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Biopsy of Iris and Anterior Chamber Tumours: Fine Needle, Minimally Invasive and Excision Techniques ‐ Review

Clinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Several benign, inflammatory and malignant lesions can present as iris or anterior chamber masses, including iris naevi, cysts, adenomas, leiomyomas, nodules, vascular tumours, melanomas, metastases, as well as iris and pigment epithelium adenocarcinomas. Fortunately, benign iris lesions are much more common than malignant tumours and many can
Charles N. J. McGhee, Joevy Z. Lim, Peter W. Hadden, Jie Zhang   +3 more
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Evaluation of the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in medical students

Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção, 2016
Background and Objective: Evaluate the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in medical students and associated factors. A proper assessment increases the institutional biosafety strategies, in addition to providing an adequate ...
Flavia David João De Masi, André Thá Nassif, Paulo Roberto Miranda Sandoval, Rosana Camargo, Douglas Jun Kamei, Gabriela Reich   +5 more
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Immunodiagnostic Tests in the Assessment of Specific Sensitization to M. tuberculosis in Children under the Current Epidemical Situation

Туберкулез и болезни лёгких, 2021
The objective: to study the degree of specific sensitization according to the results of intradermal immunodiagnostic tests in children with different manifestations of tuberculosis infection under the current epidemic situation.Subjects and Methods. The
L. V. Poddubnаya, E. P. Shilovа, D. A. Kudlаy, N. P. Doktorovа   +3 more
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Health Screening and Post‐Arrival Services for Refugee Children From Afghanistan

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine refugee health screening and services for Afghan children in the unique context of emergency expedited humanitarian resettlement in Melbourne, Australia. Methods Retrospective audit of Afghan children who attended a specialist child refugee health service between August 2021–April 2024. Results Participants included 218 children
Amy Williamson, Eva Sudbury, Rija Khanal, Jade Woon, Jennifer Schaefer, Georgia Paxton   +5 more
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Steroids Decrease Prevalence of Positive Tuberculin Skin Test in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Implications on Anti-TNF Therapies

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2014
Tuberculin skin test has been used as an indicator of latent tuberculosis in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) before administration of biologicals.
Shweta Agarwal, Siddharth Kumar Das, Girdhar G. Agarwal, Ragini Srivastava   +3 more
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Can workplaces be predictors for recent onset latent tuberculosis in health care workers?

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2009
Objective To study the association of workplaces and recent onset latent tuberculosis (LTB) in health care workers (HCW). Methods A case-control study was conducted at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. We recruited HCW who had results
Reechaipichitkul Wipa, Bourpoern Janpen, Limpawattana Panita, Sawanyawisuth Kanlayanee, Chaiear Naesinee, Sawanyawisuth Kittisak, Takahashi Ken   +6 more
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Socio‐Demographic Factors, Knowledge, and Attitudes Associated With Self‐Reported History of Tuberculosis in Lesotho: Evidence From the 2023–24 Demographic and Health Survey

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Lesotho has one of the highest tuberculosis (TB) rates in the world. This study aimed to assess the relationship between socio‐demographic characteristics, TB knowledge, attitudes toward TB, and self‐reported history of TB. Methods The study analyzed data collected from 1503 respondents in the Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey ...
Md. Rasel Hossain, Abu Hurira, Riyadh Hossain, Kabir Hossain, Jubayer Alam, Md Asfaqur Rahman, Md Kamrujjaman, Niger Sultana, Md Abdul Ahad Maraj, Md Arif Hossain, Md Fahim Shahriar, Md Juyel Rana   +11 more
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Muddy Water Pneumonitis: An Emerging Occupational Lung Disease in Professional Divers

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.
Chronic exposure to sediment‐rich river water in a professional diver led to progressive necrotizing lung injury mimicking tuberculosis. Bronchoalveolar lavage revealed Acinetobacter, highlighting a rare occupational cause of cavitary pneumonitis.
Sadia Sultana Resma, Dewan Azmal Hussain, Rashedul Hasan Ripon, Fazle Rabbi   +3 more
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The effect of Ramadan fasting on tuberculin skin test and leukocyte count [PDF]

Journal of Fasting and Health, 2017
Background & Objectives: Annually, many Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan worldwide. This practice has different favorable medical and physiological effects, such as improved serum lipid profile and blood glucose level due to changes in diet and ...
Jafar Nasiri, Abolfazl Khoshdel, Soleiman Kheiri, Amirgholi Jafari Boroujeni   +3 more
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High‐Throughput Isolation of Nanomouse‐Derived VHH Domains: A Practical Guide from Immunization to Nanobody Expression

Current Protocols, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2026.
Abstract Nanobodies are small but specific heavy chain–only antibody fragments. Their small size, relative stability, and ability to access difficult to reach deep‐tissue antigens makes them valuable research, diagnostic, and therapeutic tools. Nanobodies are derived from the variable heavy (VH) domain of heavy chain–only antibodies that are unique to ...
Tessa J. Casselman, Asa W. Huffaker, Kristie C. Mitchell, Jamie E. Schnarrs, Sylvia Ni, Mary E. Skinner, Matthias C. Truttmann   +6 more
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