M G Myriam Hunink

Summary

Affiliation: Erasmus MC
Country: The Netherlands

Publications

  1. ncbi Validation of a model to investigate the effects of modifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors on the burden of CVD: the rotterdam ischemic heart disease and stroke computer simulation (RISC) model
    Bob Jh van Kempen
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Rotterdam, 3015 GE, The Netherlands
    BMC Med 10:158. 2012
  2. ncbi Propensity scores in the presence of effect modification: A case study using the comparison of mortality on hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis
    Ylian S Liem
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology ART Program, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr, Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Emerg Themes Epidemiol 7:1. 2010
  3. ncbi Prediction of intracranial findings on CT-scans by alternative modelling techniques
    Tjeerd van der Ploeg
    Medical Centre Alkmaar Inholland University, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
    BMC Med Res Methodol 11:143. 2011
  4. ncbi CT screening: a trade-off of risks, benefits, and costs
    M G Myriam Hunink
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Eramus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Clin Invest 111:1612-9. 2003
  5. ncbi Decision making in the face of uncertainty and resource constraints: examples from trauma imaging
    M G Myriam Hunink
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology and Departments of Radiology and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 235:375-83. 2005
  6. ncbi Minor head injury: CT-based strategies for management--a cost-effectiveness analysis
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 254:532-40. 2010
  7. ncbi Contrast-enhanced MR angiography and digital subtraction angiography in living renal donors: diagnostic agreement, impact on decision making, and costs
    Marc C J M Kock
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus Medical Center, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 185:448-56. 2005
  8. ncbi CT coronary angiography in patients suspected of having coronary artery disease: decision making from various perspectives in the face of uncertainty
    Tessa S S Genders
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 253:734-44. 2009
  9. ncbi Acute peripheral joint injury: cost and effectiveness of low-field-strength MR imaging--results of randomized controlled trial
    Jeroen J Nikken
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 236:958-67. 2005
  10. ncbi Systematic review of guidelines on abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 55:1296-1304. 2012

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Publications103 found, 100 shown here

  1. ncbi Validation of a model to investigate the effects of modifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors on the burden of CVD: the rotterdam ischemic heart disease and stroke computer simulation (RISC) model
    Bob Jh van Kempen
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Rotterdam, 3015 GE, The Netherlands
    BMC Med 10:158. 2012
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  2. ncbi Propensity scores in the presence of effect modification: A case study using the comparison of mortality on hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis
    Ylian S Liem
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology ART Program, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr, Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Emerg Themes Epidemiol 7:1. 2010
    ..Our aim was to compare a propensity score-stratified model with a traditional multivariable-adjusted model, specifically in estimating survival of hemodialysis (HD) versus peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients...
  3. ncbi Prediction of intracranial findings on CT-scans by alternative modelling techniques
    Tjeerd van der Ploeg
    Medical Centre Alkmaar Inholland University, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
    BMC Med Res Methodol 11:143. 2011
    ..This study investigates whether alternative modelling techniques might improve the applicability and simplicity of such prediction rules...
  4. ncbi CT screening: a trade-off of risks, benefits, and costs
    M G Myriam Hunink
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Eramus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Clin Invest 111:1612-9. 2003
  5. ncbi Decision making in the face of uncertainty and resource constraints: examples from trauma imaging
    M G Myriam Hunink
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology and Departments of Radiology and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 235:375-83. 2005
    ..Exploring the uncertainty in the evidence and assessing the value of obtaining more information can help prioritize future research and guide study design...
  6. ncbi Minor head injury: CT-based strategies for management--a cost-effectiveness analysis
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 254:532-40. 2010
    ..To compare the cost-effectiveness of using selective computed tomographic (CT) strategies with that of performing CT in all patients with minor head injury (MHI)...
