Epiploic Appendicitis in a pregnant woman. Case presentation by Mayquel Monzón Rodríguez, Yoan Hernández Cabrera, Ailén Sed Pérez

“…Acute surgical abdomen during gestation is an entity difficult to manage for both obstetricians and surgeons. Its diagnosis becomes more difficult due to the anatomical and physiological changes modifying the symptoms and signs of some conditions which cause this entity. …”
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Acute Stroke Imaging: Recent Updates by Prachi Dubey, Sachin Pandey, Gul Moonis

“…Neuroimaging plays a crucial role in early diagnosis and yields essential information regarding tissue integrity, a factor that remains a key therapeutic determinant. …”
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Spectrum of unusual ectopic pregnancies on imaging: Case series by Madhuri Pundlikrao Udgire, Varun Vasant Nimje, Shubham Baburao Bodhankar, Tushar Suresh Yadav, Rushabh Chordiya

“…Conclusion: Incidence of gestations with ectopic implantations is rising, and knowledge of the imaging appearance of uncommon ectopic gestations is important for clinicians in correct diagnosis and timely treatment initiation.…”
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2009 H1N1 Influenza by Seth J. Sullivan, MD; Robert M. Jacobson, MD; Walter R. Dowdle, PhD; and Gregory A. Poland

“…This clinical review provides an update encompassing the virology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the 2009 H1N1 virus. …”
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A Case Report of Spindle Cell (Sarcomatoid) Carcinoma of the Larynx by Harry Boamah, Billy Ballard

“…Most spindle cell tumors are polypoid and pedunculated; they are often detected at an early stage, removed by polypectomy during diagnosis, and tend to have a very good prognosis. …”
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Delayed Tamponade after Traumatic Wound with Left Ventricular Compression by Fahad Almehmadi, Mark Chandy, Kim A. Connelly, Jeremy Edwards

“…Delayed cardiac tamponade after a penetrating chest injury is a rare complication. The clinical diagnosis of tamponade is facilitated with imaging. …”
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Method for the hystopathological analysis of the cervix specimen, obtained through radio surgery by Alfredo B. Quiñones Ceballos, Martha María Chávez Valdivia, Caridad Socorro Castro, Ileana Franco Zunda

“…<strong>Methods:</strong> a flow of coordinated actions was established in the management, on 162 cervix biopsies, from sample taking to final diagnosis during a two years period. <strong>Results:</strong> This method facilitates the interpretation and topographic location of the lesions, in a way that it clears out the forecasting. …”
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Intracardiac Ectopic Thyroid Tissue: A Case Report by Hira Nasir, Azra Bashir, Faria Waqar Khan, Aribah Atiq, Akhtar Sohail Chughtai

“…Surgery was advised, and successful excision of the mass was done and the specimen later sent to Chughtai Institute of Pathology for histopathological evaluation and diagnosis. The results revealed benign thyroid tissue with no evidence of malignancy. …”
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A Case of Inverted Papilloma Originating from the Middle Ear and Review of the Literature by Eray Bayindir, Fatih Mehmet Hanege, Mahmut Tayyar Kalcioglu, Tulay Zenginkinet, Serdal Celik

“…Even though it is very rare in the middle ear, this pathology should be kept in mind for the differential diagnosis of middle ear masses. In this case, we report a 77-year-old female who had recurrent IP with malignant transformation and complication.…”
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Concurrent Presentation of Hodgkin Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma by Rekha Chandran, Miklos Simon, Stephen E. Spurgeon

“…Here, we discuss a 72-year-old patient who initially presented with generalized pruritis. Workup led to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma which progressed and required treatment. …”
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Pest Management Perceptions and Practices for Equine Farms in North and Central Florida by Erika T. Machtinger, Norman C. Leppla, Cindy Saunders

“…Integrated pest management for equine farms requires accurate diagnosis of pest problems and the coordinated use of science-based management practices, but a recent survey shows that many equine property owners don’t know enough about the identification, biology, and presence of filth fly pests on their properties to develop successful IPM programs. …”
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A Practical Approach to Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Focused Review by Brian J. Murray

“…There is a broad differential diagnosis for conditions contributing to EDS but a few common conditions account for the majority of clinical presentations. …”
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A Patient with Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Ureter—A Rare Condition Mimicking Malignancy: A Case Report by Wolfgang Brummeisl, Hans-Martin Fritsche, Elisabeth Huber, Wolf F. Wieland, Roman Ganzer

“…A fibroepithelial polyp is a rare benign lesion that can occur in childhood but is an important differential diagnosis of an upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma in adults.…”
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Diagnostic Applications of Cone-Beam CT for Periodontal Diseases by Yousef A. AlJehani

“…Original articles that reported on the use of CBCT for periodontal disease diagnosis were included. Sources. MEDLINE (1990 to January 2014), PubMed (using medical subject headings), and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms in different combinations: “CBCT,” “volumetric CT,” “periodontal disease ,” and “periodontitis.” …”
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Left Ventricular Noncompaction in a Child with Turner Syndrome by Snigdha Bhatia, Amna Qasim, Murad Almasri, Luba Frank, Ashraf M. Aly

“…We report the first case of a 6-year-old asymptomatic female with Turner syndrome who was referred for cardiac evaluation after her Turner syndrome diagnosis. Echocardiogram was suspicious for LVNC, which was confirmed on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.…”
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Urinary Catheter Causing Paracentesis-induced Circulatory Dysfunction by José Guilherme Assis, Joana Rua

“…Imaging confirmed bladder perforation and intraperitoneal placement of the UC, establishing the diagnosis of paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction due to unintended ascitic fluid drainage. …”
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Effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system in improving the management of childhood illness in primary care in rural Nigeria: an observational study by Marek Kwiatkowski, Rodolfo Rossi, Torsten Schmitz, Fenella Beynon, Capucine Musard, Marco Landi, Daniel Ishaya, Jeremiah Zira, Muazu Muazu, Camille Renner, Edwin Emmanuel, Solomon Gideon Bulus

“…Secondary outcomes were antibiotic and antimalarial prescription, referral, and communication of diagnosis and follow-up advice, assessed at day 0 exit interview.Results We recruited 1929 children, of which 1021 (53%) attended ALMANACH facilities, between March and September 2020. …”
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Utility of the Rose Bengal Test as a Point-of-Care Test for Human Brucellosis in Endemic African Settings: A Systematic Review by Abel B. Ekiri, Christopher Kilonzo, Brian H. Bird, Elizabeth VanWormer, David J. Wolking, Woutrina A. Smith, Honorati Masanja, Rudovick R. Kazwala, Jonna A.K. Mazet

“…In endemic African areas, such as Tanzania, Brucella spp. cause human febrile illnesses, which often go unrecognized and misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed diagnosis, underdiagnosis, and underreporting. Although rapid and affordable point-of-care tests, such as the Rose Bengal test (RBT), are available, acceptance and adoption of these tests at the national level are hindered by a lack of local diagnostic performance data. …”
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Inferior vena cava diameter in patients with chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective study by Jianan Li, Chi Wang, Hui wu Dong, Jing Qi, Chongyou Rao, Qiuyang Li, Kunlun He

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Characteristics of Professional Formation’s Indicators of Managers of the System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine by Yu. Yu. Boiko-Buzyl

“…The study is based on the use of a number of methods of psychological diagnosis, which assisted to examine 844 people, including 385 managers and 459 employees of the agencies and departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. …”
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