Sensitivity, which denotes the proportion of subjects correctly given a positive assignment
out of all subjects who are actually positive for the outcome, indicates how well a test can …

Introduction Sepsis biomarkers can have important diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic
functions. In a previous review, we identified 3370 references reporting on 178 different …

In this issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, Park et al1 report results of an observational study
on the risk of hypoxemia (defined as a peripheral oxygen saturation< 90%) during rapid …

Researchers reporting results of statistical analyses, as well as readers of manuscripts
reporting original research, often seek guidance on how numeric results can be practically …

Clinical prediction models in anesthesia and surgery research have many clinical
applications including preoperative risk stratification with implications for clinical utility in …

Importance The development and expansion of intracranial hematoma are associated with
adverse outcomes. Use of tranexamic acid might limit intracranial hematoma formation, but …

The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is
increasing at an alarming rate. Elevated liver enzymes are a primary reason to refer patients …

Background Thoracentesis and thoracoscopy are used to diagnose malignant pleural
effusions (MPE). Data on how sensitivity varies with tumour type is limited. Methods …

Objective To assess the accuracy of WMH-ICS online screening scales for evaluating four
common mental disorders (Major Depressive Episode [MDE], Mania/Hypomania [M/H] …

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) is characterized by a deterioration in cognitive
performance after surgery and is increasingly addressed in research studies. However, a …