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Cancer-causing pathogens: an update
When the Scottish pathologist William Russell published his article “The Parasite of Cancer” in The Lancet over a century ago, it was met with complete incredulity by his medical colleagues who ‘knew’ that cancer was a non-communicable disease. Indeed it was not until the latter half of the 20th century, when the link between Epstein-Barr […]
Teicoplanin in therapeutic drug monitoring
Recent years have seen the emergence of teicoplanin usage for staphylococcal infections, in particular endocarditis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Teicoplanin is now routinely used as an alternative to vancomycin, due to its safety profile and ease of administration. This article discusses the advantages for teicoplanin, the need for routine monitoring, and […]
Testing for gastrointestinal cytomegalovirus infection
by Dr Jingmei Lin and Dr Rong Fan Cytomegalovirus infection in the gastrointestinal tract likely occurs in periods of immunosuppression. The diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection in the gastrointestinal tract can be made in several ways including serology, testing for viremia, viral culture from biopsy material, histopathologic examination coupled with immunohistochemistry, and molecular method […]
Improving the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in hard-to-reach patients in London, UK
Developed countries have not escaped the rise in cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. In the UK a mobile X-ray unit has been operating in London since 2005 and this service has been augmented with point-of-care testing (POCT) since 2011. POCT has been well received by patients and has greatly reduced the number of unnecessary hospital visits. […]
QC considerations for point-of-care testing
Patient testing is increasingly being carried out at the bedside. Indeed the availability of point-of-care testing (POCT) instruments and devices has grown significantly in recent years. Undoubtedly POCT helps speed up the availability of results, but when such testing is moved outside of the laboratory setting how can accuracy be ensured? ` by Sarah Kee […]
Chronic kidney disease: an ‘invisible epidemic’ ?
A growing challenge for nephrologists is to quickly identify patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Experts believe there is now “coherent, undisputable evidence” that timely treatment of CKD can delay the onset of end-stage renal failure (ESRF). The challenge of timely diagnosisSeveral studies suggest that early identification and management of CKD can reduce the risk […]