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Premature closure underlies bias in medical diagnosis in students: A randomised controlled experiment

Medical Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The purpose of the study reported in this article was to shed light on the cognitive mechanism mediating between biasing information and diagnostic error. The literature suggests at least two different hypotheses: premature closure leading biased participants to spend less time on diagnosis or increased competition between diagnostic
Awad Al Essa, Henk G. Schmidt, Silvia Mamede, Karla Knežević, Laura Zwaan, Mohi Magzoub   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Appendicocecal Fistula – A Rare Complication of Appendicitis [PDF]

, 2011
Fistulisation of appendix to other organs or to the exterior through abdominal wall is a rare complication of appendicitis. We present one such rare case of appendicocecal fistula due to appendicitis in a patient initially managed conservatively for ...
Lone, Nazir Ahmad, Rashid, Adil, Rather, Ajaz Ahmad, Salati, Sajad Ahmad   +3 more
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Retrospective analysis of 331 acute appendicitis patients: how appendicolith and CT features aid in differentiating complicated vs. uncomplicated appendicitis

BMC Gastroenterology
Purpose Appendicoliths are one of the important causes of acute appendicitis. Currently, there is no consensus on the relationship between appendicoliths and complicated appendicitis, and opinions on the treatment of appendicolith-associated appendicitis
Dawei Zhang, Shengqiang Wang, Haoyang Li, Zixuan Fu, Jing Zhang, Zhen Liu, Shikuan Li   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Relationship Between Diagnosis Of Acute Appendicitis And Leukocytosis Laboratory Results In The General Hospital Of Muhammadiyah Malang Period 2016-2017

Saintika Medika, 2020
In making the diagnosis in patients with symptoms that are not typical, the doctor needs to do a supporting examination, one of which is an examination of leukocytes count.
Mochamad Aleq Sander
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Age‐Dependent Differences in Canakinumab Safety: A Comprehensive Pharmacovigilance Analysis Using the FAERS Database

Pharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT While the efficacy of canakinumab, an anti‐interleukin‐1β monoclonal antibody, is well‐established, its safety profile, particularly across different age groups, remains inadequately explored. Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, this study evaluated postmarketing safety by analyzing adverse event (AE) reports from ...
Youyang Wang, Ngasin Lam, Xiaoming Huang, Yang Jiao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative prevalences of Brachyspira aalborgi and Brachyspira (Serpulina) pilosicoli as etiologic agents of histologically identified intestinal spirochetosis in Australia [PDF]

, 2001
DNA from gastrointestinal biopsy specimens from 28 Australian patients with histologic evidence of intestinal spirochetosis (IS) was subjected to PCRs to amplify segments of the 16S rRNA and NADH oxidase genes of Brachyspira aalborgi and Brachyspira ...
Mikosza, A.S.J., La, T., de Boer, W.B., Hampson, D.J.   +3 more
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Predicting Risk of Acute Appendicitis: A Comparison of Artificial Neural Network and Logistic Regression Models

Acta Medica Iranica, 2019
Acute appendicitis is considered as one of the most prevalent diseases needing urgent action. Diagnosis of appendicitis is often complicated, and more precision in diagnosis is essential.
Leila Shahmoradi, Reza Safdari, Mir Mikail Mirhosseini, Goli Arji, Behrooz Jannat, Moloud Abdar   +5 more
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Metformin as a Multifaceted Therapeutic Agent for Gastrointestinal Diseases: Mechanisms, Clinical Efficacy, and Future Directions

Pharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The high prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and their significant impact on the quality of life require new therapeutic strategies. The development of novel therapeutic strategies should prioritize targeting the fundamental pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these diseases, including inflammation, cellular proliferation, and ...
Sayedeh Azimeh Hosseini, Hassan Valadbeigi, Seyedeh Mahdieh Khoshnazar, Saeed Khoshnood, Shahab Falahi, Delsuz Rezaee, Ali Hematian, Mohammad Hossein Haddadi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acute appendicitis: prospective evaluation of a diagnostic algorithm integrating ultrasound and low-dose CT to reduce the need of standard CT [PDF]

, 2018
Objectives: To evaluate an algorithm integrating ultrasound and low-dose unenhanced CT with oral contrast medium (LDCT) in the assessment of acute appendicitis, to reduce the need of conventional CT.
Andereggen, Elisabeth, Becker, Christoph, De Perrot, Thomas, Dupuis-Lozeron, Elise, Gervaz, Pascal, Perneger, Thomas, Platon, Alexandra, Poletti, Pierre-Alexandre, Rutschmann, Olivier, Sarasin, Francois   +9 more
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Spot urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid is not an ideal diagnostic test for acute appendicitis [PDF]

, 2016
Background and purpose of the studyThere is growing evidence to suggest the use of urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) test to help with the diagnosis of appendicitis.
Afshin Alijani, Ahsan Rao, Apak, Bachar, Bolandparvaz, Chandrasekaran, Cheong, Devender Mittapalli, Douglas, Gwen Kennedy, Hanley, Herd, Hernandez, Iain Tait, Jangjoo, Jones, Khairy, Markar, Mentes, Michael Wilson, Sahm, Sarhan, Schreiner, See, Singh   +24 more
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