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M Pai

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1 False-positive tuberculin skin tests: what is the absolute effect of BCG and non-tuberculous mycobacteria? Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2006 5.08
2 GenoType MTBDR assays for the diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a meta-analysis. Eur Respir J 2008 4.32
3 Risk of tuberculosis infection and disease associated with work in health care settings. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2007 4.04
4 One hundred questions of importance to the conservation of global biological diversity. Conserv Biol 2009 3.95
5 Yield of serial sputum specimen examinations in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2007 3.25
6 Tailored prophylaxis in severe hemophilia A: interim results from the first 5 years of the Canadian Hemophilia Primary Prophylaxis Study. J Thromb Haemost 2006 2.57
7 Recognizing emergency medicine in India. Natl Med J India 2001 2.27
8 The diagnosis and misdiagnosis of tuberculosis. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2008 2.09
9 Diagnosing tuberculosis with urine lipoarabinomannan: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir J 2011 2.07
10 Guidelines on interferon-γ release assays for tuberculosis infection: concordance, discordance or confusion? Clin Microbiol Infect 2011 1.73
11 Diagnostic utility of light transmission platelet aggregometry: results from a prospective study of individuals referred for bleeding disorder assessments. J Thromb Haemost 2009 1.63
12 Global lung health: the colliding epidemics of tuberculosis, tobacco smoking, HIV and COPD. Eur Respir J 2010 1.57
13 Fondaparinux treatment of acute heparin-induced thrombocytopenia confirmed by the serotonin-release assay: a 30-month, 16-patient case series. J Thromb Haemost 2011 1.54
14 Nucleic acid amplification tests for the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis: a systematic review. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2007 1.52
15 Predicting outcomes and drug resistance with standardised treatment of active tuberculosis. Eur Respir J 2010 1.49
16 The Canadian Hemophilia Registry as the basis for a national system for monitoring the use of factor concentrates. Transfusion 1995 1.49
17 Novel tests for diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion: what works and what does not? Eur Respir J 2008 1.48
18 Does bleach processing increase the accuracy of sputum smear microscopy for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis? J Clin Microbiol 2010 1.35
19 Microcolony culture techniques for tuberculosis diagnosis: a systematic review. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2011 1.35
20 Blinded evaluation of commercial urinary lipoarabinomannan for active tuberculosis: a pilot study. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2009 1.30
21 Mobile health to improve tuberculosis care and control: a call worth making. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2013 1.27
22 Are interferon-γ release assays useful for diagnosing active tuberculosis in a high-burden setting? Eur Respir J 2011 1.25
23 Survival after cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an urban Indian hospital. Natl Med J India 1999 1.23
24 Global tuberculosis trends: a reflection of changes in tuberculosis control or in population health? Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2009 1.23
25 In vitro and in vivo characterization of A-796260: a selective cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist exhibiting analgesic activity in rodent pain models. Br J Pharmacol 2007 1.20
26 Tuberculin skin test and QuantiFERON® assay in young children investigated for tuberculosis in South Africa. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2011 1.18
27 Interpretation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen-specific IFN-gamma release assays (T-SPOT.TB) and factors that may modulate test results. J Infect 2007 1.17
28 Thinking in three dimensions: a web-based algorithm to aid the interpretation of tuberculin skin test results. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2008 1.17
29 High prevalence of smoking among patients with suspected tuberculosis in South Africa. Eur Respir J 2010 1.16
30 Long-term clinical results of autologous infusion of mobilized adult bone marrow derived CD34+ cells in patients with chronic liver disease. Cell Prolif 2008 1.16
31 Widespread use of serological tests for tuberculosis: data from 22 high-burden countries. Eur Respir J 2012 1.15
32 Interferon release does not add discriminatory value to smear-negative HIV-tuberculosis algorithms. Eur Respir J 2011 1.13
33 Differential effects of cannabinoid receptor agonists on regional brain activity using pharmacological MRI. Br J Pharmacol 2007 1.12
34 Comparative cost and performance of light-emitting diode microscopy in HIV-tuberculosis-co-infected patients. Eur Respir J 2011 1.09
35 Survival analysis after pancreatic resection for ampullary and pancreatic head carcinoma: an analysis of clinicopathological factors. J Surg Oncol 2009 1.08
36 Interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis: sensible or silly? Eur Respir J 2009 1.07
37 Comparing hand-held computers and paper diaries for haemophilia home therapy: a randomized trial. Haemophilia 2004 1.05
38 Pre-hospital delay in acute myocardial infarction in an urban Indian hospital: a prospective study. Natl Med J India 2001 1.05
39 Systematic review and meta-analysis of antigen detection tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Clin Vaccine Immunol 2011 1.04
40 Platelets from patients with the Quebec platelet disorder contain and secrete abnormal amounts of urokinase-type plasminogen activator. Blood 2001 1.02
41 Evaluation of light emitting diode-based fluorescence microscopy for the detection of mycobacteria in a tuberculosis-endemic region. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2011 1.01
42 Loading dose vs. maintenance dose of warfarin for reinitiation after invasive procedures: a randomized trial. J Thromb Haemost 2014 1.00
43 Predictive value of latent tuberculosis tests in Indian healthcare workers: a cohort study. Eur Respir J 2011 1.00
