Efficacy of i-Scan Imaging for the Detection and Diagnosis of Early Gastric Carcinomas by Junichi Nishimura, Jun Nishikawa, Munetaka Nakamura, Atsushi Goto, Kouichi Hamabe, Shinichi Hashimoto, Takeshi Okamoto, Masato Suenaga, Yusuke Fujita, Yoshihiko Hamamoto, Isao Sakaida

“…No significant differences were found in diagnostic accuracy between white light and i-Scan moving images for tumor detection rate (91.7% versus 90.8%, P=0.777). …”
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Retrospective evaluation of computed tomographic‐guided Tru‐Cut biopsies in 16 dogs and 14 cats with nasal cavity mass lesions by Jessica Milne, Sophie Ekkebus, Daniel Thompson, Robert Brash

“…Abstract Background Approximately 80% of nasal masses in dogs and 91% of nasal masses in cats are reported to be malignant, but the currently reported diagnostic rate of neoplasia is 54% using blind or rhinoscopic biopsy techniques. …”
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INDIRECT ELISA FOR DETECTION OF ANTIBODIES TO FMDV NON-STRUCTURAL PROTEINS IN PORCINE SERA by A. S. Yakovleva, A. V. Kanshina, A. V. Scherbakov

“…High specificity and sensitivity of the method, established during the development of the method, are confirmed in the course of routine diagnostic tests.…”
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Coordination strategies to improve COVID-19 PCR laboratory testing scale up in Nepal: An analysis. by Hannah Bakker, Arunkumar Govindakarnavar, Parvathy Krishnan Krishnakumari, Joaquim Gromicho, Fannie L Côté, Nadia Lahrichi, Priya Jha, Saugat Shrestha, Rashmi Mulmi, Nirajan Bhusal, Deepesh Stapith, Runa Jha, Lilee Shrestha, Dhamari Naidoo, Reuben Samuel, Victor Del Rio Vilas

“…These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers on implementing effective coordination strategies to strengthen diagnostic networks for future pandemics.…”
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A Model of Tuberculosis Screening for Pregnant Women in Resource-Limited Settings Using Xpert MTB/RIF by Eleanor R. Turnbull, Nzali G. Kancheya, Jennifer B. Harris, Stephanie M. Topp, German Henostroza, Stewart E. Reid

“…Pilot studies are urgently required to evaluate strategies for the integration of TB screening into antenatal clinics using new diagnostic technologies.…”
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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis in Setting of Inhaled Toxin Exposure and Chronic Substance Abuse by Meirui Li, Salem Alowami, Miranda Schell, Clive Davis, Asghar Naqvi

“…Although the rarity and vague clinical presentation of PAP can pose diagnostic challenges, clinician awareness of PAP risk factors may facilitate the diagnostic process and lead to more prompt treatment.…”
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The Evolution of Uroflowmetry and Bladder Diary and the Emerging Trend of Using Home Devices From Hospital to Home by Ming-wei Li, Yao-Chou Tsai, Stephen Shei-Dei Yang, Yuan-Hung Pong, Yu-Ting Tsai, Vincent Fang-Sheng Tsai

“…In our opinion, the following points can be highlighted: (1) the emerging trend of using home devices can enhance diagnostic capabilities through repeated measurements and the convenience of at-home testing and (2) home devices, which provide both frequency-volume and uroflowmetry information, have the potential to transform the management of lower urinary tract symptoms.…”
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Improving the Performance of Phase-Change Perfluorocarbon Droplets for Medical Ultrasonography: Current Progress, Challenges, and Prospects by Paul S. Sheeran, Paul A. Dayton

“…In the field of ultrasound, phase-change droplets present an attractive alternative to traditional microbubble agents for many diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Despite the progress, phase-change PFC droplets remain far from clinical implementation due to a number of challenges. …”
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An unexpected and tumultuous diagnosis of a left atrial mass by Catarina Amaral Marques, Carlos Xavier Resende, João Rebelo, Paulo Pinho, Mariana Vasconcelos, Rui André Rodrigues

“…This is a unique case of an unexpected finding at presentation, as well as a complex diagnostic work-up and a surprisingly unusual final diagnosis. …”
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Severe acute pulmonary embolism in pregnancy by Bhaskar Narayan

“…The criteria for defining high-risk PE can be used unmodified in pregnancy. Diagnostic imaging should not be delayed due to pregnancy. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of Kawasaki Disease: Gallbladder Hydrops and Acute Cholestatic Hepatitis by B. O. Kılıç, Ş. Baysun, T. C. Gökşen, İ. Akınbingöl, Z. Arslan

“…In its classical form, at least four of five diagnostic criteria including cervical lymphadenopathy (1.5 cm or more), nonsuppurative conjunctivitis, intraoral mucosal changes, edema in hands and feet, and maculopapular rash are required with prolonged fever over 5 days. …”
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Pancreaticopleural fistula: a rare cause of recurrent right-sided pleural effusion by Mithun Nilgiri K., Varsha P. Rangankar, Shaily K. P., Tushar R. Sahasrabudhe, Rishi Govind Orakkan

“…The diagnosis was confirmed through a comprehensive diagnostic workup, including imaging studies and pleural fluid analysis. …”
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Lipoma of the Ischiorectal Fossa: A Rare Case Report by Djavan Khubanov, Kamala Gasimova

“…Ischiorectal fossa (IRF) masses are uncommon and pose significant diagnostic challenges because of their varied etiologies. …”
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Frontotemporal dementia: peculiarities of clinical variants by B. Klimbytė, A. Vaitkus

“…The heterogeneous clinical manifestations of FTD lead to diagnostic challenges in day-to-day clinical practice. …”
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Phantom Tumor of the Lung: Localized Interlobar Effusion in Congestive Heart Failure by Mislav Lozo, Emilija Lozo Vukovac, Zeljko Ivancevic, Ivan Pletikosic

“…Radiologic appearance of such a mass-like configuration in patients with congestive heart failure demands correction of the underlying heart condition before further diagnostic investigation is performed to avoid unnecessary, expensive, and possibly harmful diagnostic and treatment errors.…”
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Delayed Acute Ischemia as a Consequence of Multi-Ligament Injury of the Left Knee Following a Motorcycle Accident by Laura Leci Tahiri, Lisa Tahiri

“…Further research is needed to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies for vascular complications in such injuries. …”
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CANDLE syndrome – a narrative review by Aleksandra Snopkowska, Joanna Gołda, Julia Mężyk, Piotr Gacka, Marcin Dołęga

“…This narrative review provides an extensive overview of CANDLE syndrome, including its epidemiology, aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and current treatment options. …”
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in an Elderly Nonimmunocompromised Adult Successfully Treated with Rituximab by Jacob P. Smeltzer, Matthew T. Howard, Wilson I. Gonsalves, Thomas E. Witzig

“…Differentiating between the two processes can be a diagnostic challenge. Here, we present a case of an atypical EBV infection in an elderly patient with severe systemic symptoms, multiorgan involvement, lymphadenopathy, and negative EBV serology. …”
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Biomarkers: A Definite Plus in Pneumonia by Hanssa Summah, Jie-Ming Qu

“…During the past few years, biomarkers have emerged as an indispensible tool in the diagnosis of pneumonia. To find an ideal diagnostic biomarker for pneumonia is not an easy task. …”
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Multivessel Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in an Unlikely Patient by Waqas Jehangir, Tarek Aly, Kebir H. Bedran, Abdalla Yousif, Mark L. Niemiera

“…In the young, athletic male with SCAD, the danger of diagnostic error was a reality due to the broad symptomatology and the betraying demographics.…”
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