DDC_Calc, software to diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants (version 1) by José Julio Requeiro Molina, Ernesto Pérez Pérez, Ana María Machado Consuegra, Karina Leonor Fernández Sánchez, Roberto Díaz Amador, José Julio Requeiro Morejón

“…The Viola-Jones artificial vision algorithm was used for the detection of the structures, as well as a rule-based system with a view to a diagnostic suggestion. <br /><strong>Results</strong>: the software integrated the necessary tools to carry out the measurements used (angles, distances, positions) in the radiographic diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip. …”
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Detection and Management of Intraoperative Pneumothorax during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Mohammed Heyba, Areej Rashad, Abdul-Aziz Al-Fadhli

“…In addition, good communication with the surgeon and use of available diagnostic tools will aid in the proper management of such cases.…”
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Severe Tuberculosis Requiring Intensive Care: A Descriptive Analysis by Raquel Pacheco Duro, Paulo Figueiredo Dias, Alcina Azevedo Ferreira, Sandra Margarida Xerinda, Carlos Lima Alves, António Carlos Sarmento, Lurdes Campos dos Santos

“…Most risk factors for mortality were related to organ failure, but others could be attributed to delay in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, important targets for intervention.…”
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Mirizzi Syndrome with Cholecystobiliary Fistula: Observation of Development from Asymptomatic Cholecystolithiasis to Surgery by Hiroyuki Sugo, Yuuki Sekine, Naoki Iwanaga, Shigefumi Neshime, Michio Machida

“…She had been diagnosed as having asymptomatic cholecystolithiasis 4 years previously. Diagnostic abdominal computed tomography (CT) had revealed a 1.9 cm radiopaque stone, and thereafter, the patient had been monitored by imaging alone. …”
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Teaching-learning of the "family" content in the General Practitioner’s training from education at work by Mabel Rocha Vázquez, Josè Aurelio Dìaz Quiñones, Norma Mur Villar

“…The proposal was organized in the diagnostic, design and evaluation stages.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> potentialities and limitations were identified in the teaching-learning process of the "family" con-tent that allowed designing the strategy where the objectives constitute the guiding category, based on which the system of knowledge, skills and values is organized, structured from the stages of the visit to the family, seen in a systemic way, for which aspects of the method, the form, the means and the evaluation system are dealt with, in close relation with the academic, the attentional labor and the research aspects.…”
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Rapid Visualization of Human Tumor Xenografts through Optical Imaging with a Near-Infrared Fluorescent Anti–Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Nanobody by Sabrina Oliveira, Guus A.M.S. van Dongen, Marijke Stigter-van Walsum, Rob C. Roovers, Jord C. Stam, Willem Mali, Paul J. van Diest, Paul M.P. van Bergen en Henegouwen

“…These results demonstrate that this anti-EGFR nanobody conjugated to the NIR fluorophore has excellent properties for rapid preclinical optical imaging, which holds promise for its future use as a complementary diagnostic tool in humans.…”
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Diversity of VIr’s collection of <i>Lupinus angustifolius</i> L. in the inf lorescence color by E. V. Vlasova, G. P. Egorova

“…Phenotypic characteristics of lupine biotypes were compared with diagnostic traits of intraspecific taxa and known genes for flower color.Conclusion. …”
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Advancements in Frank’s sign Identification using deep learning on 3D brain MRI by Sungman Jo, Jun Sung Kim, Min Jeong Kwon, Jieun Park, Jeong Lan Kim, Jin Hyeong Jhoo, Eosu Kim, Leonard Sunwoo, Jae Hyoung Kim, Ji Won Han, Ki Woong Kim

“…Abstract Frank’s sign (FS) is a diagnostic marker associated with aging and various health conditions. …”
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Role of physical activity in cardiovascular disease prevention: impact of epigenetic modifications by Yi Sun, Zuoying Peng, Hua Liang

“…This information may help guide future research efforts and improve our understanding of epigenetics as a therapeutic, prognostic, and diagnostic biomarker for CVD.…”
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Chromosomal genome assembly resolves drug resistance loci in the parasitic nematode Teladorsagia circumcincta. by Jennifer McIntyre, Alison Morrison, Kirsty Maitland, Duncan Berger, Daniel R G Price, Sam Dougan, Dionysis Grigoriadis, Alan Tracey, Nancy Holroyd, Katie Bull, Hannah Rose Vineer, Mike J Glover, Eric R Morgan, Alasdair J Nisbet, Tom N McNeilly, Yvonne Bartley, Neil Sargison, Dave Bartley, Matt Berriman, James A Cotton, Eileen Devaney, Roz Laing, Stephen R Doyle

“…These insights into contemporary and historic genetic selection further emphasise the importance of contiguous genome assemblies in interpreting genome-wide genetic variation associated with drug resistance and identifying key loci to prioritise in developing diagnostic markers of anthelmintic resistance to support parasite control.…”
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Amygdala Nuclei Atrophy in Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Insights from High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Evija Peiseniece, Nauris Zdanovskis, Kristīne Šneidere, Andrejs Kostiks, Guntis Karelis, Ardis Platkājis, Ainārs Stepens

