Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation by Bhalaghuru Chokkalingam Mani, Moses Mathur, Heather Clauss, Rene Alvarez, Eman Hamad, Yoshiya Toyoda, Mark Birkenbach, Mustafa Ahmed

“…We also review the challenges associated with making this diagnosis.…”
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The Forgotten Complication of Recurrent Nephrolithiasis: “Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis”—A Case and Review of the Literature by Tarek Assi, Elie El Rassy, Samah Naderi, Tania Moussa, Maroun Moukarzel, Joseph Kattan

“…Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the renal pelvis is an aggressive tumor with insidious onset of unspecific symptoms and advanced stages at diagnosis. It is a rare entity, accounting for 0.5–8% of renal tumors. …”
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Enhancement of Fluorescent Labeling via a Composited Thin Film by Taikei Suyama, Xiaowei Ji, Yaoju Zhang

“…When statistical investigations on a large number of cells are involved, experimental study is required for both low magnification to get a reliable statistical population and high contrast to achieve accurate diagnosis on the nature of the cells’ perturbation. …”
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Pediatric Functional Constipation: A New Challenge by Samina Khan Bashir, Muhammad Bashir Khan

“…Functional constipation is persistent, difficult, and infrequent hard stooling with incomplete rectal emptying that does not have an identifiable cause, such as underlying illness, anatomical abnormality, or medication, and is a diagnosis of exclusion that causes psychological and physical symptoms in the individual. …”
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Classification of CT scan and X-ray dataset based on deep learning and particle swarm optimization. by Honghua Liu, Mingwei Zhao, Chang She, Han Peng, Mailan Liu, Bo Li

“…In 2019, the novel coronavirus swept the world, exposing the monitoring and early warning problems of the medical system. Computer-aided diagnosis models based on deep learning have good universality and can well alleviate these problems. …”
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Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome: A Clinical, Radiologic, and Histologic Mimic of Lymphoma by Faaria Gowani, Bradley Gehrs, Teresa Scordino

“…The clinical history, imaging, and biopsy findings initially raised concern for a malignant process, with a differential diagnosis including classic Hodgkin’s lymphoma and T-cell lymphoma. …”
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A Protozoology and Parasitological Techniques Brochure by Josefina Isabel Vázquez Martínez, Miladys Caridad Cedeño Borges, Mabel Collazo Díaz, Martina Sabina Jiménez Suárez, Luis Quintero Hernández, Jorge Barleta Del Castillo

“…The aim of this brochure is to provide a system of techniques and procedures to facilitate the identification and diagnosis of human parasitic diseases in the laboratories of Primary and Secondary Health. …”
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Identification of pathogenic bacteria by biosensors in water and wastewater by Sakineh Hargolzadeh, Soheila Kashanian, Maryam Nazari

“…The irresponsible use of these antibiotics is one of the most important reasons for the emergence of microbial resistance, which has become a global issue. Therefore, timely diagnosis of these pathogens is very important. the use of specialized personnel, machines, and tools in molecular methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are expensive, and traditional methods such as plate culture are time-consuming. …”
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Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury by Jeffrey C. Sirota, Jelena Klawitter, Charles L. Edelstein

“…The problems inherent in a creatinine-based diagnosis of AKI have impeded the development of proper therapeutics in AKI and posed problems in evaluating nephrotoxicity of drugs and other chemical exposures. …”
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Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Associated with Follicular Dendritic Cell Tumor in the Mediastinum by Aparna Mullangath Prakasan, Anne Jennifer Prabhu, Kanmani Velarasan, Selvamani Backianathan, Thomas Samuel Ram

“…Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (PNP) is an autoimmune bullous disease characterized by severe stomatitis, polymorphous skin eruptions, and underlying neoplasms. Diagnosis of cutaneous paraneoplastic disorders requires high index of suspicion. …”
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Huge Cystic Lymphangioma of the Pancreas Mimicking Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm by Enrico Dalla Bona, Valentina Beltrame, Stella Blandamura, Federica Liessi, Cosimo Sperti

“…Abdominal sonography and computed tomography showed a lobulated, hypodense mass extending from the left diaphragm to the pelvis, measuring  cm. A preoperative diagnosis of mucinous cystadenoma of the pancreas was suggested and the patient underwent laparotomy. …”
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Iron deficiency anaemia: pathophysiology, assessment, practical management by Matthew James Brookes, Mark A Samaan, Esha Sharma, Aditi Kumar, Alexandra Marley

“…This article will provide an updated overview on diagnosis and management of IDA in patients with chronic conditions, preoperative and in pregnancy. …”
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The occupational roles of hospitalized people due to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome by Natália Augusto Nunes Gil, Marysia Mara Rodrigues do Prado De Carlo

“…The casuistry was composed by 40 HIV-positive persons interned, subdivided in three groups considering diagnosis time; the control group was composed by 12 persons, not infected and not interned. …”
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Cladophialophora bantiana Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis Complicated by Pulmonary Nocardiosis: A Tale of Two Infections by Muhammad Farhan Khaliq, Rayan E. Ihle, Christopher P. Schirtzinger

“…Brain MRI showed multiple enhancing masses, and chest CT demonstrated multifocal consolidation. To confirm diagnosis, brain biopsy was performed that showed Cladophialophora bantiana. …”
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Aggressive Odontogenic myxoma: a case report by Yanelis Suárez Conde, Jordanis Viamontes Beltrán, René David Morales Basulto, Alicia María Hernández Suárez

“…It was decided to perform tumor reduction and possible surgical treatment, however, this entity had an aggressive evolution and the patient dies less than two months after diagnosis. <br /><strong>Conclusions</strong>: the peculiarity of this case was the aggressive and infiltrating behavior of this entity, therefore, it was evident the variability in the clinical behavior of the odontogenic myxoma that despite being described as a benign tumor, had a torpid and unfavorable evolution for the patient.…”
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Acute Intestinal Obstruction due to Complicated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Adult: A Case Report by Arundhati Negi, Geofia Shaina Crasta, Bharath Kumar Bhat

“…MD causing intestinal obstruction in a middle-aged population is extremely rare and requires careful attention for diagnosis; it is almost always discovered through surgery.…”
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Diabetes mellitus: The pathophysiology as a canvas for management elucidation and strategies by Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Olawumi Toyin Iheagwam

“…This review examines how DM pathophysiology influences the type of diagnosis, screening, treatment, and management regimen that is implemented. …”
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Airway Remodelling in Asthma: From Benchside to Clinical Practice by Céline Bergeron, Meri K Tulic, Qutayba Hamid

“…Airway remodelling is associated with poor clinical outcomes among asthmatic patients. Early diagnosis and prevention of airway remodelling has the potential to decrease disease severity, improve control and prevent disease expression. …”
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Can Surgery Be Avoided? Exclusive Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Actinomycosis by M. P. Ruiz, E. M. Williams, C. M. Markey, A. M. Johnson, P. B. Morales-Ramirez

“…Due to its unspecific clinical and radiologic findings, it can mimic pelvic or intra-abdominal malignancy leading to mutilating surgery of high morbidity. Rarely, diagnosis is made preoperatively and in most cases surgical intervention is necessary. …”
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Natural History of Invasive Papillary Breast Carcinoma Followed for 10 Years: A Case Report and Literature Review by Yong Joon Suh, Hyukjai Shin, Tae Jung Kwon

“…Herein, we report a case of invasive papillary breast carcinoma followed for 10 years in a 59-year-old woman who refused any treatment. The diagnosis was based on core needle biopsies. At the patient’s first visit in July 2006, the tumor measured 10.4 × 7.2 × 3.5 cm. …”
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