44 Simultaneous or sequential expression of lymphoid and myeloid phenotypes in acute leukemia. Blood 1985 0.96
45 A multiattribute approach to health-status measurement and clinical management illustrated by an application to brain-tumors in childhood. Int J Oncol 1994 0.94
46 Bacteriophage assays for rifampicin resistance detection in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: updated meta-analysis. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2010 0.93
47 Mineral homeostasis and bone mass in children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. J Pediatr 1989 0.91
48 Regions of differences encoded antigens as targets for immunodiagnosis of tuberculosis in humans. Scand J Immunol 2009 0.90
49 Better reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy. Indian J Med Microbiol 2005 0.89
50 Diagnostic accuracy of the microscopic observation drug susceptibility assay: a pilot study from India. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2010 0.89
51 Translating tuberculosis research into global policies: the example of an international collaboration on diagnostics. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2011 0.88
52 Accuracy of physical examination in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism: a cross-sectional, double-blind study. J Postgrad Med 2004 0.88
53 Tuberculosis in children: New diagnostic blood tests. Paediatr Child Health 2010 0.87
54 Magnetic resonance imaging and joint outcomes in boys with severe hemophilia A treated with tailored primary prophylaxis in Canada. J Thromb Haemost 2012 0.87
55 Utilization of recombinant activated factor VII in southern Ontario in 85 patients with and without haemophilia. Haemophilia 2007 0.85
56 Cardiorespiratory status after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Med Pediatr Oncol 1996 0.85
57 Trends in the utilization and wastage of coagulation factor concentrates: the application of a regional tracking programme. Haemophilia 2007 0.83
58 Familial Evans syndrome: a report of an affected sibship. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 1999 0.81
59 An assessment of global health status in survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in childhood. Am J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 1993 0.81
60 Peripheral and central sites of action for the non-selective cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 in a rat model of post-operative pain. Br J Pharmacol 2009 0.80
61 Distribution of mast cells in the axillary lymph nodes of breast cancer patients. J Indian Med Assoc 1997 0.79
62 Intraoperative anticoagulation and limb amputations in patients with immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia who require vascular surgery. J Thromb Haemost 2012 0.78
63 Hepatitis B immunization coverage and awareness in middle and upper-class population in Chennai City. Indian Pediatr 1998 0.78
64 Specimen collection methods in the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis. Indian J Med Microbiol 2006 0.78
65 Methodological and reporting quality of systematic reviews on tuberculosis. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2013 0.77
66 Canadian multi-institutional survey of immune tolerance therapy (ITT) -- experience with the use of recombinant factor VIII for ITT. Haemophilia 2006 0.77
67 An outbreak of food poisoning in Tamil Nadu associated with Yersinia enterocolitica. Indian J Med Res 1997 0.77
68 Efficacy and safety of early parenteral anticoagulation as a bridge to warfarin after mechanical valve replacement. Thromb Haemost 2014 0.77
69 Tuberculosis in children: New diagnostic blood tests. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2010 0.77
70 Multimerin processing by cells with and without pathways for regulated protein secretion. Blood 1999 0.76
71 Primary squamous cell carcinoma of caecum. Indian J Cancer 2004 0.76
72 Transanal endoscopic microsurgery: a novel technique for the repair of benign rectovaginal fistula. Surgeon 2009 0.76
73 Imaging of malignant lymphomas with F-18 FDG coincidence detection positron emission tomography. Clin Nucl Med 2000 0.76
74 Caesarean section controversy. A debate is needed on caesarean section rates in India. BMJ 2000 0.75
75 Histiocytosis of the temporal bone. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2000 0.75
76 Effect of the factor V Leiden mutation on the clinical expression of severe hemophilia A. Thromb Haemost 2000 0.75
77 Partial nephrectomy and enbloc liver resection using a bipolar radiofrequency device for renal cell carcinoma invading the liver. BMJ Case Rep 2010 0.75
78 Ultrasound and disability. Natl Med J India 1994 0.75
79 A new case of the unstable haemoglobin Genova (alpha 2 beta 2 28 (beta 10) leu leads to pro) in Canada: as a result of sporadic mutation and causing Heinz body haemolytic anaemia. Acta Haematol 1980 0.75
80 Cervical cancer screening: is it a priority among nurses? Natl Med J India 2001 0.75
81 Evidence-based diagnosis of tuberculosis: resources for the medical microbiologist. Indian J Med Microbiol 2010 0.75
82 Seroepidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection in an urban, upper class population in Chennai. Indian J Gastroenterol 1999 0.75
83 Sanitation for rural communities: first win the people's support. World Health Forum 1997 0.75
84 Genetic diversity of pathogenic microorganisms and its medical and public health significance. Indian J Med Microbiol 2007 0.75
85 Serum leptin in disabled and non-disabled children in an Indian slum population. Eur J Clin Nutr 2002 0.75
86 The clinical usefulness of F-18 FDG coincidence PET without attenuation correction and without whole-body scanning mode in pulmonary lesions comparison with CT, MRI, and clinical findings. Clin Nucl Med 1999 0.75
87 Fluoride content and labelling of toothpastes marketed in India. Community Dent Health 2015 0.75
88 Bacteriophage-based tests for tuberculosis. Indian J Med Microbiol 2005 0.75
89 Hepatic TB: four cases and a review of the literature. Trop Doct 2006 0.75
90 Cystic tumors of the biliary tract: a complete excision is crucial. Int Surg 2010 0.75
91 Lithium augmentation in the treatment of delusional depression. Br J Psychiatry 1986 0.75