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Comparing the performance of narrow vs. broad search strategies when using machine learning-based software for title/abstract screening

open access: yesJournal of the Medical Library Association
Objective: To retrospectively evaluate workload implications and recall performance of narrower or broader database search strategies when using active learning screening tools.
Michelle Swab
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Peste des petits ruminants virus circulating in small ruminants in eastern Amhara region, Ethiopia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a severe, highly infectious and fatal viral disease of small ruminants. Four lineages of PPR virus have been identified globally based on sequence analysis of the nucleoprotein (N) and fusion (F) gene.
Abdi, Reta D.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring the acceptability of two self-sampling devices for human papillomavirus testing in the cervical screening context: a qualitative study of Muslim women in London [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Objectives We explored Muslim women's attitudes to self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) in the context of cervical cancer screening and their responses to two self-sampling devices.Setting A Muslim community centre in north-east London.Methods ...
Ashdown-Barr, L   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Comparison of Optimal Storage Temperature and Collection Reagents for Living Bacterial Cells in Swab Samples

open access: yesKorean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science, 2021
Swabs are useful and common sampling tools in various research fields, such as medicine, ecology, biotechnology, forensic medicine, and pollutant monitoring systems. Collection reagents are one of the essential components in sampling.
Yeong Ju Lee   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Disposable collection kit for rapid and reliable collection of saliva. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
ObjectivesTo describe and evaluate disposable saliva collection kit for rapid, reliable, and reproducible collection of saliva samples.MethodsThe saliva collection kit comprised of a saliva absorbent swab and an extractor unit was used to retrieve whole ...
Shetty, Vivek   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Hyperosmotic stress induces PARP1‐mediated HPF1‐dependent mono(ADP‐ribosyl)ation

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Sorbitol‐induced hyperosmotic stress rapidly induces reversible mono(ADP‐ribosyl)ation (MARylation) on PARP1 without the signs of genotoxic signaling. We show that PARP1 autoMARylation is HPF1 dependent and forms hydroxylamine‐resistant O‐glycosidic linkages.
Anna Georgina Kopasz   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alkaline peptone water plus 0.5% agar suitable for transport of Vibrio cholerae [PDF]

open access: yesUniversa Medicina, 2011
Microbiological procedures for V. cholerae isolation from clinical specimens are important factors in clinical and epidemiological management of cholera. The standard preservation medium for enteric pathogenic bacteria, including V.
Meiyanti   +3 more
doaj  

Comparative analysis of vaginal microbiota sampling using menstrual cups and high vaginal swabs in pregnant women living with HIV-1 infection

open access: yesFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
BackgroundMenstrual cups (MCs) are increasingly used to collect cervicovaginal secretions to characterise vaginal mucosal immunology, in conjunction with high vaginal swabs (HVS) for metataxonomics, particularly in HIV transmission studies.
Charlotte-Eve S. Short   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

Estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness in primary care in Scotland vary with clinical or laboratory endpoint and method : experience across the 2010/11 season [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Aim: This study examines estimation of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) for a cohort of patients attending general practice in Scotland in 2010/11.
Kavanagh, Kimberley   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

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