We conclude that treatment strategies of urologic oncologists are influenced minimally by opinions of their colleagues, but that the method of using surrogate questionnaires is a valuable aid to the design of clinical trials.
Theoretical modelling of wear is a valuable aid for designing and optimizing tribological systems, in particular those involving unlubricated contacts.
In neonate children, the concurrent use of air during CT has been a valuable aid in the diagnosis of TEF, serving as a negative contrast medium [ 21, 22].
Identifying a way of combining simple clinical criteria in a weighted manner, to produce a probability of MODY, would be a valuable aid in determining whether to test an individual for MODY.
When optimal radioprotection conditions are observed, the combination of CT scan with intravenous and oral iodinated contrast agent constitutes a valuable aid to interpretation of PET/CT based on a single examination.
With the correct research questions, a good methodology and an understanding of its parameters, HHpXRF is a valuable aid to an archaeologist's on-site thought process.
The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is a valuable aid in the diagnosis of preeclampsia and discriminates between different types of pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders [ 15].
Thus, BOLD MRI may become a valuable aid in the differential diagnosis of muscle weakness, myalgia and fatigue of SSc patients.
Robotic technology can be a valuable aid in the management of poststroke patient rehabilitation.
Its use will provide a valuable aid in improving the quality of the EDM process.
