Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Prognostic value of lactate‐albumin ratio measured on day 2 of intensive care unit admission: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract Introduction Lactate and albumin are well‐established prognostic markers in critically ill patients. Lactate‐to‐albumin ratio (LAR) may improve risk stratification. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of LAR measured at intensive care unit (ICU) admi...

Beyond the Mass: A Pictorial Review of Nonmass Lesions on Breast Ultrasound Using BI-RADS v2025

F]FDG PETCT. Potential pitfalls, particularly relevant in the screening setting, are also addressed. Ultimately, the article aims to facilitate the transition to the new lexicon, foster active recognition of these often-subtle lesions, promote consistent reporting, and lay the gr...

Cost utility analysis of two BK polyomavirus screening strategies: quantitative polymerase chain reaction vs 2-stage approach

Screening for BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) or a 2-stage approach with urine cytology followed by qPCR are acceptable strategies. However, the magnitude of the health benefits and incremental cost of adopting these 2 screening strategi...