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Risk factors for positive sentinel lymph node, lymphatic or hematogenous dissemination over time in patients with cutaneous melanoma. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:730. [PMID: 34055049 PMCID: PMC8145265 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of localization, age or sex and histopathological characteristics upon the chance of developing lymphatic or hematogenous metastatic spread over time, or a positive sentinel lymph node in cutaneous melanoma patients. Patients from the Department of Dermatology, County Emergency Hospital Cluj-Napoca (Cluj-Napoca, Romania), presenting with cutaneous melanoma confirmed histopathologically and a SPECT/CT or lymphoscintigraphic examination to detect the sentinel lymph node, were included in the present study. Our results revealed that Breslow index >2 mm [odds ratio (OR)=4.22, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.12; 15.93)], presence of ulceration [OR=6.01, 95% CI (1.87; 19.35)], and positive sentinel lymph node [for at least one sentinel lymph node OR=3.58, 95% CI (1.06; 12.04)] were risk factors for hematogenous metastases. All these, except for the Breslow index >2 mm, were demonstrated to be a risk factor for lymphatic spread metastases over time. Ulceration and male sex also represented risk factors for a positive sentinel lymph node, men having a higher risk of developing sentinel lymph nodes than women [adjusted OR=2.27, 95% CI (1.00; 5.13)]. In conclusion, the predictors that influence the occurrence of lymphatic or hematogenous metastases may differ, ulceration and positive sentinel lymph node being common for both types of metastatic spread, while Breslow index being a significant predictor only for hematogenous metastases. Male sex and the presence of ulceration were demonstrated to be significant risk factors for positive sentinel lymph nodes.
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The accuracy of elastographic strain ratio and ultrasound thickness in the differentiation of thin and thick cutaneous melanoma. Acta Radiol 2020; 61:93-100. [PMID: 31091968 DOI: 10.1177/0284185119849713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Cutaneous melanoma is the most deadly of skin neoplasms. Few studies have investigated the role of elastography characteristics so the ability of elastography in the differentiation of thin and thick cutaneous melanoma is still narrow. Purpose To investigate the accuracy of elastography in differentiating thin and thick melanoma, by measuring strain ratio (SR) between the lesion and adjacent dermis and hypodermis. Material and Methods We investigated by ultrasound and elastography 52 melanoma lesions in 49 patients. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve method was used to investigate the accuracy of ultrasound and elastographic measurement of SR to surrounding tissue, in the differentiation of thin and thick melanomas. The histopathological measurement of lesions depth called Breslow index was the golden standard test. Results Areas under the curve (AUC) showed low accuracy for SR to hypodermis in distinguishing between thin melanomas and others (AUC = 0.739, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.508–0.970]) with a cut-off value of 0.950, being the only statistically significant result in matter of elastographic measurements. Highly statistically significant results were obtained for B-mode ultrasound depth measurements of the lesion, with an AUC = 0.970 (95% CI = 0.927–1.0) in discriminating thin melanomas of others and 0.951 (95% CI = 0.869–1.0) in discriminating thick melanomas of other types. Conclusion Despite the appearance that SR may correlate with the depth of the lesion, elastography, by measuring the SRs to dermis and hypodermis, does not have enough accuracy in distinguishing thin and thick melanoma.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound versus MRI of the hands in healthy subjects - a pilot study. MEDICAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY 2019; 21:117-124. [PMID: 31063513 DOI: 10.11152/mu-1775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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AIM High resolution imaging methods detect a spectrum of inflammatory-like and structural modifications at joint and tendon level in healthy subjects. The knowledge of their extent and degree is important when subclinical disease activity (implying therapy reassessment) must be differentiated from normality. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) evaluation may be challenging even for experts when borderline or low grade lesions are present. Our objective was to analyse the frequency of inflammatory-like lesions in hand joint and tendons in healthy young subjects and to evaluate the concordance between MSUSand magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ten healthy young women (age range 24-32 years) clinically asymptomatic (joints and tendons) were selected to have bilateral hand MSUS and MRI evaluation. Based on current definitions, synovitis/tenosynovitis-like lesions, erosions, osteophytes and bone edema were quantified and concordance between the two imaging methods was calculated. RESULTS Overall, both imaging evaluation methods showed a low frequency of inflammatory-like and structural lesions. No joint presented power Doppler signal or erosions. No abnormalities suggestive for inflammatory or structural pathology were detected at the tendon compartments level. No erosions and no signs of osteitis were detected. The concordance between MSUS and MRI findings was high except for the wrist area. CONCLUSION MSUS was demonstrated to be a very accurate imaging method, mostly for hand tendon evaluation. This would allow a better discrimination between normality and pathologic findings, adding supplementary information.
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Single-payer health plan on California ballot. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1994; 27:38, 45. [PMID: 10135423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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States continue down the road to health reform. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1994; 27:40-1. [PMID: 10134515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Nation's governors demonstrate art of compromise. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1994; 27:56-7. [PMID: 10184051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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TennCare up and running. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1994; 27:10-3, 16-8, 20. [PMID: 10132579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Tennessee's brand new program is the first of its kind tried by any state to bring managed care and Medicaid together. Here are the details of the model program along with expert opinions of the possible outcomes.
