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3+ Score, WHO

MedGen UID:
453929
•Concept ID:
C2981702
•
Finding
Synonyms: 3 Plus Score; 3+; 3+ Score

Definition

A finding of greater than 10 acid-fast bacilli per 1 immersion field. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Impact of root canal treatment on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in systemically healthy adults with apical periodontitis - a preliminary prospective, longitudinal interventional study.
Poornima L, Ravishankar P, Abbott PV, Subbiya A, PradeepKumar AR
Int Endod J 2021 Apr;54(4):501-508. Epub 2020 Dec 11 doi: 10.1111/iej.13444. PMID: 33185278
Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate is associated with stroke outcome after intravenous rt-PA: the Stroke Acute Management with Urgent Risk-Factor Assessment and Improvement (SAMURAI) rt-PA registry.
Naganuma M, Koga M, Shiokawa Y, Nakagawara J, Furui E, Kimura K, Yamagami H, Okada Y, Hasegawa Y, Kario K, Okuda S, Nishiyama K, Minematsu K, Toyoda K
Cerebrovasc Dis 2011;31(2):123-9. Epub 2010 Nov 17 doi: 10.1159/000321516. PMID: 21088392

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score: A Qualitative Screening Tool for the In-field Assessment of Sprint Running Mechanics.
Bramah C, Tawiah-Dodoo J, Rhodes S, Elliott JD, Dos'Santos T
Am J Sports Med 2024 May;52(6):1608-1616. Epub 2024 Mar 28 doi: 10.1177/03635465241235525. PMID: 38544464Free PMC Article
Two-year imaging outcomes from a phase 3 randomized trial of secukinumab in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Braun J, Blanco R, Marzo-Ortega H, Gensler LS, Van den Bosch F, Hall S, Kameda H, Poddubnyy D, van de Sande M, van der Heijde D, Zhuang T, Stefanska A, Readie A, Richards HB, Deodhar A
Arthritis Res Ther 2023 May 16;25(1):80. doi: 10.1186/s13075-023-03051-5. PMID: 37194094Free PMC Article
Rejuvenating the aging upper periorbita.
Katircioglu YA, Celik T, Acar DD, Burcu A
Int Ophthalmol 2023 Sep;43(9):3199-3206. Epub 2023 May 15 doi: 10.1007/s10792-023-02720-3. PMID: 37184806
Concussion Baseline Retesting Is Necessary When Initial Scores Are Low.
Fraser MA, Kilchrist LM, Kuo M
Clin J Sport Med 2022 Jan 1;32(1):e40-e51. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000872. PMID: 33239512
Search for the most complete multivitamin.
Furlong VE, Truswell AS
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2004;13(3):222-5. PMID: 15331331

Diagnosis

The Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score: A Qualitative Screening Tool for the In-field Assessment of Sprint Running Mechanics.
Bramah C, Tawiah-Dodoo J, Rhodes S, Elliott JD, Dos'Santos T
Am J Sports Med 2024 May;52(6):1608-1616. Epub 2024 Mar 28 doi: 10.1177/03635465241235525. PMID: 38544464Free PMC Article
Clinical Predictive Score for Cholecystectomy Wound Infection: WEBAC Score.
Chaochankit W, Samphao S, Mahattanobon S, Sungworawongpana C
J Gastrointest Surg 2023 Sep;27(9):1876-1882. Epub 2023 Jun 20 doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05750-5. PMID: 37340105
Estimating measurement error of the Oswestry Disability Index with missing data.
McNeely EL, Zhang B, Neuman BJ, Skolasky RL
Spine J 2022 Jun;22(6):975-982. Epub 2022 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.01.013. PMID: 35121153Free PMC Article
Concussion Baseline Retesting Is Necessary When Initial Scores Are Low.
Fraser MA, Kilchrist LM, Kuo M
Clin J Sport Med 2022 Jan 1;32(1):e40-e51. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000872. PMID: 33239512
Newly developed and validated eosinophilic esophagitis histology scoring system and evidence that it outperforms peak eosinophil count for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
Collins MH, Martin LJ, Alexander ES, Boyd JT, Sheridan R, He H, Pentiuk S, Putnam PE, Abonia JP, Mukkada VA, Franciosi JP, Rothenberg ME
Dis Esophagus 2017 Feb 1;30(3):1-8. doi: 10.1111/dote.12470. PMID: 26857345Free PMC Article