  7. ncbi Contrast-enhanced MR angiography and digital subtraction angiography in living renal donors: diagnostic agreement, impact on decision making, and costs
    Marc C J M Kock
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus Medical Center, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 185:448-56. 2005
    ..If contrast-enhanced MR angiography does not provide sufficient information to make a confident decision, an additional digital subtraction angiography examination should be performed...
  8. ncbi CT coronary angiography in patients suspected of having coronary artery disease: decision making from various perspectives in the face of uncertainty
    Tessa S S Genders
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 253:734-44. 2009
    ..To determine the cost-effectiveness of computed tomographic (CT) coronary angiography as a triage test, performed prior to conventional coronary angiography, by using a Markov model...
  9. ncbi Acute peripheral joint injury: cost and effectiveness of low-field-strength MR imaging--results of randomized controlled trial
    Jeroen J Nikken
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 236:958-67. 2005
    ....
  10. ncbi Systematic review of guidelines on abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 55:1296-1304. 2012
    ..We performed a systematic review of AAA screening guidelines to assist physicians in their choice of recommendations...
  11. ncbi Predicting intracranial traumatic findings on computed tomography in patients with minor head injury: the CHIP prediction rule
    Marion Smits
    Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Ann Intern Med 146:397-405. 2007
    ..These rules apply only to patients with a history of loss of consciousness, which is frequently absent...
  12. ncbi Prediction model to estimate presence of coronary artery disease: retrospective pooled analysis of existing cohorts
    Tessa S S Genders
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
    BMJ 344:e3485. 2012
    ..To develop prediction models that better estimate the pretest probability of coronary artery disease in low prevalence populations...
  13. ncbi Intermittent claudication: clinical effectiveness of endovascular revascularization versus supervised hospital-based exercise training--randomized controlled trial
    Sandra Spronk
    Department of Surgery, Vascular Laboratory, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 250:586-95. 2009
    ..To compare clinical success, functional capacity, and quality of life during 12 months after revascularization or supervised exercise training in patients with intermittent claudication...
  14. ncbi DSA versus multi-detector row CT angiography in peripheral arterial disease: randomized controlled trial
    Marc C J M Kock
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 237:727-37. 2005
    ....
  15. ncbi Vessel wall calcifications at multi-detector row CT angiography in patients with peripheral arterial disease: effect on clinical utility and clinical predictors
    Rody Ouwendijk
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology and the Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Room Ee 21-40a, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 241:603-8. 2006
    ..Diabetes mellitus, cardiac disease, and elderly age (older than 84 years) are independently predictive for the presence of vessel wall calcifications...
  16. ncbi Suspected carotid artery stenosis: cost-effectiveness of CT angiography in work-up of patients with recent TIA or minor ischemic stroke
    Aletta T R Tholen
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 256:585-97. 2010
    ..To assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of state-of-the-art noninvasive diagnostic imaging strategies in patients with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke who are suspected of having carotid artery stenosis (CAS)...
  17. ncbi Cost-effectiveness targets for multi-detector row CT angiography in the work-up of patients with intermittent claudication
    Karen Visser
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Rm Ee21 40B, 3015GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 227:647-56. 2003
    ....
  18. ncbi Multicenter randomized controlled trial of the costs and effects of noninvasive diagnostic imaging in patients with peripheral arterial disease: the DIPAD trial
    Rody Ouwendijk
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 190:1349-57. 2008
    ..The purpose of our study was to compare the costs and effects of three noninvasive imaging tests as the initial imaging test in the diagnostic workup of patients with peripheral arterial disease...
  19. ncbi Predictive factors for new onset or progression of knee osteoarthritis one year after trauma: MRI follow-up in general practice
    Ingrid M Koster
    Department of Radiology, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Postbus 9100, 3007 AC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 21:1509-16. 2011
    ..To prospectively evaluate prognostic factors for new onset or progression of degenerative change on follow-up MRI one year after knee trauma and the association with clinical outcome...
