International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPotentially redundant repeat liver function test ordering practices in Australian hospitals: a 5-year multicentre retrospective observational study.
Repeat Liver Function Tests (LFTs) are often necessary for monitoring purposes, but retesting within a short time interval may suggest potentially redundant repeat test (PRRT) ordering practices. We aimed to determine the proportion of potentially redundant repeat LFT ordering and identify associated factors in hospitals. ⋯ Repeat LFT testing is common in Australian hospitals, often within 24 hours, despite guidelines not supporting too-early repeat testing. Further research should be conducted to understand whether better adherence to existing guidelines is required, or if there is any case for guidelines to be updated based on certain patient subpopulations.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · May 2021
Multicenter StudyFactors Affecting Long Term Renal Functions after Partial versus Radical Nephrectomy for Clinical T1 Renal Masses: A Multicenter Study of the Urooncology Association, Turkey.
To compare the functional outcomes of patients who underwent partial (PN) or radical nephrectomy (RN) for clinical T1 (cT1) renal tumours using the Kidney Cancer Database of the Urooncology Association, Turkey. ⋯ For the treatment of stage T1 kidney tumours, open or laparoscopic partial nephrectomy has the benefit to preserve renal function.