Accuracy of high-speed video microscopy to diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia

Conclusions: Specialist scientists accurately diagnosed PCD using HSVM analysis, with high inter-observer agreement. HSVM can be used to reliably counsel patients on their likely diagnosis on the same day as clinic appointment and inform clinicians on initiation of treatment while confirmatory investigations are conducted.Funding: NIHR Research for Patient Benefit grant

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rubbo, B., Reading, I., Shoemark, A., Jackson, C., Hirst, R. A., Thompson, J., Hayes, J., Frost, E., Copeland, F., O'Callaghan, C., Hogg, C., Lucas, J. S. Tags: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research