Single-staged Surgical Correction of Kyphotic Deformity due to Dorsal Spinal Tuberculosis in Pediatric Patients: Outcome Analysis by Mageswaran Shanmugavelu, Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Prabhu Aloy, Poornima Kumararaja, Sai Vinay Bharadwaj Namala

“…Development in the field of diagnostic methods and imaging has allowed us to detect TB of the spine in less advanced stages of the disease in most cases. …”
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Biopsy location and tumor-associated macrophages in predicting malignant glioma recurrence using an in-silico model by Pejman Shojaee, Edwin Weinholtz, Nadine S. Schaadt, Friedrich Feuerhake, Haralampos Hatzikirou

“…In this study, using an in-silico analysis, we aim to improve predictive power for TTR by considering the role of (i) prognostically relevant information available through diagnostics used in the current SoC, (ii) advanced image-based information not currently part of the standard diagnostic workup, such as tumor-normal tissue interface (edge) features and quantitative data specific to biopsy positions within the tumor, and (iii) information on tumor-associated macrophages. …”
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Effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on Outcomes among Patients with Polytrauma at a Single Regional Trauma Center in South Korea by Sun Hyun Kim, Dongyeon Ryu, Hohyun Kim, Kangho Lee, Chang Ho Jeon, Hyuk Jin Choi, Jae Hoon Jang, Jae Hun Kim, Seok Ran Yeom

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Inclusive educational process at the university: Theoretical and experimental model of teachers' psychological readiness by V. Z. Kantor, Yu. L. Proekt

“…Methodologically, the research was based on the idea that the true implementation of inclusive higher education is conditioned by the formation of an inclusive culture of university teachers, which serves as the foundation for the implementation of inclusive practices and policies and one of the immanent attributes of which is psychological readiness to implement the educational process with the participation of disabled students. In the diagnostic and methodological terms, the current study relied on the authors' questionnaire containing the blocks of questions built using a 5-point Likert scale and characterising the severity of the various components of such readiness among university teachers in relation to working with disabled students of diverse nosological groups. …”
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Is ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation a reliable treatment option for unifocal T1aN0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma in the isthmus: a retrospective comparative study based on... by Gongli Zhou, Dong Xu, Beibei Zhang, Ruiqing Su, Ke Xu, Xuefeng Zhang, Feng Li, Wei Zhao, Tingting Cai

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In vivo scanning laser fundus and high-resolution OCT imaging of retinal ganglion cell injury in a non-human primate model with an activatable fluorescent-labeled TAT peptide probe... by Xudong Qiu, Seth T Gammon, Carol Rasmussen, Federica Pisaneschi, Charlene B Y Kim, James Ver Hoeve, Steven W Millward, Edward M Barnett, T Michael Nork, Paul L Kaufman, David Piwnica-Worms

“…The optical imaging agent TcapQ488 has enabled imaging of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) injury in vivo in rodents and has potential as an effective diagnostic probe for early detection and intervention monitoring in glaucoma patients. …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in child malnutrition: trends, determinants, and policy implications from the Kenya demographic and health survey (2014 - 2022) by Amos O. Okutse, Henry Athiany

“…Wagstaff decomposition is used to explore the contributions of determinants to inequality in child malnutrition. We investigate diagnostic utility using sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and area under the ROC curve. …”
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Research progress on the application of bedside lung ultrasound in ICU nursing (床旁肺部超声在ICU护理中应用的研究进展) by TAN Huiting (谭慧婷), WANG Fengying (王凤英), LI Fangfang (李芳芳), GUO Yanyun (郭艳云), XUE Chao (薛超)

“…With the development of critical care medicine, bedside lung ultrasound, as an effective auxiliary diagnostic tool, has been widely used in intensive care unit nursing. …”
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Cardiac and respiratory activities induce temporal changes in cerebral blood volume, balanced by a mirror CSF volume displacement in the spinal canal by Pan Liu, Kimi Owashi, Heimiri Monnier, Serge Metanbou, Cyrille Capel, Olivier Balédent

