The new Xpert HCV viral load real-time PCR assay accurately quantifies hepatitis C virus RNA in serum and whole-blood specimens.

A new interesting article has been published in J Clin Virol. 2019 Aug;117:80-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2019.06.007. Epub 2019 Jun 22. and titled: The new Xpert HCV viral load real-time PCR assay…

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The National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program: Over 20 Years of Improving Hemoglobin A1c Measurement.

A new interesting article has been published in Clin Chem. 2019 Jul;65(7):839-848. doi: 10.1373/clinchem.2018.296962. Epub 2018 Dec 5. Review and titled: The National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program: Over 20 Years of…

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The medicalization of sleeplessness: Results of U.S. office visit outcomes, 2008-2015.

A new interesting article has been published in SSM Popul Health. 2019 May 12;8:100388. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100388. eCollection 2019 Aug. and titled: The medicalization of sleeplessness: Results of U.S. office visit…

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The Limited Utility of Routine Culture in Pediatric Pilonidal, Gluteal, and Perianal Abscesses.

A new interesting article has been published in J Surg Res. 2019 Jul;239:208-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.02.017. Epub 2019 Mar 6. and titled: The Limited Utility of Routine Culture in Pediatric Pilonidal,…

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