Machine Learning Classifiers and Data Synthesis Techniques to Tackle with Highly Imbalanced COVID-19 Data by Avaz Naghipour, Mohammad Reza Abbaszadeh Bavil Soflaei, mostafa ghader-zefrehei

“…In conclusion, our results verify the potential of coupling data synthesis with traditional machine learning for the diagnosis of COVID-19. We hope that this research will make a significant contribution to the current AI (Artificial Intelligence) efforts in combating the pandemic.…”
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Open-Source Telemedicine Platform for Wireless Medical Video Communication by A. Panayides, I. Eleftheriou, M. Pantziaris

“…The objective is to deliver a low-cost telemedicine platform which will allow for reliable remote diagnosis m-health applications such as emergency incidents, mass population screening, and medical education purposes. …”
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The Relationship between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Report of 2 Cases with Suspected Osteonecrosis by Akira Horikawa, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Yoichi Shimada, Hiroyuki Kodama

“…Preoperative findings of magnetic resonance images in both patients were consistent with the diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyles, although plain X-rays showed minimal degenerative changes. …”
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Adrenal Ganglioneuroblastoma in Adults: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Stefano Benedini, Giorgia Grassi, Carmen Aresta, Antonietta Tufano, Luca Fabio Carmignani, Barbara Rubino, Livio Luzi, Sabrina Corbetta

“…Given the size (11 × 10 × 7 cm) and the uncertain nature of the mass, it was surgically removed and sent for pathological analyses. Conclusive diagnosis was ganglioneuroblastoma. Ganglioneuroblastoma is an uncommon malignant tumor, extremely rare in adults, particularly in females. …”
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Peripheral Gangerene, an Unusual Presentation of Infantile Kawasaki: A Case Report and Literature Review by Fatemeh Tahghighi, Maryam Bakhtiari Koohsorkhi, Vahid Ziaee

“…In the follow-up visits, the coronary ectasia was resolved and the necrotic ulcer was healing with a scar. Conclusions. The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease and echocardiographic evaluation of the coronary arteries should be considered in young infants with prolonged fever of unknown origin. …”
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An Unusual Case of Fulminant Type 1 Diabetes during the Second Trimester of Pregnancy by Tomohiro Okuda, Sadao Yamashita, Yoshio Ogino, Hisashi Kataoka, Jo Kitawaki

“…Although this disease is rare, its progression is rapid, and its clinical course is severe and occasionally leads to death; therefore, a full knowledge of the disease is important to facilitate an accurate diagnosis.…”
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Rasmussen’s Encephalitis: A Report of a Tunisian Pediatric Case and Literature Review by Hedia Klaa, Thouraya Ben Younes, Hanene Benrhouma, Sonia Nagi, Aida Rouissi, Ichraf Kraoua, Ilhem Ben Youssef-Turki

“…Brain imaging plays an important role in diagnosis and follow-up. Fluctuation of lesions in brain imaging was reported in few cases. …”
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Reversible Inferolateral ST-Segment Elevation Associated with Small Bowel Obstruction by Ankit Upadhyay, Sudheer Chauhan, Umair Jangda, Vipul Bodar, Ahmed Al-Chalabi

“…It needs to be interpreted in the clinical context as several pathological conditions involving especially gastrointestinal tract may lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment as well as complications from invasive unnecessary interventions. …”
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Subacute Right Ventricle Perforation by Pacemaker Lead Presenting with Left Hemothorax and Shock by Julianne Nichols, Natalie Berger, Praveen Joseph, Debapriya Datta

“…Chest X-ray and echocardiogram missed lead dislocation and the diagnosis was made on computed tomogram (CT) of the chest. …”
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Streptococcus intermedius Causing Necrotizing Pneumonia in an Immune Competent Female: A Case Report and Literature Review by Faris Hannoodi, Israa Ali, Hussam Sabbagh, Sarwan Kumar

