Widespread Underutilization of Albuminuria Quantification Testing Following Abnormal Urine Dipstick Results in Primary Care
Only 1 in 15 patients with proteinuria detected by urine dipstick in primary care undergo follow-up albuminuria quantification testing, despite guidelines recommending this as the next step for accurate diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Reducing Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care: Strategies for Clinicians
Diagnostic errors are common in primary care, and clinicians should focus on practices like maintaining humility, using checklists, and collaborating with patients to improve diagnostic accuracy.
The Potential Benefits and Risks of Direct-to-Consumer Rheumatologic Testing
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) rheumatologic tests can provide patients with a sense of control over their health, but they also carry significant risks of overdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and disruption of the patient-provider relationship.
Proposed Updates to the McDonald Criteria Aim to Simplify and Accelerate Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis experts are recommending updates to the 2017 McDonald diagnostic criteria to make the diagnosis of MS easier, faster, and more accurate.
Comprehensive Review of Large Language Models for Efficient and Accurate Disease Diagnosis
Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated remarkable potential in automating disease diagnosis, offering enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility in clinical practice.
Endoscopic Measurement of Esophageal Mucosal Impedance Shows Promise for Accurate GERD Diagnosis
Endoscopic assessment of esophageal mucosal impedance is a promising alternative to traditional methods for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), offering higher comfort for patients and potentially more consistent results.
FDA Approves New Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Test: Potential Benefits and Limitations
The FDA has approved a new blood-based test for colorectal cancer screening, providing a non-invasive option, but with limitations in detecting precancerous lesions compared to colonoscopy.
New Blood-Based Biomarkers Revolutionize Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Blood-based biomarkers can now accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease, enabling earlier detection and access to new treatments.
Early Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease: Ethical Considerations and Accessibility Challenges
The development of a highly accurate blood test for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis raises important ethical considerations and accessibility concerns that need to be addressed.
Urine Gram Stain's Limited Utility in Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections in the Emergency Department
Urine Gram stain has moderate predictive value for detecting gram-negative bacteria in urine culture but does not significantly improve urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnosis in the emergency department compared to other urine analysis methods.
