Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus in Risk Groups in Canada by RK Chaudhary, Theresa Mo

“…The prevalence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV) was studied in hemophiliacs, hemodialysis patients, intravenous drug abusers, female prisoners, homosexuals, individuals with no markers of recent hepatitis A or B virus infections and normal individuals (federal public servants), by an enzyme immunoassay (Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc). Repeat positive samples were further tested by recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA) HCV (Chiron Corp, California). …”
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When Stroke Disguises as Dementia: A Case of Missed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis by Tina Moghadam Fard, Mehrnaz Hosseinzadeh, MohammadAli Shokri, Mostafa Almasi‐Dooghaee, Fatemeh Sadat Mirfazeli

“…Although some symptoms of cerebrovascular thrombosis are typical and lead to early diagnosis, they can sometimes present with rare and unusual symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with these events, it is important to be aware of unexpected symptoms to diagnose and manage these patients more accurately and rapidly. …”
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Kasus Serial : Aspirasi Peluit pada Anak by Aci Mayang Sari, Fachzi Fitri, Novialdi .

“…Bronchoscopy is a technique that is used as a<br />diagnostic and therapeutic tool in cases of foreign body aspiration.Cases of whistle aspiration in 3 children (2 males<br />and 1 female)was reported and treated using rigid bronchoscopy technique. …”
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Developing the maturity model of strategic alliances using the weighted fuzzy inference system by Saeed Roshandel, Mohammad Karimi Govareshaki, Morteza Abbasi

“…The results of the present study show that this approach provides a strong and practical diagnostic tool based on a set of strategic alliance maturity indicators. …”
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Selection of DNA Aptamers for Ovarian Cancer Biomarker CA125 Using One-Pot SELEX and High-Throughput Sequencing by Delia J. Scoville, Tae Kyu Brian Uhm, Jamie A. Shallcross, Rebecca J. Whelan

“…We suggest that powerful new diagnostic tools may be enabled by the development of nucleic acid aptamers with affinity for CA125. …”
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Paediatric extra-axial myxopapillary ependymoma: what to expect? Case report and literature review by Roberto Lo Piccolo, Roberto Lo Piccolo, Maria Chiara Cianci, Iacopo Sardi, Marco Di Nicola, Anna M. Buccoliero, Chiara Caporalini, Antonino Morabito, Antonino Morabito

“…The aim was to highlight the importance of diagnostic suspicion in differential diagnosis of sacral soft-tissue masses…”
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Cervical mucus in linked human Cervix and Vagina Chips modulates vaginal dysbiosis by Ola Gutzeit, Aakanksha Gulati, Zohreh Izadifar, Anna Stejskalova, Hassan Rhbiny, Justin Cotton, Bogdan Budnik, Sanjid Shahriar, Girija Goyal, Abidemi Junaid, Donald E. Ingber

“…This research provides new insights into the mechanisms underlying vaginal dysbiosis and opens avenues for developing targeted therapies and diagnostic tools to enhance women’s reproductive health.…”
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Pediatric Ovarian Growing Teratoma Syndrome by Rebecca M. Rentea, Aaron Varghese, Atif Ahmed, Alexander Kats, Michelle Manalang, Tazim Dowlut-McElroy, Richard J. Hendrickson

“…We review in detail the history, diagnostic algorithm, and previous reported pediatric cases as well as treatment options for pediatric patients with GTS.…”
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Diffuse Ectopic Deciduosis Imitating Peritoneal Carcinomatosis with Acute Abdomen Presentation: A Case Report and Literature Review by Pavel Sorokin, Andrei Nikiforchin, Aleksandr Panin, Aleksandr Zhukov, Vadim Gushchin, Mark Kurtser

“…However, rarely it can present with acute abdomen syndrome or imitate peritoneal malignancy and, thus, cause diagnostic difficulties and unnecessary interventions. …”
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Clinical-histopathological concordance in head and neck lesions. by Sahily Espino Otero, Julio Romero Rodrígez, Yordany Boza Mejías, Odalys Acevedo Sierra, Iván Quintana Hijano, Phede Selme

