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Three ways to find a fluke: Evaluating diagnostic methods for Fasciola hepatica surveillance in Swedish sheep.

Felländer M, Grandi G, Juremalm M et al. · 2026 · Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports

Infections with Fasciola hepatica are most prevalent in south-western Sweden, but climate change may facilitate further spread, as both the parasite and its snail host thrive in humid, mild conditions. Sheep are particularly susceptible,…

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Genetic analysis of a fetus with mosaic trisomy 15 with false-negative result in prenatal amniotic fluid karyotype analysis.

Li X, Peng Y, Liu W et al. · 2025 · Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

Objective To investigate the cause of a false-negative result in prenatal amniotic fluid karyotype analysis for a fetus with mosaic trisomy 15, and to propose a cytomolecular genetic strategy for detecting mosaicism in amniotic fluid. Case…

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The moderating role of parental cognitive perceptions in the link between children's cancer predisposition genetic testing results and parent psychological adjustment.

Sachner L, Flynn JS, Hsu CW et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric psychology

Objective Children with cancer increasingly undergo germline genetic testing to identify genetic predispositions and inform clinical care options. Parents of children with pathogenic/likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline results have reported…

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[The challenge of delabeling antibiotic allergy in Colombian children: do parents trust the negative result of the drug provocation test with the implicated antibiotic?]

Rincón-González AM, Galeano-Tamayo DC, Zuluaga LSD · 2025 · Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)

Objective To explore the factors associated with the use of the antibiotic implicated in an adverse reaction following a negative challenge test in pediatric patients in a clinical allergology service of a health institution in Medellin.…

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Cervical length and fetal fibronectin for the identification of true spontaneous onset of labor.

Warintaksa P, Youkhong C, Trikasemmart M et al. · 2026 · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians

Introduction True labor is characterized by regular uterine contractions and cervical changes. However, the precise diagnosis of the "onset" of true labor is challenging, as the examination of cervical changes requires multiple timepoints,…

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Suspicious bands in serum and urine protein immunofixation electrophoresis tests in patients with and without a history of monoclonal gammopathies: a retrospective database study.

Dincer M, Aydin O, Karakus V et al. · 2026 · Laboratory medicine

Introduction Electrophoresis tests are reported as negative, positive, or-rarely-as suspicious for monoclonal band (SfMB). This study aimed to determine the fate of patients with SfMB findings in long-term follow-up. Methods Patients with…

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Stage IV Rectal Adenocarcinoma After Negative Multitarget Stool DNA-Fecal Immunochemical Test in a Symptomatic Patient: Misapplication of a Screening Test in a Diagnostic Context.

Omari Y, Nohomovich B, Sallam D et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Multitarget stool DNA-fecal immunochemical testing (mt-sDNA-FIT) is validated for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in asymptomatic, average-risk adults. However, its application in symptomatic patients represents a misuse of a screening…

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Use of the dual tyrosine kinase inhibitor lapatinib for the treatment of vulvovaginal squamous cell carcinoma in a dog.

Vardanega MJ, Longo T, Aceino A et al. · 2026 · Journal of veterinary internal medicine

Vulvovaginal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncommon neoplasm in dogs. An 11-year-old female spayed German Shepherd dog presented with a history of excessive peri-vulvar grooming and a 3 cm × 3 cm irregular mass involving the vagina…

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Phenotypic spectrum and molecular characteristics of variants of uncertain significance in copy number variations associated with fetal cardiac malformations: a case series of 9 patients.

Yin J, Wang Q, Lan T et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in pediatrics

Background Copy number variants of uncertain significance (VUS-CNVs) pose significant challenges in prenatal counseling for congenital heart malformations (CHMs). Their clinical relevance remains poorly defined, particularly in the absence…

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Overall Diagnostic Efficiency of a Noninvasive Diagnostic Strategy Aimed at Early Detection of Advanced Liver Fibrosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Cases.

Iwata K, Mori N, Ogasawara K · 2025 · Cureus

Introduction Noninvasive methods for assessing liver fibrosis are increasingly important for early detection of advanced liver fibrosis (ALF), particularly in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).…

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The Effect of Oral Supplementation with a Multi-Strain Probiotic Preparation on Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Carriage in Pregnant Women-A Pilot Study.

Zych-Krekora K, Sylwestrzak O, Krekora M · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Maternal rectovaginal carriage of Group B Streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae ) is a major risk factor for vertical transmission and early-onset neonatal infection. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis…

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Effect of Celecoxib Combined With Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy on Long-Term Oncological Outcomes and Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer: Post Hoc Analysis of an Open-Label Controlled Randomized Trial.

Nakai Y, Onishi K, Asakawa I et al. · 2026 · The Prostate

Background Long-term clinical data evaluating oncological outcomes and patient-reported quality of life (QOL) after combining celecoxib with radiotherapy are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to assess oncological outcomes and QOL with extended…

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Diagnostic accuracy of ARK Checker® C/G-DyLight® 488: simultaneous detection of Giardia and Cryptosporidium by fluorescent antibody microscopy.

Oshiro Y, Kawashima A, Akashi M et al. · 2026 · Tropical medicine and health

Background Giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis are often misdiagnosed by stool ova and parasite test (classical O&P). Multiplex PCR and rapid antigen immunochromatography (rapid-IC) could offer high diagnostic accuracy; however, their cost…

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