Kidney Diseases Classification using Hybrid Transfer-Learning DenseNet201-Based and Random Forest Classifier by Abdalbasit Mohammed Qadir, Dana Faiq Abd

“…In this study, a hybrid technique is used by utilizing both pre-train models for feature extraction and classification using machine learning algorithms for the task of kidney disease image diagnosis. The pre-trained model used in this study is the Densenet-201 model. …”
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Accuracy of Pelvic Ultrasound in Diagnosing Adnexal Torsion by Labib Ghulmiyyah, Anwar Nassar, Dib Sassine, Sally Khoury, Joseph Nassif, Hadi Ramadan, Elie Najem, Ghina Berjawi

“…Pelvic or intravaginal ultrasound remains the first-line imaging modality used for diagnosis and evaluation of suspected ovarian/adnexal torsion. …”
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Oral Verruciform Xanthoma within Lichen Planus: A Case Report and Literature Review by Vasileios I. Theofilou, Alexandra Sklavounou, Prokopios P. Argyris, Evanthia Chrysomali

“…In the subepithelial connective tissue, aggregates of foamy cells that exhibited immunoreactivity for CD68 were noted. The final diagnosis was verruciform xanthoma. The mucosa adjacent to the lesion demonstrated histopathological features consistent with lichen planus. …”
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Bilateral Angle Narrowing and Acute Myopia Induced by Indapamide: A Case Report by Ana Catarina Pedrosa, Joana Rodrigues Araújo, João Paulo Macedo, Sérgio Estrela Silva, António Melo, Fernando Falcão-Reis

“…Indapamide may cause acute myopia and angle closure secondary to ciliochoroidal effusion that are fully reversible after drug withdrawal, as long as timely diagnosis is established. Therefore, indapamide, as well as other sulfonamide-derived drugs, must always be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute myopia and angle closure.…”
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Major Organic Involvement in Women with Fabry Disease in Argentina by Fernando Perretta, Norberto Antongiovanni, Sebastián Jaurretche

“…The aim of this study was to describe the organic involvement in women at the time of FD diagnosis. A descriptive, cross-sectional and multicenter study was carried out. …”
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Inflammatory Nasal Swelling due to Leishmania tropica by Hajiba Fellah, Maryam Hakkour, Bouchra Delouane, Asmae Hmamouch, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Faiza Sebti, Abderrahim Sadak

“…Nevertheless, the parasitological diagnosis confirmed the presence of amastigotes, and the results of the molecular study showed that the electrophoretic profile was comparable to that of L. tropica. …”
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A Comprehensive Clinical Acumen Enhanced by Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Managing Acute Life-Threatening Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Peripheral Setting: A Case Repor... by Prabhav Chhaperwal, Sudhir Kumar, Gurbinder Suri, Uma Garg, Suraj Kapoor, Bhargava Devarakonda

“…The approach in the case included recognizing the challenge with timely provisional diagnosis, initial stabilization, hemodynamic support, early consideration for anticoagulants, and thrombolysis after supporting provisional diagnosis with point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), team effort, and administrative support in Cas Evac to the tertiary care center. …”
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Adding checkpoint inhibitors to first-line chemotherapy for NUT carcinoma patients by Sarah Haebe, Gesa Schuebbe, Philipp Jurmeister, Michael von Bergwelt-Baildon, C. Benedikt Westphalen, Ulrich M. Lauer, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Marion Subklewe, Oliver Weigert

“…Abstract Rare cancers present significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and research, accounting for up to 25% of global cancer cases. …”
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Wilson – Konovalov Disease: Clinical Cases with Different Manifestations and Outcomes by O. V. Samodova, G. P. Smirnova, E. A. Krieger

“…The diagnosis was delayed and made 4 years after the hyperenzymemia was first revealed. …”
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Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed on Transbronchial Lung Biopsy in a Mechanically Ventilated Patient by Delyse Garg, Nikhil Madan, Omar Qaqish, Sandhya Nagarakanti, Vipul Patel

“…Due to a poor response to treatment for PJP, the patient underwent a transbronchial lung biopsy, which led to the diagnosis of pulmonary toxoplasmosis.…”
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Three Trocars Laparoscopic Resection of Angiomyolipoma of the Liver by J. M. Ramia, R. De la Plaza, J. Quiñones, M. D. Sanchez-Tembleque, A. Caminoa, P. Veguillas, J. García Parreño

