Community Intravenous Therapy Program and a Treatment Plan for Foot Infections in Persons with Diabetes: A Clinical Perspective by John M Embil, Shurjeel H Choudhri, Glenna Germaine, Theresa Imlah, Frank Duerksen, Marie Darcel, Hank Fong, Joshua Koulack, Alfred Gin, Sheryl Stern, J Neil Simonsen, Godfrey KM Harding, Lindsay E Nicolle

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In-Depth Analysis Based on Occupant Behaviour: A Support-Decision Method for Energy-Efficient Retrofitting of 20th Century Buildings by Antonella Mastrorilli, Roberta Zarcone

“…One aimed to shed light on residents’ habits in order to include diagnostic profiles in the simulations; the second aimed at estimating the residents’ satisfaction levels with regard to the proposed intervention measures. …”
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Testing rTMS-Induced Neuroplasticity: A Single Case Study of Focal Hand Dystonia by Sonia Betti, Andrea Spoto, Umberto Castiello, Luisa Sartori

“…These preliminary results promote the adoption of kinematic analysis as a valuable diagnostic tool.…”
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Emerging therapeutics in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy by Shinji Sato

“…Although IIM traditionally encompasses polymyositis, dermatomyositis (DM), and inclusion body myositis, the disease concept has been changing in association with progress in diagnostic techniques. Thus, the new disease entities of amyopathic DM (ADM) or clinically ADM and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy have been recognized recently. …”
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Quantifying hope: an EU perspective of rare disease therapeutic space and market dynamics by Emmanuelle Cacoub, Emmanuelle Cacoub, Nathalie Barreto Lefebvre, Dimitrije Milunov, Manish Sarkar, Soham Saha

“…The UN emphasizes improved access to primary care (diagnostic and potentially therapeutic) for these patients and their families. …”
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Dynamic testing of language learning aptitude: an exploratory proof of concept study by Du Fangfang, Beckmann Jens F.

“…The tentative analysis indicates that the newly developed test is feasible and has the potential to be a useful diagnostic tool for measuring language learning aptitude. …”
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MSK Ultrasound - An IJSPT Perspective by Phil Page, Robert C Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe

“…Moreover, it may be able to shorten diagnostic times and reduce costs through more cost-effective use of resources such as imaging and laboratory testing. …”
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CK20 and CK5/6 Immunohistochemical Staining of Urothelial Neoplasms: A Perspective by Mohammed Akhtar, Sameera Rashid, Mohamed Ben Gashir, Noheir Mostafa Taha, Issam Al Bozom

“…In the case of urothelial neoplasms expression of CK20 and CK5/6 has been shown in several studies to have diagnostic and prognostic implications. Thus, low-grade urothelial carcinoma manifests CK expression limited to the umbrella cells, while high-grade tumors usually have an expression in the entire thickness of the urothelium except for the basal layer. …”
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Abnormality in the Morphogenesis of Tooth Development and Relationship with Orthodontic Deformities and Treatment Approaches by Greta Roussanova Yordanova-Kostova, Mario Vaskov Grancharov, Gergana Diyanova Gurgurova

“…The modern CBCT imaging is the best diagnostic method for identifying problems related to tooth positions or tooth germs.…”
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Implementing Workplace-Based Assessments at Scale: The SIMPL Approach by Joseph B. Zwischenberger, MD, Sarah P. Hatchett, Naveed A. Rahman, MD, Priyal Chadha, BA, Stefanie S. Sebok-Syer, PhD, Brian C. George, MD, MEd

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A Methodological Review of Piezoelectric Based Acoustic Wave Generation and Detection Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring by Zhigang Sun, Bruno Rocha, Kuo-Ting Wu, Nezih Mrad

“…This paper is set forth to review a variety of ingenious ways in which piezoelectric transducers are used in today’s SHM technologies as a means of generation and/or detection of diagnostic acoustic waves.…”
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Potentially Fatal but Reversible Gastrointestinal Manifestation of Systemic Sclerosis by Choon-Guan Chua, Gervais Khin-Lin Wansaicheong, Wee-Chian Lim, Bernard Yu-Hor Thong

