Citation: Banu S, Hu W, Guo Y, Naish S, Tong S (2014) Dynamic Spatiotemporal Trends of Dengue Transmission in the Asia-Pacific Region, 1955–2004. PLoS ONE 9(2): e89440. Doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0089440 Published: February 24, 2014 Abstract Background: Dengue fever (DF) is one of the most important emerging arboviral human diseases. Globally, DF incidence…
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the surgeries that can offer a significant advantage over open surgery, and many centers all over the world have converted to laparoscopic methods. Within 5 years from 1990 to 1995, the percentage of
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Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has emerged as a common nutritional deficiency and is also one of the most common underdiagnosed nutritional deficiencies across the world. In spite of wide availability of sunlight in tropical countries, including India, many children suffer with VDD. This deficiency needs to be addressed in developing…
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In the last column we talked about how to comb through patent claims and perform a lay assessment of infringement. While you might arrive at the conclusion that your innovation would not, in your estimation, infringe any of the claims you turned up, there is something else you need to…
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Abstract Life expectancy of humans is on the rise with the world’s human population aging rapidly. According to a report from the US Census Bureau, nearly 24% of the current world population is above the age of 50. This is a phenomenal number. However, a common condition associated with old…
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By: Dr. Valluri Ramarao
A 30-year-old male who had diabetes for a year and a half attended my clinic and had other co-morbid conditions like hypertension, hypothyroid and hypogonadism. Clinically, his appearance fits in to…
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A Meta-Analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Two Commercial NS1 Antigen ELISA Tests for Early Dengue Virus Detection
Citation: Costa VGd, Marques-Silva AC, Moreli ML (2014) A Meta-Analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Two Commercial NS1 Antigen ELISA Tests for Early Dengue Virus Detection. PLoS ONE 9(4): e94655. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0094655 Published: April 11, 2014 Abstract Background: Dengue virus (DENV) NS1 antigen detection is regarded as an early diagnostic marker….
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