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Novel algorithm improves detection of moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis

A novel detection algorithm spotted moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis (AS) with a sensitivity of 90.5% of all patients and ...
Medscape

Oximetry Weak for Predicting OSA in Kids With Down Syndrome

Nocturnal pulse oximetry (NPO) indices, such as the 3% and 4% Oxygen Desaturation Indices (ODI3 and ODI4, respectively), demonstrated moderate sensitivity and specificity for detecting moderate and ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Lung Ultrasound Can Accurately Detect ILD in Patients With RA

Lung ultrasound is effective for detecting ILD in RA patients, with high sensitivity and moderate specificity. B-lines are a primary criterion for ILD diagnosis in LUS, indicating pulmonary ...
Medscape

Automated Home Testing Effectively Detects Severe Sleep Apnoea in Primary Care

Autoscoring home sleep apnoea testing (aHSAT) in primary care centres showed high specificity for diagnosing severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients at high risk, effectively supporting ...