Composite Index Construction with Expert Opinion

Expert opinion. Supraorbital neuralgia.

Supraorbital neuralgia is defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders-2 by the following diagnostic criteria: paroxysmal or constant pain in the region of the supraorbital notch and medial aspect of the forehead in the area supplied by the supraorbital nerve; tenderness over the nerve in the supraorbital notch; and pain is abolished by local anesthetic blockade or ablation...

Ramadan fasting: Evidence or expert opinion? Results of preliminary studies

Each year, over a billion Muslims fast worldwide during the month of Ramadan.  Through this religious practice, not only will one have spiritual growth, but can improve his/her diet, which is of pivotal importance in this month. Conversely, the available evidence regarding the health benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many...

Mapping Tool Using Expert Opinion

3 Corresponding author: [email protected]; (609) 258-2392 ABSTRACT: Regional distribution and abundance data for invasive plant species are urgently needed for management planning, modeling of invasion risks and impacts, and communicating the scope of the problem. Yet, regional distribution data are rare in the United States. Here, we present a web-based mapping tool designed for efficient...

When expert opinion does matter...

The Roland Hetzer International Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Society (RHICS), held its 2nd Expert Forum on February 11th 2012 in Freiburg, Germany, just three months after the 1st Expert Forum which took place in Lisbon, Portugal, in pursuit of its goals and objectives, which are primarily to provide a forum for expert discussion on relevant cardiothoracic issues and to set up guidelines...

Expert Opinion in Drug Discovery