Accuracy of high b-value diffusion-weighted MRI for prostate cancer detection: a meta-analysis.

Background The diagnostic accuracy of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to detect prostate cancer is well-established. DWI provides visual as well as quantitative means of detecting tumor, the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). Recently higher b-values have been used to improve DWI's diagnostic performance.

Trochlear boss height measurement: a comparison of radiographs and MRI.

Background: A key anatomical consideration and determinant of surgical approach in trochlear dysplasia is the trochlear boss height (TBH), traditionally defined by measurements on plain X-rays (XR). Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is increasingly used for pre-operative planning and follow-up. However, it is unclear whether measurement of TBH on XR is applicable to MR.

The role of self-compassion in physical and psychological well-being.

The relation of self-compassion to physical and psychological well-being was investigated among 182 college students. The self-compassion scale was delineated into three composites, following the proposition by Neff that self-compassion consists of three main components: self-judgment versus self-kindness (SJ-SK), a sense of isolation versus common humanity (I-CH), and over-identification versus mindfulness (OI-M). Findings support the association between self-compassion and psychological and physical well-being, but the composites demonstrate different influences.

Modern perspectives of open reduction and plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures.

Recent innovations have greatly increased the range of proximal humeral fractures that are amenable to open reduction and plate fixation.The optimum technique for some of the more complex fracture patterns is not yet fully refined.This article aims to describe the recent advances in the treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures by open reduction and locking plate fixation, focusing particularly on the indications for surgery, the operative techniques, and the expected outcomes after treatment.

Pathological femoral fracture caused by primary bone tumour: a population-based study.

This population-based study aimed to analyse the demographic, clinical and histological features of patients with a malignant primary bone tumour of the femur presenting with a pathological fracture. Eighty-four patients were identified from a prospectively gathered national tumour database between 1960 and 2004. Demographic data, presenting features, tumour location, histological diagnosis, treatment, local recurrence, metastasis and survival data were gathered.

An initiative to improve diabetes care standards in healthcare organizations serving minorities.

Purpose: This study was designed to assess changes of diabetes care standards in healthcare organizations that participated in 2-year initiative to improve diabetes care and expand outreach in minority communities.

Methods: An independent sample of the medical records of adults with type 2 diabetes was randomly drawn at 3 points of time (N = 829). Rates of compliance with 20 selected measures of standards of basic diabetes care were measured and compared over time.

Nephrotoxicity from angiographic contrast material. A prospective study.

Three hundred and seventy-eight hospitalized patients undergoing nonrenal angiography were evaluated for subsequent changes in renal function. Acute renal failure was defined as a rise in the serum creatinine level of 1.0 mg/dl or more.