Which near-patient tests might improve the diagnosis of UTI in older people in urgent care settings? A mapping review and consensus process
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-019-00222-z
Abstract: To describe the range of near-patient tests for UTI in older people and their predictive properties. Near-patient tests for UTI in older people in urgent care settings have been poorly evaluated and have limited predictive… read more here.
Keywords: patient tests; older people; uti older; near patient ... See more keywords
PD147 Overview Of Multiplex Antigen Near-Patient Tests For Acute Respiratory Infections
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266462324003817
Abstract: Introduction Multiplex antigen near-patient tests (NPTs) can detect multiple virus-specific antigens during acute infection. This project aimed to provide an overview of evidence on the effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages, and feasibility of multiplex antigen NPTs… read more here.
Keywords: antigen; patient tests; multiplex antigen; antigen near ... See more keywords
Screening fasting glucose before the OGTT: near-patient glucometer- or laboratory-based measurement?
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DOI: 10.1515/dx-2024-0176
Abstract: Abstract Objectives The measurement of fasting glucose is a common practice for lowering the risk of hyperglycemia before an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). In this study we analyze advantages and limitations of near-patient measurement… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory based; fasting glucose; patient glucometer; laboratory ... See more keywords
Performance Evaluation of BD FACSPrestoTM Near-Patient CD4 Counter for Monitoring Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-Infected Individuals in Primary Healthcare Clinics in Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12020382
Abstract: HIV viral load is more reliable tool for monitoring treatment throughout the course of HIV/AIDS, but the test may be expensive in resource-limited settings. Therefore, enumeration of CD4 T-lymphocyte count remains important in these settings.… read more here.
Keywords: near patient; patient cd4; primary healthcare; healthcare clinics ... See more keywords
Chondrosarcoma: New Molecular Insights, Challenges in Near-Patient Preclinical Modeling, and Therapeutic Approaches
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms26041542
Abstract: Chondrosarcoma (CS), the second most common malignant bone tumor after osteosarcoma, accounts for 20–30% of all malignant bone tumors. It mainly affects adults, middle-aged, and elderly people. The CS family includes various entities displaying peculiar… read more here.
Keywords: preclinical modeling; new molecular; chondrosarcoma new; patient preclinical ... See more keywords