by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
Prescribing unnecessary tests is detrimental to both patients and the ecosystem, representing a lamentable waste of resources. With the exception of the three oncological screening programs endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health (breast cancer, cervical cancer,...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is based on persistent and severe abdominal pain, high blood lipase or amylase value, and characteristic imaging. Lipase is more sensitive and specific than amylase and remains high longer.
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
C-reactive protein (CRP) is more sensitive, specific and rapid in the acute phase of inflammation. CRP should be preferred to detect both the onset and resolution of a systemic inflammatory state.
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
Procalcitonin (PCT) has been proposed to discriminate infections and in, particular, bacterial sepsis from viral and other causes and to reduce antibiotic prescribing. The heterogeneity of measurement methods, adopted cut-offs and recommended protocols have greatly...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
The association between uric acid and the risk of major cardiovascular events and/or cardiovascular mortality has long been studied, but the cost-effectiveness of pharmacological reduction of asymptomatic hyperuricemia of this strategy in preventing cardiovascular...
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