Performance Evaluation of a Preclinical SPECT Scanner with a Collimator Designed for Medium-Sized Animals by Yohji Matsusaka, Rudolf A. Werner, Paula Arias-Loza, Naoko Nose, Takanori Sasaki, Xinyu Chen, Constantin Lapa, Takahiro Higuchi

“…Along with its unique features of SPECT molecular functional imaging is a superior collimator technology that is applicable to medium-sized animal models and thus may promote translational research for diagnostic purposes and development of novel therapeutics.…”
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Preliminary Exploration of AlF-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT in the Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Prospective Clinical Study by Shibo Guo MD, Zhehao Lyu PhD, Chunyu Duan MD, Hui Wang PhD, Peng Xu MD, Wei Han BD, Peng Fu PhD

“…Objective The study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of aluminium-[ 18 F]fuoride(Al 18 F)-labelled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/computed tomography (CT) in AS and to investigate its ability to assess disease activity during the development of AS. …”
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Human and entomological determinants of malaria transmission in the Lihir Islands of Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional study. by Pere Millat-Martínez, Michelle Katusele, Bernadine Kasian, Elias Omera, Esther Jamea, Lina Lorry, Aina Casellas, Dan Ouchi, Chilaka Wali, Sylvia Raulo, Arthur Elizah, Peter Kaman, Absalom Dau, Muker Sakur, Lemen Kilepak, Siub Yabu, Nelson Koata, John Kave, Michael Toa, Christopher Urakusie, Charles Kongs, Frank Kisba, Moses Laman, Oriol Mitjà, William Pomat, Quique Bassat, Stephan Karl, Bàrbara Baro

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 2,914 individuals assessing malaria prevalence through rapid diagnostic tests (RDT), microscopy, and quantitative PCR (qPCR). …”
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Professional Self-Determination and Professional Identity of Students-Teachers in the Conditions of Individualisation of Education by E. G. Belyakova, I. G. Zakharova

“…The development of the research procedure was based on the provisions of the author’s concept of semantic mechanisms of professional self-determination, according to which the basic types of activity of the subject of the professional path are the design of the professional future, its active implementation and reflective understanding of experience. The diagnostic complex combined the assessment of students' professional self-determination through objective methods with the opinions of students themselves about the process of their professional development. …”
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Application of Dynamic 18F-FDG PET/CT for Distinguishing Intrapulmonary Metastases from Synchronous Multiple Primary Lung Cancer by Weize Lv, Min Yang, Hongcheng Zhong, Xiaojin Wang, Shuai Yang, Lei Bi, Jianzhong Xian, Xiaofeng Pei, Xinghua He, Ying Wang, Zhong Lin, Qingdong Cao, Hongjun Jin, Hong Shan

“…We determined the absolute between-tumor difference of SUVmax/Dmax and Ki/Dmax (ΔSUVmax/Dmax; ΔKi/Dmax) and assessed the between-group differences. Further, the diagnostic accuracy was evaluated by ROC analysis and the correlation between ΔSUVmax/Dmax and ΔKi/Dmax from all groups was determined. …”
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Prognostic importance of human leukocyte antigen DRβ1 gene and protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor Type 22 gene polymorphism in rheumatoid arthritis by Pramod Kumar Verma, Usha Singh, Shyam Kumar Saraf, Narendra Kumar Singh

“…PTPN22 SNP has not shown any diagnostic or prognostic significance while a follow-up study may be useful for prognostic importance of HLA DRβ1 typing in RA.…”
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At what cycle threshold level are dogs able to detect SARS-CoV-2 in humans? by Víctor M Vidal-Martínez, Juan Manuel Mancilla-Tapia, Lilia C Soler-Jiménez, Iván Velázquez-Abunader, Matilde Jiménez-Coello, Antonio Ortega-Pacheco, David Hernández-Mena

“…Consequently, it is considered that using properly trained animals could offer a viable option to supplement existing diagnostic methods, allowing for rapid diagnosis while optimizing time and economic resources. …”
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Orbital lesion (pseudotumor and dacryoadenitis) is a manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis by E.A. Burylova, L.A. Mamaeva, A.S. Berdnikova, O.K. Fedorova

“…Chest CT is required to identify respiratory diseases when sarcoidosis manifests as uveitis or granulomatous orbital inflammation. Multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment approach to suspected sarcoidosis provides timely verified diagnosis and management strategy. …”
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Genomic and algorithm-based predictive risk assessment models for benzene exposure by Minyun Jiang, Minyun Jiang, Na Cai, Na Cai, Juan Hu, Lei Han, Lei Han, Fanwei Xu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang

“…Validation confirmed substantial changes in NFKB1 and PTX3 following exposure, with PTX3 emerging as paramount, suggesting its utility as a diagnostic biomarker for benzene damage.ConclusionRisk assessment models, informed by oxidative stress markers, successfully discriminated between benzene-injured patients and controls.…”
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Understanding trends in osteoporosis drug prescribing: implications for reducing futile biomedical research by Jonathan R. Guillemot, Jonathan R. Guillemot, John W. Abraham, Anthea Tinker

