journal Journal For International Medical Graduates Journal For International Medical Graduates California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology US https://www.cibnp.com 2832-9864 153 Articles Accuracyof Ultrasound and CT Scans in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Systematic Review Chnoor Shirwan Hawrami Hawrami Chnoor Shirwan chnoor.shirwan.hawrami@jimgs.com Erica Ricci Ricci Erica erica.ricci@jimgs.com Kirubel Tesfaye Hailu Hailu Kirubel Tesfaye kirubel.tesfaye.hailu@jimgs.com Korlos Salib Salib Korlos korlos.salib@jimgs.com Sanath Savithri Nandeesha Nandeesha Sanath Savithri sanath.savithri.nandeesha@jimgs.com Alousious Kasagga Kasagga Alousious alousious.kasagga@jimgs.com Pousette Hamid Hamid Pousette pousette.hamid@jimgs.com 18 04 2024 Received: 1842024 Copyright (c) 2024 Journal For International Medical Graduates 2024 Journal For International Medical Graduates Precision medicine personalized medicine pharmacogenomics testing individualized medicine predictive medicine and Antidepressant Drug Mostbeck G, Adam EJ, Nielsen MB, et al. 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