The Journal of international medical research
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The usefulness of procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as individual biomarkers, and in combination, for the identification of infections in a critically ill patient cohort was evaluated retrospectively. ⋯ For critically ill patients, CRP and CRP in combination with PCT were found to be suitable biomarkers for diagnosing sepsis, based on their NPV and PPV.
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To determine the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) among South African adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. ⋯ DPNP is widely prevalent in South Africa. Despite its negative impact on HRQoL and sleep, DPNP is inadequately treated. DN4 is an easy-to-use, validated questionnaire that can be used widely as a DPNP screening tool in clinical practice.