CIDRAP

Case definitions for severe acute respiratory infections may underestimate true incidence

A systematic review and meta-analysis finds that the definition of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) used by the ...
Medscape

Can Dual-Energy CT Replace Conventional Imaging in Detection of Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

A retrospective single-centre study finds that a dual-energy CT protocol is non-inferior to a conventional triphasic CT ...
BMJ

2.14 Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the proposed international consensus on-field visible signs of concussion in the ...

Objective To review the sensitivity and specificity of the proposed international consensus on-field visible signs of concussion in a cohort of National Rugby League (NRL) players. Design Prospective ...
Forbes

What Does It Mean To Say A Medical Test Is ‘Sensitive’ Or ‘Specific’?

Q: What do American radar operators in World War II have in common with modern day patients trying to decide if a whole body MRI scan is worth the money? A: Both have to be concerned if a blurry dot ...