Gradual Recovery from Nonambulatory Quadriparesis Caused by Metastatic Epidural Cervical Cord Compression in an Octogenarian Gallbladder Carcinoma Patient Treated with Image-Guided... by Kazuhiro Ohtakara, Hiroaki Hoshi

“…Here, we describe the case of a mid-octogenarian who presented with severe pain and nonambulatory quadriparesis attributable to MESCC at the fifth cervical vertebra, which developed 10 months after the diagnosis of undifferentiated carcinoma of the gallbladder. …”
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Future Directions: Analyzing Health Disparities Related to Maternal Hypertensive Disorders by Margaret Harris, Colette Henke, Mary Hearst, Katherine Campbell

“…Hypertensive disorders, specifically gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension, and preeclampsia, throughout pregnancy are contributors to the top causes of maternal mortality in the United States. Diagnosis of hypertensive disorders throughout pregnancy is challenging, with many disorders often remaining unrecognized or poorly managed during and after pregnancy. …”
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Thoracic Endometriosis: A Presentation of an Uncommon Disease in a Black African Woman by John Omotola Ogunkoya, Taiwo Olufemi Solaja, Akinwale Folarin Ogunlade, Marion Itohan Ogunmola

“…Over the years, she had presented to several clinics where she was said to have menstrual pain referred to the chest. Conclusion. Diagnosis of extrapelvic endometriosis can be challenging and delayed because it presents in a myriad of ways and in some cases, it may be difficult to link symptoms and the menstrual cycle.…”
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Erythema nodosum as the initial presentation of leprosy in a 15-year-old boy: a case report on Ethiopia’s persistent elimination challenges by Kedir Negesso Tukeni, Tadele Molla Aga, Elias Ababulgu Abadiko, Idosa Taso Mamo, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Eyob Tarekegn Biru, Abdo Kedir Abafogi, Esayas Kebede Gudina

“…Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia, with challenges in timely diagnosis and management contributing to disabilities. …”
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Creation and validation of a new index to predict pneumonia associated with ischemic stroke by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés José Quesada Vázquez

“…<br /><strong>Methods</strong>: 725 patients with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, belonging to a prospective cohort, treated at the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Provincial General Hospital in Bayamo, Granma province, were studied. …”
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Clinical Course and Nutritional Management of Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemias by Amira Mobarak, Heba Dawoud, Hanaa Nofal, Amr Zoair

“…The DQ/IQ had a strong negative correlation with length of hospital stay, frequency of PICU admissions, time delay until diagnosis, and the mode ammonia level. However, DQ/IQ did not correlate with age of onset of symptoms or the peak ammonia level at presentation. …”
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The Effects of MicroRNAs on Key Signalling Pathways and Epigenetic Modification in Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Wenming Hong, Pengying Zhang, Xinming Wang, Jiajie Tu, Wei Wei

“…It also provides an overview and classification of known functional miRNAs in RA FLS and summarizes the potential uses of these small molecules in RA diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Modern Trends in Imaging IX: Biophotonics Techniques for Structural and Functional Imaging, In Vivo by Yasaman Ardeshirpour, Amir H. Gandjbakhche, Laleh Najafizadeh

“…In this chapter, we provide a review of diffuse optical and fluorescence imaging techniques with their application in functional brain imaging and cancer diagnosis.…”
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ELECTRONIC NOSE UNTUK SKRINING PENYAKIT DIABETES MELLITUS MENGGUNAKAN K-NEAREST NEIGHBOR DAN LARIK SENSOR by Pipit Puji Arti, Indri Yanti, Muh Pauzan

“…Penyakit diabetes adalah salah satu penyakit kronis yang prevalensinya terus meningkat secara global. Diagnosis dini dan pengelolaan yang tepat dapat membantu meningkatkan prognosis (prediksi) pasien. …”
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The role of ESRP1 in solid tumor development through the regulation of CD44 splicing and EMT processes by Lili Wang, Min Zhang, Lei Ke Zhao, Xiaohan Yuan, Houyu Zhao, Yanting Liu, Yinghua Ji, Ping Lu

