Jutta Bleidorn

Rapid point-of-care testing for urinary tract infections: diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact

Background The PA-100 AST system (Sysmex®) is a point-of-care test (POCT) that tests for bacteria in urine samples using a fixed threshold and performs antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) within 45 minutes. Aim To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and perceived clinical uti...

The role of general practitioners in German cancer care: a scoping review

Abstract Background General practitioners (GPs) play an important role in the care of patients with cancer across the entire cancer continuum, from diagnosis to palliative care. Despite their broad range of responsibilities, structures to facilitate the systematic involvement of...