Abstract Computation in Schizophrenia Detection through Artificial Neural Network Based Systems by L. Cardoso, F. Marins, R. Magalhães, N. Marins, T. Oliveira, H. Vicente, A. Abelha, J. Machado, J. Neves

“…Therefore, this work will focus on the development of a diagnostic support system, in terms of its knowledge representation and reasoning procedures, based on a blended of Logic Programming and Artificial Neural Networks approaches to computing, taking advantage of a novel approach to knowledge representation and reasoning, which aims to solve the problems associated in the handling (i.e., to stand for and reason) of defective information.…”
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An Unusual Case of Denervation Changes of the Intercostal Muscles Associated with Intercostal Neuralgia in a Patient with Chest Pain by Rajesh Botchu, Lorraine Aspland, Sisith Ariyaratne, James Burgess, Gurjit Bhogal, David Beale

“…Intercostal neuralgia is a lesser-known cause of musculoskeletal chest pain, which can present a diagnostic challenge with nonspecific imaging findings. …”
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Advancements in the Treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses: From Established Therapies to Gene Therapy by Joanna Wanat, Wojciech Homa, Aleksandra Warunek, Gabriela Gronowicz, Izabela Dzikowska, Agata Siejka, Daria Stefaniak, Weronika Zielińska, Michał Chról

“…In recent years, significant progress has been made not only in the diagnostic process but also in the development of therapies. …”
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Wide FOV metalens for near-infrared capsule endoscopy: advancing compact medical imaging by Moghaddasi Mojtaba, Perez Coca Erik Edilson, Ye Danni, Flores Diego Alejandro, Wu Xudong, Jalal Abdul, Ren Ziming, Abrinaei Fahimeh, Hu Bin

“…This advancement represents a significant step toward enhancing diagnostic capabilities in medical imaging, offering improved performance in a more compact package compared to conventional optics.…”
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Methotrexate and Valproic Acid Affect Early Neurogenesis of Human Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells from Myelomeningocele by Vardine Sahakyan, Enrico Pozzo, Robin Duelen, Jan Deprest, Maurilio Sampaolesi

“…We also proposed the detection of early neural gene expression in AFSCs as an additional MMC diagnostic tool.…”
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Recent advances in the management of chronic ankle instability by Yimeng Yang, Yang Wu, Wenhui Zhu

“…Treatment of CAI requires a multifaceted algorithm, involving historical analysis, clinical evaluations, and diagnostic imaging. Surgical interventions for CAI primarily involve the anatomical and/or non-anatomical reconstruction and/or repair of the anterior talofibular ligament. …”
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Interactions between Cytokines, Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract and Chronic Kidney Disease by Ana Cristina Simões e Silva, Flávia Cordeiro Valério, Mariana Affonso Vasconcelos, Débora Marques Miranda, Eduardo Araújo Oliveira

“…Recently, biomarkers have become a focus of clinical research as potentially useful diagnostic tools in pediatric urological diseases. In this regard, recent studies suggest a role for cytokines and chemokines in the pathophysiology of CAKUT and for the progression to CKD. …”
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Radiological challenges in differentiating Occult Traumatic Pulmonary Hematoma from mediastinal tumor: a case report and literature review by Zhedong Zhang, Yu Huang, Lufeng Zhao, Baiqin Zhao

“…While less common than pulmonary contusions, TPH presents significant diagnostic challenges, particularly when it manifests as Occult Traumatic Pulmonary Hematoma (OTPH) exhibiting subtle or atypical imaging features. …”
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Canadian Laboratory Standards for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Best Practice Guidelines by Max A Chernesky, David Patrick

“…This has presented a major challenge to the diagnostic laboratory, namely, selecting the most sensitive and specific test matched with the most appropriate specimens to provide meaningful and timely results to facilitate optimal patient care.…”
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Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Dushyant Pawar, Anna Calara, Roy Jacob, Nancy Beck, Alan N. Peiris

“…Onset of symptoms varied from minutes to a day and bowel ulceration with necrosis and perforation has occurred, although fatality is rare. Diagnostic tests included computed tomography (CT) scan, sigmoidoscopy, or biopsy. …”
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Association of Low Expression of NUMB in Peripheral Blood with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Heyu Meng, Lihong Li, Jianjun Ruan, Yanqiu Chen, Zhaohan Yan, Jinsha Liu, Xiangdong Li, Cuiying Mao, Ping Yang