  20. ncbi A clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease: validation, updating, and extension
    Tessa S S Genders
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Heart J 32:1316-30. 2011
    ..The aim was to validate, update, and extend the Diamond-Forrester model for estimating the probability of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in a contemporary cohort...
  21. ncbi Prediction of 30-day mortality after endovascular repair or open surgery in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Jacob J Visser
    Department Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 49:1093-9. 2009
    ....
  22. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of breech version by acupuncture-type interventions on BL 67, including moxibustion, for women with a breech foetus at 33 weeks gestation: a modelling approach
    Ineke van den Berg
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Complement Ther Med 18:67-77. 2010
    ....
  23. ncbi Costs and effectiveness of a brief MRI examination of patients with acute knee injury
    Edwin H G Oei
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 19:409-18. 2009
    ..The results suggest that selective use of a short MRI examination saves costs and potentially increases effectiveness in patients with acute knee injury without a fracture on radiography...
  24. ncbi Minor head injury: guidelines for the use of CT--a multicenter validation study
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 245:831-8. 2007
    ..To prospectively and externally validate published national and international guidelines for the indications of computed tomography (CT) in patients with a minor head injury...
  25. ncbi Assessment of feasibility of endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms with 16-detector row CT angiography
    Mathieu van der Jagt
    Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Cerebrovasc Dis 26:482-8. 2008
    ..It is unclear whether 16-detector row CT angiography (CTA) can replace digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to assess the feasibility of endovascular treatment (EVT) in the acute phase after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage...
  26. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of endovascular revascularization compared to supervised hospital-based exercise training in patients with intermittent claudication: a randomized controlled trial
    Sandra Spronk
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 48:1472-80. 2008
    ..The optimal first-line treatment for intermittent claudication is currently unclear...
  27. ncbi Do different methods of modeling statin treatment effectiveness influence the optimal decision?
    Bob J H van Kempen
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Med Decis Making 32:507-16. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of using different modeling methods on the optimal decision found in such studies...
  28. ncbi Acute knee trauma: value of a short dedicated extremity MR imaging examination for prediction of subsequent treatment
    Edwin H G Oei
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 234:125-33. 2005
    ..Value of a short MR imaging examination in the initial stage after knee trauma is limited...
  29. ncbi MRI follow-up of conservatively treated meniscal knee lesions in general practice
    Edwin H G Oei
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Ee21 40a, Dr Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 20:1242-50. 2010
    ..To evaluate meniscal status change on follow-up MRI after 1 year, prognostic factors and association with clinical outcome in patients with conservatively treated knee injury...
  30. ncbi Learning curve for coronary CT angiography: what constitutes sufficient training?
    Francesca Pugliese
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 251:359-68. 2009
    ..To prospectively evaluate the effect of experience with coronary computed tomographic (CT) angiography on the capability to detect coronary stenoses of 50% or more...
  31. ncbi Complex vascular anatomy in live kidney donation: imaging and consequences for clinical outcome
    Niels F M Kok
    Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Transplantation 85:1760-5. 2008
    ..We evaluated the outcome of vascular imaging and the clinical consequences of multiple arteries and veins...
  32. ncbi Systematic review of guidelines on peripheral artery disease screening
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Am J Med 125:198-208.e3. 2012
    ..We performed a systematic review of guidelines to evaluate the value of PAD screening in asymptomatic adults...
  33. ncbi Peripheral arterial disease: clinical and cost comparisons between duplex US and contrast-enhanced MR angiography--a multicenter randomized trial
    Marianne de Vries
    Department of Radiology, Maastricht University MC, P Debyeplein 25, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
    Radiology 240:401-10. 2006
    ....
  34. ncbi Clinical consequences of posttraumatic bone bruise in the knee
    Simone S Boks
    Department of Radiology, Diaconessenhuis Meppel, P O Box 502, 7940 AM Meppel, The Netherlands
    Am J Sports Med 35:990-5. 2007
    ..Bone bruise is often seen in posttraumatic knees, but the clinical relevance is unclear...
