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Effect of Point-of-Care Diagnostics on Maternal Outcomes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Women: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions: The review provides an international overview of the effect of HIV POC diagnostics on maternal outcomes in HIV-infected women, showing the evidence that the HIV POC test is significantly associated with decreased mother-to-child transmission of HIV and increased linkage to antiretroviral treatment and HIV care for HIV-infected women. It also revealed a gap in the literature aimed at assessing the effect of POC diagnostics on maternal morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected women. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42014015439 (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - May 31, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Laboratory-Quality Hemoglobin A1c Results at the Point of Care With DCA Vantage Analyzer
Abstract: The Siemens DCA Vantage® System meets laboratory-quality standards, simplifies diabetes testing workflow, and delivers accurate, results shown to improve decision-making, patient compliance, and outcomes. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The HemoCue Glucose, Albumin, and Hemoglobin A1c Systems: Enable Right Decisions at the Point of Care
Abstract: Diabetes care is complex requiring prevention and management to minimize complications. Point-of-care testing (POCT) has been found to have a positive impact on diabetes management, and studies have described an improvement in patient satisfaction and glycemic control as a result of immediate feedback to the patient. The HemoCue POCT technology directed toward diabetes management includes glucose and hemoglobin A1c devices as well as urine analyses to screen for microalbuminuria and nephropathy. HemoCue offers laboratory-accurate POCT solutions that are fast and easy to use with factory-calibrated analyzers and m...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of the FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose and β-Ketone Monitoring System
Abstract: FreeStyle Precision Pro system is designed to meet the need of blood glucose and β-ketone monitoring in the challenging hospital environment. It uses real-time wireless communication and 2-dimensional barcode technology to safeguard the integrity of the testing process. The embedded new autocorrection algorithm delivers accurate measurement results in testing with samples from a wide range of blood sources and sample conditions. The various features and technologies of FreeStyle Precision Pro are discussed. Clinical and laboratory performance results are summarized to demonstrate that the accuracy of the FreeSty...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System: Point-of-Care Testing in Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Glucose meter accuracy is vital to achieve safe and effective glycemic control in critically ill patients but can be compromised by endogenous and exogenous interferences that are common in this patient population. The StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System is a point-of-care, handheld blood glucose monitoring system that was specifically designed to automatically correct for interferences and provide accuracy comparable to the central laboratory. StatStrip Glucose is the only blood glucose monitoring system to be cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as accurate enough for use with all patients including ...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Accu-Chek Inform II Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Type 1 Diabetes—A Clinical Perspective
Abstract: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a disorder of glucose regulation characterized by autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells and the need for lifelong insulin replacement therapy. Both glucose and HbA1c criteria are available for the diagnosis of diabetes. Achieving and maintaining near-normal blood glucose concentrations with appropriate administration of insulin is critical for successful long-term care of patients with diabetes mellitus and prevention of diabetic complications, but it is very difficult to achieve. Efforts to intensify therapy usually result in hypoglycemia. Point-of-care b...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Clinical Utility of Urinary Microalbumin in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Lipid Testing in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Typ. 2
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research

Diabetes Spatial Care Paths, Leading Edge HbA1c Testing, Facilitation Thresholds, Proactive-Preemptive Strategic Intelligence, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Limited-Resource Countries
Abstract: In limited-resource settings, prediabetes and diabetes care demand efficient Spatial Care Paths and effective geospatial optimization of medical services upstream to avoid the economic penalties of untold patient complications downstream. Clever HbA1c technologies placed at the leading edge of primary care in health care small-world networks will improve patient care where multifactorial impediments are identified by facilitation thresholds. We illustrate how to formulate facilitation thresholds and then actuate changes that will solve problems generating the threshold phenomena. It is no longer a question of whe...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Hemoglobin A1c Testing in Patients With Diabetes
Abstract: Measurement of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is clinically useful for both the diagnosis of diabetes and for monitoring glycemic control in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This chapter focuses on testing the monitoring of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Although laboratory values are method specific and no clinical cutoffs for monitoring therapy or risk prediction are currently recognized, HbA1c levels typically range between 4.5% and 7.0% of total blood hemoglobin. Thus, current American Diabetes Association–recommended treatment goal is to achieve HbA1c levels lower than 7%. American Diabetes As...
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Glucose Meter Accuracy in Different Applications
Abstract: The role of glucose meters in health care has changed dramatically over the last 2 decades. These changes have been driven by pioneering research studies, evolving practice guidelines, and improved glucose meter technology. In this review, I will summarize various uses of glucose meters and the best available evidence on the level of accuracy required for different clinical settings. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Capillary Blood Glucose Meters in the Home, Clinic, and Hospital
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Clinical Aspects of Testing for Diabetes Mellitus
This article serves as an introduction to the clinical aspects of testing for diabetes mellitus. Topics covered include the role of testing in diabetes diagnosis, presentation and monitoring in the acute setting, chronic disease management and monitoring, and treatment targets. (Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology)
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - February 28, 2017 Category: Pathology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Wishes for the Future of Point of Care Testing
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Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - November 23, 2016 Category: Pathology Tags: Editorials Source Type: research