Reduced amplification efficiency of the RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase target enables tracking of the Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant using routine diagnostic tests. [PDF]
Valley-Omar Z +23 more
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Comparison of diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of the four sympatric Plasmodium species in field samples from Papua New Guinea [PDF]
Accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium infections is essential for malaria morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light microscopy (LM) for malaria diagnosis, its limited sensitivity is a critical shortfall for ...
Barnadas, Céline +39 more
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Moustiquaires imprégnées d'insecticides longue durée et tests diagnostiques rapides du paludisme : implication dans le contrôle du paludisme au centre de la Côte d'Ivoire [PDF]
Malaria is a vector-borne disease that primarily affects rural dwellers in the tropics and subtropics. In areas of high transmission, the highest mortality and morbidity rates are found in rural settings with seasonal variations that might be governed by
Ouattara, Allassane Foungoye
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Evaluation of molecular techniques in prediction and diagnosis of cytomegalovirus disease in immunocompromised patients [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate selected molecular tests in diagnosis and screening of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunosuppressed patients. DESIGN: Clinical and cost-effectiveness were assessed through a prospective two-stage trial of CMV screening ...
Szczepura, Ala +11 more
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Comparison of detection methods to estimate asexual Plasmodium falciparum parasite prevalence and gametocyte carriage in a community survey in Tanzania [PDF]
The use of molecular techniques to detect malaria parasites has been advocated to improve the accuracy of parasite prevalence estimates, especially in moderate to low endemic settings. Molecular work is time-consuming and costly, thus the effective gains
Kabanywanyi, Abdu-Noor M. +3 more
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Introduction: Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is a major and potentially lethal disorder in patients admitted to the emergency department (ED). Several methods are being used to investigate for elevated ICP.
Keihan Golshani +3 more
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Diagnostic value of systemic inflammation markers in differentiating complicated and simple parapneumonic effusions in children [PDF]
Purpose : Parapneumonic effusion (PPE) is one of the major complications of pediatric pneumonia. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of systemic inflammatory biomarkers in distinguishing between simple and complicated PPE and to determine ...
Ceren Akdağ, Hurşit Apa
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Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (diagnostic). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the accuracy of routine blood-based laboratory tests to predict mortality and deterioration to severe or critical (from mild or moderate) COVID ...
Cochrane COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Accuracy Group
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Valor preditivo de exames pré-operatórios em facectomias
OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência de resultados anormais numa rotina de exames pré-operatórios para facectomias e sua influência na ocorrência de complicações clínicas perioperatórias.
Rodrigo Pessoa Cavalcanti Lira +3 more
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