  35. ncbi Acute ankle trauma: value of a short dedicated extremity MR imaging examination in prediction of need for treatment
    Jeroen J Nikken
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 234:134-42. 2005
    ..A limited MR imaging examination cannot replace radiography for prediction of need for additional treatment...
  36. ncbi Uncertainty and patient heterogeneity in medical decision models
    Bas Groot Koerkamp
    Departments of Radiology and Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Med Decis Making 30:194-205. 2010
    ..The authors discuss nested analyses that are required in patient-level models, and in nonlinear models for analyses of partial value of information analysis...
  37. ncbi Incremental value of the CT coronary calcium score for the prediction of coronary artery disease
    Tessa S S Genders
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, P O Box 2040, 3000, CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 20:2331-40. 2010
    ....
  38. ncbi Quantifying the benefit of early living-donor renal transplantation with a simulation model of the Dutch renal replacement therapy population
    Ylian S Liem
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology ART Program, Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Nephrol Dial Transplant 27:429-34. 2012
    ....
  39. ncbi Microstructural brain injury in post-concussion syndrome after minor head injury
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology Hs 224, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Neuroradiology 53:553-63. 2011
    ....
  40. ncbi Imaging peripheral arterial disease: a randomized controlled trial comparing contrast-enhanced MR angiography and multi-detector row CT angiography
    Rody Ouwendijk
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Departments of Radiology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Vascular Surgery, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 236:1094-103. 2005
    ..Therapeutic costs were higher in the MR group, but the difference was not significant. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that CT angiography has some advantages over MR angiography in the initial evaluation of peripheral arterial disease...
  41. ncbi Value of information analysis used to determine the necessity of additional research: MR imaging in acute knee trauma as an example
    Bas Groot Koerkamp
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus Medical Center, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, Room Ee 21 40a, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 246:420-5. 2008
    ....
  42. ncbi Systematic review of guidelines on imaging of asymptomatic coronary artery disease
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Am Coll Cardiol 57:1591-600. 2011
    ..The purpose of this study was to critically appraise guidelines on imaging of asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD)...
  43. ncbi Systematic review of guidelines on cardiovascular risk assessment: Which recommendations should clinicians follow for a cardiovascular health check?
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Arch Intern Med 170:27-40. 2010
    ..To appraise guidelines on cardiovascular risk assessment to guide selection of screening interventions for a health check...
  44. ncbi MRI follow-up of posttraumatic bone bruises of the knee in general practice
    Simone S Boks
    Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 189:556-62. 2007
    ..Our purpose was to study the natural course of bone bruises in posttraumatic knees and to describe possible determinants of this course...
  45. ncbi Lower extremity arterial disease: multidetector CT angiography meta-analysis
    Majanka H Heijenbrok-Kal
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Room H Ee 2140b, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 245:433-9. 2007
    ....
  46. ncbi Value of information analyses of economic randomized controlled trials: the treatment of intermittent claudication
    Bas Groot Koerkamp
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Value Health 13:242-50. 2010
    ....
  47. ncbi The combined analysis of uncertainty and patient heterogeneity in medical decision models
    Bas Groot Koerkamp
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Departments of Radiology and Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Med Decis Making 31:650-61. 2011
    ..e., trials or random walks). This article can be used as a reference for analyzing complex models with more than one type of uncertainty and patient heterogeneity...
  48. ncbi MR imaging: a "one-stop shop" modality for preoperative evaluation of potential living kidney donors
    Shahid M Hussain
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiographics 23:505-20. 2003
    ..The findings of MR imaging are comparable with those of other imaging modalities...
  49. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of new cardiac and vascular rehabilitation strategies for patients with coronary artery disease
    Sandra Spronk
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    PLoS ONE 3:e3883. 2008
    ..The aim of this study was evaluating the relative cost-effectiveness of new rehabilitation strategies which include the diagnosis and treatment of PAD in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing cardiac rehabilitation...
