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Specific diagnostics of infectious and inflammatory osteoarticular disorders depending on HIV status of the patient

Туберкулез и болезни лёгких, 2020
The objective: to study the specific diagnostics of inflammatory lesions of the osteoarticular system depending on the patient's HIV status.Subjects and methods. The medical records of 166 patients with signs of inflammatory changes in the osteoarticular
E. O. Peretsmanas, I. A. Gerasimov, T. E. Tyulkova, V. S. Zubikov, G. D. Kaminskiy, A. E. Panova   +5 more
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A Probable Case of Postpartum Sacroiliac Joint Tuberculosis: The Diagnostic Value of Imaging in a High‐Endemic Setting

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Tuberculous sacroiliitis is a rare form of osteoarticular tuberculosis and is particularly uncommon in the postpartum period. Its presentation is often nonspecific and can mimic more common postpartum musculoskeletal or infectious conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis, especially in high tuberculosis‐endemic regions. We report the case of a
H. Saad Nasir, Huda Raja, Abdullah Nadeem, Shuja Shaukat, Shabih Ayesha, Nahid Khalid Raufi   +5 more
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Long‐Term Efficacy of Arthroscopic Microfracture Combined With Autologous Collagen‐Induced Chondrogenesis for Knee Cartilage Defects: A 5‐Year Prospective Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 631-640, April 2026.
Arthroscopic microfracture combined with autologous collagen‐induced chondrogenesis provides superior long‐term cartilage regeneration and sustained clinical improvement in knee cartilage defects, as evidenced by 5‐year MRI and functional outcomes. ABSTRACT Objectives Cartilage defect of the knee joint is a common cause of knee pain and can result in ...
Shuofang Ren, Zhuosong Bai, Xin Lu, Yan Zhang, Xu Sun, Rui Tang, Bo Yang, Jun Qian, Guixing Qiu   +8 more
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From Culture to Sequencing: Evolving Strategies for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Spondylodiscitis

Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 607-618, April 2026.
Diagnostic approaches to pediatric spondylodiscitis have evolved from culture‐based methods with limited sensitivity to advanced molecular and sequencing technologies. Metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) enables rapid, culture‐independent pathogen identification, improving diagnostic accuracy, guiding therapy, and reducing invasive procedures
Viola Sbampato, Ahmer Ahmad Khan, Andreas Tsoupras, Giacomo De Marco, Dimitri Ceroni   +4 more
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Foreign Body Granuloma and Infection‐Related Complications Arising From Acupoint Embedding: A Case Study and Literature Review

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Acupoint embedding (AEM) therapy merges traditional acupuncture with modern biomaterials to treat various diseases and for cosmetic uses, especially obesity and facial anti‐aging. Research Objective To examine complications from acupuncture embedding therapy (AEM), focusing on foreign body granulomas and infections.
Xiazhen Xu, Kaihua Song, Yang Shen, Chenxin Jang, Shouhai Hong   +4 more
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An evaluation of Innowave MTB/RIF/INH assay versus Xpert MTB/RIF for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and drug resistance in bone and joint specimens from people with suspected osteoarticular tuberculosis

Microbiology Spectrum
Osteoarticular tuberculosis (TB) is hard to diagnose. We prospectively evaluated a novel molecular test, Innowave MTB/RIF/INH (InnowaveDX), against culture and Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert)/MeltPro TB for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin
Qiang Liu, Fen Wang, Haoran Wang, Guanglu Jiang, Adong Shen, Hairong Huang, Suting Chen   +6 more
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A 35-year-old immuno-competent male with open pulmonary tuberculosis associated with extra-ordinary extensive extra-pulmonary tuberculosis

International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2013
Multifocal tuberculosis is characterized by the presence of large multifocal tuberculosis areas in the same or different adjacent or distant organs. Primary lesions are usually in the lungs in the majority of patients. Difficulty in confirming multifocal
Liaqat Ali Chaudhry, Ebtesam Ba Eissa, Sidra Chaudhry   +2 more
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Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses: A Powerful Tool in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 15, Issue 2, 14 January 2026.
This work is a comprehensive revision of bioactive glasses (BGs), pioneered by Prof. L.L. Hench, which are key in bone repair and regenerative medicine. Sol–gel methods and mesoporous designs enhanced their bioactivity, ions, and drug delivery. BGs now support gene therapy and 3D‐printed scaffolds, enabling personalized, multifunctional treatments in ...
Natividad Gómez‐Cerezo, Daniel Lozano, Antonio J. Salinas, María Vallet‐Regí   +3 more
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Delayed Presentation of Shoulder Tuberculosis

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2018
Infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) have a global distribution, with infections occurring most frequently in persons residing in or who have resided in developing nations. Pulmonary tuberculosis (Tb) is the most common form of infection
Majid Darraj
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Caplan Syndrome: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
Swelling of metacarpophalangeal joints, proximal interphalangeal joints with spindle‐shaped aspects at proximal interphalangeal joints. ABSTRACT Caplan syndrome, known as rheumatoid pneumoconiosis, is a combination of silicosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ali Moussa Mahaman Laouali, Maïga Soumaila, Ismael Ayouba Tinni, Ngo Ngue Tecler Clémence, Zoundi Lydia Rosine, Ousmane Dembélé, Soubeiga Dimitri, Essaga Eloundou Christèle, Moussa Rahanatou, Issa Ouédraogo, Boncoungou Kadiatou, Badoum Giselle, Ouédraogo Martial   +12 more
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