Comparative application of droplet-based digital and quantitative real-time PCR for human brucellosis detection.

We evaluated the diagnostic value of droplet-based digital PCR (dd-PCR) by comparing it with the quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) for detecting Brucella DNA, 487 whole blood and serum samples collected from suspected human brucellosis, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity were 88.14% and 100% for RT-qPCR; 97.

The Effects of Photobiomodulation on Knee Function, Pain, and Exercise Tolerance in Older Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: To assess whether photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) enhances the benefits of exercise in older adults.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Web of Science, dated to February 2023.

Study Selection: All included studies were randomized controlled trials of PBMT combined with exercise co-intervention in persons 60 years and older.