  50. ncbi Pretreatment imaging workup for patients with intermittent claudication: a cost-effectiveness analysis
    Karen Visser
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology Program, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 14:53-62. 2003
    ..To determine the optimal imaging strategy in pretreatment workup of patients with intermittent claudication with use of noninvasive imaging modalities and intraarterial digital subtraction angiography (DSA)...
  51. ncbi Personalized prediction of lifetime benefits with statin therapy for asymptomatic individuals: a modeling study
    Bart S Ferket
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    PLoS Med 9:e1001361. 2012
    ..However, current prediction models focus on short-term outcomes and ignore the competing risk of death due to other causes. We aimed to predict the potential lifetime benefits with statin therapy, taking into account competing risks...
  52. ncbi Follow-up of posttraumatic ligamentous and meniscal knee lesions detected at MR imaging: systematic review
    Simone S Boks
    Department of Radiology, Rijnmond Zuid Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 238:863-71. 2006
    ..To perform a systematic review of the literature regarding the natural course of ligamentous and meniscal knee lesions detected at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging...
  53. ncbi Hepatocellular adenoma: cost-effectiveness of different treatment strategies
    Frederik Jan Fabian van der Sluis
    Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Room Ee 21 40, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 252:737-46. 2009
    ..To determine the effectiveness, costs, and cost-effectiveness of strategies for the management of hepatocellular adenoma (HA) in women who are otherwise healthy...
  54. ncbi Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: endovascular repair versus open surgery--systematic review
    Jacob J Visser
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, Dr Molewaterplein 40, Room Ee21 40B, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 245:122-9. 2007
    ..To perform a systematic review of studies in which endovascular repair was compared with open surgery in the treatment of patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)...
  55. ncbi Impact of claudication and its treatment on quality of life
    Sandra Spronk
    Vascular Laboratory, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, USA
    Semin Vasc Surg 20:3-9. 2007
    ..This data demonstrates that patients suffering from symptoms of intermittent claudication are best served by therapies that address their major self-reported impediments to quality of life...
  56. ncbi Endovascular repair versus open surgery in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: clinical outcomes with 1-year follow-up
    Jacob J Visser
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 44:1148-55. 2006
    ....
  57. ncbi Long-term effects of structured home-based exercise program on functional capacity and quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication
    Farzin Fakhry
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil 92:1066-73. 2011
    ....
  58. ncbi Diagnostic performance of stress myocardial perfusion imaging for coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Marcus C de Jong
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, P O Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 22:1881-95. 2012
    ..To determine and compare the diagnostic performance of stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) for the diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), using conventional coronary angiography (CCA) as the reference standard...
  59. ncbi Supervised walking therapy in patients with intermittent claudication
    Farzin Fakhry
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Vasc Surg 56:1132-42. 2012
    ....
  60. ncbi MRI for traumatic knee injury: a review
    Edwin H G Oei
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Semin Ultrasound CT MR 28:141-57. 2007
    ..Lesions discussed include fractures, osteochondral lesions, bone bruise, cruciate and collateral ligament lesions, and meniscal tears. Finally, common pitfalls and recent developments in knee MRI are addressed...
  61. ncbi Comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of computed tomography screening for coronary artery calcium in asymptomatic individuals
    Bob J H van Kempen
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Am Coll Cardiol 58:1690-701. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to assess the (cost-) effectiveness of screening asymptomatic individuals at intermediate risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) for coronary artery calcium with computed tomography (CT)...
  62. ncbi Diagnostic performance of duplex ultrasound in patients suspected of carotid artery disease: the ipsilateral versus contralateral artery
    Majanka H Heijenbrok-Kal
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Stroke 36:2105-9. 2005
    ....
