Journal of Clinical Medicine
Needle-free checks poorly predict blood profile in Mexican adults
Across 16 algorithms, scores for distinguishing adverse blood profiles ranged from 0.481 to 0.524, and tests found no separation from chance.Across 16 algorithms, scores for distinguishing adverse blood profiles ranged from 0.481 to 0.524, and tests found no separation from chance.
Cross-sectional · 2,000 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied2,000 Mexican adults
What changedNeedle-free checks predicted adverse blood profiles poorly, with discrimination near chance (ROC AUC 0.481–0.524)
The catchUnrecorded statin or anti-inflammatory treatment could lower blood markers and weaken prediction