The Utah Population Database. A Model for Linking Medical and Genealogical Records for Population Health Research by Ken R. Smith, Alison Fraser, Diana Lane Reed, Jahn Barlow, Heidi A. Hanson, Jennifer West, Stacey Knight, Navina Forsythe, Geraldine P. Mineau

“…The UPDB includes medical information about cancer, causes of death, and medical details associated with births. It also includes diagnostic records from statewide insurance claims data and healthcare facilities (hospital discharge, ambulatory surgery, emergency department encounters). …”
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Prevalence of the Helicobacter pylori babA2 Gene in Children Mainly Depends on the PCR Primer Set Used by Anja Šterbenc, Maja M. Lunar, Matjaž Homan, Boštjan Luzar, Nina Zidar, Mario Poljak

“…Hence, in our opinion, the 271 bp PCR protocol is not a reliable diagnostic tool for detecting the babA2 gene in children. …”
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Hubungan Night Time Eating dan Asupan Lemak Dengan Kejadian Gizi Lebih Pada Mahasiswa di Kota Medan by Yatty Sandy, Erni Rukmana, Kanaya Yori Damanik, Caca Pratiwi

“…Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu Night Eating Diagnostic Questionnaire (NEDQ) untuk mengetahui kebiasaan makan tengah malam, kuesioner food recall 24 jam untuk mengetahui asupan lemak, timbangan berat badan serta microtoice untuk menghitung Indeks Massa Tubuh dan mengetahui status gizi lebih. …”
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Effects of orally administered clioquinol on the fecal microbiome of horses by Mikaila Z. Smith, Mary York, Kile S. Townsend, Lynn M. Martin, Tamara Gull, Lyndon M. Coghill, Aaron C. Ericsson, Philip J. Johnson

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Advancements in the Treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses: From Established Therapies to Gene Therapy by Joanna Wanat, Wojciech Homa, Aleksandra Warunek, Gabriela Gronowicz, Izabela Dzikowska, Agata Siejka, Daria Stefaniak, Weronika Zielińska, Michał Chról

“…In recent years, significant progress has been made not only in the diagnostic process but also in the development of therapies. …”
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A sarcopenia prediction model based on the calf maximum muscle circumference measured by ultrasound by An Wei, Yan Zou, Zhen-Hua Tang, Feng Guo, Yan Zhou

“…The kappa coefficient between this model and the diagnostic criteria recommended by AWGS2 was 0.709. …”
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Clinical diagnosis of seasonal influenza by physicians: a retrospective observational study by Hiroyuki Kato, Tadashi Kobayashi, Hiroki Maita, Takashi Akimoto, Fumihiko Matsuoka, Shigeki Funakoshi, Hiroshi Osawa

“…Objective To elucidate the diagnostic accuracy of pretest probability of influenza (%) by physicians and the factors affecting the clinical diagnosis.Design Retrospective, single-centre observational study.Setting A community primary care clinic in Japan.Participants The participants were recruited from a database of studies conducted during the influenza season from December 2017 to April 2019.Primary outcome measure Sensitivity and specificity of the physician’s clinical diagnosis of influenza recorded in the medical record as pretest probability.Results A total of 335 patients (median age, 31 years; male, 66.6%) were analysed in this study. …”
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Relationship Between Motion Sickness Susceptibility and Vestibular Test Results by Ozge GEDİK TOKER, Elif KURU, Sumeyye OZDEMIR, Betul RENCBER, Ege TAKAN, Serdar ARAZ, Meliha BASOZ BEHMEN, Nilufer BAL, Fadlullah AKSOY

“…Conclusions: There was no significant relationship between motion sickness susceptibility and the results of any vestibular function test. Performing diagnostic tests for motion sickness in an environment that creates significant sensory conflict may yield different results. …”
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Improvement in Automated Diagnosis of Soft Tissues Tumors Using Machine Learning by El Arbi Abdellaoui Alaoui, Stéphane Cédric Koumetio Tekouabou, Sri Hartini, Zuherman Rustam, Hassan Silkan, Said Agoujil

“…These results confirm that machine learning methods could provide efficient and effective tools to reinforce the automatic decision-making processes of STT diagnostics.…”
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Direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method for rapid identification of microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing in urine specimens by Fouad Assi, Brahim Jabri, Lamia Melalka, Yassine Sekhsokh, Mimoun Zouhdi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a direct, rapid identification technique using MALDI-TOF MS for pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing in UTIs, aiming to reduce diagnostic time compared to standard culture methods. …”
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Naked-Eye Molecular Testing for the Detection of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in Mallorca (Balearic Island) Almond Orchards by Colorimetric LAMP by Amoia Serafina Serena, Ana Falcón-Piñeiro, Milica Pastar, José Manuel Garcìa-Madero, Nicoletta Contaldo, Mikael Muegge, Stéphane Compant, Pasquale Saldarelli, Angelantonio Minafra