  63. ncbi Costs of transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in intermediate-risk patients
    Ruben L J Osnabrugge
    Department of Epidemiology, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Radiology, and Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Ann Thorac Surg 94:1954-60. 2012
    ..We assessed the in-hospital and 1-year follow-up costs of patients undergoing TAVR and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) at intermediate operative risk and identified important cost components...
  64. ncbi Apparent and internal validity of a Monte Carlo-Markov model for cardiovascular disease in a cohort follow-up study
    Rogier L Nijhuis
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Med Decis Making 26:134-44. 2006
    ..CONCLUSIONS: The simulated events and (DF)LE estimates from the RISC model are consistent with observed data from a cohort follow-up study...
  65. ncbi Peripheral arterial disease: sensitivity-encoded multiposition MR angiography compared with intraarterial angiography and conventional multiposition MR angiography
    Roland Bezooijen
    Department of Radiology, St Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
    Radiology 231:263-71. 2004
    ....
  66. ncbi Postconcussion syndrome after minor head injury: brain activation of working memory and attention
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Hum Brain Mapp 30:2789-803. 2009
    ....
  67. ncbi Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 may be associated with menstrual cycle disorders: a case-control study
    Ineke van den Berg
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Complement Ther Med 17:262-8. 2009
    ..A classification by constitution might improve the pain management in CRPS1 patients. It is unknown whether associations exist between menstrual-cycle-conditions and CRPS1...
  68. ncbi Optimal peak systolic velocity threshold at duplex us for determining the need for carotid endarterectomy: a decision analytic approach
    Majanka H Heijenbrok-Kal
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC Univ Medical Center Rotterdam, EE21 40b, Dr Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 238:480-8. 2006
    ....
  69. ncbi Health-related quality of life in patients with musculoskeletal complaints in a general acupuncture practice: an observational study
    Ineke van den Berg
    Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Acupunct Med 28:130-5. 2010
    ..Although acupuncture is a frequently used therapy for musculoskeletal complaints, little is known about the effect on health-related quality of life (HRQoL)...
  70. ncbi Diagnostic accuracy of 128-slice dual-source CT coronary angiography: a randomized comparison of different acquisition protocols
    Lisan A Neefjes
    Department of Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Room Hs 207, P O Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Eur Radiol 23:614-22. 2013
    ..To compare the diagnostic performance and radiation exposure of 128-slice dual-source CT coronary angiography (CTCA) protocols to detect coronary stenosis with more than 50 % lumen obstruction...
  71. ncbi Acute abdominal aortic aneurysms: cost analysis of endovascular repair and open surgery in hemodynamically stable patients with 1-year follow-up
    Jacob J Visser
    Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Radiology, and Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Room Ee21-40B, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 240:681-9. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: Total in-hospital costs and total overall costs, which included 1-year follow-up costs, were lower in patients with acute AAA who underwent endovascular repair than in those who underwent open surgery...
  72. ncbi Preference-based quality of life of patients on renal replacement therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Ylian S Liem
    Assessment of Radiological Technology Program ART Program, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Value Health 11:733-41. 2008
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  73. ncbi Minimally invasive autopsy: an alternative to conventional autopsy?
    Annick C Weustink
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 250:897-904. 2009
    ..To determine the diagnostic performance of minimally invasive autopsy (MIA) for detection of causes of death and to investigate the feasibility of MIA as an alternative to conventional autopsy (CA) in the clinical setting...
  74. ncbi Improvement of risk prediction by genomic profiling: reclassification measures versus the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve
    Raluca Mihaescu
    Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Am J Epidemiol 172:353-61. 2010
    ..7%. Reclassification increases with increasing AUC but predominantly varies with the cutoff values chosen. Reclassification observed in the absence of AUC increase is unlikely to improve clinical utility...
  75. ncbi Meta-analysis of summary survival curve data
    Lidia R Arends
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P O Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Stat Med 27:4381-96. 2008
    ..We illustrate the method by using a simulated data example as well as using a clinical data example of meta-analysis with aggregated survival curve data. All analyses can be carried out with standard general linear MIXED model software...
