Noninvasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B or C by Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging by René Hako, Pavol Kristian, Peter Jarčuška, Ivana Haková, Ivana Hockicková, Ivan Schréter, Martin Janičko

“…Gd-EOB-DTPA contrast-enhanced dynamic liver MRI examination (DCE-MRI) can in the 20th minute differentiate mild stage of liver fibrosis (F1-F2) from severe stage of liver fibrosis (F3-F4) on the basis of liver surface changes, homogeneities, and quantitative contrast liver/spleen ratio-Q-LSCR. Diagnostic MRI criteria were created and named MRI Triple test. …”
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Overexpression of multiple cytochrome P450 genes with and without knockdown resistance mutations confers high resistance to deltamethrin in Culex quinquefasciatus by Saowanee Chamnanya, Benyapa Kiddela, Jassada Saingamsook, Woottichai Nachaiwieng, Nongkran Lumjuan, Pradya Somboon, Jintana Yanola

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Gastroblastoma in Adulthood—A Rarity among Rare Cancers—A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Giovanni Centonze, Alessandro Mangogna, Tiziana Salviato, Beatrice Belmonte, Laura Cattaneo, Melissa Anna Teresa Monica, Giovanna Garzone, Cecilia Brambilla, Alessio Pellegrinelli, Flavia Melotti, Adele Testi, Valentina Monti, Ketevani Kankava, Patrizia Gasparini, Gianpaolo Dagrada, Vincenzo Mazzaferro, Christian Cotsoglou, Paola Collini, Giancarlo Pruneri, Massimo Milione

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Common mental disorders and associated factors among adult patients admitted in non-psychiatric wards of public hospitals in Harari regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Hirko Assefa, Tilahun Ali, Ibsa Mussa, Tadesse Misgana, Dawit Abdi, Abinet Zewudie, Abdi Temesgen

“…Abstract Introduction Common mental disorders represent psychiatric co-morbidity in medical illness, which leads to poor adherence to treatment, increased exposure to diagnostic procedures and the cost of treatment, longer hospital stay, and increasing the risk of complications that result in morbidity and mortality among patients admitted to non-psychiatric wards. …”
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Significance of Heparin-Binding Protein and D-dimers in the Early Diagnosis of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis by Tomasz Mikuła, Mariusz Sapuła, Joanna Jabłońska, Joanna Kozłowska, Wojciech Stańczak, Dagny Krankowska, Alicja Wiercińska-Drapało

“…In the studied group, the determination of HBP was of no diagnostic benefit in the diagnosis of SBP.…”
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Real-Time Neuropsychological Testing for Hydrocephalus: Ultra-Fast Neuropsychological Testing During Infusion and Tap Test in Patients with Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus by Ilaria Guarracino, Sara Fabbro, Daniele Piccolo, Serena D’Agostini, Miran Skrap, Enrico Belgrado, Marco Vindigni, Francesco Tuniz, Barbara Tomasino

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Mortality Prediction Using SaO2/FiO2 Ratio Based on eICU Database Analysis by Sharad Patel, Gurkeerat Singh, Samson Zarbiv, Kia Ghiassi, Jean-Sebastien Rachoin

