Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zhong Jingquan, Long Deyong, Chu Huimin, Fu Hua, Han Xuebin, Jiang Chenyang, Li Yan, Li Xuebin, Tang Min, Wang Zulu, Xue Yumei, Zhang Jinlin, Zhang Wei, Zhang Xiaochun, Zhou Daxin, Zhang Yun, Ma Changsheng, Paul C. Zei, Luigi Di Biase
Summary: Percutaneous catheter interventions have become essential for diagnosing and treating structural heart diseases and arrhythmias. Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is increasingly used in cardiac interventions due to its real-time imaging and monitoring capabilities. This consensus document provides guidance for clinicians and aims to improve interventional cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment procedures by standardizing the clinical applications of ICE.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Dimitrios Stefanidis, Elizabeth M. Huffman, Justin W. Collins, Martin A. Martino, Richard M. Satava, Jeffrey S. Levy
Summary: This study aims to define criteria for robotic surgery credentialing through expert consensus, highlighting the importance of standardized certification across institutions. The study used a systematic approach to establish detailed credentialing standards and provided recommendations for surgical performance, skills training, and performance assessment.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lei Cheng, Lu Zhang, Lin Yue, Junqi Ling, Mingwen Fan, Deqin Yang, Zhengwei Huang, Yumei Niu, Jianguo Liu, Jin Zhao, Yanhong Li, Bin Guo, Zhi Chen, Xuedong Zhou
Summary: Dental caries is a chronic oral disease that poses a significant threat to human health. Despite efforts by dentists and researchers, the prevalence of dental caries remains high. Establishing a clinical difficulty assessment system for caries prevention and management based on diagnosis and classification is crucial. Dentists should conduct oral examinations and create dental records during each visit. Personalized treatment plans, based on caries risk assessment and lesion activity, are necessary to restore oral microecological balance, control caries progression, and restore the structure and function of the affected teeth. Follow-up visits should be conducted based on personalized caries management. This expert consensus focuses on caries risk assessment, treatment difficulty assessment, and dental caries treatment plans, which are essential components of caries management throughout the life cycle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Xi Wei, Maobin Yang, Lin Yue, Dingming Huang, Xuedong Zhou, Xiaoyan Wang, Qi Zhang, Lihong Qiu, Zhengwei Huang, Hanguo Wang, Liuyan Meng, Hong Li, Wenxia Chen, Xiaoying Zou, Junqi Ling
Summary: Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) are a biologic-based treatment modality for immature permanent teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis. Scientific evidence has shown the efficacy of REPs in promoting root development. However, the heterogeneity in protocols highlights the need for guidelines and considerations to refine the clinical management of REPs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Satish S. C. Rao, Brian E. Lacy, Anton Emmanuel, Stefan Muller-Lissner, Daniel Pohl, Eamonn M. M. Quigley, Peter Whorwell
Summary: Constipation is a common problem affecting a significant portion of the population. Recent advancements have led to the recognition of occasional constipation as a subtype that differs from chronic constipation. This review presents the process of developing a new definition for occasional constipation based on expert consensus and considering various factors. The definition proposes intermittent or occasional symptomatic alterations in bowel habit, without alarming features. The review highlights the need for further research to validate the definition and improve understanding and management of occasional constipation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Andrew Constantine, Paul Clift, Robin Condliffe, Shahin Moledina, Katrijn Jansen, Ryo Inuzuka, Gruschen R. Veldtman, Clifford L. Cua, Edgar Lik Wui Tay, Alexander R. Opotowsky, George Giannakoulas, Rafael Alonso-Gonzalez, Rachael Cordina, George Capone, Judith Namuyonga, Charmaine H. Scott, Michele D'Alto, Francisco J. Gamero, Brian Chicoine, Hong Gu, Alisa Limsuwan, Tosin Majekodunmi, Werner Budts, Gerry Coghlan, Craig S. Broberg
Summary: Congenital heart disease is the most common cardiovascular condition in individuals with Down syndrome, affecting up to 50% of patients. Other factors that contribute to cardiovascular outcomes include pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary, endocrine, and metabolic diseases, and risk factors for atherosclerotic disease. Disparities in cardiovascular care for individuals with Down syndrome, which vary across different locations and healthcare systems, are often overlooked. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the diagnosis, prevalence, and management of cardiovascular disease in patients with Down syndrome, as well as addressing disparities in care based on resource availability.
Review
Hematology
Diana A. Gorog, Ying X. Gue, Tze-Fan Chao, Laurent Fauchier, Jose Luis Ferreiro, Kurt Huber, Stavros V. Konstantinidis, Deirdre A. Lane, Francisco Marin, Jonas Oldgren, Tatjana Potpara, Vanessa Roldan, Andrea Rubboli, Dirk Sibbing, Hung-Fat Tse, Gemma Vilahur, Gregory Y. H. Lip
Summary: This article summarizes the consensus on bleeding risk assessments in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), including bleeding risk factors, definitions, and the consideration of patient values and preferences in balancing bleeding against thromboembolism risks.
THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ming Xia, Wuhua Ma, Mingzhang Zuo, Xiaoming Deng, Fushan Xue, Denise Battaglini, Vivek Aggarwal, Giustino Varrassi, Vladimir Cerny, Ida Di Giacinto, Rita Cataldo, Daqing Ma, Toru Yamamoto, Martina Rekatsina, Alessandro De Cassai, Andrea Carsetti, Marvin G. Chang, Edwin Seet, Daniel P. Davis, Michael G. Irwin, Yuguang Huang, Hong Jiang
Summary: This expert consensus provides a comprehensive approach to airway assessment, including medical history, physical examination, comprehensive scores, imaging, and new technologies. It also reviews new technologies under development, proposing new research directions for the assessment of difficult airway.
HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
R. L. Bromley, M. Bickle Graz, M. Bluett-Duncan, C. Chambers, P. Damkier, K. Dietrich, H. Dolk, K. Grant, S. Mattson, K. J. Meador, H. Nordeng, T. F. Oberlander, A. Ornoy, A. Revet, J. Richardson, J. Rovet, L. Schuler-Faccini, E. Smearman, V. Simms, C. Vorhees, K. Wide, A. Wood, L. Yates, E. Ystrom, T. A. Supraja, J. Adams
Summary: The study aims to achieve consensus on the core neurodevelopmental outcomes, optimize methodologies, and overcome barriers in conducting pregnancy pharmacovigilance studies with neurodevelopmental outcomes. The vision is to establish a comprehensive understanding of neurodevelopmental outcomes in pregnancy pharmacovigilance through a complementary set of studies.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ying Ji, Yifan Ma
Summary: The maximum expert consensus model (MECM) is an effective model for achieving consensus in group decision making. However, previous literature on MECM has overlooked the uncertainty and risks in the decision environment. This paper proposes novel MECMs, including the risk MECM (RMECM) based on mean-variance theory and the robust risk MECM (R-RMECM) to handle uncertainty caused by estimation errors. The models are tested with a specific example of new energy vehicle subsidy policy negotiation.
INFORMATION FUSION
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jing Zou, Qin Du, Lihong Ge, Jun Wang, Xiaojing Wang, Yuqing Li, Guangtai Song, Wei Zhao, Xu Chen, Beizhan Jiang, Yufeng Mei, Yang Huang, Shuli Deng, Hongmei Zhang, Yanhong Li, Xuedong Zhou
Summary: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant chronic disease that affects the oral health of children, and is closely related to changes in the oral microbiome. Improving parental oral health awareness, establishing early dental care, and developing individualized caries management plans are crucial for lifelong oral health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Respiratory System
Sujeet K. Rajan, Vincent Cottin, Raja Dhar, Sonye Danoff, Kevin R. Flaherty, Kevin K. Brown, Anant Mohan, Elizabeth Renzoni, Murali Mohan, Zarir Udwadia, Padmanabha Shenoy, David Currow, Anand Devraj, Bhavin Jankharia, Ritu Kulshrestha, Steve Jones, Claudia Ravaglia, Silvia Quadrelli, Rajam Iyer, Sahajal Dhooria, Martin Kolb, Athol U. Wells
Summary: This expert group consensus statement highlights the importance of standardizing the definition of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (F-ILDs) and the need for accurate initial diagnosis. Case-by-case decisions on monitoring and management are essential due to the varying presentations and rates of progression. The guidance also emphasizes the value of diagnostic tests in risk stratification and the use of early antifibrotic therapy in progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF).
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Zhen Hua, Liguo Fei, Huifeng Xue
Summary: This paper proposes a consensus reaching method based on dynamic expert credibility for multi-criteria group decision making problems. The method improves the consensus reaching process by quantifying experts' ability to provide high-quality evaluations and implementing mechanisms to check and promote group consensus.
INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jeska A. Fritzsche, Paul Fockens, Marc Barthet, Marco J. Bruno, David L. Carr-Locke, Guido Costamagna, Gregory A. Cote, Pierre H. Deprez, Marc Giovannini, Gregory B. Haber, Robert H. Hawes, Jong Jin Hyun, Takao Itoi, Eisuke Iwasaki, Leena Kylanpaa, Horst Neuhaus, Jeong Youp Park, D. Nageshwar Reddy, Arata Sakai, Michael J. Bourke, Rogier P. Voermans
Summary: This study aimed to assess the level of consensus among international experts in endoscopic papillectomy and found that consensus could not be achieved in many areas. Key aspects where consensus was reached include diagnostic workup using a duodenoscope, biopsy sampling, and measures to prevent pancreatitis. Future studies should focus on areas lacking consensus.
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Yoshikazu Takaesu, Hitoshi Sakurai, Yumi Aoki, Masahiro Takeshima, Kenya Ie, Kentaro Matsui, Tomohiro Utsumi, Akiyoshi Shimura, Isa Okajima, Nozomu Kotorii, Hidehisa Yamashita, Masahiro Suzuki, Kenichi Kuriyama, Eiji Shimizu, Kazuo Mishima, Koichiro Watanabe, Ken Inada
Summary: This study investigated the answers to clinical questions about treating insomnia disorder, finding that the use of hypnotic and non-pharmacological treatments varies depending on clinical situations, and alternative treatments can help reduce or stop benzodiazepine hypnotics. Expert consensus suggests that orexin receptor antagonists and sleep hygiene education are recommended as first-line treatments in most clinical situations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
