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The apparent prevalence, the true prevalence

Serologic tests are important for conducting seroepidemiologic and prevalence studies. However, the tests used are typically imperfect and produce false-positive and false-negative results. This is why the seropositive rate (apparent prevalence) does not typically reflect the true prevalence of the disease or condition of interest. Herein, we discuss the way the true prevalence could be derived fr...
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Laboratory medicine in arterial hypertension

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Biomedical

Underfilled blood tube containing EDTA

Introduction Blood samples having inappropriate volume are a substantial part of preanalytical errors. Inadequate sample volume for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test may be a common problem of patients with diabetes mellitus having vascular changes. In this study, we compared HbA1c concentrations of underfilled and appropriately filled blood collection tubes. Materials and methods To compare Hb...
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Considering Value in Prescribing and Deprescribing for Older Adults

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Biomedical

Gait and Cognitive Declines in Dementia—Double or Nothing

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Programmatic Implications of a Revised Classification System for Undernutrition

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Effects of Electroacupuncture for Depression-Related Insomnia

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Biomedical

Metabolic Surgery in Patients With High BMI and Obesity

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Biomedical

Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement

The journey of receiving blood as a patient with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia has profoundly shaped my understanding of the life-saving power of blood donation. This personal experience underscores the critical importance of blood donors, not just for individual recipients but for the broader community, enhancing public health, productivity, and well-being. There are several challenges t...
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Physics Maths Engineering

Patients, Doctors, and Chatbots

Medical advice is key to the relationship between doctor and patient. The question I will address is “how may chatbots affect the interaction between patients and doctors in regards to medical advice?” I describe what lies ahead when using chatbots and identify questions galore for the daily work of doctors. I conclude with a gloomy outlook, expectations for the urgently needed ethical discou...
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