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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Positivity Rate"”.
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Breast Cancer Specimen Collection, Handling & Adherence to ASCO/CAP Guidelines
… for these indicators was 90%. The Her-2/neu Positivity Rate of invasive breast cancer specimens will be within a range of 15 – 20%. </p> <p><strong>Methods</strong></p> <p>This quality improvement project consisted of three PDSA Cycles that each contained a planning phase, a retrospective …
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SENSITIVE AND SPECIFIC DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 IN SALIVA USING REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION
… SARS-CoV-2 genetic material, resulting in a 10% positivity rate, with the campus dashboard reporting</p>
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Identificação de parasitos gastrointestinais em aves silvestres apreendidas em fiscalizações preventivas integradas, Bahia, Brasil
… found in wild birds seized during Integrated Preventive Inspections (Fiscalizações Preventivas Integradas - FPI) in the state of Bahia, with a focus on evaluating their zoonotic potential and the possible introduction of pathogenic agents into the environment. Fecal samples were …
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Single-Laboratory Validation for the Detection of <em>Salmonella enterica</em> in Meat Analog Products
… methods in this study showed an overall higher positivity rate with LAMP and VIDAS compared to qPCR. Pre-enrichment with BPW resulted in the highest positivity rates for both culture-based confirmation and screening. Surfactants were determined to not be necessary for detection of Salmonella in …
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A comparative cost analysis of two screening strategies for colorectal cancer in Lynch Syndrome in a tertiary hospital, South Africa
… at an early age. Establishing the costs of strategies to prevent or delay the onset of cancer is, thus, desirable. This study compared the cost of two screening approaches - colonoscopy only (Strategy 1) versus genetic testing for LS followed by colonoscopy for the individuals that tested …
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Investigation into Hepatitis B virus prevalence, risk factors and health care workers' awareness in Kavango East And West regions of Namibia
… pre-existing HBV laboratory results showed HBV positivity rate of 11.8% nationally, with Kavango region showing the highest prevalence of 16.3%. The HBV prevalence survey in KE&W regions showed an overall prevalence of 7.1% for the two regions combined, but when disaggregated by region, Kavango …
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Molecular detection and characterization of Bartonella in small mammals from southern Africa
… Molecular estimates of Bartonella infection rates were determined through multi-gene screening of DNA extracted from clinical samples, primarily heart and spleen. PCR assays targeting the citrate synthase (gltA) and NADH dehydrogenase gamma subunit (nuoG) and/or beta subunit of bacterial RNA …
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An audit of the epidemiological, clinical features and outcomes of patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) attending a South African Tertiary referral Hospital
… At the neurology service, the AQP4-Ab-positivity rate was lower than compared with international cohorts. This was compounded by 20% of cases diagnosed with NMOSD despite not meeting diagnostic criteria. This raises the possibility of misdiagnosis and inappropriate management. …
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Defining the Aetiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of the Predominant Bacteria Associated with Bloodstream Infections at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
… was characterised by a low annual blood culture positivity rate (7%) and a declining annual trend of mortality. A high proportion of BSI was from patients in the intensive care unit (33%) and the HIV ward (22%). I report an increased trend of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive …
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Optimizing pandemic testing policies and implications for future health crisis interventions: Lessons from educational institutions and community engagement
… This dissertation presents an examination of strategies aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 within education institutions, especially K-12 schools, and lessons we can use for future health interventions, as well as how we create healthier environments today. The results from this …