“…These findings enhance our understanding of CSF circulation mechanisms and offer potential diagnostic implications for neurodegenerative diseases.…”
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Therapeutic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency for Pudendal Neuralgia by Feng Ji, Shuzhuan Zhou, Caixia Li, Yongyan Zhang, Hua Xu

“…Patients diagnosed as PN who failed or were intolerant in regular medication were screened for diagnostic local anesthesia block of the pudendal nerve before recruitment. …”
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Intratesticular Testosterone and Its Precursors among Azoospermic Men: A Pilot Study by I-Shen Huang, Li-Hua Li, Wei-Jen Chen, Chi-Chang Juan, William J. Huang

“…These findings have diagnostic and therapeutic implications for the future.…”

Clinical and Radiological Manifestations of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia by Abuobaida Yassin, Heba M. Shalaby

“…The first section collected background information about the study population, the second section recorded presenting complaints and risk factors, and the third section included diagnostic criteria such as microbiological tests and radiological characteristics. …”
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Satisfaction, effectiveness, and usability of telerehabilitation for Parkinson's disease patients by Shohei Okusa, Hiroki Saegusa, Kazuya Miyakawa, Yuta Tsutsumi, Sae Ishida, Kyoko Nishikata, Tomonori Nukariya, Toshiki Tezuka, Yoshihiro Nihei, Yasuhiro Kitagawa, Shin-ichiro Kubo, Norihiro Suzuki, Jin Nakahara, Morinobu Seki

“…Subjects/Patients: PD patients based on the diagnostic criteria for clinically established or probable PD published by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF SLOVAKIA AND UKRAINE by Nataliia Parkhomenko, Lucia Vilčeková, Peter Štarchoň

“…To compare the competitive advantages of confectionery enterprises in both countries, the authors used methods such as diagnostic analysis, statistical data analysis, and case studies were employed. …”
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Gambaran Klinis dan Endoskopi Saluran Cerna Bagian Atas Pasien Dispepsia di Bagian RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Citra Yuriana Putri, Arnelis ., Asterina .

“…The subject of this study are consist of 54 patients with dyspepsia who have performed esophagogastro- duodenoscopy  (EGD) examination in Integrated Diagnostics Installation of Dr. M. Djamil Hospital Padang from May to June 2014. …”
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Detection and subtyping of Blastocystis sp. in human and animal stool samples using high-resolution melting analysis by Ghodratollah Salehi Sangani, Ahmad Hosseini-Safa, Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farash, Pooria Salehi Sangani, Mehdi Zarean, Elham Moghaddas, Saeid Zoghdar Moghadam, Lida Jarahi, Ali Gholizadeh, Fariba Berenji

“…However, molecular diagnostics have become essential for the accurate detection and differentiation of Blastocystis subtypes Materials and methods We collected 730 stool samples from humans and domestic animals. …”
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Stool immunoassay for identification of colorectal cancer and other significant gastrointestinal diseases risk groups by N. S. Sergeeva, Nina V. Marshutina, Ye. V. Zenkina

“…To carry out comparative analysis of diagnostic sensitivity of three immunochemical stool tests as a first step of laboratory algorithm to define high risk groups for colorectal cancer (CRC) and other clinically severe diseases of gastrointestinal tract (GIT). …”
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Investigation of geographic disparities and temporal changes of non-gestational diabetes-related emergency department visits in Florida: a retrospective ecological study by Md Marufuzzaman Khan, Agricola Odoi

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The Impact of Amniotic Fluid Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8, and Metalloproteinase-9 on Preterm Labor: A Narrative Review by Theodoros Karampitsakos, Despoina Mavrogianni, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Anastasios Potiris, Periklis Panagopoulos, Sofoklis Stavros, Panos Antsaklis, Peter Drakakis

“…The findings emphasize integrating these biomarkers into diagnostic tools for routine prenatal care, enhancing early detection, risk stratification, and timely interventions to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.…”
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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

“…National priority research areas for prostate cancer in Zambia were identified as prostate cancer awareness; building affordable high-quality diagnostic capacity; affordability of specialist cancer treatments; supporting better access to medicines; delivery and coordination of services across the pathway and staff training.Conclusion The suggested seven priority areas allow for the development of the prostate cancer control programme to be conducted in a holistic manner. …”
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