Mapeamento da população em situação de rua na cidade do Rio de Janeiro: uma proposta metodológica by João Grand Junior, João Gabriel Gomes Gonzaga, Thácio Henrique’s Almeida

“…With the aim of improving the production of reliable data and more precise diagnostics in order to inform the implementation of more assertive public policies, The Municipal Secretary of Social Assistance and Human Rights and the Pereira Passos institute, have joined forces to carry out a wide-reaching study: A Census on the Homeless Population.This article outlines a new methodology which was used to develop the scripts for the census. …”
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Preliminary assessment of structural masonry damage in Malbork Castle by Krzysztof Grzyb, Łukasz Drobiec, Jakub Zając, Kacper Drobiec

“…Although it might seem that the subsoil is consolidated within the castle and no new cracks should be visible in the masonry structure - recent years have shown that the facility still requires both systematic monitoring of displacements and comprehensive structural diagnostics. Damage was observed in the Palace of the Grand Masters, particularly on the eastern wall and the barrel and palm vaults. …”
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Evolution of the umbilical cord blood proteome across gestational development by Leena B. Mithal, Nicola Lancki, Ted Ling-Hu, Young Ah Goo, Sebastian Otero, Nathaniel J. Rhodes, Byoung-Kyu Cho, William A. Grobman, Judd F. Hultquist, Denise Scholtens, Karen K. Mestan, Patrick C. Seed

“…Many of these conditions are poorly predicted in real-time by clinical data and current diagnostics. Umbilical cord blood may represent a novel source of molecular signatures that provides a window into the state of the fetus at birth. …”
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Three Cases of West Nile Encephalitis over an Eight-Day Period at a Downtown Los Angeles Community Hospital by Adam Puchalski, Antonio K. Liu, Byron Williams

“…Our report discusses the signs and symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment of West Nile disease. It is important to recognize the disease quickly and initiate appropriate treatment. …”
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Refining breast cancer classification: Customized attention integration approaches with dense and residual networks for enhanced detection by Mohammad Sakif Alam, Anwar Hossain Efat, SM Mahedy Hasan, Md Palash Uddin

“…Its exceptional accuracy lays a solid foundation for future advancements in automated diagnostics and offers a reliable method for aiding early breast cancer detection.…”
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Baseline Antibody Titre against Salmonella enterica in Healthy Population of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India by Rucha Patki, Sunil Lilani, Dhaneshwar Lanjewar

“…Thus, it was noted that the diagnostically significant cutoff of antibody titre from acute phase sample was ≥ 1 : 80 for S. …”
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Addressing the emerging threat of Oropouche virus: implications and public health responses for healthcare systems by Olalekan John Okesanya, Blessing Olawumi Amisu, Olaniyi Abideen Adigun, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Abdulmajeed Opeyemi Agboola, Tolga Kab, Gilbert Eshun, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Tolutope Adebimpe Oso, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno

“…Advancements in molecular diagnostics and vector control strategies can mitigate Oropouche fever’s impact. …”
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Scanning microwave impedance microscopy and its applications: A review by Diego Tami, Douglas A. A. Ohlberg, Cássio Gonçalves do Rego, Gilberto Medeiros-Ribeiro, Jhonattan C. Ramirez

“…This review highlights sMIM’s wide-ranging applications, from material science and semiconductor diagnostics to biological systems, showcasing its ability to perform non-destructive, high-resolution imaging down to the single-digit nanometer scale. …”
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3D Segmentation and Visualization of Skin Vasculature Using Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography by Oliver Mayer, Hanna Wirsching, Sophia Schlingmann, Julia Welzel, Sandra Schuh

“…The findings indicate that 3D reconstructions from LC-OCT can uncover vascular details previously undetectable by two-dimensional imaging techniques, making it a valuable tool in dermatology for both clinical diagnostics and research. This method allows for better monitoring of skin cancer treatment and understanding of the role of vascular polymorphism in tumor development.…”
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COVID-19: Lessons from the Past to Inform the Future of Healthcare by Camilla Mattiuzzi, Giuseppe Lippi

