Optimization of In Vivo Studies by Combining Planar Dynamic and Tomographic Imaging: Workflow Evaluation on a Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles System by Maritina Rouchota, Alessio Adamiano, Michele Iafisco, Eirini Fragogeorgi, Irineos Pilatis, Gilles Doumont, Sébastien Boutry, Daniele Catalucci, Argyro Zacharioudaki, George C. Kagadis

“…Thus, such an imaging protocol combines the strengths of both dynamic planar and tomographic imaging, and by using iron-based NPs of high biocompatibility along with the appropriate administration route, a potential diagnostic or therapeutic effect could be attained.…”
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Can the 3rd Hour Value of 100 g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Be Ignored in the Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus? by Mehmet Metin Altay, Serdinç Özdoğan, Aytaç Tohma, Sertaç Esin, Okyar Erol, Orhan Gelişen, Melih Akkuş, Sinan Karadeniz

“…OGTT, third hour values is of diagnostic value and cannot be ignored. …”
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Analysis of the risk factors of delayed extubation after surgery for Ebstein’s anomaly by Yan He, Yu Feng, Ting-Zhou Zhang, Xing Fan, Yan Zhu, Hong-Sheng Zhang

“…Abstract Objective In this study, we aimed to screen the risk factors for delayed extubation after surgery for Ebstein’s anomaly (EA), determine the diagnostic cut-off values, and develop a prediction equation to accurately encourage rapid recovery after surgery. …”
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A complex case of right heart masses in a leukemia patient: a case report by Xiaoning Wang, Mahsa Fatahichegeni, Mohammad Amin Ansarian, Seifollah Ranjbarha, Juan Ren

“…It aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes in similar challenging scenarios. …”
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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma at Invasion Front by Tomoo Kudo, Yoshihito Shimazu, Hisao Yagishita, Toshiyuki Izumo, Yuuichi Soeno, Kaori Sato, Yuji Taya, Takaaki Aoba

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Aptamer-Conjugated Multi-Quantum Dot-Embedded Silica Nanoparticles for Lateral Flow Immunoassay by Kwanghee Yoo, Hye-Seong Cho, Jaehi Kim, Minsup Shin, Jun-Sik Chu, Sohyeon Jang, Han-Joo Bae, Heung Su Jung, Homan Kang, Bong-Hyun Jun

“…These results highlight the potential of QD² and aptamer conjugation technology as a reliable and versatile sensing platform for various diagnostic applications.…”
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Evaluation of pathology resources for cervical cancer detection between 2018 and 2022: a retrospective study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya by Nelson Anangwe, Jon Steimgrimson, Susan Cu-Uvin

“…These findings emphasize the need for continued investment in pathology resources and personnel to enhance diagnostic capacity and address the rising incidence of cervical cancer in Kenya and similar low-resource settings. …”
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Partial weight bearing and long-term survival outcomes in extracapsular hip fractures treated with trochanteric Gamma3 nails by Carlos Hernández-Pascual, José Ángel Santos-Sánchez, Jorge Hernández-Rodríguez, Carlos Fernando Silva-Viamonte, Carmen Pablos-Hernández, Pablo Alonso-Rodríguez, José Antonio Mirón-Canelo

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Pain Measurement through Temperature Changes in Children Undergoing Dental Extractions by Eleazar S. Kolosovas-Machuca, Mario A. Martínez-Jiménez, José L. Ramírez-GarcíaLuna, Francisco J. González, Amaury J. Pozos-Guillen, Nadia P. Campos-Lara, Mauricio Pierdant-Perez

“…Infrared thermography has previously been used as a diagnostic tool for pain detection in animals; therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the presence of temperature changes during dental extractions and to evaluate its correlation with heart rate changes as markers of pain and discomfort. …”
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Comparison of mNGS with conventional methods for diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis: a retrospective study by Zai-Jie Jiang, Jian-Chen Hong, Bi-Wei Lin, Wei-Qing Zhang, Qi-Chao Fan, Bi-Hui Yang, Xiang-Ping Yao

