Publications by authors named "Xi-Yi Zhao"
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- The sensitivity of classic biomarkers for diagnosing testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) is low; however, microRNAs (miRNAs) have shown potential for better diagnostics, despite inconsistent results in prior research.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 trials involving 2,068 participants revealed high pooled diagnostic values for total miRNAs, with miR-371a-3p showing particularly promising results.
- Specifically, miR-371a-3p demonstrated high sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratios, indicating its strong predictive performance for TGCTs, although it has limitations for diagnosing teratoma.
The performance of Xpert MTB/RIF using bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains unclear. Therefore, a systematic review/meta-analysis was conducted. Studies published before 31 December 2019 were retrieved from the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases using the keywords "pulmonary tuberculosis," "Xpert MTB/RIF," and "BAL.
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