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Implementing quality assurance for laboratory-based and point-of-care HIV testing in Nigeria

African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2016
No abstract available.
Ado Abubakar, Samuel Peters, Oyebimpe Balogun, Sophia Osawe, Ille Mamman, Joshua Barde, Emmanuel Ojo, Nicholas Ezati, Jide Bango, Evelyn Ngige, Anthony Emeribe, Alash'le Abimiku   +11 more
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Dry Panels Supporting External Quality Assessment Programs for Next Generation Sequencing-Based HIV Drug Resistance Testing

Viruses, 2020
External quality assessment (EQA) is a keystone element in the validation and implementation of next generation sequencing (NGS)-based HIV drug resistance testing (DRT). Software validation and evaluation is a critical element in NGS EQA programs.
Marc Noguera-Julian, Emma R. Lee, Robert W. Shafer, Rami Kantor, Hezhao Ji   +4 more
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Bridging the Gap in Neuroblastoma Care: Consensus‐Based Statements With Recommendations for Improved Patient and Caregiver Experiences

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma's complex, heterogeneous biology poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, often requiring caregivers to absorb complex information and participate in time‐sensitive decisions. However, caregivers often feel unprepared to evaluate options.
Vickie Buenger, Joseph Bauer, Jennifer Diamond, Maggie Fader, Shae Hansen, Jacqueline M. Kraveka, Johanna Schoen, Amber Shearer, Dena Sherwood   +8 more
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National Program for External Quality Assessment of Chinese Newborn Screening Laboratories

International Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2020
Objectives: To analyze the coefficient of variation (CV) of external quality assessment (EQA) in Chinese newborn screening (NBS) laboratories. Method: EQA’s robust CV was analyzed by the Clinet-EQA evaluation system.
Yuxuan Du, Wei Wang, Jiali Liu, Zhixin Zhang, Zhen Zhao, Falin He, Shuai Yuan, Zhiguo Wang   +7 more
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Challenges in next generation sequencing of homology recombination repair genomic variants in prostate cancer: A nationwide survey and calibration project in China

Prostate International, 2022
Background: Homologous Recombination Repair (HRR) is the most reliable and important signaling pathway for repairing DNA damage. We initiated a calibration project to better understand the NGS landscape for HRR gene testing in China, provide indications ...
Huanwen Wu, Liqun Zhou, Xiaoyan Zhou, Qiang Wei, Nengtai Ouyang, Jianyong Shao, Jian Huang, Zhiyong Liang   +7 more
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Admixture Mapping Reveals Candidate Regions for Methotrexate Neurotoxicity Susceptibility: A Reducing Disparities in Acute Leukemia Consortium Report

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neurotoxicity is a rare, often dose‐limiting adverse effect of methotrexate (MTX) therapy that disproportionally affects Latino children. Factors contributing to the observed disparity are not well understood. This study leveraged admixture mapping to identify genetic regions associated with MTX‐related neurotoxicity susceptibility ...
Rachel D. Harris, Priya B. Shetty, Olga A. Taylor, Elizabeth G. Atkinson, Melissa A. Richard, M. Monica Gramatges, Mark Zobeck, Sandi Pruitt, Amy Hughes, M. Brooke Bernhardt, Ashley Chavana, Van Huynh, Kathleen Ludwig, Laura Klesse, Kenneth Heym, Timothy Griffin, Rodrigo Erana, Juan Carlos Bernini, Han Chen, Bing Yu, Philip J. Lupo, Karen R. Rabin, Michael E. Scheurer, Austin L. Brown, The REDIAL Consortium   +24 more
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Inpatient Exposure, Confidence, and Knowledge in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Evaluating General Pediatric Residents During 2025 ACGME Curriculum Change

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background General pediatricians often evaluate hematologic and oncologic presentations before subspecialty consultation, yet the 2025 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) pediatric requirements reduce inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology (PHO) time, raising questions about resident readiness.
Colburn Yu, Rohini Jain
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVE QUALITY IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION; GLOBAL EXPERIENCES AND NATIONAL EFFORTS

آموزش مهندسی ایران
Quality is essential for the survival of modern educational institutions and a gateway to the globalization of higher education. In the last few decades, engineering has gone through many changes and certain criteria have been proposed for a standard ...
Hossein Memarian
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Consensus Standards and Recommendations for Developmental and Cognitive Surveillance, Screening, and Evaluation in Sickle Cell Disease: Executive Summary From the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers Neurocognitive Workgroup

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive difficulties are prevalent among individuals with sickle cell disease and warrant prompt identification and support. This Special Report provides an executive summary of standards and recommendations for surveillance, screening, and evaluation for development and cognition across the lifespan developed by ...
Alyssa M. Schlenz, Donna Murdaugh, Andrew M. Heitzer, Jennifer N. Longoria, Wendy Santos‐Modesitt, Arianna Martin, Judy Cavazos, Jeff Schatz, Catherine R. Hoyt, Alison King, Eboni I. Lance, Steven Hardy, Marsha Treadwell   +12 more
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METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO ESTIMATING OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF LABORATORY SPECIALISTS AT MEDICAL AND PREVENTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR SUPERVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION AND WELFARE (ROSPOTREBNADZOR) FOR MICROSCOPIC DETECTION OF AGENTS OF ZOONOTIC HELMINTHOSIS IN BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL

Российский паразитологический журнал, 2016
Based on the results of microscopic detection of zoonotic agents using virtualization preparations of distance education technologies the laboratory specialists of medical and preventive organizations of the Ministry of Health of the RF and Centers for ...
A. S. DOVGALYOV, S. Yu. ASTANINA, A. P. SERDYUK, N. D. ANDREEVA, G. Yu. NIKITINA   +4 more
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