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Abstracts of Presentations at the Association of Clinical Scientists 143 < sup > rd < /sup > Meeting Louisville, KY May 11-14,2022
Conclusion: These assays are suitable for routine diagnostic. The UltraFast NextGenPCR is the fastest with average time (30mins), followed by Agilent (2 hrs) and MassArray (6hrs). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to examine, measure and compare results from different assays for SARS detection, evaluate and diagnose accurately, as well as being able to plan, organize and recommend a diagnostic procedure for diagnostic laboratory. Key words: SARS-CoV-2, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, limit of detection, quantification cycle, COVID-19, in vitro diagnostic tests, Agilent, Massarray, Ultrafast. [20] From t...
Source: Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science - July 1, 2022 Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2022 Jun 1;105(6):625-630.ABSTRACTCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common condition with a hospitalization rate of about 2% in people 65 years or older and is associated with a 30-day mortality rate of 6% in hospitalized patients. In studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic, a bacterial pathogen was identified in 11% of patients, a viral pathogen in 23% of patients, and no organism in 62% of patients. Certain signs and symptoms can be helpful in diagnosing CAP and selecting imaging studies. Diagnosis is usually made with a combination of history, physical examination, and findings on chest ra...
Source: American Family Physician - June 15, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jason Womack Jill Kropa Source Type: research

Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Ann Intern Med. 2022 Apr 12. doi: 10.7326/AITC202204190. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCommunity-acquired pneumonia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and can be prevented through vaccination with pneumococcal, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines. Diagnosis requires suggestive history and physical findings in conjunction with radiographic evidence of infiltrates. Laboratory testing can help guide therapy. Important issues in treatment include choosing the proper venue, timely initiation of the appropriate antibiotic or antiviral, appropriate respiratory support, d...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - April 11, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Michael B Rothberg Source Type: research

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