  76. ncbi Validation of a prediction rule for renal artery stenosis
    Pieta Krijnen
    Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    J Hypertens 23:1583-8. 2005
    ..This rule should be validated before it can be used reliably to select hypertensive patients for renal angiography. We determined the validity of the prediction rule in recent patients and in other settings...
  77. ncbi Follow-up of occult bone lesions detected at MR imaging: systematic review
    Simone S Boks
    Department of Radiology, Rijnmond Zuid Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 238:853-62. 2006
    ..To perform a systematic review of the literature regarding the natural course of posttraumatic occult bone lesions (often referred to as bone bruises) detected at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging...
  78. ncbi External validation of the Canadian CT Head Rule and the New Orleans Criteria for CT scanning in patients with minor head injury
    Marion Smits
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC-University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    JAMA 294:1519-25. 2005
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  79. ncbi Stress echocardiography, stress single-photon-emission computed tomography and electron beam computed tomography for the assessment of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis of diagnostic performance
    Majanka H Heijenbrok-Kal
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Am Heart J 154:415-23. 2007
    ..The objective of the present study was to compare the published literature on the diagnostic performance of stress echocardiography, stress single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT), and electron beam computed tomography (EBCT)...
  80. ncbi Diagnostic performance of coronary CT angiography by using different generations of multisection scanners: single-center experience
    Francesca Pugliese
    Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 246:384-93. 2008
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  81. ncbi Acute wrist trauma: value of a short dedicated extremity MR imaging examination in prediction of need for treatment
    Jeroen J Nikken
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 234:116-24. 2005
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  82. ncbi Intermittent claudication: functional capacity and quality of life after exercise training or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty--systematic review
    Sandra Spronk
    Vascular Laboratory and Department of Surgery, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 235:833-42. 2005
    ..The ankle-brachial index significantly differed between the two treatment groups at 3 and 6 months, whereas the quality-of-life scores did not...
  83. ncbi Effectiveness of acupuncture-type interventions versus expectant management to correct breech presentation: a systematic review
    Ineke van den Berg
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, P O Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Complement Ther Med 16:92-100. 2008
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  84. ncbi Reporting success rate at 12 months after percutaneous treatment for peripheral arterial disease: the impact of outcome criteria
    Galied S R Muradin
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Assessment of Radiological Technology Program, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rm. EE21-40b, Dr. Molewaterplein 50, Rotterdam 3015 GE, The Netherlands
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 185:46-50. 2005
    ..Therefore, we suggest that improvement in symptoms and improvement in ABI measurements should be reported separately to indicate the 12-month success rate of percutaneous interventions for peripheral arterial disease...
  85. ncbi Validity of the Framingham point scores in the elderly: results from the Rotterdam study
    Michael T Koller
    Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology, Basel, Switzerland
    Am Heart J 154:87-93. 2007
    ..Individuals with a risk >20% are classified as high risk and are candidates for preventive intervention. We aimed to validate the FPS in a European population of elderly subjects...
  86. ncbi Renal artery stenosis: cost-effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment
    Debby van Helvoort-Postulart
    Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, University Hospital Maastricht, P Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
    Radiology 244:505-13. 2007
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  87. ncbi Preoperative diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis: accuracy of noninvasive testing
    Paul J Nederkoorn
    Julius Center for Patient Oriented Research, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Stroke 33:2003-8. 2002
    ..1% to 87.3%) for identifying severe stenosis. CONCLUSIONS: MRA showed a slightly better accuracy than DUS in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis. To achieve the best accuracy, however, both tests should be performed subsequently...
