Unambiguous identification of fungi: where do we stand and how accurate and precise is fungal DNA barcoding? by Robert Lücking, M. Catherine Aime, Barbara Robbertse, Andrew N. Miller, Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Takayuki Aoki, Gianluigi Cardinali, Pedro W. Crous, Irina S. Druzhinina, David M. Geiser, David L. Hawksworth, Kevin D. Hyde, Laszlo Irinyi, Rajesh Jeewon, Peter R. Johnston, Paul M. Kirk, Elaine Malosso, Tom W. May, Wieland Meyer, Maarja Öpik, Vincent Robert, Marc Stadler, Marco Thines, Duong Vu, Andrey M. Yurkov, Ning Zhang, Conrad L. Schoch

“…Because of clade-specific evolutionary histories, there is currently no single tool for the identification of fungi, although DNA barcoding using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) remains a first diagnosis, particularly in metabarcoding studies. Secondary DNA barcodes are increasingly implemented for groups where ITS does not provide sufficient precision. …”
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Epidemiology of community-acquired pneumonia among hospitalised children in Indonesia: a multicentre, prospective study by Rina Triasih, Yan Mardian, Dewi Lokida, Helmia Farida, Herman Kosasih, Adhella Menur Naysilla, Arif Budiman, Chakrawati Hayuningsih, Moh Syarofil Anam, Dwi Wastoro, Mujahidah Mujahidah, Setya Dipayana, Amalia Setyati, Abu Tholib Aman, Nurhayati Lukman, Muhammad Karyana, Ahnika Kline, Aaron Neal, Chuen-Yen Lau, Clifford Lane

“…Our study also highlights the importance of PCR for diagnosis and by extension, appropriate use of antimicrobials.Trail registration number NCT03366454…”
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The expression of MALAT1, plasma brain natriuretic peptide, and Tei index in sepsis-induced myocardial injury by Guangqing Huang, Wenzi Yang, Xu Zhao, Yong Bai, Xing Jiang, Jie Liu

“…Ultrasound indicators can effectively contribute to the diagnosis of sepsis-induced myocardial injury. Moreover, MALAT1, plasma brain natriuretic peptide, and Tei index have been identified as influencing factors of sepsis-induced myocardial injury.…”
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Detection of cervical precancerous lesions and cancer by small-scale RT-qPCR analysis of oppositely deregulated mRNAs pairs in cytological smears by Anastasia A. Artyukh, Mikhail K. Ivanov, Mikhail K. Ivanov, Sergei E. Titov, Sergei E. Titov, Victoria V. Dzyubenko, Sergey E. Krasilnikov, Sergey E. Krasilnikov, Anastasia O. Shumeikina, Anastasia O. Shumeikina, Anastasia O. Shumeikina, Nikita A. Afanasev, Anastasia V. Malek, Sergei A. Glushkov, Eduard F. Agletdinov

“…Additionally, in the same specimens, the HPV genotyping, viral load assessment, diagnosis of cervicovaginal microbiome imbalance and profiling of some relevant mRNAs and miRNAs were performed by qPCR-based methods.ResultsThe best classifiers were obtained with pairs of mRNAs whose expression changes in opposite directions during lesion progression. …”
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Comparison of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and urine cytology in diagnosing urothelial carcinoma: a single-center retrospective cohort study by WANG Zhiting, ZHU Xiaoli

“…Background and purpose: Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is a prevalent malignant tumor of the urinary system, and early diagnosis is crucial for improving patient prognosis. …”
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Real-world clinical outcome of unresectable locally advanced & de-novo metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a multicentre retrospective study by Mohamed Aseafan, Ali H. Alfakeeh, Emad Tashkandi, Mervat Mahrous, Mohammed Alghamdi, Bader Alshamsan, Marwan Al-Hajeili, Safwan Bakhsh, Kanan Alshammari, Fahad A. Almugbel, Abdulhameed H. Alfagih, Ahmed Allehebi, Mohamed Montaser, Mohamed Hamdy Elsafty, Khaled Abd Elaziz Elnaghi, Ibrahim Issa, Eesa Bakshi, Sadeem AlSubaie, Bandar AlMutairi, Hoda Mokhtar, Mohamed Aboelatta, Nedal Bukhari, Ali M. Alzahrani, Tusneem Elhassan, Ali Alqahtani, Shouki Bazarbashi

