Investigating Postoperative Urinary Retention: Risk Factors and Postsurgical Outcomes in Total Joint Arthroplasty by Madeleine J.F. Powers, MSIII, Zachary T. Grace, MD, Barrett B. Torre, MD, Dorothy B. Wakefield, MS, Laura Sanzari, MS, BSN, RN, Matthew J. Grosso, MD

“…Background: Postoperative urinary retention (POUR), a known complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA), remains inconsistent in its diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and risk factors. This study aims to quantify POUR rates, identify risk factors, and assess complications associated with catheterization in TJA. …”
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General practitioner use of D-dimer in suspected venous thromboembolism: historical cohort study in one geographical region in the Netherlands by Angel M R Schols, Eline Meijs, Geert-Jan Dinant, Henri E J H Stoffers, Mariëlle M E Krekels, Jochen W L Cals

“…Objectives To investigate how many general practitioner (GP)-referred venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are diagnosed during 1 year in one geographical region and to investigate the (urgent) referral pathway of VTE diagnoses, including the role of laboratory D-dimer testing.Design Historical cohort study.Setting GP patients of 47 general practices in a demarcated geographical region of 161 503 inhabitants in the Netherlands.Participants We analysed all 895 primary care patients in whom either the GP determined a D-dimer value or who had a diagnostic work-up for suspected VTE in a non-academic hospital during 2015.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcomes of this study were the total number of VTEs per year and the diagnostic pathways—including the role of GP determined D-dimer testing—of patients urgently referred to secondary care for suspected VTE. …”
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia: Meeting the challenges of diagnosis in South Africa by Z Dangor, M Birkhead, C Verwey, D Gray, A Vanker, L Githinji, A Goga, R Masekela, M Zampoli

“…This would be an important step towards improving accessibility of diagnostic tests and developing local expertise to improving PCD diagnosis, especially in early childhood, to prevent long-term irreversible respiratory sequelae. …”
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High-throughput methylation sequencing reveals novel biomarkers for the early detection of renal cell carcinoma by Wenhao Guo, Weiwu Chen, Jie Zhang, Mingzhe Li, Hongyuan Huang, Qian Wang, Xiaoyi Fei, Jian Huang, Tongning Zheng, Haobo Fan, Yunfei Wang, Hongcang Gu, Guoqing Ding, Yicheng Chen

“…Advances in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation profiling using liquid biopsies offer a promising non-invasive diagnostic option, but robust biomarkers for early detection are current not available. …”
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The Use of Biopsy and “No-Biopsy” Approach for Diagnosing Paediatric Coeliac Disease in the Central European Region by Petra Riznik, Márta Balogh, Piroska Bódi, Luigina De Leo, Jasmina Dolinsek, Ildikó Guthy, Judit Gyimesi, Ágnes Horváth, Ildikó Kis, Martina Klemenak, Berthold Koletzko, Sibylle Koletzko, Ilma Rita Korponay-Szabó, Tomaz Krencnik, Tarcisio Not, Goran Palcevski, Éva Pollák, Daniele Sblattero, István Tokodi, Matej Vogrincic, Katharina Julia Werkstetter, Jernej Dolinsek

“…There were no differences in diagnostic delays with respect to the diagnostic approach. …”
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Identification of WDR74 and TNFRSF12A as biomarkers for early osteoarthritis using machine learning and immunohistochemistry by Yiwei Chen, Yiwei Chen, Jiali Lin, Detong Shi, Yu Miao, Yu Miao, Feng Xue, Feng Xue, Kexin Liu, Kexin Liu, Xiaotao Wang, Changqing Zhang, Changqing Zhang

“…Additionally, ML analysis was performed to identify core URGs and construct a diagnostic model. We employed XGBoost, a gradient-boosting ML algorithm, to identify core URGs and construct a diagnostic model. …”
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The implementation of genome sequencing in rare genetic diseases diagnosis: a pilot study from the Hong Kong genome projectResearch in context by Wai Kei Jacky Lam, Chak Sing Lau, Ho Ming Luk, Lisa Wing Chi Au, Gary C.P. Chan, Will Yap Hang Chan, Shirley Sze Wing Cheng, Timothy Hua Tse Cheng, Li Li Cheung, Yiu Fai Cheung, Josephine Shuk Ching Chong, Annie Tsz Wai Chu, Claudia Ching Yan Chung, Kin Lai Chung, Cheuk Wing Fung, Eva Lai Wah Fung, Yuan Gao, Stephanie Ho, Shirley Pik Ying Hue, Chi-Ho Lee, Tsz Leung Lee, Philip Hei Li, Hei Man Lo, Ivan Fai Man Lo, Herbert Ho Fung Loong, Becky Mingyao Ma, Wei Ma, Shirley Yin Yu Pang, Wai-Kay Seto, Steven Wai Kwan Siu, Ho So, Yuk Him Tam, Wenshu Tang, Rosanna Ming Sum Wong, Desmond Yat Hin Yap, Maggie Lo Yee Yau, Brian Hon Yin Chung, Su-Vui Lo

