Potential contributing factors that may have played a role but are difficult to evaluate include the multiplicity of nationalities with different educational and training backgrounds represented in the ranks of KSA dialysis staff.
For TMJ, the parameters evaluated included the following: muscle of mastication (temporalis and masseter) sensitivity to palpitation, TMJ pain upon palpation during opening and/or closing, maximum opening, and joint noise [26].
Skeletal regions evaluated included the knees (n = 8), lumbar spine, pelvis and hips (n = 5), ankles and feet (n = 5), skull (n = 1), cervical spine (n = 1), and tibia (n = 1).
Experimental parameters evaluated included the effect of the lithium concentration on activation of the sensor by cyclic voltammetry, the pH of the electrolyte solution, and the selectivity towards Li+ compared to other alkali and alkaline-earth metal ions.
The feasibility measures evaluated included the number of patients dropping out of the study, the ability of patients to maintain a diary of clinical events (for example, temperature, diarrhea, vomiting, etc)., and compliance with Holter HR monitoring during enrollment.
Clinical variables that were not evaluated included the frequency of pulmonary exacerbations and microbiological status.
Other aspects evaluated included the presence of leukocytes and macrophages, suggesting infection or reaction to coating or other foreign body.
The rules evaluated included the 2007 and 2011 Ostrosky-Zeichner rules plus an additional rule that included Candida colonization [ 16, 17, 21].
Initial phenotypes evaluated included the ratio of urinary inorganic arsenic III) to inorganic arsenic(V) and the ratio of urinary dimethylarsenic(V) to monomethylarsenic(V) (D M).
The primary feature of this device being compared to the conventional pager was its use as a mobile phone, but other features evaluated included the ability to access the internet, and reference data on the device.
