Is the 10 g monofilament fit for purpose for diagnosing DPN?
Is the 10 g monofilament fit for purpose for diagnosing DPN?
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England: American Diabetes Association
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Consistent with the current study, a systematic review and meta-analysis on the diagnostic utility of the 10 g monofilament showed a poor sensitivity of 0.53 and specificity of 0.88, generating a high likelihood of a false negative test result in the diagnosis of DPN.6 It may be time to challenge this failed strategy, given that the rate of DFU and...
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Is the 10 g monofilament fit for purpose for diagnosing DPN?
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_70938348f6bc4bf39d3511d4831733b2
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2052-4897
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2052-4897
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10.1136/bmjdrc-2023-003773
