Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Clinical performance of SARS-COV-2 antibody tests varies

(HealthDay)—The diagnostic specificity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) serologic assays varies, and sensitivity is poor during the first 14 days of symptoms, according to a study published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A simple screening test for depression shows its validity

An analysis published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics indicates the value of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for screening depression. Screening for major depression with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) ...

Radiology & Imaging

Artificial intelligence to improve the precision of mammograms

Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, used in combination with the evaluation of expert radiologists, improve the accuracy in detecting cancer using mammograms. This is one of the main conclusions of an international study ...

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