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Epidemiology And Outcomes Of Sporotrichosis: A Descriptive Real-World Analysis From A Global Cohort, Samantha Schapiro, Nicholas Pulciano, Julian Galindo-Ramirez, Nicholas Rau, Jose Tuells, Nelson Iván Agudelo Higuita, George R. Thompson Iii, Daniel B. Chastain, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Sporotrichosis is a dimorphic fungal infection of increasing global relevance. Although usually cutaneous or lymphocutaneous, disseminated disease occurs in immunocompromised hosts. Large-scale data on its epidemiology, treatment and outcomes remain limited.

Objectives: To characterise the clinical features, comorbidities, antifungal prescribing patterns and one-year mortality associated with sporotrichosis, with emphasis on patients with HIV and other forms of immunosuppression.

Patients/methods: We performed a retrospective global cohort study using the TriNetX Research Network. Adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with sporotrichosis were identified using ICD-9/10 codes (1995-2024). Demographics, comorbidities, laboratory parameters and antifungal prescriptions were analysed. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality …

Artificial Intelligence In Cardiology: An Updated Systematic Review With Ethical Considerations And Challenges In Implementing Artificial Intelligence Models, Dev Patel, Reshmitha Kantamneni, Jabez David John, Tirath Patel, Arnesh Shukla, Ayesha Salma, Nikhilesh Anand

School of Medicine Publications

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiovascular medicine presents a transformative opportunity to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes. This systematic review evaluates the impact of AI on cardiovascular diagnostics with a focus on its ability to surpass traditional methods in accuracy, efficiency, and predictive capabilities. Machine learning and deep learning have demonstrated significant advancements in areas such as echocardiography, electrocardiography, computed tomography angiography, and predictive analytics.

AI algorithms have demonstrated superior performance in identifying subtle patterns and anomalies. Additionally, AI has shown promise in predictive analytics, forecasting disease progression and tailoring treatment plans, thereby improving patient outcomes. …

Overcoming Barriers To Hpv Vaccination In Pakistan: A Critical Need For A Proactive And Culturally-Sensitive Strategy, Syed Ahtisham Halim, Tirath Patel, Syeda Ramish Zehra Kazmi, Momina Khabir, Nikhilesh Anand

School of Medicine Publications

Cervical cancer continues to be one of the major causes of cancer-related mortalities among women worldwide, with a considerable share of this burden affecting developing countries like Pakistan. The addition of the HPV vaccine to the national immunization program of Pakistan had been a crucial leap toward the prevention of cervical cancer. Nevertheless, challenges that threaten the success of such a program are conspicuous. The most important ones are discussed in the letter, including the widespread dissemination of misinformation via social media on unfounded grounds, such as infertility resulting from the vaccine; deep-seated cultural taboos relating to sexual health; and …

Ntdscope: A Multi-Contrast Portable Microscope For Disease Diagnosis, María Díaz De León Derby, Zaina L. Moussa, Carlos F. Ng, Abdul M. Bhuiya, Joana P. Cabrera, Dipayan Banik, Charles B. Delahunt, Matthew D. Keller, Anne Laure M. Le Ny, Jaime Garcia-Villena, Elena Dacal, David Bermejo-Peláez, Daniel Cuadrado, Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Hugues C. Nana Djeunga, Joseph Kamgno, Linda Djune Yemeli, Victor Pahl, Neil A. Switz, For Full Author List, See Comments Below

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Accurate diagnostics are essential for disease control and elimination efforts. However, access to diagnostics for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is hindered by limited healthcare infrastructure in many NTD-endemic regions, as well as by reliance on time- and labor-intensive diagnostic methods, such as smear microscopy. New diagnostic tools that are portable, rapid, low-cost, and meet World Health Organization (WHO) sensitivity and specificity targets are urgently needed to accelerate NTD control and elimination programs. Here, we introduce the NTDscope, a portable microscopy platform that enables point-of-care imaging and automated detection of parasites and other pathogens in patient samples. The NTDscope builds on …

Reflection On Community-Diversified Influence Maximization In Social Networks, Jianxin Li, Taotao Cai, Ke Deng, Timos Sellis, Feng Xia

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Information Systems Journal, we are delighted to share our research reflections on the article “Community-diversified influence maximization in social networks” published at Information Systems in 2020. Our reflections will highlight the impact of this article on the authors’ research trajectories, its influence on the broader research community, and its contributions to industry practice.

