How long after the anti TB treated patient remain the GeneXpert positive due to dead bacilli and is remaining DNA fragment in expectorated sputum?

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The QuantiVirus ® HPV E6/E7 mRNA assay Vs HPV E6/E7 mRNA RT-qPCR?

Dear RG users, I am looking for reflection and an experience from anyone working on either QuantiVirus ® HPV E6/E7 mRNA assay or HPV E6/E7 mRNA RT-qPCR using cervical sample. Similarity and...

10 November 2018 1,103 0 View

What is the advantage of E6/E7 mRNA qRT-PCR assay for HR-HPVs over APTIMA HPV Assay in cervcal cancer screening?

I am looking for a reflection from expertise on the specific advantage and challenges of qRT-PCR of the E6/E7 mRNA test of HR-HPVs over the the APTIMA ® HPV Assay.

08 September 2018 4,001 2 View

Systematic review Vs Scoping review?

Dear RG users, Is there a methodological difference between scoping review and systematic review? What is the clear boundary of these review types?

06 July 2018 8,735 10 View

Factors to be considered while working with a diagnostic marker ?

According to the latest publication on nature (https://www.nature.com/subjects/diagnostic-markers), a diagnostic marker is defines as 'a biological parameter that aid the diagnosis of a disease'....

05 June 2018 6,559 0 View

SPSS vs Stata?

SPSS and Stata are apparently useful for epidemiological studies despite personal preferences. What is really the basic difference between these two packages? Which one is more convenient and...

04 May 2018 703 0 View

Which type of citation manager is use friendly and freely available?

I usually use EndNote to mange citations. Recently I have learned that Mendeley, Zotero and Reference manager tools are also widely applicable in the scientific world. I need experience from...

03 April 2018 4,206 0 View

How viruses evolved?

I have learned from different literature is that the origin of viruses is not well known though there are different theories on the subject. I am looking explanations from RG users on current...

02 March 2018 2,738 5 View

High levels of antibiotic resistance found worldwide, new data shows. How this could be contained?

WHO’s first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections in both high- and low-income countries. Though...

01 February 2018 4,609 8 View

How can we find a suitable journal to publish our research paper?

What are the most important tips that we should consider to find suitable journal for our paper?

01 February 2018 3,308 8 View

What is the meaning of Odds ratio, Risk ratio and Risk difference and how they are interprated in epidemiological studies?

Dear RG users, I am wondering suggestions from colleagues; what is the clear boundary between OR and RR? How can I easily understand and interprate these epidemiological tools? Reflections are...

31 December 2017 9,927 2 View

How can reinforcement learning algorithms be effectively applied to study decision-making processes in neuroscience?

I am interested in exploring the intersection of neuroscience and AI, particularly through reinforcement learning for understanding decision-making in the brain. I also want to integrate...

17 July 2024 1,225 0 View

How do the complex dynamics of the oral microbiome interact with the host immune system affect periodontal disease development and treatment response?

This research question explores the complex dynamics of interactions between the oral microbiome and the host immune system, particularly in the development and treatment response of periodontal...

09 July 2024 7,922 1 View

What is the association and mechanism between bacterial diversity in the oral microenvironment and clinical manifestations of periodontal disease?

This research question explores the complex relationship between bacterial diversity in the oral microenvironment and the clinical manifestations of periodontal disease. The oral microenvironment...

09 July 2024 6,210 1 View

How to select drugs for repurposing?

Hello everyone, so I am searching for ways to find the method for picking the right drug for repurposing. This repurposing is for existing and new diseases. This is very important, please help.

23 June 2024 7,730 2 View

Use of agency vs. google-translation for translating non-english qualitative data?

Hi, As part of a miltilevel study examining the impact of steroid toxicity in patients with different rheumatic diseases (see here: https://vasup.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/) we collected data from the UK...

17 June 2024 4,016 4 View

Have pathomorphological studies of the lungs been performed in patients with desminopathy?

It is known that patients with desminopathy often die from pneumonia. Have pathomorphological studies of the lungs been performed in patients with desminopathy?

15 June 2024 1,355 7 View

What is the role of the pharmacist in the management of ischemic heart disease?

Comprehensive Overview of Myocardial Infarction: Etiology, E... What is the role of the pharmacist in the management of ischemic heart disease?

15 June 2024 4,907 1 View

Primary salivar tumors in bone?

Although rare, some salivary tumours can grow primarily in nearby bones instead of salivary glands. The diagnosis of said tumours is defined by Batsakis criteria (1979). I would like to know if...

10 June 2024 8,967 2 View

What are the links between diets and chronic metabolic diseases?

is there any link(s) between insulin resistance and ghrelin resistance?

02 June 2024 9,844 2 View

Is there a valid self-administered form to track the most common noncommunicable diseases (similar to Charlson's index)?

The objective is to describe the health profile of a general population sample regarding the most common noncommunicable diseases, without the help of health professionals.

30 May 2024 4,005 1 View