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Articles and journal scans about PCT
Article
April 2012
C-reactive protein point-of-care testing for respiratory-tract infections in primary care
Differentiating self-limiting from serious lower-respiratory-tract infections (LRTI) based on medical history and physical examination is challenging in primary care. Many family physicians (FPs) empirically prescribe antibiotics to most LRTI patients.
The use of C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing as an...
Infection/sepsis
Point-of-care testing
PCT
CRP
Article
April 2009
Biomarkers in sepsis: the present and the future
Timely and accurate diagnosis of sepsis is of great importance for the choice of treatment, level of monitoring and prognosis. For this biomarkers could be a significant aid, and thus the search for and application of sepsis biomarkers are of great importance.
Current evidence suggests that C-reactive protein and...
Infection/sepsis
Troponins
PCT
CRP