A new screening test for tuberculosis has a sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 88%. In a population with a disease prevalence of 5%, what is the positive predictive value (PPV) of this test?
Which of the following is the most common cause of false-positive results in screening programs for infectious diseases in India?
All of the following are characteristics of an ideal screening test EXCEPT:
A 35-year-old asymptomatic woman attends a health camp in Delhi for routine screening. Her blood pressure is 145/92 mmHg on two separate occasions, 2 weeks apart. She has no symptoms of hypertension and no prior history of elevated BP. Laboratory investigations show normal renal function and normal lipid profile. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
Regarding the principles of screening for disease in a population, all of the following are TRUE EXCEPT:
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