Are adolescents accurate in self-report of frequencies of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies?
Our patients' histories of visits for STDs and pregnancies are often not substantiated by review of their medical records. The reason for the inaccuracies in self-report of sexual behaviors is unclear. Further research in this area should be done. Physicians must confirm patient history concerning sexual practices through appropriate record review and medical evaluation.
PET relative MTT ratio identified patients with symptomatic complete internal artery occlusion who were at high risk for subsequent ipsilateral stroke. Confirmation using measurements of relative MTT from other imaging modalities in a patient cohort receiving contemporary medical management is needed.