“…Our study’s goal was to find out acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients’ NUMB gene expression patterns and to evaluate its role as a diagnostic marker for AMI detection. Methods. Peripheral blood was drawn from 124 individuals who had an AMI and 115 patients who had stable coronary artery disease (SCAD). …”
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New Record of <i>Encarsia protransvena</i> and Confirmed Occurrence of <i>Encarsia hispida</i> (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) as Parasitoids of <i>Singhiella simplex</i> (Hemiptera: Al... by Giuliano Cerasa, Luigi Tomasello, Gianluca Melone, Elia Russo, Gaetano Siscaro, Carmelo Cavallaro, Annamaria Ienco, Francesca Laudani, Vincenzo Palmeri, Orlando Campolo, Francesca Garganese, Francesco Porcelli, Paolo A. Pedata, Vittorio Farina, Giovanni Gugliuzza, Roberto Rizzo, Stefania Laudonia, Gabriella Lo Verde

“…Comprehensive illustrations and diagnostic features are provided for the host and the parasitoids. …”
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The Contribution of Three-Dimensional Power Doppler Imaging in the Preoperative Assessment of Breast Tumors: A Preliminary Report by K. Kalmantis, C. Dimitrakakis, Ch. Koumpis, A. Tsigginou, N. Papantoniou, S. Mesogitis, A. Antsaklis

“…The aim of this study was to determine the value of 3D and 3D Power Doppler sonography in the detection of tumor malignancy in breast lesions and to find new diagnostic criteria for differential diagnosis. Methods. …”
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AFM-DViT: A framework for IoT-driven medical image analysis by Jiacheng Yang

“…To address these challenges, we propose the AFM-DViT model, which integrates adaptive federated learning with Vision Transformer, significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in IoT-based settings. …”
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Aggressive Central Nervous System Relapse after Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Multiple Myeloma: Case Reports and Literature Review by Rui Bergantim, Juliana Bastos, Maria José Soares, Bruno Carvalho, Pedro Soares, Cristina Marques, Jennifer Costa, José Eduardo Guimarães, Fernanda Trigo

“…We present two patients with CNS-MM at relapse after autologous stem cell transplant highlighting the importance of clinical suspicion and interdisciplinarity at diagnostic workup as well as the need for intensive therapeutic options on such rare and aggressive cases. …”
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Rare Manifestation of a c.290 C>T, p.Gly97Glu VCP Mutation by Nivedita U. Jerath, Cameron D. Crockett, Steven A. Moore, Michael E. Shy, Conrad C. Weihl, Tsui-Fen Chou, Tiffany Grider, Michael A. Gonzalez, Stephan Zuchner, Andrea Swenson

“…Consistent with this, VCP mutations manifest variable clinical phenotypes among and within families and are a diagnostic challenge. Methods. A 60-year-old man who played ice hockey into his 50’s was evaluated by electrodiagnostics, muscle biopsy, and molecular genetics. …”
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The Potential of the Quick Detection of Selectins Using Raman Spectroscopy to Discriminate Lung Cancer Patients from Healthy Subjects by Edyta Wolny-Rokicka, Andrzej Tukiendorf, Jerzy Wydmański, Agnieszka Zembroń-Łacny

“…The study indicates that the use of Raman spectroscopy can produce a better classification of cancer patients. However, diagnostically the results have not been statistically significant, probably due to the limited number of samples gathered. …”
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Sarcopenia and cachexia: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic interventions by Tiantian Wang, Dong Zhou, Zhen Hong

“…Recognizing the interplay and distinctions between these disorders is essential for advancing both basic and translational research in this area, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and ultimately achieving effective therapeutic solutions for affected patients. …”
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A Roller Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on LCD Energy Entropy and ACROA-SVM by HungLinh Ao, Junsheng Cheng, Kenli Li, Tung Khac Truong

“…The analysis of roller bearing signals with inner-race and outer-race faults shows that the diagnostic approach based on the ACROA-SVM and using LCD to extract the energy levels of the various frequency bands as features can identify roller bearing fault patterns accurately and effectively. …”
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Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract Reduces Pneumonia and Mortality by Lenneke E. M. Haas, Marcus J. Schultz

“…Indeed, many different prophylactic antimicrobial regimes were tested, and dissimilar diagnostic criteria for pneumonia were applied amongst the trials. …”
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