Publications by authors named "M M Cortez A"

Problem: Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women, and early detection is crucial for improving survival rates. The manual breast cancer diagnosis utilizes more time and is subjective. Also, the previous CAD models mostly depend on manmade visual details that are complex to generalize across ultrasound images utilizing distinct techniques.

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Equine piroplasmosis is a worldwide tick-borne disease caused by the parasites Theileria equi sensu lato and Babesia caballi, with significant economic and sanitary consequences. These two parasites are genetically variable, with a potential impact on diagnostic accuracy. Our study aimed to evaluate the frequency of asymptomatic carriers of these parasites in France and describe the circulating genotypes.

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Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) based cancer research reveals several complicated sides of cancer. EVs are classified as several subpopulations such as microvesicles, apoptotic bodies, and exosomes. In cancer, exosomes play a significant role as a cellular messenger in tumor development and progression.

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Aim: This study aims to compare the effects of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) and bevacizumab (IVB) in diabetic macular edema (DME) management.

Methodology: A prospective interventional study was conducted at a tertiary eye care hospital in Tamil Nadu, India. The study received approval from the institutional ethics committee, and informed consent was obtained from all participants.

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Femoral central venous catheterization is a commonly performed procedure in the intensive care unit or ward in a hospital setting. Unfortunately, the venous catheterization procedure can cause insertion-related complications, commonly referred to as mechanical complications, which can range from being clinically insignificant to life-threatening if untreated. The femoral vein is chosen due to its low risk for complications such as bleeding, which are easy to control when the patient is on anticoagulants.

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