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Open AccessCerebrospinal fluid findings in COVID-19: a multicenter study of 150 lumbar punctures in 127 patients
Comprehensive data on the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profile in patients with COVID-19 and neurological involvement from large-scale multicenter studies are missing so far.
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Open AccessAccuracy of urine flow cytometry and urine test strip in predicting relevant bacteriuria in different patient populations
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is diagnosed combining urinary symptoms with demonstration of urine culture growth above a given threshold. Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of Urine Flow Cytometry ...
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Communicating Complex Results of Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis requires a combined assessment of multiple tests to establish diagnosis. Some result combinations require the application of specific rules, based on mathematical formulae to...
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Open AccessPlasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 activity in Alzheimer's disease, amnestic mild cognitive impairment, and cognitively healthy elderly subjects: a cross-sectional study
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is a circulating enzyme with pro-inflammatory and oxidative activities associated with cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke. While high plasma Lp-PLA2 activ...