  88. ncbi Cost-effectiveness of hepatic metastasectomy in patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma: a state-transition Monte Carlo decision analysis
    G Scott Gazelle
    Institute for Technology Assessment, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Zero Emerson Place, Suite 2H, Boston, MA 02114, USA
    Ann Surg 237:544-55. 2003
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  89. ncbi Living renal donors: optimizing the imaging strategy--decision- and cost-effectiveness analysis
    Ylian S Liem
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology (ART Program) and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 226:53-62. 2003
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  90. ncbi Diagnostic performance of multidetector CT angiography for assessment of coronary artery disease: meta-analysis
    Piet K Vanhoenacker
    Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst, Moorselbaan 164, 9300 Aalst, Belgium
    Radiology 244:419-28. 2007
    ..To review the literature on the diagnostic performance of multidetector computed tomographic (CT) angiography for assessment of symptomatic coronary artery disease, with conventional coronary angiography as the reference standard...
  91. ncbi Duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography compared with digital subtraction angiography in carotid artery stenosis: a systematic review
    Paul J Nederkoorn
    Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
    Stroke 34:1324-32. 2003
    ..For detecting occlusion, both DUS and MRA are very accurate...
  92. ncbi Imaging of carotid arteries in symptomatic patients: cost-effectiveness of diagnostic strategies
    Erik Buskens
    Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care and Dept of Radiology, Univ Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Rm D01 335, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
    Radiology 233:101-12. 2004
    ..To assess the cost-effectiveness of noninvasive imaging strategies in patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke and are suspected of having significant carotid artery stenosis...
  93. ncbi Accuracy of computed tomographic angiography and magnetic resonance angiography for diagnosing renal artery stenosis
    G Boudewijn C Vasbinder
    Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht CARIM, Department of Radiology, Maastricht University Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands
    Ann Intern Med 141:674-82; discussion 682. 2004
    ..Timely, accurate detection of renal artery stenosis is important because this disorder may be a potentially curable cause of hypertension and renal impairment...
  94. ncbi Intermittent claudication: cost-effectiveness of revascularization versus exercise therapy
    Sybolt O de Vries
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
    Radiology 222:25-36. 2002
    ..Angioplasty performed whenever feasible was more effective than was exercise alone, and the cost-effectiveness ratio was within the generally accepted range...
  95. ncbi Study design for concurrent development, assessment, and implementation of new diagnostic imaging technology
    M G Myriam Hunink
    Program for the Assessment of Radiological Technology, Department of Radiology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Dr Molewaterplein 50, Room EE2140, 3015 GE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Radiology 222:604-14. 2002
    ..The key feature of the proposed study design is analysis of trends in outcome measures over time...
  96. ncbi Limitations of acceptability curves for presenting uncertainty in cost-effectiveness analysis
    Bas Groot Koerkamp
    Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Med Decis Making 27:101-11. 2007
    ..Presenting the value of information in addition to these intervals allows policy makers to evaluate the need for more empirical research...
  97. ncbi Exercise echocardiography or exercise SPECT imaging? A meta-analysis of diagnostic test performance
    Kirsten E Fleischmann
    J Nucl Cardiol 9:133-4. 2002
  98. ncbi Cost effectiveness of using computed tomography (CT) for minor head injury compared with several other management strategies
    Marion Smits
    J Trauma 62:1314-5; author reply 1315. 2007
  99. ncbi Adjusting for bias in diagnostic reports
    Majanka H Heijenbrok-Kal
    Am J Med 112:322-4. 2002
  100. ncbi Uncertainty and sensitivity analyses of a dynamic economic evaluation model for vaccination programs
    Radboud J Duintjer Tebbens
    Delft University of Technology, Department of Mathematics, Delft, The Netherlands
    Med Decis Making 28:182-200. 2008
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  101. ncbi Quality of life assessed with the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-Item Health Survey of patients on renal replacement therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Ylian S Liem
    Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Value Health 10:390-7. 2007
    ..Purpose of this study was to summarize and compare the published literature on quality of life of hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and renal transplant (RTx) patients...