Evaluating Normalization Methods for Robust Spectral Performance Assessments of Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras by Siavash Mazdeyasna, Mohammed Shahriar Arefin, Andrew Fales, Silas J. Leavesley, T. Joshua Pfefer, Quanzeng Wang

“…Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology, which offers both spatial and spectral information, holds significant potential for enhancing diagnostic performance during endoscopy and other medical procedures. …”
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The role of repeat fine needle aspiration in managing indeterminate thyroid nodules by Laura Allen, Ayham Al Afif, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin J. Bullock, Jonathan Trites, S. Mark Taylor, Robert D. Hart

“…It is unclear how often rFNA provides additional diagnostic information. We sought to investigate its utility at our institution. …”
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Could serum Raftlin and GPER-1levels be new biomarkers for early detection of non-small cell lung cancer? by Aykut Eliçora, Berrak Güven, Hüseyin Engin, Gokcen Tugba Çevik, Hüseyin Fatih Sezer

“…Therefore, it was thought that GPER-1 could be evaluated as a diagnostic marker in lung cancer. However, we think that more definitive results can be obtained by determining the tissue and expression level of GPER in lung cancer with further studies.…”
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Downregulation of RIPK4 Expression Inhibits Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Ovarian Cancer through IL-6 by Huan Yi, Yan-zhao Su, Rong Lin, Xiang-qin Zheng, Diling Pan, Dan-mei Lin, Xiang Gao, Rong Zhang

“…This finding may provide a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target for improving the poor prognoses of OC patients.…”
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Assessment of MGMT and TERT Subtypes and Prognosis of Glioblastoma by Whole Tumor Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Histogram Analysis by Ling Chen, Min Wu, Yao Li, Lifang Tang, Chuyun Tang, Lizhao Huang, Tao Li, Li Zhu

“…Entropy showed the best diagnostic performance in differentiating between positive and negative TERT groups (AUC = 0.722, p = 0.001). …”
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Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy in an STXBP1 Patient with Lactic Acidemia and Normal Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Function by Dong Li, Elizabeth Bhoj, Elizabeth McCormick, Fengxiang Wang, James Snyder, Tiancheng Wang, Yan Zhao, Cecilia Kim, Rosetta Chiavacci, Lifeng Tian, Marni J. Falk, Hakon Hakonarson

“…We report a 7-year-old boy who presented for diagnostic evaluation of intractable epilepsy, episodic ataxia, resting tremor, and speech regression following a period of apparently normal early development. …”
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Positive Pneumocystis jirovecii Sputum PCR Results with Negative Bronchoscopic PCR Results in Suspected Pneumocystis Pneumonia by Kelly Pennington, John Wilson, Andrew H. Limper, Patricio Escalante

“…Introduction. The diagnostic standard for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is direct microscopic identification; however, in recent years, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples to detect Pneumocystis nucleic acids has proven to be more sensitive and specific. …”
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The Burden of Illness Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Québec, Canada by Tam Dang-Tan, Shiyuan Zhang, Ruben V. Tavares, Melissa Stutz, Afisi S. Ismaila, Julie Vaillancourt, Diane Corriveau, Richard H. Stanford, Xiwu Lin, Gilbert A. Nadeau, Alexander Simidchiev, Daria Parsons, John S. Sampalis

“…Eligible patients with a new HCU claim with a diagnostic billing for COPD during 2001–2010 were followed until March 31, 2011. …”
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Molecular Detection and Isolation of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus during an Outbreak in West Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia by Umer Seid Geletu, Ahmedin Abdurehman Musa, Munera Ahmednur Usmael, Melaku Sombo Keno

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Comparative Analysis of Seventeen Mitochondrial Genomes of Mileewinae Leafhoppers, Including the Unique Species Mileewa digitata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Mileewinae) From Xizang,... by Hongli He, Bin Yan, Xiaofei Yu, Maofa Yang

“…This study aimed to elucidate ambiguous diagnostic traits in traditional taxonomy and examined phylogenetic relationships among genera by sequencing mitochondrial genomes from 16 species. …”
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Anatomical and physiological contributions of nasal turbinate vessels and lymphatics to the pathogenesis of nasal congestion in recurrent headaches: a pilot study by Jacob M. Chmielecki, Aishwarya Vemula, Joyce G. Schwartz, Jonathan A. Gelfond, William T. Phillips

