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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

As the name would suggest, inflammatory markers are biological markers of, well, inflammation. A 2015 meta-analysis of 9 studies consisting of 725 patients published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases found PCT far superior to CRP, with PCT having a sensitivity of 90 and specificity of 98% [36]. J Arthroplasty.

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Episode 24 - First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management

EB Medicine

Let me repeat that Gadolinium should always be avoided Nachi: Let’s also briefly touch on a controversial topic -- that of using qualitative urine point of care tests with blood instead of urine. Jeff: Let’s talk about the Rh status and prevention of alloimmunization. Gadolinium should always be avoided.