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Syphilis point-of-care tests (POCTs): Implementation considerations in Canada

Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada
Starting in the early 2000s, the rate of infectious syphilis in Canada began rising. Since the mid-2010s, the rate among females, particularly females in their reproductive years, has increased rapidly. Coincident with this shift, congenital syphilis has re-emerged in Canada in recent years. Infectious and congenital syphilis disproportionately impact
Kathleen, Whyte, Andrea, Chittle, Raymond Sw, Tsang   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

HIV Point of Care Testing (PoCT) at late-night sex on premises venues (SOPV) for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM): a mixed methods analysis

, 2020
The aim of this study was to establish ‘proof of concept’ for a novel approach to HIV and STI testing at a sex on premises venue (SOPV) for gay and bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) during late night group sex theme parties.
Lemoire, Jime, Gow, Jeff, Driver, Glen, Brownlow, Charlotte, Daken, Kirstie, Mullens, Amy B.   +5 more
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Use of point-of-care glucometers during an oral glucose tolerance test in children for prediabetes and diabetes diagnosis: a comparison study

Advances in Laboratory Medicine, 2023
Despite clinical guidelines do not recommend the use of point-of-care testing (POCT) glucometers for diagnostic purposes yet, the analytical performance is continuously improving.
Fabre-Estremera Blanca, Martínez-Chávez Estéfani, Manzano Ocaña Marta, Carcavilla Urquí Atilano, Morales Sánchez María de los Ángeles, Pinilla Tejado Inmaculada, González-Casado Isabel, Losantos García Itsaso, Fernández-Calle Pilar, Buño Soto Antonio, Oliver Paloma   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

aMMP‐8 self‐testing and self‐administered questionnaires for periodontitis screening: A diagnostic trial in a Chinese population

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Limited awareness, clinical barriers, and persistent high prevalence make large‐scale detection of periodontitis challenging, creating demand for simple, affordable, and population‐level screening strategies outside traditional dental settings.
Yu Xie, Xiaoyu Yu, Mengning Bi, Hairui Li, Yuan Li, Maurizio S. Tonetti   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expanding access to HIV testing through Canadian community pharmacies: findings from the APPROACH study

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background There is a need for acceptable and feasible HIV testing options to ensure people living with HIV know their status so they can access care. Pharmacist-provided HIV point-of-care testing (POCT) may overcome testing barriers, including privacy ...
Deborah V. Kelly, Jason Kielly, Christine Hughes, Jacqueline Gahagan, Shabnam Asghari, Stephanie Hancock, Kimberley Burt, Petra Smyczek, Carmen Charlton, Hai Nguyen   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

SAFE: a Mix‐and‐Read Assay for miRNA Detection in Extracellular Vesicles From Unprocessed Plasma Toward Clinical Disease Diagnosis

Small, EarlyView.
SAFE (Sonication‐Assisted liposome Fusion with EVs) is a rapid, mix‐and‐read assay that directly detects extracellular vesicle–encapsulated miRNAs from unprocessed plasma. By delivering molecular beacons into EVs via sonication‐driven liposome fusion, the method enables intravesicular hybridization with minimal background, providing quantitative ...
Subhra Sulipta Jena, Soo Jin Kim, Hyeonha Jang, Lianhua Chi, Yunji Eom, Kyung‐Oh Doh, JaeJong Lee, Jun Seok Park, Junyeop Lee, Seonki Hong   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advantage and Disadvantage of Quality Assurance based on Point of Care Testing/POCT [PDF]

, 2006
Laboratory examination especially for critical care such as emergency care, intensive care has been developed near the site of patient care which is referred to point-of-care testing (POCT).
Hartono Kahar
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Cost consequences of point-of-care troponin T testing in a Swedish primary health care setting

, 2014
Objective. To evaluate the safety and cost-effectiveness of point-of-care troponin T testing (POCT-TnT) for the management of patients with chest pain in primary care. Design. Prospective observational study with follow-up. Setting.
Nilsson, Staffan, Karlsson, Jan-Erik, Karlsson, Jan-Erik,, Janzon, Magnus, Nilsson, Staffan,, Levin, Lars-Åke,, Levin, Lars-Åke, Andersson, Agneta,, Janzon, Magnus,, Andersson, Agneta   +9 more
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Literature review: Perbandingan hasil pemeriksaan hemoglobin menggunakan alat point of care testing (POCT) dan alat hematology analyzer pada penderita anemia [PDF]

, 2022
Anemia merupakan salah satu penyakit kesehatan di masyarakat, yang sering ditemukan di seluruh dunia maupun di negara berkembang, salah satunya di negara Indonesia.
Astika Nur Rohmah, S.Kep.,Ns.,M.Biomed, Zifa Ayu Andini, 1811304099, Suryanto, Sp.PK   +2 more
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A pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the safety, clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and satisfaction with point of care testing in a general practice setting – rationale, design and baseline characteristics

Trials, 2008
Background Point of care testing (PoCT) may be a useful adjunct in the management of chronic conditions in general practice (GP). The provision of pathology test results at the time of the consultation could lead to enhanced clinical management, better ...
Glastonbury Briony, Willson Kristyn, Ryan Philip, Bubner Tanya, Yelland Lisa, Gialamas Angela, Laurence Caroline, Gill Janice, Shephard Mark, Beilby Justin   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source