“…These research findings provide new targets for cancer treatment, aiming to bring more precise diagnosis and more effective treatment strategies to patients.…”
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Study of Clinical and Epidemiological Factors in Patients Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Rolando Rodríguez Puga, Yasnier Dueñas Rodríguez

“…The variables were studied: age group, sex, skin color, years of diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, risk factors; as well as complications presented. …”
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Revealing a Lymphoma: A Two-Case Report by Frank Verhoeven, Xavier Guillot, Mickaël Chouk, Clément Prati, Daniel Wendling

“…We report two cases of PMR leading to the diagnosis of lymphoma and the growing interest of PET-TDM in this indication. …”
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Serum salusin levels in diarrhea- and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome by Elif Tugba Tuncel, Seda Sabah Ozcan, Mehmet Korkmaz, Elif Börekci

“…For that reason, the aim of this study was to analyze the importance of the levels of salusin in the blood, an inflammation-related parameter, in the diagnosis and prediction of irritable bowel disease. …”
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Leveraging paired mammogram views with deep learning for comprehensive breast cancer detection by Jae Won Seo, Young Jae Kim, Kwang Gi Kim

“…These findings demonstrate PMVnet’s effectiveness in reducing false positives and avoiding missed true positives, suggesting its potential as a practical tool in computer-aided diagnosis systems. PMVnet can significantly enhance breast lesion detection, aiding radiologists in making more precise evaluations and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Self-Medication among Medical and Nonmedical Students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zelalem T. Tesfaye, Asrat E. Ergena, Bilal T. Yimer

“…Despite having some benefits, self-medication increases risks such as unnecessary use of medication, extended duration of consumption, incorrect diagnosis, drug-drug interactions, and polypharmacy. …”
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The Evolution of the Cephalometric Superimposition Techniques from the Beginning to the Digital Era: A Brief Descriptive Review by A. Lo Giudice, V. Ronsivalle, G. Zappalà, R. Leonardi, P. Campagna, G. Isola, G. Palazzo

“…However, the availability of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the recent advancement in 3D imaging have allowed the development of specific techniques for the registration and superimposition of virtual three-dimensional anatomical structures, improving the diagnosis and treatment plan strategies. In the present paper, it will be discussed the evolution of superimposition techniques from the beginning (2D) to the newest 3D approach, describing the most used methods and their main advantages and disadvantages, focusing primarily on accuracy and reproducibility of each technique.…”
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Analyzing Policymaking for Tuberculosis Control in Nigeria by Nura M. R. Ahmad, Cristina Montañola-Sales, Clara Prats, Mustapha Musa, Daniel López, Josep Casanovas-Garcia

“…Moreover, the lack of effective tools for TB diagnosis, prevention, and treatment has decisively contributed to the lack of an effective model to predict TB spread. …”
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Detection of Glaucoma in a Cohort of Chinese Subjects with Systemic Hypertension by Rita A. Gangwani, Jonathan Chan, Jacky Lee, Alfred Kwong, Jimmy S. M. Lai

“…Those with IOP>21 mmHg and/or visual field (VF) defects on FDT were referred for complete ophthalmological examination. The diagnosis of glaucoma was based on an abnormal VF on Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) by Hodapp-Parrish-Anderson's criteria and an increased vertical cup-disc ratio (VCDR). …”
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“Isolated” Amelogenesis Imperfecta Associated with DLX3 Mutation: A Clinical Case by Anne-Laure Bonnet, Kevin Sceosole, Arabelle Vanderzwalm, Caroline Silve, Anne-Margaux Collignon, Celine Gaucher

“…This report illustrates the challenge of diagnosing dental structure anomalies, specifically AI, in adults and highlights the need for an accurate and accessible molecular diagnosis for those anomalies to discriminate between isolated and syndromic pathologies.…”
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Role of Body Mass Index, Waist-to-Height and Waist-to-Hip Ratio in Prediction of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Rui-Dan Zheng, Zhuo-Ran Chen, Jian-Neng Chen, Yan-Hui Lu, Jie Chen

“…We assume that WHR is beneficial for the diagnosis NAFLD.…”
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