| Diagnostic accuracy and certainty from sequential evaluations in peripheral neuropathy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11571349 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Three masked neuromuscular experts analyzed the contribution of the data from sequential evaluations in predicting specific varieties of peripheral neuropathy in 72 patients. The largest improvement (16%) in diagnostic accuracy resulted from presentation of neurologic history. By contrast, diagnostic confidence increased gradually with presentation of additional medical information. Therefore, the authors conclude that for diagnostic accuracy and certainty, expert neuromuscular judgment and extensive characterizing or discriminative testing are needed. |
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Authors:
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G A Suarez; C H Chalk; J W Russell; S M Kim; P C O'Brien; P J Dyck |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 57 ISSN: 0028-3878 ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2001 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-25 Completed Date: 2001-10-18 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1118-20 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Peripheral Neuropathy Research Center, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. suarez.guillermo@mayo.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cohort Studies Electrodiagnosis* Humans Neurologic Examination* Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis*, etiology Observer Variation Patient Care Team* Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*, etiology Predictive Value of Tests |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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NS 36797/NS/NINDS NIH HHS |
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