“…The primary outcome was diagnostic yield. The impact on the diagnostic odyssey and clinical management was also assessed. …”
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Recent Advances in Our Understanding of HLA-G Biology: Lessons from a Wide Spectrum of Human Diseases by Fabio Morandi, Roberta Rizzo, Enrico Fainardi, Nathalie Rouas-Freiss, Vito Pistoia

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Incidental Laparoscopic Discovery of an Intraperitoneal Plastic Catheter 16 Years after an Unsafe Abortion: A Case Report from the Gynecologic, Obstetric, and Pediatric Hospital of... by Ngandji Andre, Ngo Um Meka Esther Juliette, Fokom Joel, Wandji Brigitte, Foumane Pascal

“…The discovery was made during a diagnostic laparoscopy indicated for secondary infertility of tubal origin 16 years after the abortion procedure. …”
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Transvaginal Ultrasound in Fertile Patients with Suspected Appendicitis: An Experience Report of Current Practice by Malek Tabbara, Nikolaos Evangelopoulos, Luigi Raio, Vanessa Banz, Heinz Zimmermann, Corinne Kim-Fuchs, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos

“…TVU revealed an underlying pathology in 34 (15%) patients, necessitating a diagnostic laparoscopy in 12 patients. Six patients (2%) had a true gynaecological emergency. …”
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Volatile Organic Metabolites as Potential Biomarkers for Genitourinary Cancers: Review of the Applications and Detection Methods by Kiana L. Holbrook, Wen-Yee Lee

“…Finding new and cost-effective diagnostic methods is of clinical need. Metabolomic-based approaches, notably volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis, have shown promise in detecting cancer. …”
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Skeletal Muscle Haemangioma: A Cause for Chronic Pain about the Knee: A Case Report by Kopuri Ravi Kiran, T. V. Suresh Babu, S. Suresh Babu, K. Deepti

“…The clinical features, radiological picture, pathological histology, diagnostic tools, and treatment options have been discussed.…”
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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusions: An Update by Diana-Maria Darabuş, Rodica Georgiana Dărăbuş, Mihnea Munteanu

“…This review synthesizes current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of BRVO, alongside recent advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. BRVO is approximately four times more prevalent than central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and often leads to significant vision impairment. …”
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Successful Pregnancy Outcome after Open Strassman Metroplasty for Bicornuate Uterus by Edgar Gulavi, Steve Kyende Mutiso, Charles Mariara Muriuki, Abraham Mukaindo Mwaniki

“…A Black African lady was seen with a history of six prior miscarriages. Her diagnostic workup revealed a bicornuate uterus for which she had a Strassman metroplasty performed. …”
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The regenerating gene (Reg) family genes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by Shin Takasawa, Tomoko Uchiyama, Maiko Takeda

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A Rare Encounter with an Expanding Pseudocyst of the Spleen by Ashish Lal Shrestha, Pradita Shrestha

“…Splenic Pseudocyst (SP) is a diagnostic rarity, with cystic lesions of spleen themselves being uncommon. …”
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Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spinal Infections through Anterolateral Approaches Using Expandable Titanium Mesh Cage for Spine Reconstruction by Tarantino Roberto, Marruzzo Daniele, Cappelletti Martina, De Giacomo Tiziano, Delfini Roberto

“…Also, the availability of more effective diagnostic tools has brought it increasingly to the surgeon’s attention. …”
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Adnexal Torsion in Pediatric Age: Does Bolli’s Score Work? Report of Two Cases by L. Giambanco, V. Iannone, M. Borriello, G. Scibilia, G. Sozzi, V. Chiantera, P. Scollo

“…By combining clinical presentation in patients with OT three useful diagnostic variables have been identified: age, duration of pain, vomiting. …”
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Is There Uniformity in the Diagnosis of Learning Disability Globally? by Ashima Nehra, Ruchita Hazrati, Rhythm Makkar, Rajesh Hassija, Sanyam Bhardwaj, Apoorva Panshikar

“…Full-text studies reporting assessment and diagnostic methods of LD were included. A total of 1246 records were identified through a manual search of an electronic database. …”
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Alarm sings for primary immunodeficiency diagnosis. A proposal adapted to the Cienfuegos province by Yosvany Castillo Leyva, Alain Alonso Remedios, Grace de Lara García, Daynelis Pardo Martínez, Albert Vera Razumova

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> eleven articles on alarm signs for primary immunodeficiencies diagnosis, published by associations and international organizations dedicated to immunology were reviewed. The sign diagnostic value was determined as a criterion for inclusion in the disease warning signs list. …”
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