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Specificities and Sensitivities of OSA Screening Tools for People With HIV
In terms of screening for obstructive sleep apnea in people living with HIV, the STOP-BANG questionnaire had good sensitivity, whereas the Berlin questionnaire and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale demonstrated good specificity.
Evaluation of Pooled Sample COVID-19 RT-qPCR Tests
A new pooling method for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing that uses standard protocols, reagents and equipment can be applied immediately in current clinical testing laboratories.
STI Testing and Prevention Services Trends Among Men
Men who have sex with men are more likely to receive the recommended sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention services at Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded facilities.
Elevated Level of C Reactive Protein May Predict Risk for Worsening COVID-19
Higher levels of C reactive protein (CRP) may be a predictive marker in determining which patients with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will progress to a severe case.
Brucella-Associated Endocarditis in People who Inject Drugs
Two cases of endocarditis as a result of Brucella have been reported in people who inject drugs without zoonotic exposure.
Strong Inverse Correlation Between SARS-CoV-2 Infectivity and Cycle Threshold Value
Correlation between successful isolation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in cell culture and cycle threshold (Ct) value may inform when patients can be safely discharged.
USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adolescents and adults at increased risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Dyspnea May Be Key to Distinguishing COVID-19 From Other Common Illnesses
Onset of dyspnea, particularly with precipitous drops in oxygen saturation especially with exertion, can help clinicians to more easily distinguish coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from other common and treatable illnesses.
Men With HIV Are Not Receiving STD Testing, Prevention Services
Many sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM) do not receive recommended prevention services and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing when receiving care for HIV infection.
Trends in Infective Endocarditis Incidence, Mortality, and Burden Between 2002 and 2016
The in-hospital mortality for native valve infective endocarditis has decreased between 2002 and 2016.
PCR Testing May Not Be Sensitive for COVID-19 in Early Stages of Disease Course
Nasopharyngeal swab tests may not be sensitive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at early stages of the clinical presentation.
Novel Severity Scoring System for Pneumonia at ICU Admission
A parsimonious score system that accurately identified elderly and non-elderly patients with pneumonia at highest risk for mortality in the intensive care unit has been developed.
USPSTF Updates HCV Screening Recommendation to Include Adults Aged 18 to 79 Years
The United States Preventive Services Task Force now recommends screening for hepatitis C virus infection in all asymptomatic adults.
mRECIST Inclusion Improves Metroticket 2.0 Criteria Prediction for Liver Transplantation
A more accurate prediction for assessing the eligibility of candidates for liver transplantation who received neoadjuvant therapies was shown when mRECIST radiologic response was included within the Metroticket 2.0 framework.
Evaluating CT Scans for Clinical Assessment and Classification of COVID-19
Computerized tomography scans of the chest are not a suitable independent screening tool for coronavirus-19 (COVID-19).
Artificial Intelligence Framework May Predict ARDS in COVID-19
Data from patients with COVID-19 can be used to develop a model that can predict who will develop acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Home Assessment Teams for SARS-CoV-2 Testing and Evaluation
A new home-assessment approach to evaluate patients for SARS-CoV-2 was described, which enables safe evaluation and specimen collection outside of healthcare settings.
Model Shows Combined Efforts May Cut SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Combined intervention of quarantine, school closure, workplace distancing projected to be most effective.
HPV Biomarkers, Survival Linked to High-Grade Esophageal Dysplasia, Adenocarcinoma
Low expression of the HPV-related marker cyclin D1 appears to be an independent prognostic marker in Barrett high-grade dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Dried Blood Spot Viral Load More Accurate Than Plasma Viral Load in HIV?
Dried blood spot viral load may be more accurate and useful than plasma viral load for patients with HIV in settings with limited resources.
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