SERS-based quantitative vertical flow assay using dual Au-Ag SERS nanoprobes by Jinhyeok Jeon, Ji-In Park, Chulhyun Lee

“…A surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based vertical flow assay (VFA) platform was developed for the point-of-care testing (POCT) to perform multiplex diagnosis and distinguish each disease with similar symptoms (e.g., analysis of respiratory diseases including SARS-CoV-2, influenza and RSV). …”
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Sacral Reflex Characteristics of Patients with Multiple System Atrophy by Zhifang Pan, Xueming Zhang, Xun Wang, Binbin Deng, Wanli Zhang, Huanjie Huang

“…To observe and analyze the parameters of the sacral reflex and pudendal nerve somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) with respect to factors such as age, disease course, and subtype and provide evidence for the clinical diagnosis of MSA. Materials and Methods. A total of 51 MSA patients and 30 healthy controls were selected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from May 2013 to November 2015. …”
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Evaluation of the C-reactive protein serum levels in periodontitis patients with or without atherosclerosis – A clinical study by Pooja Khatri, Kaustubh S Thakare, Minal Narendra Ganvir, Mitesh Khatri

“…Therefore, our objective in this research is to evaluate CRP levels in individuals with periodontitis, with or without atherosclerosis, after diagnosis. It is important to determine if there is a correlation between periodontitis, a common inflammatory condition of the gums, and elevated CRP levels, which could potentially contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. …”
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Assessment of IL-6 Pathway Inhibition in Gastrointestinal Behçet’s Disease from Immunological and Clinical Perspectives by Makoto Naganuma, Mitsuhiro Takeno, Aykut Ferhat Çelik, Robert Moots, Philippe Pinton, Tadakazu Hisamatsu

“…This review provides an overview of GIBD, including the diagnosis and immunopathogenesis as it is currently understood, and evaluates the emerging role of the inhibition of IL-6 (classic and trans-signaling) as an alternative treatment option for patients with GIBD. …”
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Intravenous Leiomyoma with Extension to the Heart: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Fuat Demirkiran, Veysel Sal, Umit Kaya, Cem Alhan, Nedim Tokgozoglu

“…Abdominal CT is a useful imaging technique for the diagnosis of unusual pathology in a patient with uterine fibroid having suspicious pelvic masses. …”
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Evaluation and Refinement of Elbow Recovery in Sports Medicine Using Smart Tracking Technologies by Sergio Alonso-Rollán, Sergio Márquez-Sánchez, Albano Carrera, Isaac M. S. Froes, Juan F. Blanco

“…The device provides detailed data, allowing for nuanced diagnosis and effective monitoring during rehabilitation phases. …”
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Correlation between B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Functional/Cognitive Parameters in Discharged Congestive Heart Failure Patients by Laura Leto, Marzia Testa, Mauro Feola

“…The determination of B-type natriuretic peptides (BNP) may have a role in the diagnosis of heart failure (HF) or guiding HF therapy. …”
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Diagnostic Test to Identify Parkinson’s Disease from the Blood Sera of Chinese Population: A Cross-Sectional Study by Guangan Tong, Pingping Zhang, Wenbin Hu, Kun Zhang, Xianwen Chen

“…The significant level of miR-151a-5p, miR-24, mir-485-5p, mir-331-5p, and mir-214 was observed in the serum and CSF which may be established as a biomarker for the diagnosis of PD.…”
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Parental divorce's long shadow: Elevated stroke risk among older Americans. by Mary Kate Schilke, Philip Baiden, Esme Fuller-Thomson

“…The outcome variable investigated was self-report of a physician-diagnosis of stroke, and the main exposure of interest was parental divorce. …”
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Acute HIV Infection in Pregnancy: The Case for Third Trimester Rescreening by Jocelyn Wertz, Jason Cesario, Jennifer Sackrison, Sean Kim, Chi Dola

“…Combination testing with anti-HIV Elisa and Western blot is both sensitive and specific for diagnosis of established HIV-1 infection but could not detect acute HIV infection (AHI). …”
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Spirituality and mental health – investigating the association between spiritual attitudes and psychosomatic treatment outcomes by Thilo Hinterberger, Nike Walter

