Pulmonary Tuberculosis: The Great Mimicker of Lung Cancer
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest with contrast indicating a soft tissue density in the left upper lobe. ABSTRACT Though tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient pathogen, diagnosis remains challenging. Distinguishing pulmonary tuberculoma, a rare manifestation of TB, from lung cancer is critical.
Laura Corrales‐Diaz Pomatto‐Watson +2 more
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Postpartum uterine diseases in dairy cows : a review with emphasis on subclinical endometritis [PDF]
In this review, updated and precise definitions of the most common postpartum uterine diseases in dairy cows are provided. An aberrant uterine environment at inappropriate stages of the reproductive cycle inflicts damage to gametes and zygotes, impairing
Bogado Pascottini, Osvaldo Américo +1 more
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Inpatient urine cultures are frequently performed without urinalysis or microscopy: Findings from a large academic medical center [PDF]
OBJECTIVETo describe the frequency of urine cultures performed in inpatients without additional testing for pyuriaDESIGNRetrospective cohort studySETTINGA 1,250-bed academic tertiary referral centerPATIENTSHospitalized adultsMETHODSThis study included ...
Carson, Abigail L +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Acne vulgaris is a frequent skin disorder, affecting a large part of the population worldwide, and strongly influencing not only the physical but also the mental aspects of health. The choice of therapy for acne vulgaris is a very difficult one because the multifactorial causality of the disease and interindividual ...
Mobina Tajdari +5 more
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Aetiology, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Predictors of\ud Urinary Tract Infection among Febrile Under-Fives at\ud Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania [PDF]
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of fever in children and contributes to morbidity and mortality. This study aimed at determining prevalence, aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates at Muhimbili National Hospital
Fataki, Maulidi +3 more
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Dendrogenin A stimulates, via LXRβ, the expression and activity of enzymes responsible for the biosynthesis of the phospholipid BMP. BMP is a key determinant of the antitumour immunogenicity of exosomes secreted by DDA‐treated melanoma and triple‐negative breast cancer cells and enhances mouse survival and anti‐PD‐1 therapy in melanoma.
Julio Buñay +11 more
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Evaluation of urinalysis parameters and antimicrobial susceptibility of uropathogens among out-patients at University of Cape Coast hospi [PDF]
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a major global public health issue. The gold standard for diagnosing UTI is urine culture. This is however labour intensive and time consuming.
James K. Prah +5 more
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Fatal lymphoproliferation and acute monocytic leukemia-like disease following infectious mononucleosis in the elderly [PDF]
Three elderly patients are reported, in whom serologically confirmed recent infectious mononucleosis is followed by fatal lymphoproliferation (case 1), by acute monocytic leukemia (case 2), and by acute probably monocytic leukemia (case 3)
Deinhardt, F. +5 more
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Based on the integrated analysis of follicular fluid metabolites and microbial communities in patients with PCOS, this study reveals significant dysregulation in the follicular microenvironment. Key metabolites including D‐glucose and 25‐hydroxycholesterol show marked alterations, while microbial communities such as Alicyclobacillus and Terrimonas ...
Manfei Si +6 more
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Evaluation of the Urine Dipstick Analysis for Detection of Bacteriuria
This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the urine dipstick (leukocyte esterase and nitrite test) for detection of bacteriuria and pyuria. Of the 1,000 specimens, 296 (29.6%) had positive culture results. The dipstick (either leukocyte esterase
Nilrat Wannasilp +3 more
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