“…Our study demonstrates that both CrAg and mNGS offer excellent diagnostic accuracy for cryptococcal meningitis, and utilizing both tests can enhance clinical assessment and patient management.…”
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Mirizzi Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management of a Challenging Biliary Disease by Gennaro Clemente, Andrea Tringali, Agostino M. De Rose, Elena Panettieri, Marino Murazio, Gennaro Nuzzo, Felice Giuliante

“…The disease can mimic cancer of the gallbladder, causing considerable diagnostic difficulties. Furthermore, it increases the risk of intraoperative biliary injury during cholecystectomy. …”
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Comparison of an AI-based mobile pupillometry system and NPi-200 for pupillary light reflex and correlation with glaucoma-related markers by Damian Jaworski, Damian Jaworski, Karolina Suwała, Karolina Suwała, Bartlomiej J Kaluzny, Jakub J. Kaluzny, Jakub J. Kaluzny

“…Mobile diagnostics could enhance early detection, improving outcomes for glaucoma patients.…”
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Single-cell sequencing reveals cell heterogeneity and aberrantly activated pathways associated with microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma by Jianwei Cui, Fanyi Zeng, Ming Tang, Ming Tang, Shiwu Yin, Shiwu Yin

“…The single-cell transcriptome and bioinformatics analyses provided insights into the mechanisms driving MVI, potentially aiding the development of targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Future research should further validate the role of MARCKSL1 in MVI progression and explore its potential clinical applications.…”
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TERT de novo mutation-associated dyskeratosis congenita and porto-sinusoidal vascular disease: a case report by Ge Yu, Guijie Xin, Xu Liu, Wanyu Li, Chen Shao, Runping Gao

“…“Porto-sinusoidal vascular disease” has been recently proposed, according to new diagnostic criteria, to replace the term “idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.” …”
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Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Early Stage Endometrial Carcinoma 28 Years after Primary Surgery by Alessandro Franchello, Gianruggero Fronda, Giacomo Deiro, Alessia Fiore, Davide Cassine, Luca Molinaro, Luigi Chiusa, Sara Galati, Andrea Resegotti, Stefano Silvestri

“…It is important to keep in mind this possibility in order to set a correct diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm, including preoperative immunohistochemical staining, and to plan a prolonged follow-up program.…”
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Black Hole Supernovae, Their Equation of State Dependence, and Ejecta Composition by Oliver Eggenberger Andersen, Evan O’Connor, Haakon Andresen, André da Silva Schneider, Sean M. Couch

“…We investigate why the explosions survive despite the massive overburden and link the shape of the diagnostic energy curve and character of the ejecta evolution to the progenitor structure.…”
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Probiogenomic analysis of Limosilactobacillus fermentum SD7, a probiotic candidate with remarkable aggregation abilities by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Nuntiya Pahumunto, Natakorn Nokchan, Rawee Teanpaisan, Komwit Surachat

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Value of Plasma NGAL and Creatinine on First Day of Admission in the Diagnosis of Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 1 by Hao Phan Thai, Bao Hoang Bui, Tien Hoang Anh, Minh Huynh Van

“…This study was aimed to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of plasma NGAL in the diagnosis of CRS1. …”
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New insights into microbial bile salt hydrolases: from physiological roles to potential applications by Zixing Dong, Shuangshuang Yang, Cunduo Tang, Dandan Li, Dandan Li, Yunchao Kan, Yunchao Kan, Lunguang Yao, Lunguang Yao

“…A detailed exploration of the physiological significance of BSHs will contribute to their future diagnostic and therapeutic applications in improving animal and human health.…”
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Preoperative CT-based radiomics nomogram to predict the micropapillary pattern in lung adenocarcinoma of size 2 cm or less by Xiaoyu Pan, Liang Fu, Jiecai Lv, Lijuan Feng, Kai Li, Siqi Chen, Xi Deng, Liling Long

“…The nomogram model was compared with the radiomics model and the clinical model alone to test its diagnostic validity. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, areas under the ROC curves and decision curve analysis (DCA) results were plotted to evaluate the model performance and clinical application.ResultsThe nomogram model exhibited superior performance, with an AUC of 0.905 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.857-0.951) in the training cohort, which decreased to 0.817 (95% CI: 0.698-0.936) in the external validation cohort. …”
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