Point-of-care self-testing for measuring total white blood cells and C-reactive protein - a pilot study for future home-monitoring of patients during antibiotic treatment at home.

Background: During home treatment with antibiotics, patients' laboratory results of total white blood cell count (WBC) with neutrophil counts and C-reactive protein (CRP) are drawn and monitored at the hospital. The aim of the study was to examine the feasibility and analytical accuracy of hospitalized patients 18 years or older self-testing using two point-of-care tests (POCT).

Methods: The pilot study included 41 hospitalized patients.

Venous thromboembolism in anorexia nervosa: four cases from a specialized unit. Indication for thromboprophylaxis?

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. VTE may occur asymptomatic or subclinical. Fluid retention during intensive re-nutrition or rapid weight changes are well-known phenomena in anorexia nervosa (AN) and may represent a significant risk factor for VTE.