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WORKUP [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Statistics
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- workup bias
1, record 1, English, workup%20bias
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- verification bias 1, record 1, English, verification%20bias
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of bias that occurs in the study of diagnostic test validity when the test result influences the decision whether to use the gold standard. 1, record 1, English, - workup%20bias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This bias can substantially distort the estimation of the validity of the test studied. It can be avoided if all the eligible subjects are consecutively verified using the gold standard, regardless of the result of the test studied, or if the subjects are selected on the basis of the results of the gold standard, before the results of the test studied are known. 1, record 1, English, - workup%20bias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
workup bias; verification bias : terms and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment(HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 1, English, - workup%20bias
Record 1, Key term(s)
- work-up bias
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Statistique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biais de vérification
1, record 1, French, biais%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- biais lié aux investigations 1, record 1, French, biais%20li%C3%A9%20aux%20investigations
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- biais d’élaboration du diagnostic 1, record 1, French, biais%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9laboration%20du%20diagnostic
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- biais lié au bilan clinique 1, record 1, French, biais%20li%C3%A9%20au%20bilan%20clinique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Biais se produisant dans l’étude de la validité d’un test diagnostique lorsque le résultat du test influence la décision d’effectuer ou non le test de référence. 1, record 1, French, - biais%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce biais peut fausser substantiellement l’estimation de la validité du test étudié. On peut l’éviter en soumettant au test de référence tous les sujets admissibles, et ce, de façon consécutive, sans égard au résultat du test étudié, ou en sélectionnant les sujets selon les résultats du test de référence avant que les résultats du test étudié soient connus. 1, record 1, French, - biais%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biais de vérification; biais lié aux investigations; biais d’élaboration du diagnostic; biais lié au bilan clinique : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 1, French, - biais%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- septic workup
1, record 2, English, septic%20workup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sepsis workup 2, record 2, English, sepsis%20workup
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sepsis workup may be needed to help identify the location of the infection and type of microorganism causing the infection. 2, record 2, English, - septic%20workup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bilan septique
1, record 2, French, bilan%20septique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous demandez alors à l’infirmière de procéder à l’installation de deux accès veineux, de pratiquer un bilan sanguin complet ainsi qu’un bilan septique (hémoculture, culture d’urine et ponction lombaire). 2, record 2, French, - bilan%20septique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- functional diarrhea
1, record 3, English, functional%20diarrhea
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Persistent) or recurrent diarrhea in the face of a negative workup raises the possibility that the diarrhea is "functional" or "psychogenic" in origin, even though initially this may have seemed unlikely. If(certain) criteria are met, it is reasonable to make a diagnosis of irritable colon syndrome... 1, record 3, English, - functional%20diarrhea
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- diarrhée fonctionnelle
1, record 3, French, diarrh%C3%A9e%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diarrhée symptomatique du côlon irritable. 1, record 3, French, - diarrh%C3%A9e%20fonctionnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Health Institutions
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Women's Breast Health Centre
1, record 4, English, Women%27s%20Breast%20Health%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WBHC 1, record 4, English, WBHC
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since its opening in 1997, the Women's Breast Health Centre(WBHC) has been dedicated to providing the highest quality care for breast patients across the Champlain Local Health Integration Network(LHIN). The Centre continues as a comprehensive breast centre that offers expertise in breast imaging, biopsy, diagnosis, risk assessment, surgical planning and psychosocial support for patients, and their families, in a caring environment. The Centre is a regional program committed to offering excellent service and coordinated diagnostic workup for breast abnormalities in a patient-centred approach. 1, record 4, English, - Women%27s%20Breast%20Health%20Centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Breast Health Center
- Ottawa Regional Breast Health Centre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements de santé
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre de santé du sein de la femme
1, record 4, French, Centre%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20sein%20de%20la%20femme
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CSSF 1, record 4, French, CSSF
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis son ouverture en 1997, le Centre de santé du sein de la femme (CSSF) a pour mission de fournir des soins de qualité supérieure aux patientes du Réseau local d’intégration des services de santé de Champlain (RLISS). Le Centre offre des services complets et une expertise en imagerie du sein, en diagnostic, en évaluation des risques, en planification des interventions chirurgicales et en soutien psychosocial à l’intention des patientes et de leur famille dans un milieu empreint de compassion. Il offre d’excellents services à l’échelle régionale et coordonne les services de diagnostic des anomalies aux seins dans un milieu axé sur les patientes. 1, record 4, French, - Centre%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20sein%20de%20la%20femme
