In addition, designing and testing a new primer set improved sensitivity of the PCR on the mini-exon.
In our study the association of a negative LUS examination with a PCT level <0.25 ng/ml significantly improved sensitivity of LUS for the diagnosis of pneumonia, reducing the occurrence of false negative diagnoses and decreasing the negative LR.
Lastly, SE detected significant depression in myocardial contractility, despite a normal EF supporting the recent clinical literature which suggests improved sensitivity of SE for subtle cardiac dysfunction in sepsis [18].
The possible mechanism through which BR extracts showed an antidiabetic effect might have been due to increased utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues, improved sensitivity of target tissues for insulin or it may be due to β-cell stimulation.
The potential advantages include eradication of occult carcinoma foci, and improved sensitivity of postoperative 131I scanning and serum thyroglobulin measurements for detection of recurrent disease [2].
This large set of clinical results demonstrates the significantly improved sensitivity of CMA for the detection of clinically relevant genomic imbalances and highlights the need for comprehensive genetic counseling to facilitate accurate clinical correlation and interpretation.
These observations indicate improved sensitivity of HCC detection using exosomal miR-21).
Multiple-antigen ELISA provided improved sensitivity of 88.2% whilst retaining good specificity (96%).
Diagnosis codes improved sensitivity of detection of antimicrobial exposure after cesareans.
Pre-amplification of the miRNA cDNA improved sensitivity of the qPCR-array and increased the number of detectable miRNAs.
The discrepancy might reflect improved sensitivity of the PCR assay for detection of Cryptosporidium spp. compared with traditional faecal evaluation and immunoassay methods [ 28].
