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The Impact of Changes in Diagnostic Testing Practices on Estimates of COVID-19 Transmission in the United States

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "American Journal of Epidemiology"

DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwab089

Abstract: Abstract Estimates of the reproductive number for novel pathogens such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 are essential for understanding the potential trajectory of the epidemic and the level of intervention that is needed… read more here.

Keywords: testing practices; diagnostic testing; united states; changes diagnostic ... See more keywords
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Culture and Testing Practices: Is the World Flat?

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Applied Psychology"

DOI: 10.1111/apps.12095

Abstract: There has been much speculation regarding the influence of cultural norms on the acceptance and use of personnel selection testing. This study examined the cross-level direct effects of four societal cultural variables (performance orientation, future… read more here.

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Variation of ApoL1 Testing Practices for Living Kidney Donors

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Progress in Transplantation"

DOI: 10.1177/1526924819892917

Abstract: Introduction: Tests exist for ApoL1 genetic variants to determine whether a potential donor’s kidneys are at increased risk of kidney failure. Variants of the ApoL1 gene associated with increased risk are primarily found in people… read more here.

Keywords: testing practices; apol1 testing; transplant centers; living kidney ... See more keywords

Global survey of physician testing practices for nontuberculous mycobacteria

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "ERJ Open Research"

DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00737-2022

Abstract: Background Certain patients are at greater risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD), including those with lung conditions such as bronchiectasis. Testing for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients at risk is necessary to identify… read more here.

Keywords: nontuberculous mycobacteria; ntm testing; testing practices; survey ... See more keywords

Values, preferences and current hepatitis B and C testing practices in low- and middle-income countries: results of a survey of end users and implementers

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "BMC Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2769-y

Abstract: BackgroundAccess to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) diagnostics remains a key bottleneck in scale-up of access to HBV and HCV treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that lack laboratory… read more here.

Keywords: low middle; middle income; hepatitis; testing practices ... See more keywords

Patterns of HIV testing practices among young gay and bisexual men living in Scotland: a qualitative study

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "BMC Public Health"

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4653-5

Abstract: BackgroundIncreasing overall rates, and frequency, of HIV testing in populations at risk is a key public health objective and a critical dimension of HIV prevention efforts. In the UK, men who have sex with men… read more here.

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Biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): An assessment of current practices in precision oncology in the community setting—A trial of the ECOG-ACRIN cancer research group (EAQ161CD).

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Clinical Oncology"

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18649

Abstract: e18649 Background: Molecular biomarker testing is integral to NSCLC cancer care, but adoption and testing practices in the community are varied and often suboptimal. Testing practices, such as standard testing protocols and results turnaround time… read more here.

Keywords: community; testing practices; cancer; oncology ... See more keywords

Evolution of germline BRCA1/2 testing practices: A five-year comparative analysis among oncology providers and patients.

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "Journal of Clinical Oncology"

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.16_suppl.e13172

Abstract: e13172 Background: The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) launched a quality improvement initiative in 2018 to address suboptimal germline BRCA1/2 testing rates and identify barriers impeding testing for patients with early-stage or metastatic breast… read more here.

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Lyme Disease Testing Practices, Wisconsin, USA, 2016–2019

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Emerging Infectious Diseases"

DOI: 10.3201/eid3107.250009

Abstract: Positive laboratory results are increasingly used for Lyme disease surveillance in the United States. We found 6%–15% of persons with a positive test each year tested positive in a prior year; repeat testing frequency increased… read more here.

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