ReviewMissouri medicine
Rational use of blood tests in the evaluation of rheumatic diseases.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.
- Chronic nonspecific multiple-sites pain [CNMSP] of unknown etiology: Biopsychosocial method of evaluation for the primary care level.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Systemic investigations in dry eye disease.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2023Article
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Many blood tests used in the evaluation of rheumatic diseases are non-specific and should not be ordered and interpreted in isolation. False positive results can lead to inappropriate therapies with serious adverse events while false negatives may steer the provider to incorrect diagnoses. Relying on blood tests alone without considering the clinical context should be avoided.
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22428449PMC6181688W2414021083What OpenQuestion holds
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