“…Additional research with larger sample sizes and longitudinal designs is needed to confirm these findings and determine their diagnostic value.…”
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The Serum S100B Level as a Biomarker of Enteroglial Activation in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Asuman Celikbilek, Mehmet Celikbilek, Seda Sabah, Nermin Tanık, Elif Borekci, Serkan Dogan, Yavuz Akin, Suleyman Baldane, Kemal Deniz, Neziha Yilmaz, Omer Ozbakir, Mehmet Yucesoy

“…Ulcerative colitis patients had significantly lower serum S100B levels, while GFAP was of no diagnostic value in UC patients.…”
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Investigating the Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Lower Atmospheric Ducts in the Arctic via Long-Term Numerical Simulations by Jinyue Wang, Xiaofeng Zhao, Jing Zou, Pinglv Yang, Bo Wang, Shuai Yang, Zhijin Qiu, Zhiqian Li, Tong Hu, Miaomiao Song

“…In this study, a diagnostic model for lower atmospheric ducts was developed using the polar weather research and forecasting model. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria and TB Coinfection at a National Tuberculosis Treatment Centre in Uganda by Joseph Baruch Baluku, Sylvia Nassozi, Brian Gyagenda, Margret Namanda, Irene Andia-Biraro, William Worodria, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika

“…Blood samples were tested for malaria blood smear, rapid malaria diagnostic test (RDT), complete blood count, haematological film analysis, HIV serology, and CD4+ and CD8+ cell counts. …”
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Brazilian Thoracic Association recommendations for the management of lymphangioleiomyomatosis by Bruno Guedes Baldi, Paulo Henrique Ramos Feitosa, Adalberto Sperb Rubin, Alexandre Franco Amaral, Carolina Salim Gonçalves Freitas, Cláudia Henrique da Costa, Eliane Viana Mancuzo, Ellen Caroline Toledo do Nascimento, Mariana Sponholz Araujo, Marcelo Jorge Jacó Rocha, Martina Rodrigues de Oliveira, Tatiana Senna Galvão, Pedro Paulo Teixeira e Silva Torres, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro Carvalho

“…In recent decades, a number of advances have been made in the understanding of the pathophysiology and management of LAM, leading to improvements in its prognosis: identification of the main genetic aspects and the role of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway; relationship with hormonal factors, mainly estrogen; characterization of pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations in imaging studies; identification and importance in the diagnosis of VEGF-D; a systematic diagnostic approach, often without the need for lung biopsy; use of and indications for the use of mTOR inhibitors, mainly sirolimus, for pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations; pulmonary rehabilitation and the management of complications such as pneumothorax and chylothorax; and the role of and indications for lung transplantation. …”
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Serum Analysis in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study in Norway by Kordian Staniszewski, Henning Lygre, Trond Berge, Annika Rosén

“…Results from our study suggest that serum analyses should neither be used as a biomarker of TMD nor a diagnostic tool for an individual subject with TMD.…”
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Neurofilament Light Chain Levels in Serum and Cerebrospinal Fluid Do Not Correlate with Survival Times in Patients with Prion Disease by Mika Shimamura, Kong Weijie, Toshiaki Nonaka, Koki Kosami, Ryusuke Ae, Koji Fujita, Taiki Matsubayashi, Tadashi Tsukamoto, Nobuo Sanjo, Katsuya Satoh

“…Nonetheless, our findings suggest that NF-L concentrations could be an early diagnostic marker for CJD patients with further enhancements. …”
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Comparative Study of Protein Expression Levels of Five Plaque Biomarkers and Relation with Carotid Plaque Type Classification in Patients after Carotid Endarterectomy by Konstantinos Kyriakidis, Pavlos Antoniadis, Sohail Choksy, Rigini M. Papi

“…Molecular and cellular features associated with the vulnerable plaque are considered potential diagnostic markers for plaque rupture and thrombosis. …”
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Microbial Isolates from Vegetable Foreign Bodies Inhaled by Dogs by Sara Flisi, Manuel Dall’Aglio, Costanza Spadini, Clotilde Silvia Cabassi, Fausto Quintavalla

“…Fifty-four grass awns were localized with diagnostic imaging tests and removed by endoscopy from respiratory tract. …”
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Genomic and algorithm-based predictive risk assessment models for benzene exposure by Minyun Jiang, Minyun Jiang, Na Cai, Na Cai, Juan Hu, Lei Han, Lei Han, Fanwei Xu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang

“…Validation confirmed substantial changes in NFKB1 and PTX3 following exposure, with PTX3 emerging as paramount, suggesting its utility as a diagnostic biomarker for benzene damage.ConclusionRisk assessment models, informed by oxidative stress markers, successfully discriminated between benzene-injured patients and controls.…”
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