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States readying for national health reform. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1994; 27:13-4. [PMID: 10131567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Medicaid and national health reform. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1993; 26:40. [PMID: 10130175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Cost + flexibility = key to state health care reform. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1993; 26:19. [PMID: 10128887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Washington State health plan--a model for the country? HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1993; 26:35, 41. [PMID: 10127487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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States continue to impact Clinton's health care agenda. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1993; 26:39, 42. [PMID: 10125965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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States scrutinize Medicaid programs. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1993; 26:54. [PMID: 10124554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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1993 state legislation: same plan, new players. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:47. [PMID: 10122853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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State legislative focus: California, Florida, Minnesota. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:11-6. [PMID: 10121079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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States lead health system reform movement. '92 state legislative survey. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:17-37. [PMID: 10121080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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State health reform: no more "Mr. Nice Guy". HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:46-7. [PMID: 10119869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Alternatives to Medicaid provider taxes. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:45-6. [PMID: 10117847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Budgets, access still top legislative agendas. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:71, 74. [PMID: 10116886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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New year finds health care still top issue in statehouses. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1992; 25:38-9. [PMID: 10116575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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State agendas: universal plans, Medicaid, insurance. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1991; 24:48, 50. [PMID: 10114892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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State budget problems affect health care legislation. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1991; 24:18-9. [PMID: 10113813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Nation's governors adopt broad reform strategy. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1991; 24:8, 12-3. [PMID: 10113818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Coping with health care costs. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1991; 24:48. [PMID: 10110626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Health care tops everyone's agenda. HEALTH SYSTEMS REVIEW 1991; 24:28. [PMID: 10110610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Nation's governors to develop health care plan. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:48. [PMID: 10183427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Rationing care: Oregon law ushers in national debate. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:37. [PMID: 10106267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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"Access" continues to haunt states. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:13-4. [PMID: 10106979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Legislative pace slows as elections approach. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:47. [PMID: 10105549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Insurance products for small groups--popularity growing. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:46, 50. [PMID: 10105018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Utilization review--managing the reviewers. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:69-70. [PMID: 10104055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Universal access: debate goes national. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1990; 23:41. [PMID: 10103768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Access to health care--states find solutions costly. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1989; 22:20-1. [PMID: 10303866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Medical indigency still number one problem. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1989; 22:43. [PMID: 10295741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Can we afford to ration health care? REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1989; 22:52. [PMID: 10303576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Eye tracking abnormalities have been proposed as a trait marker for schizophrenia on the basis of their familial prevalence and the consistency of tracking over time in clinically stable patients. However, few studies have examined stability through acute episodes of illness, and most studies have not analyzed changes in different forms of eye movements. Therefore, the authors examined eye tracking, clinical state, and neuroleptic dose during 4 consecutive weeks in nine recently hospitalized schizophrenic patients. For the patients and controls, qualitative ratings of pursuit accuracy remained relatively stable over time. In contrast, saccade frequency increased significantly, with a 57% increase in small saccades and a 77% reduction in larger saccades. In comparison with cross-sectional studies which have found no correlation between neuroleptic dose and tracking performance, a reduction in large saccades was strongly correlated with increase in neuroleptic dose. The findings suggest that pursuit accuracy may be a trait characteristic of schizophrenia, while the frequency and size of saccades are state dependent characteristics.
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Emerging health care issues increase legislative activity. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1989; 22:48. [PMID: 10292709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Virginia, other states, explore options for access to health care. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1989; 22:64. [PMID: 10291963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Medicaid expansion tops 1989 state agendas. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1988; 21:50. [PMID: 10303049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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State legislative sessions winding down. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1988; 21:53. [PMID: 10288319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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AIDS crisis: a top priority among all health providers. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1988; 21:86. [PMID: 10286547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Will 1988 be "the year of tort reform?". REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1987; 20:44. [PMID: 10285111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Legislative agendas vary at halfway point. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1987; 20:52. [PMID: 10282463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Georgetown University Hospital gift shop. HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP MANAGEMENT 1987; 5:9-11, 33. [PMID: 10280914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Indigent health care--who will pay the bill? REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1987; 20:76. [PMID: 10281152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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The association between eye-tracking dysfunctions and thought disorder in psychosis. ARCHIVES OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY 1987; 44:31-5. [PMID: 3800581 DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1987.01800130033005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The relationship between the presence of smooth-pursuit eye-movement dysfunctions and degree of thought disorder was assessed in four groups: schizophrenics, manics, atypical psychotic patients, and normal persons. A positive relationship, constant for all groups, was found to be significant but low. Impaired eye tracking accounted for 4.22% of the total variance of thought disorder. Diagnosis accounted for over 10% of the thought-disorder variance. Although there is a tendency for those persons with poor eye tracking to have higher amounts of thought disorder than those with unimpaired eye tracking, all psychotic patients, regardless of diagnostic class, tended to have thought disorder scores in the pathological range, as measured by the Thought Disorder Index. Although the data may be viewed as supporting similar hypothetical processes that underlie pursuit dysfunctions and thought disorder, the greater likelihood exists that the coupling of thought disorder and eye-tracking dysfunctions may be explained differently in the schizophrenia and in the major affective disorders.
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State legislatures tackle indigent care, tort reform. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1987; 20:48. [PMID: 10281146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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1986 state legislative activity: a preview of 1987. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1986; 19:51. [PMID: 10279939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Liability reform--concern mounts in state capitols. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1986; 19:56. [PMID: 10280566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Indigent care--the search for solutions reaches Capitol Hill. REVIEW (FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEMS) 1986; 19:47. [PMID: 10276986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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