Lyme neuroborreliosis as initial expression of Lyme disease in an elderly patient by Emidio Mata, Bárbara Lage Garcia, André Pereira, Joana Rego, Flávia Santos, Carlos Fernandes, Jorge Cotter

“…Conclusion: This case underscores the diagnostic complexity of LNB as an initial manifestation of LD, particularly in elderly patients. …”
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Evaluation of root development of mandibular first molar of children (6-12) years old visiting P.O.P. department College of Dentistry/ Hawler Medical University. by Yara Ismail Ameen, Manal Muhammed Taher, Mahmood Fawzi Abduljabar

“…Dentists are urged to conduct a comprehensive clinical examination, get diagnostic radiographs, and adhere to case-specific treatment protocols before attempting to treat FPMs in children, even those as young as 12 years old. …”
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Evaluating SCUBE-1 as Predictive Biomarker for Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage: A Comparative Study by Betül Ayça Yamak, Mustafa Candemir, Emrullah Kızıltunç, Hüseyin Baran Özdemir, Özlem Gülbahar, Asife Şahinarslan

“…SCUBE-1 levels were measured to evaluate their diagnostic utility in detecting HMOD. …”
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Advances in Serological Diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis in Korea by Chun-Seob Ahn, Jeong-Geun Kim, Sun Huh, Insug Kang, Yoon Kong

“…This article briefly overviews diagnostic approaches and discusses current issues relating to NC serodiagnosis.…”
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Magnetic-Guided Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Diseases in Minors by Yuting Qian, Tingting Bai, Juanjuan Li, Yi Zang, Tong Li, Mingping Xie, Qi Wang, Lifu Wang, Ruizhe Shen

“…The feasibility, safety, diagnostic yield, and sensitivity of MGCE were analyzed. …”
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Cytokine and Chemokine Responses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Dogs Infected with <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> by Tyler Morrison, Danielle A. Gunn-Moore, Jayne C. Hope, Conor O’Halloran

“…Mycobacterial infections are an important emerging zoonosis in companion animals for which diagnostic options remain imperfect, and the canine immunological response to these infections has been poorly investigated. …”
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Seasonal Determination of Antibiotic-Resistant Microorganisms and Ciprofloxacin Residues in Pork and Chicken Meats Collected from Fresh Markets in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand by Sirikwan Dokuta, Sumed Yadoung, Sayamon Hongjaisee, Phadungkiat Khamnoi, Sirinya Manochomphu, Bajaree Chuttong, Surat Hongsibsong

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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Maturation Accompanying Megakaryocytic Differentiation by Kentaro Odani, Junya Abe, Yoshiaki Tsuyuki, Soshi Yanagita, Kazuya Shiogama, Mitsuhiro Tachibana, Yutaka Tsutsumi

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Maternal Postnatal Psychopathology Predicts Identity Diffusion in Young Adult Offspring by Jens Joas, Justine Hussong, Sena Aktürk, Kirstin Goth, Eva Möhler, Hannah Honecker-Gebauer

“…Background/Objectives: In the new conceptualization of personality disorders (PD) in ICD-11 and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (DSM-5 AMPD), identity development in terms of impaired personality functioning plays a central role in diagnostic guidelines and determining PD severity. …”
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Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies of Naegleria fowleri Carter (1970): a review of the fatal brain-eating amoeba by N. Datta

“…However, there are still many unanswered questions regarding the complex interactions between the amoeba and its host, which limit the development of effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. PAM is often misdiagnosed as bacterial meningitis, due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and lack of reliable diagnostic tests. …”
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DETEC-ADHD: A Data-Driven Web App for Early ADHD Detection Using Machine Learning and Electroencephalography by Ismael Santarrosa-López, Giner Alor-Hernández, Maritza Bustos-López, Jonathan Hernández-Capistrán, Laura Nely Sánchez-Morales, José Luis Sánchez-Cervantes, Humberto Marín-Vega

“…To address these limitations, this study introduces DETEC-ADHD, a web-based application that combines machine learning (ML) techniques with multi-source data to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Unlike traditional approaches, DETEC-ADHD primarily utilizes extensive personal, medical, and psychological information for its initial classification. …”
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Predicting early diagnosis of intensive care unit-acquired weakness in septic patients using critical ultrasound and biological markers by Ling Lei, Liang He, Tongjuan Zou, Jun Qiu, Yi Li, Ran Zhou, Yao Qin, Wanhong Yin

“…The AUC of the composite diagnostic ROC curve was 0.966 (95%CI: 0.936 − 0.996), with a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 95.8%. …”
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Computer Tools for Diagnosing Citrus Leaf Symptoms (Part 2): Smartphone Apps for Expert Diagnosis of Citrus Leaf Symptoms by Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Perseveranca Mungofa, Chris Oswalt

“… Visual identification of nutrient deficiencies in foliage is an important diagnostic tool for fine-tuning nutrient management of citrus. …”
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Persistent Increase in Serum Alkaline Phosphatase in a Patient with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undefined Significance by I. Ramasamy

“…The identification of macro-ALP is important to rule out pathological causes of increased ALP activity and to avoid unnecessary diagnostic investigation. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, gallstone pancreatitis, and monoclonal gammopathy of undefined significance (MGUS). …”
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Imaging of Cardiac Valves by Computed Tomography by Gudrun Feuchtner

“…Firstly, technical basics, “how to” perform and optimize a multislice CT scan and “how to” interpret valves on CT images are outlined. Then, diagnostic imaging of the entire spectrum of specific valvular disease by CT, including prosthetic heart valves, is highlighted. …”
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Ischemic Colitis in an Endurance Runner by Chase Grames, Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán

“…This paper describes the pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and management options.…”
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External pressure headache. Literature review by R. Timofejavaitė, K. Ryliškienė

“…The article provides a review of the classification of external pressure headaches, diagnostic criteria, headache characteristics, pathogenesis mechanisms, and headaches caused by personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The Role of HLA-Class Ib Molecules in Immune-Related Diseases, Tumors, and Infections by Fabio Morandi, Enrico Fainardi, Roberta Rizzo, Nathalie Rouas-Freiss

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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cerebral Abscess Treatment by Danny Barrueta Reyes, Néstor Pulido Ríos

“…It has been defined as a festering process caused by any germ and placed inside the cerebral parenchyma; this is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for surgeons and general doctors since the clinical and radiological manifestations are often imprecise. …”
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Optic neuritis by J. Katelytė, R. Liutkevičienė

“…In this article, we discuss about typical “idiopathic” demyelinating optic neuropathy (IDON), its symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and diseases which can mimic IDON, including neuromyelitis optica, sarcoidosis, chronic relapsing inflammatory optic neuropathy, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, neuroretinitis, Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, and some “ocular” mimics. …”
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