Faecal leukocyte esterase activity is an alternative biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Leukocyte cytosolic proteins (e.g., calprotectin) are emerging biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease. Leukocyte aryl esterase activity has been commonly used for sensitive detection of leukocytes in human body fluids such as urine.
De Vos, Martine +5 more
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Stability of hematological analytes during 48 hours storage at three temperatures using Cell-Dyn hematology analyzer [PDF]
Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2021 Background: The complete blood count (CBC) with differential leukocyte count (DLC) is one of the most common tests requested by physicians. The results of this test are affected by storage temperature and time of incubation.
Unalli Ozmen Sevda, Ozarda Yesim
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Preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and outcome from coronary artery bypass grafting [PDF]
, 2007 Background: An elevated preoperative white blood cell count has been associated with a worse outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Leukocyte subtypes, and particularly the neutrophil-lymphocyte (N/L) ratio, may however, convey superior ...
Buchan, Keith G. +9 more
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021 Background: Platelet reactivity is closely associated with adverse events in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients. Inflammation plays a crucial role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD).Aim: To investigate the association of ...
Jiawen Li +12 more
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Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, and Leukocyte Counts [PDF]
American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1997 Blood was collected from 684 healthy volunteers and examined for total and differential white blood cell (WBC) counts. A subgroup also was tested for numbers of T cells, B cells, and CD4 and CD8 subsets. Smoking status and alcohol consumption were determined by means of questionnaire, and smoking status was verified with serum cotinine concentration ...
Janet E. Schlarb +6 more
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EFFECTS OF SHIFT WORK ON CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITY, SERUM CORTISOL AND WHITE BLOOD CELLS COUNT IN A GROUP OF ITALIAN FISHERMEN [PDF]
, 2012 We analyzed the effects of working activity and working shifts on the circadian rhythmicity and circadian phase relations of serum cortisol level, white blood cells count, resting heart rate and systolic/diastolic blood pressure in a group of italian ...
CANNIZZARO, Carla +4 more
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Purpose and criteria for blood smear scan, blood smear examination, and blood smear review. [PDF]
, 2012 A microscopic examination of an appropriately prepared and well-stained blood smear by a knowledgeable laboratory professional is necessary and clinically useful in a number of circumstances and for a variety of reasons.
Florea, Alina Dulau +3 more
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Peripheral leukocyte counts and outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage
Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2011 Background Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating disease that carries a 30 day mortality of approximately 45%. Only 20% of survivors return to independent function at 6 months.
Agnihotri Shruti +4 more
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Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2020 Helminthiasis caused by soil transmitted helminths (STH) are still a serious health problem in the world and in Indonesia. Indonesia has a prevalence that varies between 2.5%-62%.
Desi Dwi Cahyani +4 more
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Leukocyte margination in alveolar capillaries: Interrelationship with functional capillary geometry and microhemodynamics [PDF]
, 1999 The pulmonary capillary microvasculature harbors a large pool of intravascularly marginated leukocytes. In this study, we investigated the interrelationship of leukocyte margination with characteristics of functional capillary geometry and ...
Goetz, Alwin Eduard +2 more
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