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Centre de santé du sein de la femme de la région d'Ottawa
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medical workup
1, record 5, English, medical%20workup
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An in-depth examination which is used to assess the preliminary clinical findings. 2, record 5, English, - medical%20workup
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The treatment of bipolar disorders has three distinct aspects : the manic episode, the major depressive episode, and long-term maintenance therapy. Prior to any specific therapy, an adequate medical workup is necessary in order to be certain that the patient suffers from a primary affective illness. 1, record 5, English, - medical%20workup
Record 5, Key term(s)
- work-up
- w/u
- wu
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- investigation
1, record 5, French, investigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche approfondie qui sert à évaluer (confirmer ou infirmer) les résultats cliniques préliminaires 2, record 5, French, - investigation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La scintimammographie à l'aide du 99mTc-Sestamibi [a été] acceptée comme un outil diagnostique complémentaire à la mammographie et aux autres techniques d'investigation conventionnelles du cancer du sein. 1, record 5, French, - investigation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Mental Disorders
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia--Life-Time Version
1, record 6, English, Schedule%20for%20Affective%20Disorders%20and%20Schizophrenia%2D%2DLife%2DTime%20Version
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SADS-L 2, record 6, English, SADS%2DL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jean Endicott and The Research Assessment and Training Unit... Purpose : Assesses clinical history of psychopathology. Used for differential diagnosis of mental disorders. Description : Measure of history relevant to diagnosis, prognosis and severity of illness consisting of several scales and numerous checklist items. Examiner rates items based on subject interview, case records, and clinical workup... Publisher : Biometrics Research/Research Assessment and Training Unit-N. Y. State Psychiatric Institute. 3, record 6, English, - Schedule%20for%20Affective%20Disorders%20and%20Schizophrenia%2D%2DLife%2DTime%20Version
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Troubles mentaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- questionnaire SADS-L
1, record 6, French, questionnaire%20SADS%2DL
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous avons consulté des spécialistes de la Testothèque de l'Université du Québec à Montréal, du département de psychologie de l'Université de Montréal ainsi qu'un psychométricien, de l'Institut de recherches psychologiques de Montréal. Toutes ces personnes nous ont confirmé qu'il n'existait pas d'équivalent français pour ce test. 1, record 6, French, - questionnaire%20SADS%2DL
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Mental Disorders
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia
1, record 7, English, Schedule%20for%20Affective%20Disorders%20and%20Schizophrenia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SADS 2, record 7, English, SADS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jean Endicott and The Research Assessment and Training Unit... Purpose : Describes psychopathology of the past week and current episode of illness. Used as an aid to diagnose and to estimate prognosis and severity. Description : Measure of recent psychopathology consisting of over 200 scales and many checklist items. Examiner rates items based on subject interview, case records, and clinical workup... Publisher : Biometrics Research/Research Assessment and Training Unit-N. Y. State Psychiatric Institute. 3, record 7, English, - Schedule%20for%20Affective%20Disorders%20and%20Schizophrenia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Troubles mentaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- questionnaire SADS
1, record 7, French, questionnaire%20SADS
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SADS 2, record 7, French, SADS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous avons consulté des spécialistes de la Testothèque de l'Université du Québec à Montréal, du département de psychologie de l'Université de Montréal ainsi qu'un psychométricien, de l'Institut de recherches psychologiques de Montréal. Toutes ces personnes nous ont confirmé qu'il n'existait pas d'équivalent français pour ce test. 1, record 7, French, - questionnaire%20SADS
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Naval Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- annual workup
1, record 8, English, annual%20workup
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Sea Training job ... entailed sailing on all ships at one time or another and putting them "through their paces" to ensure they were combat ready and safe to go to sea as a ship of war. ... We also conducted SRI (Sea Readiness Inspections) onboard small reserve vessels in Halifax and inland to Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal and Windsor. [We] would also go to the west coast to conduct AWUPS (annual workups - two weeks duration) of a ship while the west coast equivalent would be conducting WUPS (full workups - 4 weeks duration) on another ship. 1, record 8, English, - annual%20workup
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual workup will also occur shortly after a submarine docking period. It will consist of ten days of watchkeeping/command team training, followed by one week of at-sea safety operational training. 2, record 8, English, - annual%20workup
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forces navales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- exercice annuel de préparation au combat
1, record 8, French, exercice%20annuel%20de%20pr%C3%A9paration%20au%20combat
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- diagnostic mammogram
1, record 9, English, diagnostic%20mammogram
