DermDx: Pigmented Plaque on the Upper Back
A 37-year-old woman seeks treatment for keratosis pilaris on her arms and shoulders when a clinician discovers a deeply pigmented lesion on her upper back.
Diagnostic Testing
Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Potential Therapies for COVID-19
Progression in characterizing the symptoms and treatments for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The United States Test Against COVID-19
Mitigating the spread of a virus as infectious as SARS-CoV-2 requires having ample and accurate diagnostic tests available. However, in the United States, community transmission began to occur before adequate testing measures could be implemented.
2019-nCoV More Likely to Affect Older Men With Chronic Illnesses
Infections with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was of clustering onset and more likely to affect older men with comorbid diseases.
The 2019 Coronavirus Outbreak: Public Health Response and Clinical Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal, state, and local departments and agencies are taking aggressive measures to slow transmission in the United States.
CDC Recommendations for Mitigating Shortages in Tuberculosis Testing Capabilities
The CDC has issued 3 recommendations for mitigating a reduction in tuberculosis testing capability.
Diagnostic Accuracy: A Point-of-Care Tuberculosis Test for Those With HIV
The novel Fujifilm SILVAMP TB LAM assay offers superior diagnostic sensitivity while also maintaining specificity, compared with standard assay.
Fibronectin Predicts Seroclearance in Chronic Hepatitis B
Fibronectin may be a potential marker for hepatitis B surface antigen seroclearance.
T2Bacteria Panel Detects and Identifies Bloodstream Infections
Bloodstream infections can be accurately distinguished or excluded within a 4- to 8-hour timeframe using the T2Bacteria Panel.
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Practical Pearls for Diagnosis
Recent guidelines set forth by an interdisciplinary panel assembled by the American Thoracic Society sought to demystify primary ciliary dyskinesia and address 4 main diagnostic questions.
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