Pollution Characteristics and Key Reactive Species of Volatile Organic Compounds in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Area, China by Yanan Guan, Yihao Zhang, Yisen Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Jing Han, Wenbo Song, Li’an Hou, Erhong Duan

“…Our results indicated that the alkenes and aromatics possessed higher LOH values as well as higher ozone formation potential (OFP) and secondary organic aerosol formation potential (SOAp) values than the alkanes. Based on the diagnostic ratios of propane/n-butane, propane/i-butane, cis-2-butane/trans-2-butane, toluene/benzene and xylene/ethylbenzene, motor vehicle emissions contributed significantly to the ambient VOCs in the area.…”
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The Utility of Perirenal Fat in Determining the Risk of Onset and Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease by Hongtu Hu, Wei Liang, Zongwei Zhang, Zikang Liu, Fan Chu, Yan Bao, Jialu Ran, Guohua Ding

“…Based on the cutoff value from the ROC diagnostic test in the cross-sectional study, patients were divided into two groups: higher PFT (H-PFT) and lower PFT (L-PFT). …”
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Do indigenous people get left behind? An innovative methodology for measuring the unmeasurable economic conditions and poverty from the poorest region of Luzon, Philippines by Emmanuel A. Onsay, Jomar F. Rabajante

“…This work puts forth fresh approaches to quantify the incalculable multifaceted poverty and socioeconomic conditions: (i) a thorough statistical analysis using diagnostic and descriptive analytics to examine socioeconomic situations; (ii) combining sophisticated econometrics and predictive analytics to measure multidimensional poverty; and (iii) integrating machine learning to model socioeconomic situations and prescriptive analytics to develop policy. …”
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Overview of animal infectious disease situation in the Republic of Dagestan in 2023 by M. M. Mikailov, N. R. Budulov, Sh. A. Gunashev, E. A. Yanikova

“…Anti-epizootic measures taken in the past year included a total of 93.8 million vaccinations and 6.2 million tests performed in the diagnostic institutions. Plans for the prevention of highly dangerous and other contagious diseases of animals and birds were fully implemented.…”
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Identification of PANoptosis associated lncRNAs associated with clinical prognosis and immune infiltration microenvironment in colon adenocarcinoma by Yangyang Wang, Shihui Zhao, Songtao Du, Tianyi Xia, Liqiang Song, Mingyu Xia, Bomiao Zhang

“…We subsequently constructed PAL score model based on prognostic characteristics and verified its independent prognostic value for COAD. The nomogram diagnostic model was established to confirm the prognostic value of PAL scoring system again. …”
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Evaluation of Histopathological Changes in Control Biopsies Which Taken 48 Sessions after NBUVB Phototherapy for Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides by Ebru Zemheri, Seyma Ozkanli, Ilkin Zindanci, Serkan Senol, Ozge Akbulak, Elvan Turfanda, Mehtap Toprak, Duygu Kosemetin, Abdullah Aydin

“…We detected a significant decrease in linearly arranged cells after phototherapy, indicating that it is an “important diagnostic parameter" in evaluation of therapeutic response.…”
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Artificial intelligence for chest X-ray image enhancement by Liming Song, Hongfei Sun, Haonan Xiao, Sai Kit Lam, Yuefu Zhan, Ge Ren, Jing Cai

“…However, the image quality of CXR has long been a factor limiting their diagnostic accuracy. As a post-processing procedure, image enhancement can cost-effectively improve image quality. …”
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Identification of Biomarkers of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ACM) by Plasma Proteomics by Sinda Zarrouk, Houda Ben-Miled, Nadia Rahali, Josef Finsterer, Fatma Ouarda

“…The identification of plasma biomarkers associated with ACM underscores their potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and facilitate early intervention strategies. …”
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MECHANISMS AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ALLERGEN-SPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY by Leila Akhvlediani, Marina Izmailovich, Meruyert Gazaliyeva, Anna Skvortsova, Kanan Tanriverdiev

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NTRK-rearranged spindle cell tumor with SPECC1L-NTRK3 fusion in the thoracic spine: a case report by Mi Zhou, Huaiyuan Xu, Jianxiong Niu, Qibing Yang, Anqi Wang, Hao Wu, Xiangqin Wang, Meng Yang, Jinxin Hu, Qinglian Tang, Jin Wang

