Various dielectrics with porous structures or high dielectric constants have been designed to
improve the sensitivity of capacitive pressure sensors (CPSs), but this strategy has only …

D-dimer is the only clinically applied biomarker for DVT diagnosis, with soluble P-selectin a
promising novel biomarker. Recent studies have identified several other potential …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is regarded as a significant cause of mortality and
disability, affecting 1–2 per 1000 people annually, presenting with a relatively wide range of …

Background In patients clinically suspected of having pulmonary embolism (PE), physicians
often rely on intuitive estimation (“gestalt”) of PE presence. Although shown to be predictive …

Background Due to potentially fatal consequences of missed bacteremia, blood cultures are
often overused. While there are several prediction models that can be used to identify …

Objectives Dyspnoea and chest pain are symptoms shared with multiple pathologies
ranging from the benign to life-threatening diseases. A Gut Feelings Questionnaire (GFQ) …

Objective Increased utilization of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for the evaluation of
pulmonary embolism has been associated with decreasing diagnostic yields and rising …

Objectives Pediatric appendicitis remains a challenging diagnosis in the emergency
department (ED). Available risk prediction algorithms may contribute to excessive ED …

Objective To answer the question,“Can primary care do this?”(provide comprehensive
outpatient management of low-risk PE). Methods We undertook a narrative review of the …

Clinical judgement in primary care is more often decisive than in the hospital. Clinical
decision rules (CDRs) can help general practitioners facilitating the work-through of …