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Excision of Intra-articular Knee Heterotopic Ossification Using a 70° Arthroscope by Alexander J. Hoffer, Eugenia A. Lin, Maziyar A. Kalani, Mark K. Lyons, Meghan Richardson

“…Imaging showed a retropatellar tendon, intra-articular excrescence of bone proximal to the anterior tibial plateau. Diagnostic arthroscopy with a 70° arthroscope identified HO at the proximal anterior tibial plateau, which was excised with a high-speed burr under direct visualization. …”
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The role of teledentistry in promoting oral health and preventing disease among the elderly by Shuwen Pang, Hua Li, Xia Zeng, Hua Lei, Yinxia Luo, Shuang Zhang

“…Teledentistry integrates advanced telecommunications technology with dental care through the use of electronic health records, electronic referral systems, digital imaging, remote consultations, and remote diagnostics.It finds extensive application in preventive dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontal disease management, early cavity detection, patient education, dental medicine, and diagnostic practices.This review offers a comprehensive overview of teledentistry, detailing its service types, current applications, and limitations in enhancing and preventing oral health issues among the elderly within our country.The objective is to outline future prospects for elderly oral healthcare in China and provide a valuable reference for subsequent clinical initiatives.…”
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Do Young Schizophrenics with Recent Onset of Illness Show Evidence of Hypofrontality? by O. Gureje, O. Olley, R. A. Acha, B. O. Osuntokun

“…Young schizophrenic patients (n = 43), manic controls (n = 32), both groups diagnosed according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria and on remission from acute illness, and 53 normal subjects were given a battery of neuropsychologic tests selected to assess different functional areas in the brain. …”
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Summary of Canadian Guidelines for the Initial Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: An Evidence-Based Update by the Canadian Infectious Diseases Society and the Canadian Tho... by Lionel A Mandell, Thomas J Marrie, Ronald F Grossman, Anthony W Chow, Robert H Hyland, the Canadian CAP Working Group

“…The current guidelines represent a joint effort by the Canadian Infectious Disease Society and the Canadian Thoracic Society, and they address the etiology, diagnosis and initial management of CAP. The diagnostic section is based on the site of care, and the treatment section is organized according to whether one is dealing with outpatients, inpatients or nursing home patients.…”
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review by Vikrant Veer, Albert Lim, Wolfgang Issing

“…No definite aetiology of KFD is known despite autoimmune and infection factors being suggested. The diagnostic hallmark is histological findings from lymph nodes. …”
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Varicella Zoster Meningitis, Optic Neuritis Preceding the Development of Posterior Outer Retinal Necrosis, and Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a HIV Patient by Manasa Gunturu, Shiva Kumar Gosi, Swetha Kanduri, Vishnu Garla

“…Funduscopic examination showed patchy areas of necrosis in the periphery which were rapidly progressive, diagnostic of posterior outer retinal necrosis (PORN). …”
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The Application of Differing Machine Learning Algorithms and Their Related Performance in Detecting Skin Cancers and Melanomas by Suboh Alkhushayni, Du’a Al-zaleq, Luwis Andradi, Patrick Flynn

“…With early detection being key to good outcomes, any method that can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists and oncologists is of significant interest. …”
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Neonatal Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia: A Severe Case With Prenatal Indicators and Comprehensive Review of Recognition and Management by Samaneh Parviz, Dariush Hooshyar

“…This case report details a neonate presenting with central apnea, profound hypotonia, and refractory seizures, alongside prenatal findings of polyhydramnios and hiccup‐like fetal movements, all strongly suggestive of severe NKH. Diagnostic evaluation confirmed markedly elevated glycine levels in serum and CSF, with a CSF‐to‐plasma glycine ratio exceeding 0.08, and ruled out alternative causes of hyperglycinemia. …”
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