Impact of patient and public involvement on enrolment and retention in clinical trials: systematic review and meta-analysis

JC Crocker, I Ricci-Cabello, A Parker, JA Hirst, A Chant… - bmj, 2018 - bmj.com
Objective To investigate the impact of patient and public involvement (PPI) on rates of
enrolment and retention in clinical trials and explore how this varies with the context and …

Prostate cancer: multiparametric MR imaging for detection, localization, and staging

CMA Hoeks, JO Barentsz, T Hambrock, D Yakar… - Radiology, 2011 - pubs.rsna.org
This review presents the current state of the art regarding multiparametric magnetic
resonance (MR) imaging of prostate cancer. Technical requirements and clinical indications …

A multi-institutional prospective trial in the USA confirms that the 4Kscore accurately identifies men with high-grade prostate cancer

DJ Parekh, S Punnen, DD Sjoberg, SW Asroff… - European urology, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The 4Kscore combines measurement of four kallikreins in blood with
clinical information as a measure of the probability of significant (Gleason≥ 7) prostate …

[HTML][HTML] Radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting in early prostate cancer

A Bill-Axelson, L Holmberg, M Ruutu… - … England Journal of …, 2011 - Mass Medical Soc
Background In 2008, we reported that radical prostatectomy, as compared with watchful
waiting, reduces the rate of death from prostate cancer. After an additional 3 years of follow …

Prostate-specific antigen and prostate cancer: prediction, detection and monitoring

H Lilja, D Ulmert, AJ Vickers - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2008 - nature.com
Testing for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has profoundly affected the diagnosis and
treatment of prostate cancer. PSA testing has enabled physicians to detect prostate tumours …

20-year outcomes following conservative management of clinically localized prostate cancer

PC Albertsen, JA Hanley, J Fine - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextThe appropriate therapy for men with clinically localized prostate cancer is uncertain.
A recent study suggested an increasing prostate cancer mortality rate for men who are alive …

Diagnostic value of systematic biopsy methods in the investigation of prostate cancer: a systematic review

K Eichler, S Hempel, J Wilby, L Myers… - The Journal of …, 2006 - auajournals.org
Purpose: Several new extended prostate biopsy schemes (greater than 6 cores) have been
proposed. We compared the cancer detection rates and complications of different extended …

Screening for prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

M Djulbegovic, RJ Beyth, MM Neuberger, TL Stoffs… - Bmj, 2010 - bmj.com
Objective To examine the evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for prostate
cancer. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Data …

Radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting in localized prostate cancer: the Scandinavian prostate cancer group-4 randomized trial

A Bill-Axelson, L Holmberg, F Filén… - Journal of the …, 2008 - academic.oup.com
Background The benefit of radical prostatectomy in patients with early prostate cancer has
been assessed in only one randomized trial. In 2005, we reported that radical prostatectomy …

Active monitoring, radical prostatectomy, or radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer: study design and diagnostic and baseline results of the ProtecT randomised …

JA Lane, JL Donovan, M Davis, E Walsh… - The lancet …, 2014 - thelancet.com
Background Prostate cancer is a major public health problem with considerable
uncertainties about the effectiveness of population screening and treatment options. We …