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CRISPR-based rapid and ultra-sensitive diagnostic test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Emerging Microbes and Infections, 2019
Rapid and simple-to-use diagnostic methods for tuberculosis are urgently needed. Recent development has unveiled the diagnostic power of the CRISPR system in the detection of viral infections.
Jingwen Ai, Xian Zhou, Teng Xu, Minling Yang, Yuan-yuan Chen, Guiqing He, Ning Pan, Yuwei Cai, Yongjun Li, Xiaorui Wang, Hang Su, Ting Wang, Weiqi Zeng, Wenhong Zhang   +13 more
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Genome drafting of nosocomial infection CRE Klebsiella pneumoniae confirming resistance to colistin and eravacycline, carrying blaNDM-1, mcr-1, and blaKPC-2, in neonatology from November to December 2023

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is a critical pathogen in healthcare settings, associated with high mortality due to its extensive antibiotic resistance.
Xinlong Zhou, Kailash Wagh, Guizhen Lv, Devender Sharma, Wei Lei   +4 more
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Clinical performance of a point‐of‐care Coccidioides antibody test in dogs

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021
Background Point‐of‐care (POC) Coccidioides antibody assays may provide veterinarians with rapid and accurate diagnostic information. Objectives To determine the agreement of a POC lateral flow assay (LFA), sona Coccidioides (IMMY, Norman, Oklahoma) with
Krystle L. Reagan, Ian McHardy, George R. Thompson III, Jane E. Sykes   +3 more
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Sensitivity and specificity of modified RUST score using clinical and radiographic findings as a gold standard

Bone & Joint Open, 2021
Aims: The modified Radiological Union Scale for Tibia (mRUST) fractures score was developed in order to assess progress to union and define a numerical assessment of fracture healing of metadiaphyseal fractures.
Yanin Plumarom, Brandon G. Wilkinson, Michael C. Willey, Qiang An, Lawrence Marsh, Matthew D. Karam   +5 more
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Bedside tests for predicting difficult airways: an abridged Cochrane diagnostic test accuracy systematic review

Anaesthesia, 2019
Although bedside screening tests are routinely used to identify people at high risk of having a difficult airway, their clinical utility is unclear. We estimated the diagnostic accuracy of commonly used bedside examination tests for assessing the airway ...
Dominik Roth, Nathan L. Pace, Anna Lee, Karen Hovhannisyan, Alexandra Warenits, J. Arrich, Harald Herkner   +6 more
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Research progress in mechanism of anticancer action of shikonin targeting reactive oxygen species

Frontiers in Pharmacology
Excessive buildup of highly reactive molecules can occur due to the generation and dysregulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their associated signaling pathways.
Ke Qi, Jiayi Li, Yang Hu, Yiyun Qiao, Yongping Mu   +4 more
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Use of magnetic resonance angiography to select candidates with recently symptomatic carotid stenosis for surgery: systematic review [PDF]

, 2002
Objective To determine if sufficient evidence exists to support the use of magnetic resonance angiography as a means of selecting patients with recently symptomatic high grade carotid stenosis for surgery.
Airey, C.M., Bamford, J.M., Berry, E., Cullingworth, J., Davies, L.M., Gough, M.J., Kelly, S., Meaney, J.F.M., Smith, M.A., Westwood, M.E.   +9 more
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Diagnostic test evaluation methodology: A systematic review of methods employed to evaluate diagnostic tests in the absence of gold standard – An update

PLoS ONE, 2019
Objective To systematically review methods developed and employed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of medical test when there is a missing or no gold standard.
Chinyereugo M Umemneku Chikere, K. Wilson, S. Graziadio, L. Vale, A. Allen   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diagnostic Test Compaction of Functional Test Sequences

IEEE Access
Functional test sequences are applied to detect defects that escape scan-based tests. The application of a functional test sequence requires a large number of clock cycles.
Irith Pomeranz
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Evaluation of Commercially Available Anti–Dengue Virus Immunoglobulin M Tests

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2009
Anti–dengue virus immunoglobulin M kits were evaluated. Test sensitivities were 21%–99% and specificities were 77%–98% compared with reference ELISAs. False-positive results were found for patients with malaria or past dengue infections.
Elizabeth A. Hunsperger, Sutee Yoksan, Philippe Buchy, Vinh Chau Nguyen, Shamala D. Sekaran, Delia A. Enria, Jose L. Pelegrino, Susana Vázquez, Harvey Artsob, Michael Drebot, Duane J. Gubler, Scott B. Halstead, María G. Guzmán, Harold S. Margolis, Carl-Michael Nathanson, Nidia R. Rizzo Lic, Kovi E. Bessoff, Srisakul Kliks, Rosanna W. Peeling   +18 more
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