“…This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic importance of next-generation sequencing in identifying tumor-specific genetic alterations and selecting targeted therapies. …”
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Hyperuricemia prevalence and its risk factors in uremic patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis by Meng Zhang, Gaoqiankun Huang, Xiaorong Bao, Qingmei Yang

“…Results The median SUA level of the enrolled patients was 458.50 (392.25, 510.75) μmol/L. 134 (66.34%) candidates met the diagnostic criteria of hyperuricemia. The median SUA level in HUA group was 491.00 (459.50, 543.50) μmol/L. …”
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Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Incomplete Double Ureter by Yutaro Hayashi, Takashi Kawahara, Yusuke Hattori, Kota Shimokihara, Sohgo Tsutsumi, Daiji Takamoto, Taku Mochizuki, Jun-ichi Teranishi, Yasushi Yumura, Yasuhide Miyoshi, Masako Otani, Hiroji Uemura

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Development and use of indirect liquid-phase ELISA test system for detection of PRRS virus antigen during in-process control of raw materials intended for vaccine production by Ye. P. Baborenko, O. P. Byadovskaya, D. A. Biryuchenkov, A. V. Konstantinov, R. V. Yashin

“…The main disease control measures include preventive vaccination and animal movement control within and outside the country as well as diagnostic testing of pigs in the population. Live and inactivated vaccines are used for specific prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. …”
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Pollen of <i>Pterocarya</i> (Juglandaceae) representatives from natural habitats and St. Petersburg environments by O. A. Gavrilova, G. A. Firsov, D. A. Gornov, A. N. Semenov, A. V. Volchanskaya

“…The palynonomophological description is diagnostic for the genus Pterocarya. The Pterocarya pollen is well distinguishable from other wind-pollinated taxa; however, species identification by pollen for spore-pollen analysis is not practicable. …”
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is associated with increased risk of migraine in the long term: a nationwide population-based cohort study by Heewon Hwang, Solam Lee, Yeon-Woo Heo, Woo-Seok Ha, Kyung Min Kim, Yong Sung Cha, Yong Sung Cha

“…Patients were only included if they had the same diagnostic code at two or more outpatient clinic visits. …”
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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Preceding Type 2 Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma by Dominik Dabrowski, Ekin Ozluk, Silvia Barbeito, Eric X. Wei

“…Because FSGS only sparingly affects the kidney and is a common glomerulopathy in adults, it is reasonable to complete comprehensive diagnostic studies and commence medically necessary treatment, especially in the background of other renal comorbidities. …”
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Implementation outcomes of HIV self-testing in low- and middle- income countries: A scoping review. by Adovich S Rivera, Ralph Hernandez, Regiel Mag-Usara, Karen Nicole Sy, Allan R Ulitin, Linda C O'Dwyer, Megan C McHugh, Neil Jordan, Lisa R Hirschhorn

“…The high occurrence of user errors was a common feasibility issue reported by studies, although, diagnostic accuracy remained high. HIV-ST was associated with higher program costs but can still be cost-effective if kit prices remain low and HIV detection improves. …”
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Adamantinoma-Like Ewing’s Family Tumor of the Sino Nasal Region: A Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature by Pushpa Mahadevan, Subramaniam Ramkumar, V. P. Gangadharan

“…These cases are difficult to differentiate from usual epithelial malignancies which occur in this region. This diagnostic pitfall can be avoided by the inclusion of CD99 and/or FLI1 in the immunohistochemical assessment of any round cell malignancy at any anatomic location. …”
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Estimated Prevalence of Glaucoma in South Korea Using the National Claims Database by Sang Jin Seo, Yun Ha Lee, Sang Yeop Lee, Hyoung Won Bae, Samin Hong, Gong Je Seong, Chan Yun Kim

“…Patients who were diagnosed with glaucoma between 2008 and 2013 were retrospectively identified in the national claims database using glaucoma diagnostic codes. For each year, the prevalence of glaucoma and direct medical costs associated with glaucoma care were estimated. …”
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for lung cancer low respiratory tract infections diagnosis and characterizing microbiome features by Yao Liu, Bohan Yang, Qi Qi, Shijie Liu, Yiheng Du, Linlin Ye, Qiong Zhou

“…BackgroundThe capability of mNGS in diagnosing suspected LRTIs and characterizing the respiratory microbiome in lung cancer patients requires further evaluation.MethodsThis study evaluated mNGS diagnostic performance and utilized background microbial sequences to characterize LRT microbiome in these patients. …”
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