Clinicians agreed with the algorithm's recommendation in 47% of cases ...

Doctors in Liverpool working with researchers at the Center for Trials Research at Cardiff University have identified ...

Doctors in Liverpool working with researchers at the Centre for Trials Research, at Cardiff University have identified ...

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescription in primary care. A test that can differentiate between bacterial and viral RTIs could help to reduce ...

Objective: Procalcitonin has emerged as a promising infection marker, but previous reports from small-sized studies suggest nonspecific elevation of procalcitonin after pediatric heart surgery. As ...

Cloud-Clone ELISA Kit Provides Accurate Data for German Team, Offering New Strategy for Sepsis Treatment HUSTON, TX, ...

Procalcitonin, or PCT, screening on the first day of a patient intensive care unit’s admission appears to be a promising diagnostic tool for identifying sepsis, according to a new study in CHEST.

A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) ...

Procalcitonin test demand from the emergency department is growing, necessitating the implementation of strategies to address overuse. Successful interventions must be based on information technology.