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Rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for syphilis in high-risk populations, Manaus, Brazil. [PDF]

, 2009
We assessed the acceptability and operational suitability of a rapid point-of-care syphilis test and identified barriers to testing among high-risk groups and healthcare professionals in a sexually transmitted infections clinic in Manaus, Brazil.
Mayaud, Philippe, de-Andrade-Rodrigues, Enio José, Adele S. Benzaken, Sabidó Espin, Meritxell, Meritxell Sabidó, Philippe Mayaud, Sabidó, Meritxell, de Andrade Rodrigues, Ệnio José, Ệnio José de Andrade Rodrigues, Benzaken, Adele S, Benzaken, Adele S.   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Point-of-Care Tests’ Role in Time Metrics of Urgent Interventions in Emergency Department; a Systematic Review of Literature

Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, 2022
Introduction: Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) could be helpful in clinical decisions, treatment selection, monitoring, prognostication, operational decision-making, and resource utilization.
Sara Rahsepar, Mohammad Sadegh Sanie Jahromi, Samaneh Abiri, Reza Akhavan, Hossein Akhavan, Bita Abbasi, Fatemeh Maleki, Somayyeh Ahmadnezhad, Behrang Rezvani Kakhki, Navid Kalani, Pourya Adibi   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Point of Care Testing in Haematology [PDF]

Hematology, 1998
Changes in the way that patient care is delivered are beginning to have a major impact on the way that diagnostic services are provided. Analytical scientists and industry are responding to this need with an innovative array of devices that can be employed at the point of care.
openaire   +2 more sources

Investigating Patient Adherence With Pathology Testing in Primary Care and How Point of Care Testing Can Improve It

, 2016
Objective The effective treatment of many chronic diseases in primary care relies on patients undergoing regular blood tests, but patient adherence with this process has been shown to be suboptimal. Point-of-care testing, whereby timely pathology results
Johnson, Tracey, Ramsay, Niamh, Badrick, Tony   +2 more
core   +1 more source

“It Soothes Your Heart”: A Multimethod Study Exploring Acceptability of Point-of-Care Viral Load Testing among Ugandan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Living with HIV

, 2023
Background: High adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for achieving viral suppression and preventing onward HIV transmission.
Michelle A. Bulterys, Monique A. Wyatt, Faith Naddunga, Vicent Kasiita, Andrew Mujugira, Norma C. Ware, Brenda Kamusiime, Connie L. Celum, Alisaati Nalumansi, Sue Peacock, Agnes Nakyanzi   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Integrating microfluidics and electronics in point-of-care diagnostics: current and future challenges [PDF]

, 2022
Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostics have gained increasing attention in recent years due to its numerous advantages over conventional diagnostic approaches.
Hu, Chunxiao, Annese, Valerio Francesco, Valerio Francesco Annese, Chunxiao Hu   +3 more
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External Quality Assessment (EQA) for SARS-CoV-2 RNA Point-of-Care Testing in Primary Healthcare Services: Analytical Performance over Seven EQA Cycles

Diagnostics
In April 2020, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19 Point-of-Care (POC) Testing Program was initiated to improve access to rapid molecular-based SARS-CoV-2 detection in First Nations communities.
Susan J. Matthews, Kelcie Miller, Kelly Andrewartha, Melisa Milic, Deane Byers, Peter Santosa, Alexa Kaufer, Kirsty Smith, Louise M. Causer, Belinda Hengel, Ineka Gow, Tanya Applegate, William D. Rawlinson, Rebecca Guy, Mark Shephard   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

The interplay between the tumor microenvironment and tumor-derived small extracellular vesicles in cancer development and therapeutic response

Cancer Biology & Therapy
The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays an essential role in tumor cell survival by profoundly influencing their proliferation, metastasis, immune evasion, and resistance to treatment.
Xuanyu Guo, Jiajun Song, Miao Liu, Xinyi Ou, Yongcan Guo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biomarkers for Point-of-Care Diagnosis of Sepsis

Micromachines, 2020
Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. In 2017, almost 50 million cases of sepsis were recorded worldwide and 11 million sepsis-related deaths were reported. Therefore, sepsis is the
Andrew Teggert, Harish Datta, Zulfiqur Ali   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

POCUS - Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Advanced Physical Examination

Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2020
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Jonathan Dos Santos, Alexandra Gonçalves   +1 more
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