“…Results The median age at diagnosis was 60 years, with 63% of patients presenting with multiple metastatic sites, primarily in the liver (66.3%). …”
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Analyzing the serum biochemical factors that influence early neurological deterioration in ischemic Stroke patients and developing a nomogram prediction model by Xiaoni Zhan, Yunyun Xu, Rongrong Ma

“…The study's inclusion and exclusion criteria select patients aged 18+ with a first-time diagnosis of IS who undergo lab tests within 24 hours of admission while excluding those with multiple organ dysfunction, sensory impairments, coagulation disorders, or other serious medical conditions. …”
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Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report by Hebatullah Abdulazeem, Israel Júnior Borges do Nascimento, Ishanka Weerasekara, Amin Sharifan, Victor Grandi Bianco, Ciara Cunningham, Indunil Kularathne, Genevieve Deeken, Jerome de Barros, Brijesh Sathian, Lasse Østengaard, Frederique Lamontagne-Godwin, Joost van Hoof, Ledia Lazeri, Cassie Redlich, Hannah R Marston, Ryan Alistair Dos Santos, Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Yongjie Yon, David Novillo-Ortiz

“…In addition, our study aimed to map the current landscape of global research initiatives on DHTs on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support of people living with dementia and their caregivers. …”
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Detection Rate of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Atrophic Gastritis Using Serological Markers “GastroPanel®” Among Employees of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre... by A. D. Kaprin, N. S. Sergeeva, S. S. Pirogov, I. I. Alentov, O. К. Yutsevich, V. I. Ryabtseva, G. F. Minibaeva, N. V. Marshutina, T. А. Karmakova

“…Of the 11 people with the “GastroPanel®” conclusion “Atrophic gastritis of the body of the stomach,” an endoscopic examination was carried out in 7 persons, and in all these cases the diagnosis was confirmed, and in two people the conclusion was made of severe atrophic pangastritis.Conclusion. …”
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A qualitative study exploring the acceptability of the TEXTPAD telehealth and virtual supervised exercise intervention and trial for patients with peripheral arterial disease livin... by Maddey Patterson, MPH, Letitia Sermin-Reed, MSc, James Prentis, MBBS, Arathi Radhakrishnan, MBBS, Eileen Kaner, PhD, Sandip Nandhra, MBBS, Maisie Rowland, BSc, Gabriel Cucato, PhD, Mackenzie Fong, PhD

“…Eligibility for the pilot randomized controlled trial included age ≥40 years, a diagnosis of PAD, and living in an area in the lowest 30% of super output area based on the Office for National Statistics. …”
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CLP-Net: an advanced artificial intelligence technique for localizing standard planes of cleft lip and palate by three-dimensional ultrasound in the first trimester by Guangzhi He, Zhou Li, Zhiyuan Zhu, Tong Han, Yan Cao, Chaoyu Chen, Yuhao Huang, Haoran Dou, Lianying Liang, Fangmei Zhang, Jin Peng, Tao Tan, Hongmei Liu, Xin Yang, Dong Ni

“…Abstract Background Early diagnosis of cleft lip and palate (CLP) requires a multiplane examination, demanding high technical proficiency from radiologists. …”
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Coinfection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and polyomavirus in a patient with coronavirus disease 2019 detected by enrichment next-generation sequencing: a case... by Gunadi, Esensi Tarian Geometri, Pramana Adhityo, Ali Zainal Abidin, Marcellus, Dyah Ayu Puspitarani, Fadila Dyah Trie Utami, Kristy Iskandar, Hendra Wibawa, Mohamad Saifudin Hakim

“…Coinfection with other respiratory viruses may occur, complicating the diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 . …”
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Dynamics of endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension with different cardiovascular risk against the background of antihypertensive therapy by N.O. Pertseva, T.S. Turlyun, N.A. Sanina

