Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on s...
Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study
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Nouri, Aria , Molliqaj, Granit , Gondar, Renato , Lavé, Alexandre , Jannelli, Gianpaolo , Davies, Benjamin , Kotter, Mark , Martin, Allan , Virojanapa, Justin , Cheng, Joseph S , Somma, Teresa , Cappabianca, Paolo , Vleggeert-Lankamp, Carmen L A , ter Wengel, Valerie , Meling, Torstein , Schaller, Karl and Tessitore, Enrico
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London: British Medical Journal Publishing Group
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IntroductionDegenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord impairment. Unfortunately, the condition remains poorly recognised and underdiagnosed. To better identify patients, screening tests that target individuals at high risk would be helpful. One group in particular known to have a high prevalence of DCM consists...
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Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study
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2044-6055
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2044-6055
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10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060689