“…In spite of advances in radiology, preoperative correct diagnosis is difficult. Clasically, a conservative management strategy was adopted in patients with asymptomatic tumors less than 5 cm with undoubtful diagnosis. …”
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Jumping to Conclusions: Things are Never What They Seem by Sarah Broder

“…A 46-year-old Aboriginal man presented with a massive pleural effusion. A diagnosis of sarcoidosis was established. To the author's knowledge, this is the first reported case of sarcoidosis in a North American Aboriginal patient.…”
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3D-printed constructs deliver bioactive cargos to expedite cartilage regeneration by Rong Jiao, Xia Lin, Jingchao Wang, Chunyan Zhu, Jiang Hu, Huali Gao, Kun Zhang

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Association between non-insulin-based insulin resistance indicators and frailty progression: a national cohort study and mendelian randomization analysis by Hui Tian, Yong-meng Li, Cheng-qiang Wang, Guo-qiang Chen, Ying Lian

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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF CARE FOR PROSTATE CANCER by O. I. Apolikhin, A. V. Sivkov, I. V. Chernishov, M. I. Katibov, O. V. Zolotukhin, I. A. Shaderkin, S. A. Leonov, D. A. Vojtko, M. Y. Prosyannikov

“…In case of identification of risk groups for prostate cancer, patients were sent to the urologist at the place of residence, which is conducting special examinations (FRA, ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder, TRUS, UFW), forming a risk group for verification of diagnosis. Then the patient is directed to the second stage of inter-regional urology center (ITC), whose task in the diagnostic phase is to verify the diagnosis.    …”
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Mechanistic study on the mitigation of cadmium accumulation in Ligusticum sinense cv. Chuanxiong through plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Arthrobacter sp. CX-2 by Shu-qi Niu, Ting Li, Lin Liu, Xiu-wen Bao, Xing-mao Yang, Hao-ran Song, Yang Li, Jing Bai, Li-ying He, Qing-he Wang, Si-jing Liu, Jin-lin Guo

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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of consciousness by Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Yifang He, Sipeng Zhu, Dongsheng Liu, Xiaoke Chai, Xiaoke Chai, Qiheng He, Tianqing Cao, Jianghong He, Jingqi Li, Juanning Si, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Jizong Zhao, Jizong Zhao

“…BackgroundAdvances in neuroimaging have significantly enhanced our understanding of brain function, providing critical insights into the diagnosis and management of disorders of consciousness (DoC). …”
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Epilepsy care pathway: The Finnish model by Reetta Kälviäinen, Zakarya Hadj‐Allal, Jarkko Kirjavainen, Reina Roivainen, Tarja Linnankivi, Jukka Peltola, Kai Eriksson, Salla Lamusuo, Tuire Lähdesmäki, Johanna Annunen, Päivi Vieira, Virpi Tarkiainen, Leena Jutila, Anni Saarela, Leena Kämppi, Liisa Metsähonkala, Eija Gaily, Niina Lähde, Jaana Antinmaa, Sini Erme, Anna‐Leena Pirttisalo, Jari Virolainen, Milla Ylijoki, Laura Kela, Jonna Komulainen‐Ebrahim, Paula Sorjonen, Finnish Severe Epilepsy Coordination Group

“…Significance This Finnish model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment and combines modern digital tools, data sharing, and peer support. …”
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Multidisciplinary, multicenter consensus for the care of patients affected with Sturge–Weber syndrome by May El Hachem, Andrea Diociaiuti, Angela Galeotti, Francesca Grussu, Elena Gusson, Alessandro Ferretti, Carlo Efisio Marras, Davide Vecchio, Simona Cappelletti, Mariasavina Severino, Carlo Gandolfo, Simone Reali, Rosa Longo, Carmen D’Amore, Lodovica Gariazzo, Federica Marraffa, Marta Luisa Ciofi Degli Atti, Maria Margherita Mancardi, and the Sturge-Weber Syndrome Multidisciplinary Group

“…The aim of this study was to develop a multidisciplinary expert consensus for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all disease manifestations, according to the recommendations of the Italian Law on Rare Disease Care. …”
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Endobronchial Infection and Bacterial Lymphadenitis by Gemella morbillorum Leading to Airway Perforation and a Bronchopleural Fistula by Kaitlin N. DePrez, John Ferguson

“…Conclusion: In cases of severe mediastinal adenopathy in a young patient, bacterial lymphadenitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis with lymphoma, germ cell tumor, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, sarcoidosis, histoplasmosis, and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor.…”
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