Abstract Background The intent of this study was to examine and compare the ability to detect change of two patient reported outcome (PRO) instruments that use a computerized adaptive test (CAT) approach to measurement.The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Physical Function scale is a generic PRO, while the Osteoar
Abstract Background To review cases of branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) secondary to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and its surgical management and presume their mechanism.Methods Medical records of patients who underwent surgery for RRD between 2015 and 2019 at a single tertiary care center were retrospectively reviewed.New BRVO secon
In the protein nutrition strategy of middle-aged and elderly people, some believe that low protein is good for health, while others believe high protein is good for health.Facing the contradictory situation, the following hypothesis is proposed.There is a process of change from lower to higher ratio of protein nutritional requirements that are good
Human scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var.hominis.Crusted scabies (previously known as Norwegian scabies) is a rare form, very contagious and transmitted by direct contact with the skin.Despite being readily treatable, a delayed diagnosis often leads to MEGA HALIBUT LIVER OIL widespread infestation of c
Adults of Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata are very active at room temperature, and their almost continuous struggling in the respirometer prevents the measurements of the patterns of gas exchange, body movements and heartbeat.The tonic immobility of beetles was evoked by light flashes and by shaking as external stimuli.The Square C