The Enigmatic Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: A Case Report and Review by Hassan Tariq, Vinaya Gaduputi, Arsalan Rafiq, Roopalekha Shenoy

“…KFD is an uncommon, self-limited, and perhaps an underdiagnosed entity with an excellent prognosis. It mimics malignant lymphoma in presentation and therefore an accurate clinicopathological differentiation is crucial.…”
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Reflections on the current state and future of strategic communication as paradigm and practice by Nina Overton-De Klerk

“…It is argued that the paradigm shifts, as they are currently framed, can lead to a continuing linearity dilemma and binary trap of either-or thinking. A prognosis for the future of strategic communication in paradigm and practice in five statements is provided. …”
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Predictors of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Response: The Pivotal Role of Electrocardiogram by Yahya S. Al Hebaishi, Halia Z. Al Shehri, Abdulrahman M. Al Moghairi

“…Hence, many diagnostic tests have been used to predict the response and prognosis after cardiac resynchronization therapy. …”
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Common Atrium: A Rare Cause of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by K. M. Karaye, S. A. Balarabe, M. M. Yakasai, I. M. Suleiman, H. Saidu, Aimé Bonny

“…The silent course of the disease for decades as well as the diagnostic and management pitfalls of this case illustrates the importance of early detection by echocardiography and urgent appropriate treatment in intensive care settings to limit the poor prognosis of the condition.…”
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Incorporating Colour Information for Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Melanoma from Dermoscopy Images: A Retrospective Survey and Critical Analysis by Ali Madooei, Mark S. Drew

“…Although advanced melanoma is often considered as incurable, if detected and excised early, the prognosis is promising. Today, clinicians use computer vision in an increasing number of applications to aid early detection of melanoma through dermatological image analysis (dermoscopy images, in particular). …”
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Cancer of the Pancreas: The Best Image for Early Detection – CT, MRI, PET or US? by Anthony E Hanbidge

“…Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis, and the best chance for survival is to diagnose the tumour at an early stage. …”
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Inverted Yoga and Near Syncope: An Unusual Diagnosis of Right Ventricular Myxoma by Wadie David, Narmeen Rehman, Robby Singh, Shukri David

“…However, if diagnosed early, patients with primary benign cardiac tumors have excellent prognosis following surgery. Therefore, a high index of suspicion and a wide differential diagnosis are very important in detecting rare conditions that can affect otherwise healthy individuals. …”
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Early experiences of patellofemoral arthritis symptoms: A qualitative study in Gujarat, India by Heta R. Patel, M. Balaganapathy, Bipin Serasiya

“…Conclusion: Acknowledging initial symptoms and measuring their severity must be taken into consideration to improve the prognosis of the condition.…”
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Systemic Role for Vitamin D in the Treatment of Psoriasis and Metabolic Syndrome by Lisa Wenyang Fu, Ronald Vender

“…On application to psoriasis management and prognosis, the goal is to decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease and decrease disease morbidity and mortality.…”
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Optic neuritis: relation between inflammatory genetic markers and occurrence of the disease by V. Punytė, R. Liutkevičienė

“…In typical ON, fast and significant recovery of VA is common while in atypical ON, the prognosis of VA recovery is poor. Thanks to recent advances in the field of genetics, it is possible to identify an increasing number of genes that could be associated with ON pathogenesis. …”
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Ewing Sarcoma of Neck - A Rare Case Report by Rachna Chaurasia, Jamil Akhter

“…Treatment involved neoadjuvant chemotherapy, followed by surgical resection with clear margins, and the patient is currently being monitored for recurrence with a guarded prognosis. This case underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach, early intervention, and thorough surgical planning in managing rare and aggressive tumors in complex anatomical locations, contributing valuable insights to the limited literature on this uncommon malignancy.…”
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Lumbar intervertebral disc calcification with massive herniation: a case report by Junxin Chen, Kangmao Huang, Song Dai, Yuanhang Chen, Wenbin Xu, Xiangqian Fang

“…Idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification with massive herniation poses a risk of permanent nerve function loss, and timely decompression is recommended to ensure a good prognosis.…”
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Global burden of five major types of gastrointestinal cancer by Arjun Singh

“…However, GI cancer incidence is rising with economic growth and lifestyle changes. Poor prognosis and increasing burden underscore the critical need for expanded prevention and research. …”
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Ethical Considerations regarding the Withdrawal of Life Support: Analysis of a Case by Melany Yamilex Reascos Chalacán, Mauricio Fernando Enrríquez Grijalva, Denisse Isabel Suaste Pazmiño

“…This is based on a thorough assessment of the patient's prognosis and consideration of their own wishes where possible. …”
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Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma. A Case Report by Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, José Jamil Torres Aranda, Martha Yudey Rodríguez Pino

“…It is distinguished from other breast carcinomas due to its clinical presentation, aggressiveness, and poor prognosis. We present the case of a female patient with a history of controlled hypertension. …”
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Rosai and Dorfman Disease with Pleural Involvement: Case Report by Jouda Cherif, Sonia Toujani, Nadia Mehiri, Bechir Louzir, Nidham Kchir, Majed Beji

“…Lower respiratory tract involvement is rarely reported and is often unfavorable, and carries a particularly grave prognosis. A case of SHLM is reported, in which the patient had lower respiratory and pleural involvement.…”
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Management of Early Stage, High-Risk Endometrial Carcinoma: Preoperative and Surgical Considerations by Sareena Singh, Shandhini Raidoo, Gaetan Pettigrew, Robert DeBernardo

“…Most cases are diagnosed at an early stage and have low-grade histology, portending an overall excellent prognosis. There exists a subgroup of patients with early, high-risk disease, whose management remains controversial, as current data is clouded by inclusion of early stage tumors with different high-risk features for recurrence, unstandardized protocols for surgical staging, and an evolving staging system by which we are grouping these patients. …”
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David Slays Goliath: Exceptional Efficacy of Oral Vinorelbine in Conquering Metastatic Finger Angiosarcoma by Te-Lin Hsu, San-Chi Chen

“…Angiosarcoma (AS) is a rare and aggressive disease originating from blood or lymphatic vessel endothelium, representing <1% of soft-tissue sarcomas. The prognosis is generally poor, with a 5-year survival rate of only 30%–50%. …”
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Resolved Hepatitis B: Achieved or Imaginary Wellbeing? by S. N. Batskikh

“…No clinical signs of acute or chronic disease, HBsAg clearance and negative viral DNA load in blood of PHB individuals do not necessarily imply a complete disease eradication.PHB elicitation improves accuracy of the overall prognosis, reduces the virus transmission risk and prevents the reactivation of HBV infection.…”
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Pediatric Transepiphyseal Seperation and Dislocation of the Femoral Head by Mehmet Elmadag, Hasan H. Ceylan, Ahmet Can Erdem, Kerem Bilsel, Gokcer Uzer, Mehmet Ali Acar

“…Surgery is the most common form of treatment, and its timing is important for prognosis of the fracture. Patients and their families should be informed about the possibility of avascular necrosis and further complications related to the fracture.…”
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