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Detection of Taenia solium DNA in the urine of neurocysticercosis patients
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2019)
Neurocysticercosis (NCC), caused by Taenia solium larvae that reside in the central nervous system, results in serious public health and medical issues in many regions of the world. Current diagnosis of NCC is complex ...
Systematic survey of randomized trials evaluating the impact of alternative diagnostic strategies on patient-important outcomes
(2017-04-01)
Objectives To provide a perspective on the current practice of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of diagnostic strategies focusing on patient-important outcomes. Study Design and Setting We conducted a comprehensive search ...
One-Year Update on Salivary Diagnostic of COVID-19
(2021-05-21)
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health problem, which is challenging healthcare worldwide. In this critical review, we discussed the advantages and limitations in the implementation of salivary ...
Imaging mass spectrometry assists in the classification of diagnostically challenging atypical Spitzoid neoplasms
(Elsevier, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Previously, using imaging mass spectrometry (IMS), we discovered proteomic differences between Spitz nevi and Spitzoid melanomas. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine whether IMS can assist in the classification ...
Paracoccidioidomycosis: epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic and treatment up-dating
(Soc Brasileira Dermatologia, 2013-09-01)
Paracoccidioidomycosis is an acute - to chronic systemic mycosis caused by fungi of the genus Paracoccidioides. Due to its frequent tegument clinical expression, paracoccidioidomycosis is an important disease for dermatologists, ...
Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Diagnosis in the Peruvian Amazon: Impact of pfhrp2 Gene Deletions and Cross-Reactions
(Public Library of Science, 2012)
Background: In the Peruvian Amazon, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria are endemic in rural areas, where microscopy is not available. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) provide quick and accurate diagnosis. ...
A diagnostic accuracy study of Xpert®MTB/RIF in HIV-positive patients with high clinical suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis in Lima, Peru.
(Public Library of Science, 2012)
Background: Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients remains complex and demands easy to perform and accurate tests. Xpert®MTB/RIF (MTB/RIF) is a molecular TB diagnostic ...