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Integrating GEO Database, Mendelian Randomization, and Molecular Docking to Identify HLA-C as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Periodontitis

Mediators of Inflammation
Conclusion: This study identifies HLA-C as a potential therapeutic target for periodontitis, with MD studies and molecular dynamic simulations highlighting metronidazole as a potential treatment.
ChengJi Shi, Xinyi Ou, LiJuan Huang, XiaoXu Lei, ShuHao Xu, Menglu Ou, Wei Li, Xi Zhao   +7 more
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Effective interventions to improve the quality of critically high point-of-care glucose meter results

Practical Laboratory Medicine, 2020
Objectives: Point-of-care testing (POCT) is testing performed outside the traditional laboratory, often at the patient bedside. In hospital settings, blood glucose is the most common POCT.
Julie LV. Shaw, Christopher R. McCudden, David A. Colantonio, Ronald A. Booth, Danny C. Lin, Ivan M. Blasutig, Thomas Moran, Dana Trofimczuk, Chantal Carriere, Anas Gharra, Cheryl Portelance, Chantal Tremblay, Dianne Dupaul, Nathalie Breton, Merina Angelkovski, Chetan Jariwala, Maureen Embleton, Christine Campbell, Kristina Groulx, Karen Larmour   +19 more
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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
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Point of Care Diagnostics in the Age of COVID-19

, 2020
The recent outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated serious respiratory disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), poses a major threat to global public health.
Meysam Rezaei, Sareh Zhand, Nima Sayyadi, Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Sajad Razavi Bazaz, Dayong Jin, Martin P. Stewart   +6 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Hematology point of care testing and laboratory errors: an example of multidisciplinary management at a children's hospital in northeast Italy

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2014
Sergio Parco, Patrizia Visconti, Fulvia Vascotto Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Trieste, Italy Abstract: Involvement of health personnel in a medical audit can reduce the number of errors in laboratory medicine. The checked control of point of
Parco S, Visconti P, Vascotto F
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Estimating the Spatial Accessibility to Blood Group and Rhesus Type Point-of-Care Testing for Maternal Healthcare in Ghana

, 2019
Background: In Ghana, a blood group and rhesus type test is one of the essential recommended screening tests for women during antenatal care since blood transfusion is a key intervention for haemorrhage.
Desmond Kuupiel, Vitalis Bawontuo, Duncan A. Adogboba, Kwame M. Adu, Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson   +4 more
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Effectiveness of a Novel Low‐Density Lipoprotein Apheresis Device Rheocarna in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of lower‐extremity artery disease characterized by distal lesions and microcirculatory impairment, limiting revascularization efficacy. Rheocarna is a direct hemoperfusion low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) adsorption device with potential rheological and anti‐inflammatory ...
Kunihiro Ishioka, Takayasu Ohtake, Kei Ohmori, Chika Shibuya, Tomoki Tsukahara, Mizuki Yamano, Yasuhiro Mochida, Machiko Oka, Kyoko Maesato, Yusuke Tsukamoto, Hidekazu Moriya, Sumi Hidaka, Shuzo Kobayashi   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic evaluation of alternative testing regimes and settings to detect undiagnosed HIV in Australia

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Background The study aimed to estimate the comparative costs per positive diagnosis of previously undetected HIV in three testing regimes: conventional; parallel and point of care (POC) testing.
Owain D. Williams, Judith A. Dean, Anna Crothers, Charles F. Gilks, Jeff Gow   +4 more
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives for the Development of a Point-of-Care Diagnostics Curriculum in Rural Primary Clinics in South Africa—Nominal Group Technique

, 2020
Poor knowledge and adherence to point-of-care (POC) HIV testing standards have been reported in rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a high HIV prevalent setting.
Nkosinothando Chamane, Desmond Kuupiel, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson   +2 more
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