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Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis
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We describe a clinical algorithm, based on decades of front-line experience of diagnosis and surgical treatment of human Brucellar spondylodiscitis in the largest medical center of the China's Xinjiang Pastoral Area.
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A 3D Digital Model for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Nodules
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2023
The objective of this study is to develop a novel 3D digital model of pulmonary nodules that serves as a communication bridge between physicians and patients and is also a cutting-edge tool for pre-diagnosis and prognostic evaluation.
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FISH for Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
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2011
This article describes the selection of suitable probes for single-cell FISH, spreading techniques for blastomere nuclei, and in situ hybridization and signal scoring, applied to pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in a clinical setting.
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Basophil Activation Test for Allergy Diagnosis
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2021
The basophil activation test is a complementary in vitro diagnostic test for the evaluation of IgE-mediated allergic reactions based on the detection of basophil activation in the presence of a specific stimulus through the measure of activation markers by flow cytometry.
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Nursing Diagnosis
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2023
Following assessment, a nursing diagnosis is the next step in the nursing process. It begins after the nurse has collected and recorded the patient data. The purpose of diagnosing is to identify how the client responds to actual or potential health processes, identify factors that bestow or that cause health problems, the etiologies, and identify resources or strengths the individual, group, or community can draw on to prevent or resolve problems. The nursing diagnosis focuses on evidence-based...
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Clinicians compare information from the patient’s history, physical examination, and laboratory or imaging findings to evaluate competing explanations for a condition. This process helps separate likely causes from less likely ones rather than relying on a single observation. Distinguishing causes is important because the resulting clinical assessment guides whether care should target an underlying disease, symptoms, or prevention of complications.
Individual findings may provide only partial information, so clinicians combine them to form a more clinically useful assessment. History and examination can provide context for laboratory or imaging results, while those tests may clarify or challenge an initial impression. This integrated approach supports more accurate treatment selection and reduces the risk of choosing care without considering the patient’s overall presentation.
Treatment may pursue several complementary goals: addressing the underlying condition, controlling the patient’s symptoms, or reducing the likelihood of complications. These goals are not interchangeable, and the appropriate emphasis depends on the clinical situation identified through diagnosis. Clarifying the treatment objective helps clinicians select a focused plan and evaluate whether care is producing the intended outcome.
Clinicians adjust care when ongoing assessment shows that the patient’s condition, response, or risks have changed. They may reconsider the treatment choice, its purpose, or the need for additional evaluation when outcomes do not match expectations. This continuing process supports personalized care in both acute and chronic disease management, rather than treating the initial plan as permanently fixed.
A typical sequence begins with gathering the patient’s history and performing a physical examination, followed when appropriate by laboratory or imaging evaluation. Clinicians then use the findings to guide treatment directed at the identified clinical needs. Follow-up assessment examines response, risks, and changing symptoms, allowing care to be maintained, refined, or reconsidered as necessary.
In acute conditions, clinical decisions may focus on identifying the immediate problem, controlling symptoms, and preventing near-term complications. Chronic disease management requires repeated assessment because the patient’s condition and response can change over time. In both settings, diagnosis and treatment work together: diagnostic information informs care, while follow-up findings help determine whether the plan remains appropriate.