“…Determining the state and dynamics of changes in endothelial function under the influence of prescribed therapy will make it possible to improve the diagnosis of endothelial function disorders and increase the effectiveness of treatment of patients with hypertension and various cardiovascular risks.…”
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Adipocyte heterogeneity and tumor infiltration of adipose tissue in patients with metastatic breast cancer by Hava Izci, Gitte Zels, Anirudh Pabba, Marion Maetens, François Richard, Maxim De Schepper, Josephine Van Cauwenberge, Ha-Linh Nguyen, Kristien Borremans, Sophia Leduc, Karen Van Baelen, Sigrid Hatse, Tatjana Geukens, Amena Mahdami, Hans Wildiers, Patrick Neven, Wouter Van Den Bogaert, Giuseppe Floris, Christine Desmedt

“…A trend towards smaller adipocytes in mammary fat at autopsy versus diagnosis was observed, suggesting potential age and/or treatment effects. …”
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Within-host evolution of a transcriptional regulator contributes to the establishment of chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection by Ning Zhou, Jingchen Yu, Xujiao Liu, Chengxi Li, Huang Tang, Lin Lyu, Chengwei Wu, Yana Chen, Jian Zhang, Jinjing Ni, Danni Wang, Jing Tao, Wenjuan Wu, Yu Zhang, Yun Feng, Yanjie Chao, Jie Lu, Ping He, Yu-Feng Yao

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Pediatric Emergency Department: An Observational Pre-Post Study by Erika Silvestro, Ilaria Mussinatto, Antonia Versace, Marco Denina, Giulia Pruccoli, Raffaella Marino, Giulia Mazzetti, Lorenzo Scaglione, Federico Vigna, Alessandra Macciotta, Silvia Garazzino, Claudia Bondone

“…The study’s team assigned a score to each prescription, regarding the appropriate molecule, dose, and duration of therapy, according to the diagnosis. From April to June 2020, we held weekly meetings focusing on different pediatric infectious diseases, with interaction between one to three ED physicians and the infectious disease (ID) specialist of the study’s team. …”
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Multicenter Evaluation of Morbidity and Predictors of Response to Imiquimod Treatment for Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia by Ofir Avitan, Laura Elst, Manon Vreeburg, Tynisha Rafael, Katja Jordanova, Niels Graafland, Kees Hendricksen, Bas W.G. van Rhijn, Henk G. van der Poel, Maarten Albersen, Oscar Brouwer

“…Eligible patients had a confirmed diagnosis of PeIN and a minimum of 6-mo follow-up. …”
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Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato antibodies in English adult blood donors: A nationwide cross-sectional study, 2021–2022 by Eilish Hart, John Tulloch, Daniel Bailey, Tim Brooks, Heli Harvala, Peter Simmonds, Roberto Vivancos, Neil French, Amanda Semper

“…Background: Estimates of Lyme disease incidence in England are based on reporting of cases with a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis only, underestimating total cases. In 2017 - 2018, two independent reviews commissioned by the UK Government highlighted the lack of official data on Lyme disease prevalence and incidence as a critical knowledge gap. …”
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Gene networks for use in metabolomic data analysis of blood plasma from patients with postoperative delirium by V. A. Ivanisenko, N. V. Basov, A. A. Makarova, A. S. Venzel, A. D. Rogachev, P. S. Demenkov, T.  V. Ivanisenko, M. A. Kleshchev, E. V. Gaisler, G. B. Moroz, V. V. Plesko, Y. S. Sotnikova, Y. V. Patrushev, V. V. Lomivorotov, N. A. Kolchanov, A. G. Pokrovsky

“…The challenge of early POD diagnosis becomes particularly significant in cardiac surgery cases, as the incidence of this complication exceeds 50 % in certain patient categories. …”
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Survival feature and trend of female breast cancer: A comprehensive review of survival analysis from cancer registration data by Dan-Dan Tang, Zhuo-Jun Ye, Wan-Wan Liu, Jing Wu, Jing-Yu Tan, Yan Zhang, Qun Xu, Yong-Bing Xiang

“…Differences in age, stage at diagnosis, and molecular subtype may explain some of the disparities, providing evidence for targeted management strategies.…”
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