“…The key issues that hindered an effective response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are numerous and multifaceted, and some of these will be critically examined in this article, including delayed identification of the pathogen, inadequate public health preparedness, inadequate therapeutic management, and deficiencies in laboratory diagnostics. From this analysis, key areas for improvement emerge to ensure more efficient responses to future health crises, including (i) enhancing and strengthening health information systems, (ii) improving pandemic preparedness and response planning, (iii) developing a resilient healthcare workforce, (iv) increasing investment in research and development, (v) expanding the use of telemedicine and digital health, (vi) ensuring universal access to healthcare, and (vii) improving public health communication and trust.…”
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Verrucous Papillary Lesions: Dilemmas in Diagnosis and Terminology by Thomas George Kallarakkal, Anand Ramanathan, Rosnah Binti Zain

“…Verrucous papillary lesions (VPLs) of oral cavity are diagnostically challenging as they include a spectrum of benign, potentially malignant, and frankly malignant lesions. …”
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Comparative Experiment on the Preparation of 99Mo/99mTc via Electron and Proton Irradiation of 100Mo by Desheng CHEN, Qinggang HUANG, Shiwei CAO, Zhi QIN

“…99mTc derived from 99Mo，stands as the preeminent radiopharmaceutical employed extensively in medical diagnostics worldwide. Its current production mainly relies on some near-retirement nuclear reactors. …”
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2022 TB programme review in Pakistan: strengthening governance, with better patient diagnosis and treatment by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, C. Sismanidis, C. Gunneberg, L. Khawaja, M.A. Safdar, C. Muhwa, E. Heldal, D.M. Cirillo, A.W. Khan, R. Fatima, B.J. Khan, S. Tahseen, M.G. ElMedrek, Y. Hutin, Pakistan Joint TB Program Review Mission

“…Bacteriological confirmation using recommended diagnostics also requires further optimisation.…”
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Sero-molecular prevalence of toxoplasmosis in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in Markazi Province, Iran by Hossein Sarmadian, Mana Shojapour, Fereshteh chegeni, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar, Farshid Haghverdi, Roham Sarmadian, Reza Ghasemikhah

“…Given the limitations of serological tests, molecular diagnostics like PCR should be considered for better detection in immunocompromised patients.…”
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Rapid Fluid Velocity Field Prediction in Microfluidic Mixers via Nine Grid Network Model by Qian Li, Yuwei Chen, Taotao Sun, Junchao Wang

“…As a key component, microfluidic mixers are widely used in bioengineering, chemical experiments, and medical diagnostics due to their efficient mixing capabilities. …”
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Decoding the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024: A Critical Analysis of Global and Chinese Key Data by Zhi Chen, Tao Wang, Jingli Du, Lin Sun, Guirong Wang, Ruizi Ni, Yajing An, Xueting Fan, Yufeng Li, Rui Guo, Lirong Mao, Wei Jing, Ke Shi, Jing Cheng, Qinglan Wang, Wenjuan Nie, Haican Liu, Jianqin Liang, Wenping Gong

“…The report also emphasizes the critical need for increased funding, improved diagnostics, and more effective TB treatment regimens. …”
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Exploring helium retention from technical materials: Development and investigation by Andrew K. Gillespie, Cuikun Lin, Django Jones, Sandeep Puri, R.V. Duncan

“…Understanding helium outgassing is important for accurate diagnostics in experiments surrounding nuclear fusion. …”
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Rising prevalence and drug resistance of Corynebacterium striatum in lower respiratory tract infections by Wei Li, Mingyue Gao, Jinyan Yu

“…This review highlights the epidemiological characteristics, drug resistance mechanisms, diagnostics approaches, and treatment options for C. striatum lower respiratory tract infections to enhance clinician awareness and improve patient management strategies.…”
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Graphene and its derivatives (GO, rGO and GQD): a comprehensive review of their role in combating COVID-19 by Spandan Guha, Shanta Chakrabarty

“…Its impact extends beyond diagnostics, empowering energy storage and disinfection technologies while revolutionizing drug delivery and air purification through virus-capturing filters. …”
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Sensors on Flapping Wings (SOFWs) Using Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS) MEMS Technology by Lung-Jieh Yang, Wei-Cheng Wang, Chandrashekhar Tasupalli, Balasubramanian Esakki, Mahammed Inthiyaz Shaik

“…Based on the implemented self-heating flow sensor using U18 complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) MEMS foundry provided by the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI), the compact sensing region of the flow sensor was incorporated for in situ diagnostics of biomimetic flapping issues. The sensitivity of the CMOS MEMS flow sensor, packaged with a parylene coating of 10 μm thick to prolong the lifetime, was observed as −3.24 mV/V/(m/s), which was below the flow speed of 6 m/s. …”
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