“…This research highlights a novel diagnostic use of the whole-body blood pool scan for the assessment of nasal turbinate vasodilation as well as a possible new target for the treatment of recurrent headaches.…”
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Scurvy as a Cause of Leg Pain and Limp in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients by Christopher J. DeFrancesco, MD, David Kell, BA, Sean Owens, BS, Matt Grady, MD, Naomi Brown, MD

“…In these patients, a simple question about diet when taking the history could help focus the differential diagnosis and prevent the need for unnecessary imaging, anesthetic events, invasive diagnostic procedures, and prolonged pain and symptoms. …”
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Identification of GPD1L as a Potential Prognosis Biomarker and Associated with Immune Infiltrates in Lung Adenocarcinoma by Zhengyang Fan, Song Wu, Hongyang Sang, Qianping Li, Shaofei Cheng, Hongling Zhu

“…In general, the results of our study suggested that GPD1L had the potential to serve as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for LUAD.…”
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Clinical round: 27 year old patient with initially diagnosed Crohn's disease and severe protein and energy deficiency by V. S. Scherbakha, O. Z. Okhlobystina, A. V. Korolev, O. S. Shifrin, A. V. Stepanov, A. S. Tertychny, A. V. Okhlobystin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in our clinic was established on the basis of careful study of clinical course of disease (late postprandial pain, diarrhea, fever and progressive weight loss). The diagnostic concept was confirmed by modern laboratory and instrumental methods of investigation (CT enterocolonography, endoscopic and histological study). …”
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CT-based scoring system for diagnosing eosinophilic solid and cystic renal cell carcinoma versus clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Sunya Fu, Dawei Chen, Yuqin Zhang, Yuguo Wei, Yuning Pan

“…Logistic regression identified significant factors, constructed the primary model, and assigned weights for the scoring model. Diagnostic performance was compared using receiver operating characteristic curves, dividing points into three intervals. …”
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Myogenesis gone awry: the role of developmental pathways in rhabdomyosarcoma by Annika L. Gustafson, Annika L. Gustafson, Annika L. Gustafson, Adam D. Durbin, Kristin B. Artinger, Heide L. Ford, Heide L. Ford, Heide L. Ford

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Development of a Novel Sensor System Based on Magnetic Microspheres to Detect Cardiac Troponin T by Junrong Zhang, Hongxiang Liu, Baofeng Xu, Sijun Huang, Rui Liu, Jinming Zhu, Yi Guo, Li Xu

“…The present study is aimed at exploring a novel sensing system with high specificity and precision based on magnetic microspheres developed to detect cardiac troponin T (cTnT), which is the most specific diagnostic marker for AMI in cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Mutational Analysis of a Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Pedigree with Bile Duct Polyp Phenotype by Li-jun Xie, Dan-dan Ruan, Jian-hui Zhang, Yi Li, Li Chen, Mao-lin Yan, Ming-dian Yu, Jie-wei Luo, Hui-zhen Zhang

“…However, due to insufficient awareness, the diagnostic rate remains low and merely 5-6% of colorectal cancer patients are diagnosed with hereditary colorectal cancer. …”
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Interaction of the gastroenterologist and psychiatrist at management of patient with functional disorder of gastro-intestinal tract by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili

“…In some cases their treatment can be not only conservative, but also invasive: operations, repeated diagnostic manipulations, etc. In some cases, when the physician implicates mental parentage of somatic symptoms, certain patients are referred to psychiatrist. …”
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Ultrasound Measured Depth of Pelvic Free Fluid Correlates Well with Blood Loss Volume in Patients with Ectopic Pregnancy by Shuai Tang, Qing Zhou, Yuelun Zhang, Lin Chen, Xuerong Yu, Yanming Zhang, Zhenhong Qi, Yu Xia, Yuguang Huang

“…The logistic regression model was used to establish the prediction model for haemorrhage volumes. The diagnostic accuracy was evaluated by area under ROC curve (AUC) analysis. …”
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