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Abstract Background Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) is characterised by bone proliferation and cartilage ossification caused by infectious and degenerative conditions, amongst others. Objectives To describe the variable appearance of the temporohyoid joint (THJ) on computed tomography (CT) and investigate associations between CT changes and ...
Rupert F. Dash +3 more
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Dysphagia in an equine referral hospital, 182 cases
Abstract Background Dysphagia describes a clinical sign of pathologies of the oral cavity, pharynx, and oesophagus that carries potentially serious consequences for horses. Given the diversity of differential diagnoses that may cause dysphagia, an understanding of the prevalence of dysphagia in hospitalised patients, the distribution of aetiologies and
Kevin M. Connolly, Krista Estell
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A Pilot Study Using Microbial Glycolipid Signatures to Diagnose Nosocomial Ventriculitis
ABSTRACT Rationale Ventriculitis is a life‐threatening infectious condition that requires rapid pathogen identification. Conventional diagnostic methods often require 24–48 h of ex vivo culture. The aim of this study was to evaluate a novel MALDI‐TOF MS approach for analyzing glycolipids for species‐level pathogen identification directly from cerebral ...
Ian P. O'Keefe +3 more
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized using eco‐friendly green synthesis approaches exhibit remarkable antimicrobial activity and enhanced drug delivery potential. Polymer‐AgNPs conjugates further improve drug stability and targeted delivery, offering a multifunctional platform for biomedical applications.
Mukil Madhusudanan +6 more
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Development of Multi-Locus Variable Number Tandem Repeat Analysis for Outbreak Detection of Neisseria meningitidis [PDF]
Neisseria meningitidis is a major cause of septicemia and meningitis worldwide. Traditional typing methods like pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) for identifying outbreaks are subjective and time consuming.
Price, Alicia Anne
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ABSTRACT Strongyloides stercoralis infections are rare causes of protein‐losing enteropathy and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with peripheral edema due to hypoproteinemia, especially in endemic countries. Stool routine examination in such individuals is a simple but essential way of identifying this organism.
Nyantakyi Adu‐Darko +8 more
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Infant Botulism: A Case Study in Integrated Clinical and Public Health Response
ABSTRACT Early recognition of constipation, feeding difficulty, and descending weakness in infants is vital for prompt diagnosis of infant botulism. Bedside nerve studies support early treatment. Rapid public health notification and coordinated access to specific therapies, including timely use of BAT and BIG‐IV, are essential to optimize outcomes and ...
John Gannon +10 more
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Toxicity in Neuronal Cells Caused by Cerebrospinal Fluid from Pneumococcaland Gram-Negative Meningitis [PDF]
To identify neurotoxic factors in meningitis, a neuronal cell line (HN33.1) was exposed to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained from rabbits with pneumococcal meningitis or Escherichia coli meningitis or 2 h and 6 h after meningitis was induced by ...
Kennedy, Stephen L. +4 more
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Myiasis of the Mastoid Cavity: Case Report
Otoendoscopic view of the canal wall down mastoidectomy cavity after partial clearance of debris and larvae. The anatomical structures are indicated for orientation: MC, mastoid cavity; Te, tegmen tympani; Ty, tympanic membrane. ABSTRACT Mastoid cavity myiasis is a rare but important differential diagnosis.
Hannes Hefty +4 more
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