Publications by authors named "G Hoult"
Article Synopsis
- - Antibiotics are commonly overprescribed for acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD), prompting the need for biomarkers to help clinicians distinguish between bacterial and non-bacterial causes of exacerbations.
- - The study reviewed 39 papers on 61 biomarkers and found that serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) show moderate evidence in identifying bacterial infections related to AECOPD, with higher averages noted in patients with bacterial pathogens.
- - Overall, while CRP and PCT can help differentiate bacterial from non-bacterial AECOPD, there is a lack of strong evidence for other biomarkers, highlighting the need for more high-quality studies in this area.
Objective: Assessment of facilities for minor surgery in general practitioners' premises.
Design: Independent inspection of premises and equipment.
Setting: Large urban district.