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Part 3: Positive and Negative Likelihood Ratios of Diagnostic Tests

Alireza Baratloo; Saeed Safari; Mohamed Elfil; Ahmed Negida (2015-08-15)

In the previous two parts of educational manuscript series in Emergency, we explained some screening characteristics of diagnostic tests including accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive ...
Prevalence of Tramadol Consumption in First Seizure Patients; a One-Year Cross-sectional Study

Payman Asadi; Vahid Monsef Kasmaei; Seyyed Zia Ziabari; Behzad Zohrevandi; Aslan Moadab Manesh (2015-06-06)

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that there is a probability of seizure even with therapeutic doses of tramadol. Yet, no accurate data exist regarding this problem in Iran. Therefore, the present study aimed to ...
Third Ventricle Colloid Cyst as a Cause of Sudden Drop Attacks of a 13-Year-Old Boy

Behzad Zohrevandi; Vahid Monsef Kasmaee; Payman Asadi; Hosna Tajik (2015-01-04)

Colloid cysts are mucous-filled masses with an outer fibrous layer. These cysts are rare developmental malformation and not a true neoplasm. They usually found incidentally and are asymptomatic; but in some cases may ...