The Serum S100B Level as a Biomarker of Enteroglial Activation in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Asuman Celikbilek, Mehmet Celikbilek, Seda Sabah, Nermin Tanık, Elif Borekci, Serkan Dogan, Yavuz Akin, Suleyman Baldane, Kemal Deniz, Neziha Yilmaz, Omer Ozbakir, Mehmet Yucesoy

“…Ulcerative colitis patients had significantly lower serum S100B levels, while GFAP was of no diagnostic value in UC patients.…”
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Validation of mortality risk scores after esophagectomy by Sabine Schiefer, Nerma Crnovrsanin, Ingmar F. Rompen, Nicolas Jorek, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Thomas Schmidt, Henrik Nienhüser, Leila Sisic

“…Each patient’s risk was calculated using three models: the International Esodata Study Group (IESG) 90-day mortality risk prediction, the Steyerberg 30-day mortality score, and the Fuchs et al. preoperative in-hospital mortality score (Fuchs score). The diagnostic performance of these models was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. …”
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Rare Manifestation of a c.290 C>T, p.Gly97Glu VCP Mutation by Nivedita U. Jerath, Cameron D. Crockett, Steven A. Moore, Michael E. Shy, Conrad C. Weihl, Tsui-Fen Chou, Tiffany Grider, Michael A. Gonzalez, Stephan Zuchner, Andrea Swenson

“…Consistent with this, VCP mutations manifest variable clinical phenotypes among and within families and are a diagnostic challenge. Methods. A 60-year-old man who played ice hockey into his 50’s was evaluated by electrodiagnostics, muscle biopsy, and molecular genetics. …”
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Investigating the Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Lower Atmospheric Ducts in the Arctic via Long-Term Numerical Simulations by Jinyue Wang, Xiaofeng Zhao, Jing Zou, Pinglv Yang, Bo Wang, Shuai Yang, Zhijin Qiu, Zhiqian Li, Tong Hu, Miaomiao Song

“…In this study, a diagnostic model for lower atmospheric ducts was developed using the polar weather research and forecasting model. …”
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3D-Printed Anthropomorphic Phantom Framework for Spectral Photon-Counting CT: A Breast Phantom Application by Kyriaki Katsikari, Nadine Francis, Nabil Maalej, Charalampos Pitsalidis, Aamir Younis Raja

“…While this study focused on a breast phantom, the framework can be applied to create various anthropomorphic phantoms, enhancing SPCCT imaging and potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.…”
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Structural Characterization of Polygonum divaricatum L. Polysaccharide and Its Inhibitory Effect on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation in RAW264.7 Cells by CUI Yanyan, YUAN Yongxu, GUO Mingkun, HE Wenbing, LI Ming, PEI Shichun, LI Dajun

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: A Particular Association by Giacomo Tini, Riccardo Scagliola, Fiammetta Monacelli, Giovanni La Malfa, Italo Porto, Claudio Brunelli, Gian Marco Rosa

“…Among the 681 remaining studies, 98 were included in our research material on the basis of the following inclusion criteria: (a) the community-based studies; (b) using standardized diagnostic criteria; (c) reporting raw prevalence data; (d) with separate reported data for sex and age classes. …”
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ANALYSIS OF SURFACE DEFECTS OF ALUMINUM AND ITS ALLOYS WITH A SCANNING KELVIN PROBE by A. K. Tyavlovsky, A. L. Zharin, O. K. Gusev, R. I. Varabei, N. I. Muhurov, G. V. Sharonov, K. U. Pantsialeyeu

“…This provides the possibility of rapid nondestructive testing and diagnostic of precision metal surfaces, in particular the starting substrates for sensitive elements and sensory devices manufacture.…”
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Pedagogical aspects of professional competence development of technical university students by Konstantin V. Trubitsyn, Olga Yu. Kalmykova, Vasily K. Tkachev

“…Tasks of the theoretical stage include the analysis of the psychological and pedagogical aspects of the implementation of methods and organizational forms that ensure the effective formation of professional competence of students of a technical university. Tasks of the diagnostic stage of the study are conducting a questionnaire survey of students in order to assess the importance of the competencies necessary for successful professional activity; conducting a questionnaire survey of students and an expert survey of teachers in order to assess the significance of methods, methodological support and organizational forms of education at a technical university. …”
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High-Resolution Melting Analysis to Detect Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants in South African Neisseria gonorrhoeae Clinical Isolates and Specimens by Nireshni Mitchev, Ravesh Singh, Veron Ramsuran, Arshad Ismail, Mushal Allam, Stanford Kwenda, Florah Mnyameni, Nigel Garrett, Khine Swe Swe-Han, Abraham J. Niehaus, Koleka P. Mlisana

