How do the public interpret COVID-19 swab test results? Comparing the impact of official information about results and reliability used in the UK, US and New Zealand: a randomised, controlled trialdoi:10.1101/2020.12.04.20243840Gabriel Recchia...
To interpret the test result, express your prior probability of having COVID as anodds, and then multiply those odds by the Bayes factor. If you initially believed you had a 10% chance of having COVID, and you got a negative test result with a Bayes factor of 0.1x, you could multiply...
For those without COVID-19 symptoms, using these tests before a gathering will reduce (but not eliminate) the risk that someone attending has COVID-19. Remember: antigen test results can change quickly, and a negative result is really only trustworthy for eight to 12 hours. In other words,...
For thosewithout COVID-19 symptoms, using these tests before a gathering will reduce (but not eliminate) the risk that someone attending has COVID-19. Remember: antigen test results can change quickly, and a negative result is really only trustworthy for eight to 12 hours. In other words, ...
Broadly speaking, when we look at the results of a genetic test, the information provided comes in one of two different formats. In one paradigm, individual genes are analyzed, or even small portions of single genes known to harbor potentially impactful mutations. Alternatively, genetic tests can...
What's the best way to use and interpret rapid tests before gatherings? Testing remains an important tool to identify infected people and limit the spread of the virus. It's still a good idea to take a rapid test before visiting people, especiallyolder peopleand those with weakened immune sy...
Under COVID-19 conditions, an expedited study that adequately screens for generalized status epilepticus, most types of regional status epilepticus, encephalopathy or sleep may serve for most clinical questions, using simplified montages may limit the risk of infection to EEG technologists. We ...
Once you see where your destination stands, here's how to interpret that information when deciding whether to travel. What is a travel advisory? The ongoing risks associated with COVID-19, particularly as new variants emerge, present challenges and uncertainties for travel. To make the experience...
At-home test kits might play an important role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, but only if users interpret their results appropriately when deciding whether to quarantine. When the FDA authorizes a test kit, it authorizes both the device and the accompanying instructions; currently however, ve...
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