Evaluation of Synovial Calprotectin by Using a Lateral Flow Test for the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections.

The analysis of synovial fluid is a crucial step in the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Recently several studies illustrated the efficacy of synovial calprotectin in supporting the diagnosis of PJI. In this study, synovial calprotectin was analyzed by a commercial stool test to explore whether it might accurately predict PJIs.

Prevalence of depression and anxiety in older people in low- and middle- income countries in Africa, Asia and South America: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is rapid growth of older people in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs). The aim of this review was to assess the literature on prevalence of anxiety and depression in this demographic, which to our knowledge, has not yet been conducted.

Methods: Databases including Medline, PsychInfo, Embase, Scielo and African Journals Online were searched for terms including "mental disorders", "neurotic disorders", "mood disorders" and "anxiety disorders".

Prevalence of and factors associated with multimorbidity among 18 101 adults in the South East Asia Community Observatory Health and Demographic Surveillance System in Malaysia: a population-based, cross-sectional study of the MUTUAL consortium.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in a community-dwelling general adult population on a large Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) scale.

Design: Population-based cross-sectional study.

Setting: South East Asia Community Observatory HDSS site in Malaysia.

Vivaria calvasensis-A new genus and species of Araceae (Araceae: Aroidea: Spathicarpeae) from southern Ecuador.

We describe a new genus with a new species belonging to Araceae, from southern Ecuador. Vivaria calvasensis gen. et sp.