Differences in glucose readings between the continuous glucose monitoring calibration free interstitial sensors versus capillary blood glucose monitoring by glucometer: An analysis of two cases.

Aim: To assess the differences in glucose readings between the continuous glucose monitoring calibration-free interstitial sensors versus capillary blood glucose monitoring by glucometer.

Study Design: Two healthy non-pregnant volunteers participated in the study, and wore simultaneously both the calibration-free Freestyle Libre and the Dexcom G6 sensor. Glucose values were recorded before and after meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner on three separate days by either scanning the Freestyle Libre CGM sensor with a smartphone, or obtaining glucose readings real-time through the Dexcom G6 CLARITY mobile application.

Autonomous growth and increased cytotoxicity of natural killer cells expressing membrane-bound interleukin-15.

Natural killer (NK) cell survival and, hence, cytotoxicity requires cytokine support. We determined whether expression of interleukin-15 (IL-15) in a nonsecretory, membrane-bound form could sustain NK cell growth. We linked the human IL15 gene to that encoding CD8α transmembrane domain (mbIL15).

Revising the blueprint for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) examination: a role delineation study.

Purpose/objectives: To conduct a role delineation study of basic oncology nursing practice as a basis for revision of the blueprint for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) examination.

Design: Three-phase study of oncology nurses' practice.

Sample: 735 oncology nurses randomly chosen from all nurses who are OCN certified.