“…The interplay of clinical evidence, diagnostic tools availability, and broader societal attitudes toward aging and treatment efficacy affect medical attitude and prescribing behaviors. …”
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Comprehensive multispectral and computational study of isoxazolidine derivative ‘ISoXD3’: Synthesis, spectral characteristics, DNA binding, and comparative effects of allyl and pro... by Ibrahim A. Alhagri, Siwar Ghannay, Norah A. Al-Suwailem, Rania Hussien Al-Ashwal, Sadeq M. AlHazmy, Sabri Messaoudi, Kaiss Aouadi

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MiR-595 and Cldnd1: Potential related factors for bone loss in postmenopausal women with hip osteoporotic fracture. by Sun Jingyue, Liu Peixin, Wang Xiao

“…MiRNA and mRNA might be potential diagnostic markers for osteoporosis.<h4>Purposes</h4>The aim of this study is to explore the potential miRNA and mRNA markers by bioinformatics method and clinical analysis.…”
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Effects of Elemental Mercury Vapor Inhalation on Arterial Blood Gases, Lung Histology, and Interleukin-1 Expression in Pulmonary Tissues of Rats by Liqaa A. Raffee, Khaled Z. Alawneh, Ruba A. Alassaf, Abdallah Alzoubi, Musa A. Alshehabat, Nadeem Alabdallah, Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi

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Influence of Patient Gender on In‐Hospital Mortality: A Population‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study by Nahikari Vizuete‐Aldave, Maider Ugartemendia‐Yerobi, Beatriz Pereda‐Goikoetxea, Nagore Zinkunegi‐Zubizarreta, Josune Zubeldia‐Etxeberria, Udane Elordi‐Guenaga, Haritz Arrieta, Ainitze Labaka

“…Odds ratios were calculated through binomial logistic regressions to determine the association between gender and mortality in each diagnostic category of the ICD‐10. Results Women had a higher in‐hospital mortality odds ratio for diseases of the circulatory system (OR 1.07 [1.01–1.14], p < 0.05). …”
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Liquid biopsy - a review by WERONIKA RUTKOWSKA-KAWALEC, Karolina Michalczuk, Dariusz Fabian, Marek Kurowski, Elżbieta Leszczyńska-Knaga, Natalia Jakubczyk, Paweł Moczydłowski, Monika Ryglewicz, Anna Gliwa, Karolina Kuczapska

“…Early detection is crucial for better outcomes. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as imaging and biopsies, often fail to detect HCC in early stages. …”
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Prevalence of Fabry Disease among Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Alexandra Lackova, Christian Beetz, Sebastian Oppermann, Peter Bauer, Petra Pavelekova, Tatiana Lorincova, Miriam Ostrozovicova, Kristina Kulcsarova, Jana Cobejova, Martin Cobej, Petra Levicka, Simona Liesenerova, Daniela Sendekova, Viktoria Sukovska, Zuzana Gdovinova, Vladimir Han, Mie Rizig, Henry Houlden, Matej Skorvanek

“…A multistep approach, including standard determination of AGLA activity and LysoGb3 in males, and next-generation based GLA sequencing in all females and males with abnormal AGLA levels was performed in a routine diagnostic setting. Results. The mean age of our patients was 68.9 ± 8.9 years, 130 were men (55.1%), and the mean disease duration was 7.77 ± 5.35 years. …”
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Surgical planning of small intestine neuroendocrine tumors: the concept of mesenteric tumor deposits by Romain L’Huillier, Gilles Poncet, Arnaud Pasquer, Thomas Walter, Catherine Lombard-Bohas, Valérie Hervieu, Bénédicte Cayot, Pierre-Jean Valette, Helen Cheung, Laurent Milot

“…Preoperative CTs were reviewed, blinded from surgical and pathological data, by two radiologists. Diagnostic accuracy and interobserver reliability analysis were performed. …”
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Development and validation of a model to identify polycystic ovary syndrome in the French national administrative health database by Eugénie Micolon, Sandrine Loubiere, Appoline Zimmermann, Julie Berbis, Pascal Auquier, Blandine Courbiere

“…Conclusion The validity of the PCOS diagnostic algorithm in women undergoing reproductive health care was acceptable. …”
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Transforaminal Epiduroscopic Basivertebral Nerve Laser Ablation for Chronic Low Back Pain Associated with Modic Changes: A Preliminary Open-Label Study by Hyeun Sung Kim, Nitin Adsul, Farid Yudoyono, Byapak Paudel, Ki Joon Kim, Sung Ho Choi, Jeong Hoon Kim, Sung Kyun Chung, Jeong-Hoon Choi, Jee-Soo Jang, Il-Tae Jang, Seong-Hoon Oh

“…Chronic low back pain (CLBP) arising from degenerative disc disease continues to be a challenging clinical and diagnostic problem whether treated with nonsurgical, pain intervention, or motion-preserving stabilization and arthrodesis. …”
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Modified Center-Edge Angle in Children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip by Katharina S. Gather, Fabian Sporer, Christos Tsagkaris, Marco Götze, Simone Gantz, Sebastien Hagmann, Thomas Dreher

“…The authors propose a modification of the CE angle (MCE) to achieve comparable reliability with the CE among children younger than four and set diagnostic thresholds for the diagnosis of DDH. 952 anteroposterior pelvic radiographs were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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