Accuracy of infrared thermography for perforator mapping: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies
5 days ago - By Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Infrared thermography allows the detection of infrared radiation, which can be reliably associated with skin temperature. Modern portable thermography devices have been used to identify the location of skin perforators by detecting subtle differences in skin temperature. The aim of this study is to conduct a diagnostic accuracy systematic review to determine the specificity and sensitivity of infrared thermography.
Read more ...Whole-Pelvis Radiotherapy for High-Risk Prostate Cancer
5 days ago - By Medscape
Irradiating the whole pelvis rather than just the prostate reduces the likelihood of recurrence in men with high-risk locally advanced prostate cancer, according to a randomized controlled trial.
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Read more ...The Effect of Meal Frequency on Biochemical Cardiometabolic Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
5 days ago - By Clinical Nutrition
Although several randomized controlled trials have supported the beneficial effects of higher meal frequency on cardiometabolic risk factors, the putative effects of higher MF on health remain inconclusive. This study systematically reviewed the evidence from RCTs of the effect of higher compared with lower MF on the blood lipid profile, glucose homeostasis, and adipokines.
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