Progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) is currently diagnosed retrospectively. Here, we work towards a set of biomarkers that could assist in early diagnosis of PMS. A selection of cerebrospinal fluid metabolites (n=15) was shown to differentiate between PMS and its preceding phenotype in an indepe...
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality. The complex nature of COPD presents challenges in accurately predicting and understanding frequent exacerbations.
Introduction: The degree of antimicrobial resistance demonstrated by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) represents a growing public health challenge. Conventional methods for detecting CPE involve culture-based techniques with lengthy incubation steps. There is a ne...
