Signs and symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) in clinical practice – the possible involvement of thyroid autoimmunity in genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) by Laura Cucinella, Federica Barbagallo, Mariacristina Erroi, Chiara Procaccianti, Ellis Martini, Lara Tiranini, Giorgia E. Parrotta, Greta Monne, Giulia M. Colombo, Aldo Calogero, Rossella E. Nappi

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Synthetic CT generation from CBCT and MRI using StarGAN in the Pelvic Region by Paritt Wongtrakool, Chanon Puttanawarut, Pimolpun Changkaew, Supakiet Piasanthia, Pareena Earwong, Nauljun Stansook, Suphalak Khachonkham

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The Value of Serum YKL-40 and TNF-α in the Diagnosis of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Caoyang Fang, Zhenfei Chen, Jing Zhang, Jianyuan Pan, Xiaoqin Jin, Mengsi Yang, Luyao Huang

“…In this study, we demonstrate the utility of serum YKL-40 and TNF-α as diagnostic markers for STEMI and the clinical utility of diagnostic models by combining serum YKL-40 and TNF-α with cTnI.…”
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Blood Cell Ratio Combinations for Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Preliminary Study by Yu Y, Wen Y, Xia J, Dong G, Niu Y

“…PAR and CAR were confirmed to have high diagnostic values, with AUC values of 0.779 and 0.718, respectively. …”
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Usefulness of computed tomography-guided puncture biopsy coupled with rapid on-site evaluation for diagnosis of pulmonary lesions: a systematic review and meta‑analysis by Zhongbao Zhang, Rui Liu, JunLin Li, Kai Zhang, Yuan Li, Xiaoqin Zhang, Sanjay Rastogi

“…The rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) method allows for quick assessment of the features, cytomorphological traits, and appropriateness of the obtained tissue samples, and might further accelerate the diagnostic workup. Aim: We aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of CT-guided aspiration biopsy combined with ROSE for assessment of pulmonary lesions. …”
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Role of New Functional MRI Techniques in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Followup of Gynecological Cancer: Comparison with PET-CT by Elena Alvarez Moreno, Mar Jimenez de la Peña, Raquel Cano Alonso

“…Recent developments in diagnostic imaging techniques have magnified the role and potential of both MRI and PET-CT in female pelvic imaging. …”
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Maxillary Sinus Lift Using Autologous Periosteal Micrografts: A New Regenerative Approach and a Case Report of a 3-Year Follow-Up by Saturnino Marco Lupi, Arianna Rodriguez y Baena, Claudia Todaro, Gabriele Ceccarelli, Ruggero Rodriguez y Baena

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Successful pericardiotomy with drainage of the pericardial cavity in case of multimorbid patient by N.M. Seredyuk, A.V. Sudus, I.M. Budzan, S.M. Hrychynyuk, V.В. Tomyn, N.V. Rohiv, M.V. Bielinskyi, A.Ya. Vasylyshyn

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH by Grecu Iulia, Ioana G. Lupescu

“…Tumefactive demyelinating lesions in multiple sclerosis mimicking brain tumors: a major diagnostic challenge…”
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Malignant Tumours Mimicking Complicated Appendicitis and Discovered upon Follow-Up after Percutaneous Drainage: A Case of Two Patients by Sharandran Chandra Mohan, Krishna Mohan Gummalla, Martin Weng Chin H’ng

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Detection of Two-Level Inverter Open-Circuit Fault Using a Combined DWT-NN Approach by Bilal Djamel Eddine Cherif, Azeddine Bendiabdellah

“…This paper work addresses a diagnostic technique based on the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) algorithm and the approach of neural network (NN), for the detection of an inverter IGBT open-circuit switch fault. …”
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Sialolipoma of the Floor of the Mouth with Immunohistological Analysis by Ahmed A. Zahrani, Ahmed Qannam, Ra’ed Al Sadhan, Ibrahim O. Bello

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Optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis association by L. Matukynaitė, G. Repšytė, R. Liutkevičienė, R. Balnytė

“…The development and application of ON diagnostic tests in confirming MS may be of particular significance in early diagnostic. …”
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Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli by Siu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR, Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM, Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM

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Exploring biomarkers and molecular mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes mellitus promotes colorectal cancer progression based on transcriptomics by Simin Luo, Yuhong Zhu, Zhanli Guo, Chuan Zheng, Xi Fu, Fengming You, Xueke Li

“…The diagnostic performance was assessed by supplementing external datasets to draw ROC curves on the diagnostic model. …”
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L-Theanine Extends the Lifespan of <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> by Reducing the End Products of Advanced Glycosylation by Zhihang Huang, Haiming Jing, Yan Pan, Hongxia Cai, Wenjing Zhang, Jingyuan Zhu, Nan Zhang, Dan Wu, Wentao Xu, Hexiang Qiu, Huihui Bao, Guojun Li, Junyu Ning, Bo Xian, Shan Gao

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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency after pancreatic resection: a systematic review by Marcello Di Martino, Ángela de la Hoz Rodriguez, Andrea Saibanti, Guillermo Salvador Camarmo, Nico Pagano, Elena Martín-Pérez, Matteo Donadon

“…Conclusion The FE-1 test is the most commonly used diagnostic tool for post-pancreatectomy PEI; however, well-designed studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of various tests for PEI are lacking. …”
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Prevalence of latent tuberculosis and mycobacterial infections in medicolegal cases with pleural adhesions: An observational study by Jayanthi Yadav, Ujjawal Khurana, Shubham Richariya, Shashank Purwar, Sangita Moirangthem, Johann Aibantyllilang Blah

“…The focus is on various diagnostic approaches and implications of the study for TB management in a high-burden setting like India. …”
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Comparison of CT-Guided Microwave Ablation of Liver Malignancies with and Without Intra-Arterial Catheter Placement for Contrast Administration by Anne Bettina Beeskow, Holger Gößmann, Hans-Jonas Meyer, Daniel Seehofer, Thomas Berg, Florian van Bömmel, Aaron Schindler, Manuel Florian Struck, Timm Denecke, Sebastian Ebel

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Ankle reflex and neurological symptom score: a primary level screening method for diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Xueya Ma, Mengyuan Li, Hui Xie, Ting Sun, Liang Lu, Sumei Li, Yining Sun, Zuchang Ma

“…To assess diagnostic efficacy, various combinations were examined, including DNS combined with VPT, pain, temperature, touch, and ankle reflex. …”
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