Exploring the Impact of Patient-Physician Sex Concordance on Diagnostic Accuracy in Primary Care: Insights from a National Randomized Survey
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Exploring the Impact of Patient-Physician Sex Concordance on Diagnostic Accuracy in Primary Care: Insights from a National Randomized Survey

This study found that patient-physician sex concordance does not influence diagnostic accuracy in primary care, but female physicians consistently outperform male counterparts in diagnosing complex conditions such as POTS and syphilis, highlighting the importance of physician-level factors in diagnostic equity.
Comparative Outcomes of Treosulfan- versus Busulfan-Based Clofarabine Reduced Intensity Conditioning Regimens in Adult Allogeneic Transplant for Myeloid Malignancies
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Comparative Outcomes of Treosulfan- versus Busulfan-Based Clofarabine Reduced Intensity Conditioning Regimens in Adult Allogeneic Transplant for Myeloid Malignancies

This retrospective study compares treosulfan and busulfan combined with clofarabine as reduced intensity conditioning before allogeneic transplant in adults with myeloid malignancies, highlighting faster neutrophil recovery and improved survival metrics with treosulfan.
Real-World Impact of Post-Treatment Circulating Tumor DNA Monitoring in Large B-Cell Lymphoma Using an Immunoglobulin-Based Assay
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Real-World Impact of Post-Treatment Circulating Tumor DNA Monitoring in Large B-Cell Lymphoma Using an Immunoglobulin-Based Assay

This study demonstrates that detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after treatment in large B-cell lymphoma predicts progression-free survival, highlighting the clinical utility of a rapid immunoglobulin rearrangement-targeted assay for measurable residual disease assessment in real-world settings.
Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy of Sinonasal Lesions: The Role of Narrow Band Imaging in Differentiating Inverted Papillomas from Nasal Polyps
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Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy of Sinonasal Lesions: The Role of Narrow Band Imaging in Differentiating Inverted Papillomas from Nasal Polyps

Narrow-band imaging (NBI) significantly improves the endoscopic differentiation of inverted papillomas (IPs) from nasal polyps (NPs) by highlighting mucosal microvasculature patterns, achieving superior diagnostic accuracy compared to white-light endoscopy (WLE). Combining NBI with WLE further enhances preoperative lesion assessment.
Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors
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Transforming Readmission Risk After Colorectal Surgery in Older Adults: From Nonmodifiable to Actionable Geriatric and Comorbidity Factors

This study highlights that geriatric vulnerabilities and comorbidities, once considered nonmodifiable, play a dominant role in 30-day readmissions after colorectal surgery in older adults, emphasizing the need for integrated perioperative interventions to reduce readmission risk.