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The diagnostic value of an interferon gamma release assay in new cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis and the factors influencing its negative results
Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the diagnostic value of an interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) – QuantiFERON-TB GOLD in-tube (QFT-GIT) – to identify new cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in […]
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Sensitivity and specificity of the ocular movements test (HINTS) in the detection of central acute vestibular syndrome
Background Acute vestibular syndrome may seem intimidating due to the large overlap of symptoms between vestibular and non-vestibular causes, including serious and benign causes. In addition, there is no diagnostic method to differentiate between central […]
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[Translated article] Reticulate Skin Lesions: Practical Color-Based Algorithm for Initial Clinical Assessment
Reticular patterns are observed in a great variety of skin diseases. While these morphologic patterns are often highly distinctive, they are seldom discussed or studied in clinical contexts or recognized as a diagnostic category in […]