Pathological Response Calculation Assessment Remains Accurate With Reduced Tumor Bed Examination After Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy In Clinically Detectable Stage Iii Melanoma, R. V. Rawson, N. G. Maher, A. M. Menzies, S. N. Lo, N. Mesbah Ardakani, L. A. Jackett, I. A. Vergara, T. E. Pennington, K. F. Shannon, S. Ch’Ng, M. Gonzalez, E. M. Burton, M. W. Lucas, I. L.M. Reijers, E. A. Rozeman, D. E. Gyorki, S. Sandhu, M. S. Carlino, J. Howle, M. Khattak, A. Van Der Westhuizen, M. C. Andrews, V. Atkinson, A. C.J. Van Akkooi, A. J. Spillane, R. P.M. Saw

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Neoadjuvant immunotherapy produces event-free survival advantage over adjuvant therapy for patients with surgically resectable macroscopic stage IIIB/C/D melanoma. Pathological response, determined as percentage residual viable tumor (% RVT), provides critical prognostic information and informs management decisions. Here, we assessed accuracy of %RVT calculation when reduced tumor bed (TB) was examined and leverage these results proposing streamlined protocols for pathological examination. Patients and methods: Comprehensive histopathological examination was carried out on 134 patient specimens after neoadjuvant immunotherapy with ipilimumab and nivolumab. Impact on %RVT when evaluating less TB than recommended by the initial International Neoadjuvant Melanoma Consortium (INMC) protocol was …

Frch 102.50: Intermediate French Ii, Anna K. Lokowich

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Honr 121.84: Ways Of Knowing, Robert M. Baker

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Grmn 202.01: Intermediate German Ii, Hiltrudis M. Arens

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Lit 110l.02: Introducton To Literature, Rob Browning

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Chin 202.01: Intermediate Chinese Ii, Zhen Cao

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Ent 445.01: Teaching Reading & Literature, Beverly A. Chin

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Crwr 210a.02: Introductory Fiction Workshop, Monica R. Horowitz

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Crwr 212a.01: Introductory Nonficiton Workshop, Katherine Kothen-Hill

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Spns 466.01: Spanish Literature: Modern And Contemporary, Jannine Montauban

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Russ 102.01: Elementary Russian Ii, Ona Renner-Fahey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Russ 102.80: Elementary Russian Ii - Honors, Ona Renner-Fahey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Crwr 591.01: Special Topics - Hybrid Genres And Feral Forms, Christopher D. Dombrowski

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Spns 321.01: Advanced Practice In Spanish Conversation, Jannine Montauban

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Lit 331.01: Major Authors - Faulkner & Erdrich, Brady A. Harrison

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Arab 202.B01: Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic Ii, Khaled Y. Huthaily

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Spns 102.01: Elementary Spanish Ii, Micaela O. Downey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Irsh 102.50: Elementary Irish Ii, Traolach O'Riodain, Melissa M. Scully, Abigail N. Moriarty

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Cols 394.01: Peer Educator Training, Shannon R. Janssen

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Jpns 102.01: Elementary Japanese Ii, Naoki Machida

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Latn 102.01: Elementary Latin Ii, Stacia S. Graham

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Frch 102.01: Elementary French Ii, Anna K. Lokowich

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Lit 110l.03: Introducton To Literature, Anna E. Emmons

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Crwr 234.01: The Oval -Literary Magazine, Robert S. Stubblefield

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Writ 201.03: College Writing Ii - The Art Of The Essay, Sam Anderson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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