Publications by authors named "Masen Ragsdale"
Background: Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma determines treatment and prognostic factors and improves disease-specific survival. To risk-stratify patients for sentinel lymph node biopsy consideration, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Melanoma Institute Australia developed nomograms to predict sentinel lymph node positivity. We aimed to compare the accuracy of these 2 nomograms.
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- The study aimed to identify and revise misleading statements about rotator cuff tendinopathy from the Official Disability Guidelines that could reinforce misconceptions about the condition.
- Twelve statements were evaluated by 115 upper extremity surgeons who compared the original and revised versions, leading to mixed preferences.
- The results showed surgeons favored some original statements over revised ones, suggesting a possible lack of understanding about how negative thoughts and distress affect illness perception.