“…The Berlin definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) includes P/F as a diagnostic criterion. P/F is invasive and cost-prohibitive for resource-limited settings. …”
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Predictors of Recurrence After Curative Surgery for Stage I Colon Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Analysis of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network Collab... by Giulia Turri, MD, Luigi Martinelli, MD, Daniela Rega, MD, Nicolò Tamini, MD, Lucia Paiano, MD, Simona Deidda, MD, QuocRiccardo Bao, MD, Laura Lorenzon, MD, PhD, Raffaele De Luca, MD, Caterina Foppa, MD, PhD, Valentina Mari, MD, Giovanni Taffurelli, MD, Arcangelo Picciariello, MD, PhD, Patrizia Marsanic, MD, Leandro Siragusa, MD, Francesco Bagolini, MD, Riccardo Nascimbeni, MD, Gianluca Rizzo, MD, PhD, Sara Vertaldi, MD, Michele Zuolo, MD, Giorgio Bianchi, MD, Lisa Marie Rorato, MD, Rossella Reddavid, MD, PhD, Gaetano Gallo, MD, PhD, Lorenzo Crepaz, MD, Alberto Di Leo, MD, Mario Trompetto, MD, Enrico Potenza, MD, Mauro Santarelli, MD, Nicola de’Angelis, MD, PhD, Francesco Ciarleglio, MD, Marco Milone, MD, PhD, Claudio Coco, MD, Guido Alberto Tiberio, MD, Gabriele Anania, MD, Giuseppe S. Sica, MD, PhD, Andrea Muratore, MD, Donato Francesco Altomare, MD, Isacco Montroni, MD, PhD, Maurizio De Luca, MD, Antonino Spinelli, MD, PhD, Michele Simone, MD, Roberto Persiani, MD, Gaya Spolverato, MD, Angelo Restivo, MD, Nicolò de Manzini, MD, Marco Braga, MD, Paolo Delrio, MD, Giuseppe Verlato, MD, PhD, Corrado Pedrazzani, MD, Adriana Gioia, Cristina Vacca, Dario Parini, Giovanni Tomasicchio, Marcello Calabrò, Bruno Sensi, Filomena Misuriello, Carlo Alberto Schena, Silvia Picotto

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Arthralgia and Extraintestinal Manifestations in Crohn’s Disease Elevate the Risk of IBD-Related Arthritis over Sacroiliitis by Ivan Giovannini, Nicola Cabas, Marco Marino, Annarita Tullio, Ilaria Tinazzi, Angela Variola, Carmelo Cicciò, Fabro Cinzia, Berretti Debora, Chiara Zuiani, Rossano Girometti, Luca Quartuccio, Alen Zabotti, Lorenzo Cereser

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Integrating Videoconferencing Therapist Guidance Into Stepped Care Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety: Noninferiority Randomized Contr... by Sonja March, Susan H Spence, Larry Myers, Martelle Ford, Genevieve Smith, Caroline L Donovan

“…The measures included a clinical diagnostic interview (Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule) with clinician-rated severity rating as the primary outcome and parent- and child-reported web-based surveys assessing anxiety and anxiety-related interference (secondary outcomes). …”
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Predictive Validity of Hospital-Associated Complications of Older People Identified Using Diagnosis Procedure Combination Data From an Acute Care Hospital in Japan: Observational S... by Seigo Mitsutake, Tatsuro Ishizaki, Shohei Yano, Takumi Hirata, Kae Ito, Ko Furuta, Yoshitomo Shimazaki, Hideki Ito, Alison Mudge, Kenji Toba

“…HAC-OP-DPC were identified using diagnostic codes for functional decline, incontinence, delirium, pressure injury, and falls occurring during the index hospitalization. …”
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American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on gastrostomy feeding tubes: methodology and review of evidence by Divyanshoo Rai Kohli, MD, Natalie Cosgrove, MD, Wasif M. Abidi, MD, PhD, Jorge D. Machicado, MD, MPH, Madhav Desai, MD, MPH, Nauzer Forbes, MD, MSc, Neil B. Marya, MD, Nikhil R. Thiruvengadam, MD, Nirav C. Thosani, MD, MHA, Omeed Alipour, MD, Saowanee Ngamruengphong, MD, Sherif E. Elhanafi, MD, Sunil G. Sheth, MD, Wenly Ruan, MD, John C. Fang, MD, Stephen A. McClave, MD, Rodrick C. Zvavanjanja, MD, MSc, FRCR(UK), FSIR, DABR(DR/VIR), Dhruvil K. Radadiya, MBBS, Amir Y. Kamel, PharmD, BCNSP, Bashar J. Qumseya, MD, MPH

