The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a well-validated, reliable scoring system for use specifically with stroke patients (Goldstein, Bertels, & Davis, 1989; Lyden et al., 1999).

May 21, 2025 · A new TBI framework goes beyond level of consciousness to include biomarkers, neuroimaging, and other ‘modifiers’ and is expected to lead to more accurate diagnosis and care.

Jul 1, 2000 · High blood pressure (HBP) is among the most prevalent and important risk factors for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal disease.

While there are many instruments available to measure depression, this scale has been tested and used extensively with the elderly population.

Objective: To develop and test the reliability and validity of the State Behavioral Scale for use in describing sedation/agitation levels in young intubated patients supported on mechanical ...

Cite this: State Behavioral Scale: A Sedation Assessment Instrument for Infants and Young Children Supported on Mechanical Ventilation - Medscape - Mar 01, 2006.

Jul 30, 2025 · Can the ultra-brief PHQ-3 accurately flag depression? New research suggests this 3-question screen may balance speed and precision.

Jun 6, 2025 · Physician assistants, who enjoyed a solid average pay hike in 2024, reveal whether they feel fairly paid and how much they make at certain employers and practice settings.

The infant test-weighing procedure should be performed using an electronic digital infant scale with accuracy to at least 2 grams. [7]

Sep 30, 2024 · A new scanner can provide three-dimensional (3D) photoacoustic images of millimeter-scale veins and arteries in seconds. The scanner, developed by researchers at University College …