Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of 16S and 18S rRNA gene targeted next-generation sequencing based on five years of clinical experience.

Background: The use of 16S/18S rRNA targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) has improved microbial diagnostics, however, the use of tNGS in a routine clinical setting requires further elucidation. We retrospectively evaluated the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of 16S/18S tNGS, routinely used in the North Denmark Region between 2017 and 2021.

Methods: We retrieved 544 tNGS results from 491 patients hospitalised with suspected infection (e.

Signs of dysphagia and associated outcomes regarding mortality, length of hospital stay and readmissions in acute geriatric patients: Observational prospective study.

Background And Aims: Dysphagia is a prevalent disorder in acute geriatric patients. This observational prospective study aimed at investigating adverse clinical outcomes linked to signs of dysphagia, including mortality, length of hospital stay (LOS), readmissions, among patients aged ≥ 65 years at a Danish acute medical unit (AMU).

Methods: Signs of dysphagia were assessed using bedside screening tools including the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), a 30 mL Water Swallowing Test (WST) and the Gugging Swallowing Screen tool (GUSS), as described in the preceding cross-sectional study.

Prevalence of signs of dysphagia and associated risk factors in geriatric patients admitted to an acute medical unit.

Background And Aims: Dysphagia is a prevalent disorder among the older persons. Despite this, signs of dysphagia often go unnoticed in hospital settings. This cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the prevalence of signs of dysphagia among patients aged 65 or older in a Danish acute care setting.