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Point-of-Care Creatinine to Assist Clinical Decision Making in Suspected Sepsis in the Community
Guidance published from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom for recognition and management for sepsis in acute hospital settings dictates that patients who present with suspected sepsis who are found to have acute kidney injury are high risk and should receive urgent treatment. We aimed at evaluating point-of-care (POC) creatinine (Cr) testing for diagnosis of acute kidney injury in the context of suspected sepsis out of hospital. Correlation was calculated using Pearson correlation coefficient, and agreement using Bland-Altman plot analysis was performed between StatSensor (Nova) ha...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - June 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Invited Product Profile: Increasing Workflow Productivity With POCcelerator Data Management System
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Diabetic Retinal Examinations in Frontline Care Using RetinaVue Care Delivery Model
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Invited Product Profile: Increasing Workflow Productivity With POCcelerator Data Management System
No abstract available (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Invited Product Profile: The Mitra Microsampling Device
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Toward Improving Accessibility of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Services for Maternal and Child Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Point-of-care (POC) testing can improve health care provision in settings with limited access to health care services. Access to POC diagnostic services has shown potential to alleviate some diagnostic challenges and delays associated with laboratory-based methods in low- and middle-income countries. Improving accessibility to POC testing (POCT) services during antenatal and perinatal care is among the global health priorities to improve maternal and child health. This review provides insights on the availability of POC testing designed for diagnosing HIV, syphilis, and malaria in pregnancy to improve maternal and child he...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Use of Patient Self-Testing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review
Conclusions The findings of the review revealed a high level of research evidence on the use of HIV self-testing compared to other communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases in LMICs. Increased implementation of PST for communicable diseases is recommended, particularly for high-risk and hard-to-reach populations. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Rapid Diagnosis and Effective Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus in Central Vietnam: Point-of-Care Needs, Improved Patient Access, and Spatial Care Paths for Enhanced Public Health
Conclusions We conclude the following: (a) diagnostic technologies should be improved; (b) HbA1c and blood glucose instruments must be supplied; (c) public health budgets should fund self-monitoring, glucose meters, and enhanced access; (d) healthcare leaders can create regional spatial care paths to improve outcomes; and (e) diagnostic cutoffs, especially HbA1c, should be harmonized after checking population differences. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - March 1, 2019 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Point-of-Care Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Central Vietnam: International Exchange, Needs Assessment, and Spatial Care Paths Erratum
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

The TAP Integrated Capillary Blood Collection System
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Invited Product Profile – Cobas Liat System: CLIA-Waived PCR Analyzer for Infectious Diseases
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Invited Product Profile – Alere DDS2 Mobile Forensic Test System: Roadside Drug Testing
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

The Influence of Albumin and pH on Total and Ionized Calcium and Magnesium
Conclusions The iCa and iMg should be routinely measured, owing to their clear inverse relationship with albumin and pH. Routine measurement of the ionized fractions would avoid the need for correction factors and would highlight the physiologically active ion concentration for better patient care decisions. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Acceptability of Home-Based Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing and Counseling in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review
In conclusion, there is adequate evidence on acceptability of HB-HTC in LMICs and linkage to care. This study additionally demonstrates that HB-HTC approach was more acceptable compared with facility-based HTC. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

An Approach to Pseudohyperglycemia in Point-of-Care-Testing Glucose Monitoring
In this report, we describe a rare cause of pseudohyperglycemia associated with point-of care testing and a systematic approach for spuriously elevated BG levels. The cause of pseudohyperglycemia reported in this case study is handling sugar-containing food products and measuring BG levels using a point-of care testing glucometer, without proper hand washing. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 27, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research