistency across different days. It is recommended to use multiple raters for scoring the data in order to estimate the error attributable to imperfect reliability.
MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Vincent Bouvatier, Laetitia Lepetit, Pierre-Nicolas Rehault, Frank Strobel
Summary: This article evaluates several alternative approaches to constructing time-varying Z-scores as bank insolvency risk measures. Through a study of US and European banks during the 2007-2008 financial crisis, we compare different measures and testing procedures. The results show that Z-scores computed using the exponentially weighted moments method are preferable to those computed using the moving moments approach. Generally, or if only simple moving moments are used, Z-scores computed with current values of the capital-asset ratio are recommended.
JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL FINANCE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alison R. Roth, Jun Li, Richard D. Dortch
Summary: This study investigated the potential of magnetic resonance imaging as reliable biomarkers of nerve pathology and morphology in CMT1A and HNPP patients. The results showed that MTR, CSA, and circularity have the potential to be reliable and sensitive biomarkers of CMT1A, but not HNPP. These findings are important for upcoming clinical trials of CMT1A, while other methods should be considered for HNPP.
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paula Barreto da Rocha, Bernd Driessen, Sue M. McDonnell, Klaus Hopster, Laura Zarucco, Miguel Gozalo-Marcilla, Charlotte Hopster-Iversen, Pedro Henrique Esteves Trindade, Thamiris Kristine Gonzaga da Rocha, Marilda Onghero Taffarel, Bruna Bodini Alonso, Stijn Schauvliege, Stelio Pacca Loureiro Luna
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability and validity of pain assessment scales in horses undergoing orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. It found that the composite scales UHAPS and CPS were specific but not sensitive, indicating they are suboptimal for assessing postoperative pain and require further refinement. Despite adequate repeatability and criterion validity, the internal consistency and sensitivity of the scales were weak.
Article
Anesthesiology
Sven Petersen, Markus Huber, Federico Storni, Gero Puhl, Alice Deder, Axel Prause, Joerg C. Schefold, Dietrich Doll, Patrick Schober, Markus M. Luedi
Summary: This study aimed to predict survival outcomes in peritonitis patients treated with open abdomen surgery using a multidomain prediction model. The results indicated that the surgical predictor skin closure, along with the physiological predictors SAPS-II and MPI, were key factors in predicting survival. The integrative prediction model outperformed individual predictors in predicting survival outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MONITORING AND COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maks Mihalj, Paul Philipp Heinisch, Patrick Schober, Monika Wieser, Michele Martinelli, Theo M. M. H. de By, Joerg C. Schefold, Markus M. Luedi, Alexander Kadner, Thierry Carrel, Paul Mohacsi, Lukas Hunziker, David Reineke
Summary: This study compared the midterm outcomes of HeartMate3 (HM3) and HeartWare HVAD (HW) continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs). The study found that patients with HeartWare HVAD had a significantly higher risk of device malfunctions, but there were no significant differences between the two devices in terms of overall survival and most outcomes.
Article
Anesthesiology
Aneya van den Blink, Liedewij M. J. Janssen, Jeroen Hermanides, Stephan A. Loer, Fidessa K. Straat, Estaban N. Jessurun, Lothar A. Schwarte, Patrick Schober
Summary: This study evaluated an electronic screening application that aims to distinguish patients in need of preoperative consultation from low-risk patients who can be seen on the same day as their surgery. The results showed that the electronic screening system can reliably identify patients, and a majority of patients expressed positive feedback.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
(2022)
Letter
Acoustics
Micah L. A. Heldeweg, Tomas T. R. Heldeweg, Patrick Schober, Pieter Roel Tuinman, Harm-Jan de Grooth
JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Sebastiaan M. Bossers, Robert Verheul, Erik W. van Zwet, Frank W. Bloemers, Georgios F. Giannakopoulos, Stephan A. Loer, Lothar A. Schwarte, Patrick Schober
Summary: The current data does not support the routine practice of prehospital intubation, and the effect of prehospital intubation on mortality might depend on the experience of EMS clinicians. Therefore, when intubation is required, it is advisable to involve prehospital personnel who are proficient in prehospital intubation.
PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Normann Steiner, Paula Schober, Wolfgang Willenbacher, Brigitte Kircher, Eberhard Gunsilius, Dominik Wolf, David Nachbaur
Summary: For relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients, a second autotransplantation offers acceptable long-term outcomes, partly due to lower treatment-related morbidity and mortality.
ANTICANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
Letter
Surgery
Jeroen Hermanides, Patrick Schober, Hans J. Avis
Article
Critical Care Medicine
M. T. Carvalho Mota, V. P. Goldfinger, R. Lokerman, M. Terra, K. Azijli, P. Schober, M. A. de Leeuw, M. van Heijl, F. W. Bloemers, G. F. Giannakopoulos
Summary: This study investigated the accuracy of (H)EMS assessment of unstable pelvic ring injuries and the application rate of NIPBD. The results showed that the prehospital sensitivity of (H)EMS for assessing unstable pelvic ring injuries and applying NIPBD is low. Roughly half of all unstable pelvic ring injuries were not recognized by (H)EMS. Further research is recommended to aid the routine use of NIPBD.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennifer S. Breel, Agnes G. C. L. Wensing, Susanne Eberl, Benedikt Preckel, Patrick Schober, Marcella C. A. Muller, Robert J. M. Klautz, Markus W. Hollmann, Henning Hermanns
Summary: This study aims to delineate the specific coagulation patterns and their clinical consequence in patients undergoing cardiac surgery due to infective endocarditis. The findings show significantly altered coagulation profiles in patients with infective endocarditis, with concomitant hyper- and hypocoagulability. The incidence of bleeding complications and transfusion requirements were also increased in patients with endocarditis.
Letter
Otorhinolaryngology
Patrick Schober, Lothar Andreas Schwarte, Stephan Alexander Loer
JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Patrick Schober, Wisse M. F. van den Beuken, Beat Niderost, Tom A. Kooy, Steve Thijssen, Carolien S. E. Bulte, Bregje A. A. Huisman, Pieter R. Tuinman, Alexander Nap, Hanno L. Tan, Stephan A. Loer, Gaby Franschman, Roelof G. Lettinga, Derya Demirtas, Susanne Eberl, Hans van Schuppen, Lothar A. Schwarte
Summary: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a major cause of death, and immediate detection and treatment are crucial for survival and quality of life. A technological solution to automatically detect cardiac arrests and trigger emergency response has the potential to save thousands of lives and improve neurologic recovery and quality of life for survivors.
RESUSCITATION PLUS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yen-Mie Lai, Christa Boer, Roelant S. Eijgelaar, Charissa E. van den Brom, Philip de Witt Hamer, Patrick Schober
Summary: Most patients undergoing awake craniotomy are awake within a reasonable time frame after discontinuation of propofol and remifentanil infusion, but time to awake exceeded 20 minutes in 17% of the patients. Increasing age, nonsmoker status, and higher ASA classification were found to be associated with a prolonged time to awake.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Bernard J. Smilde, Esmee Botman, Ruben D. de Ruiter, Jan Maerten Smit, Berend P. Teunissen, Wouter Lubbers, Lothar A. Schwarte, Patrick Schober, E. Marelise W. Eekhoff
Summary: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an ultra-rare disease in which bone forms in muscular tissue, tendons, and ligaments. It is caused by a mutation in the ACVR1/ALK2 gene and leads to heterotopic ossification and limited range of motion. The current management focuses on preventing soft tissue injury and finding treatment options.
ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
David J. Kopsky, Karolina M. Szadek, Patrick Schober, Alexander F. J. E. Vrancken, Monique A. H. Steegers
Summary: This review of 28 EERW pain trials found variations in primary endpoint selection, with NRS or VAS commonly used to measure pain intensity, and considerable differences in definitions of time to LTR across trials. Only a small proportion of trials using time to LTR as primary endpoint reported certain important outcomes, showing the complexity and diversity of this measure in EERW pain trials.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Philipp Heinisch, Maks Mihalj, Elif Haliguer, Brigitta Gahl, Bernhard Winkler, Philipp Venetz, Hansjoerg Jenni, Patrick Schober, Gabor Erdoes, Markus M. Luedi, Joerg C. Schefold, Alexander Kadner, Christoph Huber, Thierry P. Carrel
Summary: This study analyzed the perioperative morbidity and mortality in adult patients undergoing reoperations for isolated CABG using either CECC or MiECC circuits. The results showed that MiECC can be an alternative strategy for redo-CABG, and there were no significant differences in most outcomes compared to CECC.
SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY
(2022)