“…Although these correlations were generally weak, significant associations were found between spirituality and life competences, particularly in meaning, belief, and values (r = .595 for TPV and .598 for TSI F1).ConclusionDespite correlations between psychosomatic health and spirituality as measured with TPV and TSI were rather small several spirituality items could be identified which seem to have a prominent connection to the diagnosis and development of psychosomatic health. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Urinary Biomarkers in Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adriano Fratini, Rossana Izzetti, Nicola Riccetti, Stefano Gennai, Filippo Graziani, Enrico Marchetti

“…Urine is among the most useful biofluids for routine testing, and several experimental and clinical studies support its role as a tool for the diagnosis and prevention of various diseases. The present systematic review aimed to examine periodontitis-specific urine biomarkers that could have a diagnostic relevance and to provide a qualitative assessment of the current literature. …”
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Capsule network approach for monkeypox (CAPSMON) detection and subclassification in medical imaging system by M. Nuthal Srinivasan, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Maryam Alhashim, M. Chinnadurai

“…This case study underscores the model’s effectiveness in real-world applications, providing robust and accurate classification that could greatly aid in early diagnosis and treatment planning in clinical environments.…”
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Learning needs of Comprehensive General Medicine Specialists for the care of suicidal behavior by Dinorah Janet Torres Lugo, Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Idalberto Amado Pérez López, Iván Castillo Ledo, Antonio Masot Rangel, Silvia Janet Masó Torres

“…A sample of 379 professionals was selected through simple random sampling. For the diagnosis, empirical methods were applied, validated by expert criteria and a pilot test.…”
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High volume-rate echocardiography for simultaneous imaging of electromechanical activation and cardiac strain of the whole heart in a single heartbeat in humans. by Julien Grondin, Hannah J Schleifer, Rachel Weber, Changhee Lee, Melina Tourni, Elisa E Konofagou

“…This technique can be further developed and used at the point of care to assist for screening, diagnosis, therapy guidance and follow-up of heart disease patients.…”
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A Challenging Case of Oral Ulcers and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Crohn’s or Behçet’s Disease by Marina A. S. Dantas, Ana Luiza Graneiro, Rodrigo Cavalcante, Lina Maria Felipez

“…Given endoscopic findings and the worsening of an auto-inflammatory reaction in the central nervous system after COVID-19 in a patient with controlled GI symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is BD.…”
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Level of knowledge about oral cancer in Dentistry students from 3rd to 5th year by Carla María García San Juan, Blas Jorge González Manso, José Daniel Gil Milá

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> the increasing trend to increase oral cancer, makes it necessary that basic knowledge of general dentistry professional include those which enable their timely diagnosis and treatment.<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to describe the level of knowledge about oral cancer of the 3rd, 4th and 5th year dentistry students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Dr. …”
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MiR-6869-5p Induces M2 Polarization by Regulating PTPRO in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Pingping Wang, Zhenzhi Ma, Zengyan Wang, Ximei Wang, Guifeng Zhao, Zengfang Wang

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Fulfilment assessment of the good clinical practices guidelines for community acquired pneumonia. by Iris Gonzalez Morales, Alfredo Darío Espinosa Brito, Gustavo Álvarez Amador, María Caridad Fragoso Marchante, Miguel A. Mosquera Fernández

“…Gustavo Aldereguía Lima” between January, 1st and June 30th, 2006. 500 patients were studied which main diagnosis was pneumonia or bronchial pneumonia. The assessment tool includes four questions. …”
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Does the Intensity of IGG4 Immunostaining Have a Correlation with the Clinical Presentation of Riedel’s Thyroiditis? by C. A. Simões, M. R. Tavares, N. M. M. Andrade, T. M. Uehara, R. A. Dedivitis, C. R. Cernea

“…Riedel’s thyroiditis (RT) represents one type of IgG4-related thyroid disease (IgG4RTD) and the diagnosis involves quantitative immunohistochemistry showing dense lymphoplasmacellular inflammatory infiltrate consisting of IgG4-positive plasma cells with storiform fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis. …”
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