The Clinical Utility of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Gout-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is an imaging technique that detects monosodium urate (MSU) deposits. This study aimed to assess the clinical utility of DECT in the diagnosis of gout. A total of 120 patients with clinical suspicion of gout who underwent DECT were retrospectively enrolled.

Imaging of cervical spine involvement in inflammatory arthropathies: a review.

The cervical spine can be affected by many types of inflammatory arthropathies, and the most common autoimmune diseases with cervical spine involvement are rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The clinical symptoms of cervical spine pathologies are often nonspecific or absent; therefore, imaging plays a crucial diagnostic role. RA is the most prevalent autoimmune disease; it often leads to cervical spine instability and subsequent myelopathy.

Ultrasonography, MRI and classic radiography of skin and MSK involvement in juvenile scleroderma.

Scleroderma is a rare, autoimmune, chronic condition that affects the connective tissue by excessive collagen production. If diagnosed before the age of 16, it is referred to as juvenile scleroderma. There are two major types of the condition: localized and generalized scleroderma.

Safety and success rate of vaginal birth after two cesarean sections: retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Cesarean section is a lifesaving procedure with short and long-term consequences. Growing rates of cesareansections worldwide arise problems for subsequent birth. The aim of this study was to compare safety of vaginal birthafter two cesarean sections with repeat third cesarean section to help healthcare providers and patients make well informeddecisions about mode of subsequent delivery.