“…This study shows the potential of the cLAMP application as a rapid and low-cost point-of-care diagnostic method for the timely monitoring of <i>Xf</i> directly in the field.…”
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Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in upper extremity disability assessments: development and testing of a desktop application by Emre Ozmen, Gamze Gül Güleç, Hazal İzol Özmen, Melih Civan, Esra Circi, Serdar Yuksel, Alican Baris

“…Level of Evidence: Level IV, Diagnostic Study.…”
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Assessment of Biosecurity Status in Commercial Chicken Farms Found in Bishoftu Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Abdulbari Ismael, Adem Abdella, Shihun Shimelis, Asamenew Tesfaye, Yimer Muktar

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Undetermined Ruptured Low‐Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Following High‐Energy Blunt Abdominal Trauma Requiring Emergency Laparotomy by Ippei Matsuo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Akari Tsuji, Ryo Tanabe, Toshihisa Matsumura, Mikoto Shimabara, Masaaki Akai, Shoji Takagi, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao

“…This case report highlights the diagnostic difficulties of LAMN rupture following blunt abdominal trauma, stressing the need to consider rare conditions like LAMN in differential diagnoses of acute abdomen posttrauma.…”
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Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Depressive Disorders in Pediatric Patients With Tuberculosis by Mihailov OM, Stavar Matei L, Tocu G, Ciubara A, Mihailov R

“…The CDI (Children’s Depression Inventory) was administered to assess depressive symptoms over the course of the study.Objective: The study aims to determine the prevalence of depressive disorders in children and adolescents by analyzing risk factors such as age, gender, place of origin, and access to medical services, as well as the effectiveness of CDI as a diagnostic tool. It also seeks to correlate clinical and demographic data with CDI scores and evaluate changes over time to identify solutions that support early diagnosis and intervention.Results: Out of the initial 190 patients, 158 completed the CDI, as some did not return for follow-up evaluations or declined to participate. …”
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Bioinformatics Analysis of the Human Surfaceome Reveals New Targets for a Variety of Tumor Types by André L. Fonseca, Vandeclécio L. da Silva, Marbella M. da Fonsêca, Isabella T. J. Meira, Thayná E. da Silva, José E. Kroll, André M. Ribeiro-dos-Santos, Cléber R. Freitas, Raimundo Furtado, Jorge E. de Souza, Beatriz Stransky, Sandro J. de Souza

“…The data made available here will help the community to develop more efficient diagnostic and therapeutic tools for a variety of tumor types.…”
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Role of microRNA in the risk stratification of ischemic strokes by Hosam M. Al-Jehani, Hosam M. Al-Jehani, Hosam M. Al-Jehani, Hosam M. Al-Jehani, Ahmed Hafez Mousa, Ahmed Hafez Mousa, Ahmed Hafez Mousa, Ahmed Hafez Mousa, May Adel Alhamid, Fawaz Al-Mufti

“…It can be used to identify Stroke-Specific microRNA Signatures, identify diagnostic and prognostic values, and regulate Vascular Inflammation, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Thrombus Formation and Resolution. …”
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Functional Constipation in Children: overview and new outcomes by Kamila Stępień, Maria Przygoda, Joanna Śnieżna, Gabriela Trestka, Sabina Adamczyk, Urszula Zelik, Jakub Dziewic, Wojciech Florczak, Wiktoria Domino, Jagienka Włodyka, Karol Dzwonnik

“…This review provides an overview of functional constipation in children, discussing its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management strategies. FC affects approximately 5-30% of children, with risk factors including dietary habits, psychosocial stressors, and family history. …”
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Meta Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Prostate Biopsy: A Comparison Between Transperineal and Transrectal Approach by Syah Mirsya Warli, Stivano Rizky Valentino Torry, Dhirajaya Dharma Kadar, Ginanda Putra Siregar, Fauriski Febrian Prapiska

“…Further research is needed to validate these results and develop a more efficient diagnostic approach for prostate cancer.…”
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PortNet: Achieving lightweight architecture and high accuracy in lung cancer cell classification by Kaikai Zhao, Youjiao Si, Liangchao Sun, Xiangjiao Meng

“…The model holds the potential to become an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective auxiliary diagnostic tool for pathological classification of lung cancer in the future.…”
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