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An x-ray of the breast used to diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge, or a change in breast size or shape. 2, record 9, English, - diagnostic%20mammogram
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diagnostic mammogram is also used to evaluate abnormalities detected on a screening mammogram. It is a basic medical tool and is appropriate in the workup of breast changes, regardless of a woman's age. 2, record 9, English, - diagnostic%20mammogram
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A diagnostic mammogram] includes extra compression to "push" normal breast tissue out of the way and gives a clearer image of the suspicious area. If tiny flecks of calcium (microcalcifications) are noticed, magnified views will be taken since these flecks are sometimes associated with cancer. 3, record 9, English, - diagnostic%20mammogram
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mammographie diagnostique
1, record 9, French, mammographie%20diagnostique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiographie du sein utilisée dans la détection du cancer du sein. 2, record 9, French, - mammographie%20diagnostique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Lors d'une mammographie diagnostique] on comprime davantage le sein pour «écarter» le tissu mammaire normal et produire une image plus claire de la région douteuse. Si l'on constate la présence de minuscules particules de calcium (microcalcifications), on en prendra des vues grossies parce qu'il y a parfois un lien entre la présence de ces particules et le cancer. 1, record 9, French, - mammographie%20diagnostique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Radiografía (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- mamograma de diagnóstico
1, record 9, Spanish, mamograma%20de%20diagn%C3%B3stico
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiografía del seno que se utiliza para diagnosticar cambios anormales en el seno, tales como nódulos o abultamiento, dolor, engrosamiento o secreción del pezón, o un cambio en el tamaño o forma del seno. 1, record 9, Spanish, - mamograma%20de%20diagn%C3%B3stico
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un mamograma de diagnóstico también se utiliza para evaluar las anormalidades detectadas en el mamograma de detección. Es una herramienta médica fundamental y apropiada en el diagnóstico diferencial de cambios en el seno sin importar la edad de la mujer. 1, record 9, Spanish, - mamograma%20de%20diagn%C3%B3stico
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-02-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Bioengineering
- Histology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fluorescent antibody tissue section test
1, record 10, English, fluorescent%20antibody%20tissue%20section%20test
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- FATST 1, record 10, English, FATST
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lungs of poor-doing finishing pigs at a third site were sent for a complete diagnostic workup, which included histopathology, immunohistochemistry(IHC) for PRRS, swine influenza.(SI) and porcine respiratory coronavirus(PRCV) when the appropriate histologic lesions were observed, bacterial culturing, and viral testing that included PRRS fluorescent antibody tissue section test(FATST), PRRS virus isolation(VI) in MARC-145 cells, SI capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), SI VI in primary swine kidney cell cultures and PRCV FATST. 1, record 10, English, - fluorescent%20antibody%20tissue%20section%20test
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Technique biologique
- Histologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épreuve d'immunofluorescence sur coupe de tissus
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9preuve%20d%27immunofluorescence%20sur%20coupe%20de%20tissus
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition de la docteure Francine Lord, vétérinaire à l'Agence d'inspection des aliments et de santé animale, du ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Agroalimentaire du Canada. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%27immunofluorescence%20sur%20coupe%20de%20tissus
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Naval Equipment Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mid-cycle workups
1, record 11, English, mid%2Dcycle%20workups
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A workup is a voyage or cruise in which various trials and exercises are held in order to bring, both the crew and the ship's systems to the required operational readiness level. A mid-cycle workup is carried out at the mid-point of a ship's 40 month operational and maintenance cycle. 1, record 11, English, - mid%2Dcycle%20workups
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel naval
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- essais de recyclage à mi-vie du cycle opérationnel
1, record 11, French, essais%20de%20recyclage%20%C3%A0%20mi%2Dvie%20du%20cycle%20op%C3%A9rationnel
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Naval Equipment Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- workups
1, record 12, English, workups
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A workup is a voyage or cruise in which various trials and exercises are held in order to bring both the crew and the ship's systems to the required operational readiness level. The term is generally used in the plural, although not exclusively. It is sometimes used in composite terms such as mid-cycle workups. 2, record 12, English, - workups
Record 12, Key term(s)
- workup
- work up
- work ups
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel naval
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- croisière d'endurance 1, record 12, French, croisi%C3%A8re%20d%27endurance
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désigne une série de croisières entreprises à la suite d'un grand carénage ou après la construction d'un navire de guerre. Le but de ces croisières est de remettre au point tous les systèmes du navire ainsi que de recycler l'équipage dans l'exploitation du navire et de ses systèmes. Même si le terme serait normalement employé au pluriel, il est possible d'avoir une seule croisière d'endurance. 1, record 12, French, - croisi%C3%A8re%20d%27endurance
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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