research Progestogen-only pill associates with false-positive aldosterone/renin ratio screening test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
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research The diagnosis of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, based on serum basal or post-ACTH stimulation 17-hydroxyprogesterone, can lead to false-positive diagnosis
Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.
research The potential for occupational exposure of veterinarians to ketamine resulting in positive drug tests
Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.
research Human Dermal Fibroblasts Demonstrate Positive Immunostaining for Neuron- and Glia- Specific Proteins
Fibroblasts can be mistaken for neural cells, so functional validation is needed.
research The Case ∣ Fever, rash, and positive Ehrlichia antibodies
The woman was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after initial misdiagnosis and improved with proper treatment.
research Queries and Minor Notes
The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
research Phytochemical and Anatomical Screening of Eclipta Prostrata L. - An important Unani Medicinal Herb from Amravati District
Eclipta prostrata is beneficial for hair growth and liver health, and can be reliably identified by its structure and compounds.
research DAB-labelling for collagen type III and PDGFR as control on equine skin sections.
DAB labeling effectively identifies collagen type III and PDGFR in horse skin, but may show false positives.
research New Insight Into the Immunostaining Method Suitable for the Pilosebaceous Complex Unit
The study found that a one-step antibody method is better than the LSAB method for accurately studying hair follicle structures without false positives.
research A flexible fixed-sequence testing method for hierarchically ordered correlated multiple endpoints in clinical trials
The flexible fixed-sequence testing method allows for more effective evaluation of multiple goals in a clinical trial while controlling the risk of false positives.
research Neonatal screening in Sweden and disease-causing variants in phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and biotinidase deficiency
The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
research Molecular mapping of lymph node metastases by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in two melanoma patients
The conclusion is that a certain test might help find cancer spread in lymph nodes for melanoma patients, but more research is needed due to false positives.
research Eflúvio telógeno após dermatite de contato no couro cabeludo
Contact dermatitis treatment for alopecia areata can lead to temporary hair loss.
research Pathological Insights into the Limitations of Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluations in Monitoring Sonidegib Treatment Response for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Real-World Study
Sonidegib is effective and safe for treating advanced basal cell carcinoma, but biopsies are needed to confirm tumor clearance.
research A rash diagnosis
The man's rash, hair loss, and vision issues were due to syphilis, not CMV.
research Patch tests with commercial hair dye products in patients with allergic contact dermatitis to para-phenylenediamine
Most hair dyes can cause allergic reactions, so test before use.
research Group-ICA Model Order Highlights Patterns of Functional Brain Connectivity
Choosing the right model order in brain connectivity analysis can affect the detection of differences between healthy individuals and those with seasonal affective disorder.
research Network-Based Drug Repositioning: Approaches, Resources, and Research Directions
The document concludes that computational methods using networks and various data can improve the process of finding new uses for existing drugs.
research RETRACTED: Causal role of immune cells in alopecia areata: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization study
The study suggested certain immune cells might cause alopecia areata, but it was retracted.
research The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring for COVID-19 Diagnosis: A Prompt, Feasible, Costless, and Highly Sensitive Diagnostic Tool for COVID-19 Based on a 1757-Patient Cohort
The AndroCoV Clinical Scoring is a quick, accurate, and free tool for diagnosing COVID-19.
research EtG Quantification in Hair and Different Reference Cut-Offs in Relation to Various Pathologies: A Scoping Review
EtG in hair can help detect alcohol use but may be inaccurate in people with certain health conditions.
research LC-MS/MS improves screening towards 21-hydroxylase deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
research Hair Testing in Forensic Toxicology: Recent Insights From Root to Tip
Hair testing is a useful method for detecting past substance use and recent advancements improve its accuracy and reliability.
research Determination of 13 janus kinase inhibitors in anti-alopecia cosmetics by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole composite linear ion trap mass spectrometry
A new method accurately detects illegal JAK inhibitors in hair loss cosmetics.
research A High Throughput LC-MS Platform for the Discovery of Autotaxin Inhibitors
High-throughput LC-MS screening is effective for finding new autotaxin inhibitors for asthma treatment.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Screening for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer screening doesn't significantly reduce death rates and has risks like overdiagnosis and side effects.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
research Hair & Scalp Disease Detection Using Machine Learning & Image Processing
AI can accurately diagnose hair and scalp conditions and suggest treatments.
research Comment on Seasonal Hair Shedding
Hair shedding increases at the end of summer due to seasonal changes.