“…Larger cohorts are required to validate the utility of these targets as a convenient culture-free diagnostic tool, to guide STI management in a South African population.…”
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Grimontia hollisae Sepsis in a 9‐Month‐Old Female Infant: A Case Report by Abdulsalam Olawale Yusuf, Osei Isaac, Wutor Baleng Mahama, Williams Oluwatosin Adefila, Keita Modou Lamin, Ilias Hossain, Minteh Molfa, Ousman Barjo, Mayowa Banke Omotosho, Rasheed Salaudeen, Grant Mackenzie

“…Prompt diagnosis through blood culture and targeted antibiotic therapy ensured recovery, emphasizing the need for increased awareness, enhanced diagnostic tools, and active monitoring of emerging pathogens in tropical and resource‐limited regions. …”
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Epidemic Situation of Brucellosis in Jinzhou City of China and Prediction Using the ARIMA Model by Lulu Wang, Chen Liang, Wei Wu, Shengwen Wu, Jinghua Yang, Xiaobo Lu, Yuan Cai, Cuihong Jin

“…Moreover, stability analysis and sequence tranquilization, model recognition, parameter test, and model diagnostic were also carried out. Finally, the fitting and prediction accuracy of the ARIMA model were evaluated using the monthly morbidity data in 2014. …”
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Enhancing material properties with a sustainable wood-quartz-HDPE composite: a study on strength by Vishalagoud S. Patil, Arun Y. Patil, Piyush Kumar, Anil Kumar, Raman Kumar, Chander Prakash, P. C. Arunakumara, Mallikarjungouda B. Patil, Keshavamurthy R., Jaber M. Asiri, Yunus Khan T. M., Shaik Mohamed Shamsudeen

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Anaemia Associated with Trypanosomes Infections in Cattle of West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Kumela Lelisa, Behablom Meharenet

“…Furthermore, PCV reading should be confirmed by other diagnostic techniques to accurately conclude that trypanosomosis is the only cause of anaemia.…”
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Adherence to guidelines for incidental pulmonary nodules: insights from a Nordic survey by Kirill Neumann, Janna Berg, Haseem Ashraf, Johan Isaksson, Aija Knuuttila, Morten H. Borg, Torben R. Rasmussen

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand by Sarinya Rerkyusuke, Sawarin Lerk-u-suke, Raktham Mektrirat, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Prapan Kanjampa, Saikam Chaimongkol, Nattaya Phanmanee, Miranda Visuddhangkoon, Panicha Pattayawongdecha, Nanticha Piyapattanakon, Pongpatchara Krajaipan, Pitchapa Sutamwirat

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Composite paraganglioma-ganglioneuroma with atypical catecholamine profile and phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase expression: a case report and literature review by Yuriko Sasaki, Maki Kanzawa, Masaaki Yamamoto, Keitaro Kanie, Hironori Bando, Kei Yoshino, Yushi Hirota, Katsumi Shigemura, Masato Fujisawa, Wataru Ogawa, Hidenori Fukuoka

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Point of Care Ultrasound Guided Management of Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Case Series by Matthew Bush, Jon Umlauf, Bryan Pickens

“…Early and accurate diagnostic information using ultrasound imaging enables individualized care and the ability to monitor healing along with its response to activity and rehabilitation…”
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Deep Learning and Radiomics in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Predicting Long-Term Prognosis and Clinical Outcomes by Cheng C, Wang Y, Zhao J, Wu D, Li H, Zhao H

“…They are extensions of conventional imaging diagnostic methods and have demonstrated tremendous potential in image segmentation, reconstruction, recognition, and classification. …”
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Identification of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide-Associated Genes and Molecular Subtypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder by He Y, He Y, Cheng B

“…The nomogram demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for ASD. We delineated two distinct molecular subtypes (Cluster 1 and Cluster 2), with GSVA indicating that Cluster 2 showed upregulation of immune- and inflammation-related pathways. …”
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