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Presumptive condition lists formally accept connections between military factors and veteran health conditions. An environmental scan of such lists and their evidentiary basis was conducted across four veterans' administrations to inform other administrations considering the development of such lists. Information on included conditions, qualifying military factors, and scientific processes was obtained through targeted internet searches and correspondence with veterans' administrations. The content of presumptive condition lists across jurisdictions varied by conditions included, as well as military eligibility requirements (e.g., service in particular conflict, context, or time period). Scientific review processes to develop lists also varied across jurisdictions. Findings indicate that evidence and experience may be leveraged across compensation systems (veteran and civilian). Ongoing research to understand links between military exposures and veteran health is recommended.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.739746 | DOI Listing |
PLoS One
September 2025
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
In Thailand, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) persist as a significant public health issue, notwithstanding the affordability of treatments. The primary challenge lies in diagnostic methodologies. According to the Thai National Treatment Guidelines for abnormal vaginal discharge, wet preparation using proportion of white blood cell (WBC) counts and epithelial cell (EC) guides presumptive STI treatment.
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August 2025
Allergy and Immunology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, USA.
We present two patients who presented with symptoms that overlap with asthma, but upon further diagnostic evaluation, were revealed to have underlying malignancy. These cases highlight the importance of objective evidence-based evaluation in unveiling diagnoses previously mislabeled as asthma. The first patient was a 51-year-old with one year of cough and waning albuterol responsiveness, with worsening orthopnea and exertional dyspnea.
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September 2025
Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort-CHUV-AC-IMRB, Maisons-Alfort, France.
Background: Immune-mediated polyarthritis (IMPA) is a joint disease common in dogs. Although its prognosis is generally favorable, relapses are frequent, and predictive factors for relapse remain poorly characterized.
Objectives: To evaluate the outcome of medical management of IMPA in dogs and identify predictive factors for relapse.
Int J Antimicrob Agents
September 2025
Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Laboratory Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Taiwan U
Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of Roche cobas MTB and MTB-RIF/INH assays for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and resistance to isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RIF).
Methods: This multicenter study was conducted in Taiwan between September 2023 and June 2024. Clinical specimens were collected from adult patients with presumptive tuberculosis (TB).
J Med Internet Res
September 2025
Exercise and Physical Activity Resource Center, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States.
Background: Falls and fractures are the leading cause of unintentional injury among older adults, resulting in increased mortality and morbidity, as well as reduced physical function and quality of life. In-person exercise programs aimed at improving strength, balance, and postural control have demonstrated benefits for physical function, quality of life, and fall risk reduction among older adults. Technology-driven approaches can further enhance the accessibility of exercise programs.
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