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Perceptions paysannes de la dynamique des parcours naturels et stratégies d’adaptation dans la vallée du Mandoul au Tchad by Terei Massa Mabilo, Ali Brahim Bechir, Adi Mama, Koussou Mian Oundanang, Sedjro Antoine Tranquillin Affossogbe, Luc Hippolyte Dossa

“…Méthodes : Cette analyse s’est appuyée sur le diagnostic agropastoral. Au total, 205 personnes appartenant à différents groupes d’éleveurs ont été sélectionnés pour cette étude. …”
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Clinical significance of Helicobacter pylori infection in iron-deficiency anemia: features of comprehensive treatment approach by I. V. Mayev, S. A. Kochetov

“…To study pathogenic and clinical role of Helicobacter pylori infection at irondeficiency anemia (IDA). To present the diagnostic and treatment guidelines for these patients taking into account their specific requirements. …”
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Pemeriksaan Laboratorium Cystatin C Untuk Uji Fungsi Ginjal by Rismawati Yaswir, Afrida Maiyesi

“…To assess the reduction in LFG, the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic efficiency of the most well CysC (98%) obtained when used above the cut off limit CysC levels of 1.31 mg/l. …”
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Impact of zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents on hospitalization expenses: an interrupted time series analysis by Shao-long Wu, Shao-long Wu, Kun Wang, Xin Yang, Ning Liu, Ning Liu, Wen-xin Zou, Xiao-wei Li, Dan-hua Huang, Tian-hao Yu

“…The median expenses for western drugs, diagnostic tests, treatment, surgery, medical consumables, and other categories also displayed varying patterns. …”
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Evaluation of patient immunocompetence for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy using the psoas muscle index: a retrospective cohort study by Toshiaki Tsurui, Toshiaki Tsurui, Toshiaki Tsurui, Toshiaki Tsurui, Kazuyuki Hamada, Emiko Mura, Risako Suzuki, Nana Iriguchi, Tomoyuki Ishiguro, Yuya Hirasawa, Ryotaro Ohkuma, Masahiro Shimokawa, Hirotsugu Ariizumi, Yutaro Kubota, Atsushi Horiike, Satoshi Wada, Satoshi Wada, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Mayumi Tsuji, Yuji Kiuchi, Yuji Kiuchi, Takuya Tsunoda

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The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the assessment of schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis: A systematic scoping review. by Eloise S Ockenden, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Huike Cheng, J Alison Noble, Goylette F Chami

“…Variables extracted included study design, study population, schistosomal PPF characteristics, and diagnostic methods. The PRISMA-ScR (2018) guidelines were followed to inform the structure of the scoping analysis.…”
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Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) drug efficacy study landscape: A systematic scoping review of clinical trials and observational studies to assess the feasibility of esta... by Sauman Singh-Phulgenda, Rishikesh Kumar, Prabin Dahal, Abdalla Munir, Sumayyah Rashan, Rutuja Chhajed, Caitlin Naylor, Brittany J Maguire, Niyamat Ali Siddiqui, Eli Harriss, Manju Rahi, Fabiana Alves, Shyam Sundar, Kasia Stepniewska, Ahmed Musa, Philippe J Guerin, Krishna Pandey

“…Extracted data includes variables on patient characteristics, treatment regimens, diagnostic methods, geographical locations, efficacy endpoints, adverse events and statistical methodology.…”
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Clinical significance of plasma-free amino acids and tryptophan metabolites in patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving PD-1 inhibitor: a pilot cohort study for developin... by Akihiko Kawahara, Tetsuro Sasada, Koichi Azuma, Hidenobu Ishii, Norikazu Matsuo, Takaaki Tokito, Tomoaki Hoshino, Yohei Miyagi, Huihui Xiang, Tomoyuki Tagami, Rika Kasajima, Yumiko Kato, Sachise Karakawa, Shinya Kikuchi, Akira Imaizumi, Kenta Murotani

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