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Early specialized care after a first unprovoked epileptic seizure by Fisch, L., Lascano, A. M., Vernaz Hegi, N., Girardin, F., Kapina, V., Heydrich, L., Rutschmann, O., Sarasin, F., Vargas, M. I., Picard, F., Vulliémoz, S., Héritier-Barras, A. C., Seeck, M.

“…A first seizure is a life-changing event with physical and psychological consequences. We aimed to assess the role of early comprehensive patient care after a…”
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Primary liver resection and salvage transplantation or primary liver transplantation in patients with single, small hepatocellular carcinoma and preserved liver function: An outcome‐oriented decision analysis by Majno, Pietro E., Sarasin, François P., Mentha, Gilles, Hadengue, Antoine

“…Two treatments are accepted for patients with solitary hepatocellular carcinoma ≤5 cm in size and with preserved hepatic function: (1) liver resection, which…”
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Living donor liver transplantation for early hepatocellular carcinoma: A life-expectancy and cost-effectiveness perspective by Sarasin, François P., Majno, Pietro E., Llovet, Josep M., Bruix, Jordi, Mentha, Gilles, Hadengue, Antoine

“…Cadaveric liver transplantation (CLT) is an excellent treatment for early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Its use, however, is limited by the shortage of…”
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Is measurement of D-dimer useful in the diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis? by LALIVE, P. H, DE MOERLOOSE, P, LOVBLAD, K, SARASIN, F. P, MERMILLOD, B, SZTAJZEL, R

“…The diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a challenge because its clinical presentation is variable, brain CT may be normal, and MRI is not always…”
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Role of echocardiography in the evaluation of syncope: a prospective study by Sarasin, F P, Junod, A-F, Carballo, D, Slama, S, Unger, P-F, Louis-Simonet, M

“…Objective: To study the role of echocardiography in the stepwise evaluation of syncope. Design: A prospective observational study with an 18 month follow up…”
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Partial hepatectomy or orthotopic liver transplantation for the treatment of resectable hepatocellular carcinoma? A cost‐effectiveness perspective by Sarasin, François P., Giostra, Emiliano, Mentha, Gilles, Hadengue, Antoine

“…The treatment of patients with compensated liver cirrhosis and small hepatocarcinomas remains controversial. Whereas partial hepatectomy (PH) is currently…”
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Prospective evaluation of patients with syncope: a population-based study by Sarasin, F P, Louis-Simonet, M, Carballo, D, Slama, S, Rajeswaran, A, Metzger, J T, Lovis, C, Unger, P F, Junod, A F

“…To determine the diagnostic yield of a standardized sequential evaluation of patients with syncope in a primary care teaching hospital. All consecutive…”
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Decision analysis model of prolonged oral anticoagulant treatment in factor V Leiden carriers with first episode of deep vein thrombosis by Sarasin, François P, Bounameaux, Henri

“…Objective: To assess the risks and benefits of oral anticoagulant treatment extended beyond 3 months after a first episode of deep vein thrombosis in patients…”
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Detecting Acute Thoracic Aortic Dissection in the Emergency Department: Time Constraints and Choice of the Optimal Diagnostic Test by Sarasin, François P, Louis-Simonet, Martine, Gaspoz, Jean-Michel, Junod, Alain F

“…Study objectives: To compare diagnostic strategies for the emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute thoracic aortic dissection and to measure the…”
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Preventing stroke recurrence in patients with patent foramen ovale: Antithrombotic therapy, foramen closure, or therapeutic abstention? A decision analytic perspective by Nendaz, Mathieu R., Sarasin, François P., Junod, Alain F., Bogousslavsky, Julien

“…Emphasis on the role of patent foramen ovale as a potential risk factor for ischemic paradoxical stroke has recently increased. Current therapeutic options for…”
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49: Computerized Triage Simulation as a Tool to Compare the Reliability and the Performance of Triage Scales by Rutschmann, O.T, Geissbuhler, A, Moujber, M, Simon, J, Yersin, B, Sarasin, F, Hugli, O

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Cost-effectiveness of screening for detection of small hepatocellular carcinoma in western patients with Child-Pugh class A cirrhosis by Sarasin, F P, Giostra, E, Hadengue, A

“…The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma is increased in patients with cirrhosis. Therefore, surveillance for detection of small tumors has been proposed. The…”
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The impact of a specific diagnosis and intervention program for managing patients with suicidal thoughts and behaviour by Adam, E, Mihai, A, Welker, S, Cailhol, L, Damsa, C, Sarasin, F

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Predictors of inappropriate hospital days in a department of internal medicine by Chopard, Pierre, Perneger, Thomas V, Gaspoz, Jean-Michel, Lovis, Christian, Gousset, Didier, Rouillard, Catherine, Sarasin, François P, Unger, Pierre-François, Waidvogela, Francis A, Junod, Alain F

“…Background This study aimed to identify predictors of inappropriate hospital days in a deparUnent of internal medicine, as a basis for quality improvement…”
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Economic evaluation of celecoxib, a new cyclo-oxygenase 2 specific inhibitor, in Switzerland by Chancellor, J V, Hunsche, E, de Cruz, E, Sarasin, F P

“…The aim of this study was to predict the cost effectiveness of celecoxib, a cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) specific inhibitor, in the treatment of arthritis…”
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Decision analysis and the implementation of evidence-based medicine by SARASIN, F. P

“…The evidence-based medicine movement has received enthusiastic endorsement from editors of major medical journals. Hardly anyone can disagree with the aim of…”
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Comparison Between Planned and Unplanned Readmissions to a Department of Internal Medicine by Kossovsky, Michel P., Perneger, Thomas V., Sarasin, François P., Bolla, Filippo, Borst, François, Gaspoz, Jean-Michel

“…The objective of this study was to assess the respective frequency of planned and unplanned early readmissions after discharge from an internal medicine…”
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Successful implementation of guidelines for encouraging the use of beta blockers in patients after acute myocardial infarction by Sarasin, F P, Maschiangelo, M L, Schaller, M D, Héliot, C, Mischler, S, Gaspoz, J M

“…To assess whether implementation of guidelines increases the prescription of drugs, particularly beta blockers, recommended for secondary prevention after…”
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Screening for acquired cystic kidney disease: A decision analytic perspective by Sarasin, François P., Wong, John B., Levey, Andrew S., Meyer, Klemens B.

“…Screening for acquired cystic kidney disease: A decision analytic perspective. Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) increases the risk of renal malignancy,…”
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Successful treatment of polyarteritis nodosa related to hepatitis B virus with a combination of lamivudine and interferon alpha by Wicki, J, Olivieri, J, Pizzolato, G, Sarasin, F, Guillevin, L, Dayer, J M, Chizzolini, C

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