“…In contrast, no organism was found in our patient, necessitating the acquisition of lung tissue sample for the diagnosis. In conclusion, both medical and surgical management are necessary for effective treatment of S. intermedius pneumonia. …”
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A Case Report of Gastric Diverticulum-An Uncommon Cause of Dyspepsia by Muhamad Amzar, Ikhwan Sani Mohamad, Syed Hassan Syed Aziz, Wan Mokhzani Wan Mokhter, Siti Rahmah Hashim Isa Merican

“…We reported a case of 58-year-old gentleman who presented with dyspepsia secondary to gastric diverticulum. The diagnosis was made based on medical history and an outpatient Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS). …”
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Myoglobin Cast Nephropathy Diagnosed on Renal Biopsy in a Patient Treated for Malarial Infection by Ramya Varadarajan, Ashmi Patel, Haneen Salah, Neil Sutaria, Roberto Barrios, Luan Truong, Lillian Gaber, Ziad M. El-Zaatari

“…Initial workup demonstrated an acute kidney injury and elevated aminotransferase levels and the patient was started onatovaquone-proguanil for possible malaria given a recent diagnosis in Nigeria. Two days later, the patient was found to have rhabdomyolysis, resulting in a renal biopsy that showed myoglobin cast nephropathy. …”
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Unraveling Shulman's syndrome: A rare case of eosinophilic fasciitis in a pediatric patient with fascial abnormalities on MRI by Hadj Hsain Ihssan, Ezzaky Sara, Maslouhi Kaoutar, Lahlou Chailmae, Marrakchi Salma, Allali Nazik, Chat Latifa, El Haddah Siham

“…While it predominantly affects adults, pediatric cases are rare, making diagnosis challenging due to its overlap with other fibrotic diseases.…”
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Case of Primary Breast and Ipsilateral Axillary T-Cell Lymphoma: a Rare Occurrence by Faryal Afridi, Garry D. Ruben, Eric Oristian

“…It is imperative that the surgeon is aware of this rare diagnosis to facilitate appropriate therapeutic intervention.…”
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Lifetime of patients and prognostic value of manifestations and complications of liver cirrhosis by G. K. Mirodzhov, S. A. Avezov, N. S. Tukhtayeva, A. Bakhtibekov, M. M. Giyasov

“…The highest 3-years survival rate of patients from the moment of establishment of the diagnosis was 79% at class A LC vs 28% at class C LC. …”
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Antenatal Bartter Syndrome: A Review by Y. Ramesh Bhat, G. Vinayaka, K. Sreelakshmi

“…Clinical features and electrolyte abnormalities may also depend on the subtype of the syndrome. Prenatal diagnosis and timely indomethacin administration prevent electrolyte imbalance, restitute normal growth, and improve activity. …”
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How to Perform a Complete Arthroscopic Assessment of the Scapholunate Joint Complex by Chul Ki Goorens, M.D., Kjell Van Royen, M.D, Thierry Scheerlinck, Ph.D., Joris Duerinckx, Ph.D., Christophe Mathoulin, Ph.D.

“…Scapholunate instability can result in debilitating pain, dysfunction, and secondary arthritis. Diagnosis is primarily based on a combination of clinical and radiological parameters. …”
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Histoplasmosis Presenting as Granulomatous Hepatitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Nancy A. Rihana, Manasa Kandula, Ana Velez, Kumud Dahal, Edward B. O’Neill

“…Emphasizing histoplasmosis as a major cause of acute granulomatous hepatitis and fever of unknown origin in cell mediated immunodeficient population, this case highlights the need for high index of suspicion and the importance of prompt diagnosis since any delay of treatment can be life threatening in this population.…”
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Prognostic Models of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis by A. I. Dolgushina, A. A. Selyanina, V. V. Dubrovina, G. A. Isyangildina, E. R. Olevskaya

“…The study included 21 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and a disease duration of at least two years. …”
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The case of the unusual progression of the left atrial malignant tumor by R.M. Vitovsky, V.V. Isaenko, O.A. Pishchurin, V.F. Onishchenko, O.Z. Paratsiy, I.G. Yakovenko, D.N. Dyadyun, T.I. Dedkova

“…This case has a practical value from point of view of the complicated diagnosis, as well as special surgical treatment and unpredictability of the tumor macrostructure. …”
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