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a descriptive, retrospective, observational study was developed in a series of cases (360 patients) to determine the clinical diagnostic scope in relation to the histopathological techniques used in the Maxillary Surgery Service of “Gustavo Aldereguía Lima” hospital between June 2006 and 2007. …”
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An ingestible bioimpedance sensing device for wireless monitoring of epithelial barriers by Brian M. Holt, Justin M. Stine, Luke A. Beardslee, Hammed Ayansola, Younggeon Jin, Pankaj J. Pasricha, Reza Ghodssi

“…Abstract Existing gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostic tools are unable to non-invasively monitor mucosal tight junction integrity in vivo beyond the esophagus. …”
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The Effect and Related Mechanism of Action of Astragalus Compatible with Curcumin against Colon Cancer Metastasis in Mice by Jiafei Wu, Decai Tang

“…These findings may offer a scientific foundation for investigating colon cancer diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic application of AC in colon cancer treatment. …”
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Studies of biofilms and phenotypic characteristics of Candida fungi by E. M. Lenchenko, N. P. Sachivkina

“…The results of studies of the biofilm heterogeneous structure and phenotypic signs of yeast-like fungi can be used in a comparative study of biological characteristics and the identification of common patterns and differential signs of microorganisms, optimization of mycological diagnostics, and also in the development of antimycotic drugs.…”
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Plasmablastic Lymphoma: A Review of Current Knowledge and Future Directions by Ghaleb Elyamany, Eman Al Mussaed, Ali Matar Alzahrani

“…PBL shows diffuse proliferation of large neoplastic cells resembling B-immunoblasts/plasmablasts, or with plasmacytic features and an immunophenotype of plasma cells. PBL remains a diagnostic challenge due to its peculiar morphology and an immunohistochemical profile similar to plasma cell myeloma (PCM). …”
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Allergic Interstitial Nephritis Manifesting as a Striated Nephrogram by Irfan Moinuddin, Erika Bracamonte, Bijin Thajudeen, Amy Sussman, Machaiah Madhrira, James Costello

“…In cases in which the suspicion for AIN is high, this diagnostic consideration may be further characterized by contrast enhanced MRI.…”
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Nonsmall Cell Lung Carcinoma with Giant Cell Features Expressing Programmed Death-Ligand 1: A Report of a Patient Successfully Treated with Pembrolizumab by Shingo Nakayama, Mamoru Sasaki, Shojiroh Morinaga, Naoto Minematsu

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Professional competencies' profile for the Internal Medicine specialist based on integrative medicine by Luis Aníbal Alonso Betancourt, Edilio Silva Velasco, Juan Carlos Baster Moro, Mayelín Cruz Batista

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Training professional competencies in Internal Medicine residents from the integrative medicine approach contributes to develop a more comprehensive vision in the application of diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for the solution of health problems in this service from a contemporary medical worldview.…”
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Understanding metastasis mixed-treatment responses through genomic analyses by Susana Garcia-Recio, Paola Zagami, Brooke M. Felsheim, Amy Wheless, Kerry Thomas, Renato Trimarchi, Lisa A. Carey, Charles M. Perou

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Ingestible Wireless Capsule Technology: A Review of Development and Future Indication by M. R. Basar, F. Malek, Khairudi M. Juni, M. Shaharom Idris, M. Iskandar M. Saleh

“…Ingestible wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is the one and only painless, effective, novel, diagnostic technology for inspecting the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract for various diseases, such as obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB), tumors, cancer, Crohn’s disease, and celiac disease. …”
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk in Physical Exercise Program Users by José Ander Asenjo Alarcón

“…Risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus were determined with a diagnostic interpretation guide adapted from the American Diabetes Association, the Peruvian Endocrinology Society, and the Ministry of Health. …”
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