No one is entirely satisfied
with the diagnostic accuracy of cholinesterase tests that are currently available - that is why so many different methods are currently used to measure cholinesterases.
Not exact matches
That study used the Human Dx service as a neutral platform to compare the
diagnostic accuracy of human physicians
with third - party «symptom checker» Web sites and apps used by patients for self - diagnosis.
The first - in - human PET / CT imaging of 75 patients
with 18F - MPG was performed to show that this tracer can be used as a companion
diagnostic to identify NSCLC patients
with EGFR activating mutant tumors (primary tumor or metastatic)
with 84.3 %
accuracy.
Actionable gene mutations are defined by having a reported correlation
with treatment outcome, a molecular association
with a particular targeted therapy, or increasing pathologic -
diagnostic accuracy.
The combination of longitudinal biomarkers improves
diagnostic accuracy compared
with use of a single marker and provides a powerful tool in personalized medicine.
The genes can help predict a person's risk of developing disease
with approximately 78 %
accuracy, and could be targeted by molecular
diagnostic tests.
«Thus, there is still a need to develop new
diagnostic technologies
with higher
accuracy, deeper penetration, larger scanning regions, and lower cost for the routine tests of cervical cancer,» Xiao said.
The editorial highlights that nowadays, more than 20 medical specialties include use of point - of - care ultrasound as a core skill, and that mounting evidence suggests that compared
with the stethoscope ultrasound technology can reduce complications, assist in emergency procedures and improve
diagnostic accuracy.
Dr. Poonai's study suggests that POCUS may be a viable alternative to x-ray
with respect to
diagnostic accuracy, cost effectiveness, pain, caregiver satisfaction, and procedure duration.
Combining cervical length
with the biomarker test was found to improve the
diagnostic accuracy further.
The authors concluded that future studies should evaluate targeted interventions to improve patient safety in areas associated
with catastrophic malpractice payouts, including efforts to improve
diagnostic accuracy.
CMR is accepted as a method
with high
diagnostic accuracy.
This procedure may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less - invasive, better - tolerated, and
with good
diagnostic accuracy.
Thoracoscopy is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed under local anaesthesia and that combines a high
diagnostic accuracy (> 90 %)
with the advantage of being therapeutic at the same time, when indicated (e.g. to perform pleurodesis).
When used in combination
with imaging, Videssa Breast can improve
diagnostic accuracy and provide greater confidence and clarity when clinical assessment is challenging.
In order to develop field - applicable
diagnostics for Vgsc CN, and as a prelude to investigating the possible association of CN
with insecticide resistance, three assays were compared for their
accuracy in CN estimation in this species.
Stress perfusion CMR is accepted as a method
with high
diagnostic accuracy.
Objective: To establish the
diagnostic accuracy and safety of clinic - based biopsy done
with a small curette.
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About DisplayMate Technologies DisplayMate Technologies specializes in advanced mathematical display technology optimizations and precision analytical scientific display
diagnostics and calibrations to deliver outstanding image and picture quality and
accuracy — while increasing the effective visual Contrast Ratio of the display and producing a higher calibrated brightness than is achievable
with traditional calibration methods.
With Heska's proven
accuracy, these systems offer the industry's fastest and most advanced in - house
diagnostic capabilities for small animal and equine practitioners.
From
diagnostic assessment to certification testing, KYL's tailored training program implemented by trainer Mike Carillo improved the average LTA score more than 40 percent
with substantial gains in both time and
accuracy.
• Streamline the patient transfer procedure by implementing a smooth online re-registration process
with 14 veterinary hospitals onboard • Introduce a «comfortable» surgical cage to the facility, resulting in decreased incidents of animal discomfort • Greet clients and provide them
with information regarding the facility's services • Engage animals / pets by greeting them and performing gestures to keep them comfortable • Register new pets / animals into the facility database by ensuring completeness and
accuracy of data • Receive and service calls for information and schedule appointments over the telephone and in person • Provide reminders to clients regarding vaccinations and pre surgery and surgery procedures • Assist in restraining animals during examinations and sampling procedures • Ascertain that blood and urine samples are sent to corresponding labs for testing purposes • Follow up on labs to obtain
diagnostic reports and inform clients of their availability • Ascertain the cleanliness, sanitization and maintenance of reception area and treatment rooms
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accuracy of data by correlating
diagnostic procedures and treatments
with specified diseases • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and maintain a variety of health records indexes by effectively classifying, storing and analyzing information • Proven record of resolving codes or diagnosis that may be conflicting by contacting doctors and nursing personnel for clarifications
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diagnostic procedures into facility databases • Compile and maintain patients» records so that medical conditions and treatments can be effectively tracked and documented • Plan, develop and operate health record indexes and retrieval systems to collect, store or classify information • Transcribe medical reports and ensure that all transcribed information is accurate • Identify, compile and code patient data by following standards classification systems • Respond to requests for information retrieval by first verifying identity and purpose of the person asking for it
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Key Question # 1 (
accuracy of screening tools): Studies on the
accuracy of screening tools will be included if they compared a screening instrument
with a valid criterion standard, defined as a DSM diagnosis of MDD or an ICD diagnosis of depressive episode based on a validated
diagnostic interview procedure, and if they reported data allowing determination of sensitivity and specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value.