Publications by authors named "B Minder"

Urine cytology is a noninvasive, widely used diagnostic tool for screening and surveillance of genitourinary tract neoplasms. However, the absence of unified terminology and clear objective morphological criteria limits the clinical benefit of urine cytology. The Paris System for Reporting Urine Cytology (TPS) was developed with the goal of standardizing reporting and improving urine cytology performance in detecting high-grade malignancy (HGM).

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  • This study aimed to evaluate targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) as a method for diagnosing drug-resistant tuberculosis by reviewing existing data on its effectiveness and prevalence in detecting mutations across different gene targets.
  • The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of various sources for publications related to targeted NGS from 2005 to 2022, focusing on studies that utilized the technique for drug resistance prediction in tuberculosis.
  • They assessed the diagnostic accuracy of targeted NGS by analyzing sensitivity and specificity compared to traditional drug susceptibility testing methods, using a Bayesian model for comprehensive results.
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To identify the validated and reliable indicators and tools to assess good governance for population health, wellbeing, and equity in urban settings, and assess processes of multisectoral action and civic engagement as reported by peer-reviewed articles. We conducted a systematic review searching six databases for observational studies reporting strategies of either urban health, multisectoral action or civic engagement for wellbeing, health, or equity. Out of 8,154 studies initially identified we included 17.

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Objective: To subvert issues of low sample sizes and high attrition rates and generate epidemiologically-sound evidence, collaborative research-through international consortia and multi-centric studies-and meta-analysis approaches are encouraged in spinal cord injury (SCI) research. We investigated the use of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMA) methodology in SCI research and evaluated the quality of evidence across publications we identified.

Methods: We searched the Web of Science Core Collection database by topic without time or language restrictions through 16 December 2022.

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Objectives: Individuals with spinal cord injury are at risk of secondary health conditions (SHC) that develop as a consequence of autonomic dysfunction, prolonged oxidative stress and inflammation, and physical inactivity coupled with inadequate energy and nutritional intake. SHC can be debilitating and even life-threatening, and its prevention remains one of the major challenges in the continuum of medical care of aging SCI population. An unhealthy diet is a major driver of inflammation, oxidative stress, and unfavourable metabolic status and may be a practical preventive target to tackle increased SHC risk post-injury.

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