The potential of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection tests in the screening of asymptomatic persons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2021.07.020
Abstract: Objectives To assess the performance of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS CoV-2 when implemented for large-scale universal screening of asymptomatic individuals. Methods This study is a pragmatic implementation study for universal Ag-RDT-based screening… read more here.
Keywords: rdts; screening asymptomatic; antigen detection; sars cov ... See more keywords
The Role of Screening for Asymptomatic Ocular Inflammation in Sarcoidosis.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1976216
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine the utility of routine screening ophthalmic exam in patients with systemic sarcoidosis and no history of uveitis. METHODS Prospective, single-center, observational study conducted at Northwestern University from October 11, 2012 to October… read more here.
Keywords: ocular inflammation; role screening; inflammation; screening asymptomatic ... See more keywords
Screening asymptomatic men for prostate cancer: A comparison of international guidelines on prostate-specific antigen testing
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DOI: 10.1177/09691413221119238
Abstract: Objective To summarise and compare the key recommendations on prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer, and so highlight where more evidence is required to facilitate consistent recommendations. Methods The Medline database and websites of… read more here.
Keywords: asymptomatic men; prostate specific; prostate cancer; specific antigen ... See more keywords
Radiological Surveillance Screening in Asymptomatic Succinate Dehydrogenase Mutation Carriers
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DOI: 10.1210/js.2017-00230
Abstract: There has been a significant increase in the availability of testing for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) germline susceptibility genes. As more patients with genetic mutations are identified, cascade genetic testing of family members is also… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; surveillance screening; screening asymptomatic; radiological surveillance ... See more keywords
Prospective Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test for Screening of Asymptomatic Caregivers.
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DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2022.220644
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess clinical performance of a rapid antigen test (RAT) for screening asymptomatic patients during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) omicron outbreak. METHODS RAT with the routine real-time… read more here.
Keywords: asymptomatic caregivers; antigen test; rapid antigen; screening asymptomatic ... See more keywords