Therapy

Inebilizumab: A Review in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder.
Nie T, Blair HA
CNS Drugs 2022 Oct;36(10):1133-1141. Epub 2022 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s40263-022-00949-7. PMID: 36070074Free PMC Article
Probiotics for treating eczema.
Makrgeorgou A, Leonardi-Bee J, Bath-Hextall FJ, Murrell DF, Tang ML, Roberts A, Boyle RJ
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018 Nov 21;11(11):CD006135. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006135.pub3. PMID: 30480774Free PMC Article
Autologous serum eye drops for dry eye.
Pan Q, Angelina A, Marrone M, Stark WJ, Akpek EK
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017 Feb 28;2(2):CD009327. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009327.pub3. PMID: 28245347Free PMC Article
Updosing nonsedating antihistamines in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Guillén-Aguinaga S, Jáuregui Presa I, Aguinaga-Ontoso E, Guillén-Grima F, Ferrer M
Br J Dermatol 2016 Dec;175(6):1153-1165. Epub 2016 Oct 19 doi: 10.1111/bjd.14768. PMID: 27237730
Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old.
Roqué i Figuls M, Giné-Garriga M, Granados Rugeles C, Perrotta C, Vilaró J
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016 Feb 1;2(2):CD004873. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004873.pub5. PMID: 26833493Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Effect of an Incentive Spirometer Patient Reminder After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Eltorai AEM, Baird GL, Eltorai AS, Healey TT, Agarwal S, Ventetuolo CE, Martin TJ, Chen J, Kazemi L, Keable CA, Diaz E, Pangborn J, Fox J, Connors K, Sellke FW, Elias JA, Daniels AH
JAMA Surg 2019 Jul 1;154(7):579-588. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.0520. PMID: 30969332Free PMC Article
Alcoholic hepatitis.
Damgaard Sandahl T
Dan Med J 2014 Oct;61(10):B4755. PMID: 25283626
Framingham cardiovascular disease risk scores and incident frailty: the English longitudinal study of ageing.
Gale CR, Cooper C, Sayer AA
Age (Dordr) 2014;36(4):9692. Epub 2014 Aug 2 doi: 10.1007/s11357-014-9692-6. PMID: 25085033Free PMC Article
Hypokalemia following trauma.
Beal AL, Scheltema KE, Beilman GJ, Deuser WE
Shock 2002 Aug;18(2):107-10. doi: 10.1097/00024382-200208000-00002. PMID: 12166770
Exercise electrocardiogram testing and prognosis. Novel markers and predictive instruments.
Lauer MS
Cardiol Clin 2001 Aug;19(3):401-14. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70225-3. PMID: 11570113

Clinical prediction guides

The Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score: A Qualitative Screening Tool for the In-field Assessment of Sprint Running Mechanics.
Bramah C, Tawiah-Dodoo J, Rhodes S, Elliott JD, Dos'Santos T
Am J Sports Med 2024 May;52(6):1608-1616. Epub 2024 Mar 28 doi: 10.1177/03635465241235525. PMID: 38544464Free PMC Article
The revised FLACC observational pain tool: improved reliability and validity for pain assessment in children with cognitive impairment.
Malviya S, Voepel-Lewis T, Burke C, Merkel S, Tait AR
Paediatr Anaesth 2006 Mar;16(3):258-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01773.x. PMID: 16490089
The amputee mobility predictor: an instrument to assess determinants of the lower-limb amputee's ability to ambulate.
Gailey RS, Roach KE, Applegate EB, Cho B, Cunniffe B, Licht S, Maguire M, Nash MS
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002 May;83(5):613-27. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2002.32309. PMID: 11994800
Assessing pain in critically ill sedated patients by using a behavioral pain scale.
Payen JF, Bru O, Bosson JL, Lagrasta A, Novel E, Deschaux I, Lavagne P, Jacquot C
Crit Care Med 2001 Dec;29(12):2258-63. doi: 10.1097/00003246-200112000-00004. PMID: 11801819
Quantification of coronary artery calcium using ultrafast computed tomography.
Agatston AS, Janowitz WR, Hildner FJ, Zusmer NR, Viamonte M Jr, Detrano R
J Am Coll Cardiol 1990 Mar 15;15(4):827-32. doi: 10.1016/0735-1097(90)90282-t. PMID: 2407762

Recent systematic reviews

Family presence during resuscitation.
Afzali Rubin M, Svensson TL, Herling SF, Jabre P, Møller AM
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023 May 9;5(5):CD013619. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013619.pub2. PMID: 37159193Free PMC Article
Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Who Receive Platelet-Rich Plasma or Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Injections Have Better Outcomes Than Patients Who Receive Hyaluronic Acid: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Belk JW, Lim JJ, Keeter C, McCulloch PC, Houck DA, McCarty EC, Frank RM, Kraeutler MJ
Arthroscopy 2023 Jul;39(7):1714-1734. Epub 2023 Mar 11 doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.03.001. PMID: 36913992
The Benefits of Breastfeeding on Child Intelligence, Behavior, and Executive Function: A Review of Recent Evidence.
McGowan C, Bland R
Breastfeed Med 2023 Mar;18(3):172-187. Epub 2023 Feb 7 doi: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0192. PMID: 36749962
Glucocorticoids for croup in children.
Aregbesola A, Tam CM, Kothari A, Le ML, Ragheb M, Klassen TP
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023 Jan 10;1(1):CD001955. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001955.pub5. PMID: 36626194Free PMC Article
The Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Musculoskeletal Conditions by Physical Therapists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Gattie E, Cleland JA, Snodgrass S
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017 Mar;47(3):133-149. Epub 2017 Feb 3 doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7096. PMID: 28158962

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