Measurement of Total Protein Is Not a Useful Inclusion in Liver Function Test Profiles

Measurement of total protein is not a useful inclusion in liver function test profiles.

To the Editor: All Bayer ACS:180 and ADVIA Centaur system chemiluminescent immunoassays are evaluated during product development for performance characteristics based on specimen collection tube type, anticoagulant, and sample handling. Recommendations are reported in the product inserts in the Specimen Collection and Handling section. The approved specimen types for the ACS:180/ADVIA Centaur C...

Measurement of total protein is a useful inclusion in liver function test profiles.

‏‎interpersonal function of language in subtitling

‏‎translation as a comunicative process is always said to be associated with various aspects of meaning loss or gain. subtitling as a mode of translating, due to special discoursal and textual conditions imposed upon it, is believed to be an obvious case of this loss or gain. presenting the spoken sound track of a film in writing and synchronizing the perception of this text by the viewers with...

Evaluation of Factors Influencing Liver Function Test in On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Background: Liver dysfunction during on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a rare complication but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The ability to identify high-risk patients may be helpful in planning appropriate management strategies. We aimed to evaluate the factors influencing liver function tests during on-pump CABG.Methods: In 146 patients scheduled...

Measurement of Oxygen Desaturation Is Not Useful for the Detection of Aspiration in Dysphagic Stroke Patients

BACKGROUND Dysphagia is one of the most dangerous symptoms of acute stroke. Various screening tools have been suggested for the early detection of this condition. In spite of conflicting results, measurement of oxygen saturation (SpO2) during clinical swallowing assessment is still recommended by different national guidelines as a screening tool with a decline in SpO2 ≥2% usually being regarded...