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Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-5014.jphn-20-3297
Stefan BittmannCorresponding author
A concise overview synthesizes early knowledge on COVID‑19 in pediatrics, covering transmission, clinical spectrum, diagnostics, and prevention, and pointing to priorities for longitudinal study.
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-20-3236
Tamar SanikidzeCorresponding author
Objective Search of pathogenetic mechanisms and risk factors of atherosclerosis in the employees of the cleaning service in Tbilisi. Materials and Methods As a result of a preliminary survey and examination of 200 employes of Tbilisi cleaning service aged 25-45 years (2014-2016), 22 patients with an…
Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-21-3743
M. ElqatniCorresponding author
A case report of a common iliac artery aneurysm revealing underlying Behçet’s disease. It reviews diagnostic clues, vascular complications, and multidisciplinary management.
Dec 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-19-3094
Vladimir ZaichickCorresponding author
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) does not provide the high reliability and precision that is required for an accurate screening for prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of our study was to search for a simple, rapid, direct, preferably non-invasive, and highly accurate biomarker and procedure for the scree…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-19-3084
Ashraf ElyamanyCorresponding author
Background Identifying biomarkers for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains quite challenging. In this study we aimed to estimate the number of TIE2-expressing monocytes (TEMs) cells, which display pro-tumoral activities and are defined as CD14+, TIE2+, and angiopoietin-2; and it…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-19-2983
Léhleng AGBACorresponding author
Neurology Department, University Hospital Center of Kara, Kara University, PoBox 18 Kara (Togo)
Although it is a vaccine-preventable disease, tetanus is frequently found in sub-Saharan Africa. Because of its rarity, this disease poses two problems for doctors of the 21st century: to make early diagnosis in order to refer patients to appropriate care structures, and to continue to ensure correc…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-3030.jcgb-19-2955
Vladimir N PakCorresponding author
This review revisits alpha‑fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP receptor biology beyond their classic role as oncofetal markers. It summarizes signaling, tumor biology, and clinical implications across malignancies, including diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic angles. The authors highlight opportunities a…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-19-2787
Salem BouomraniCorresponding author
Introduction Cardiac non-specific inflammatory pseudotumors (NSIPT) are exceptionally associated to Behçet's disease (BD) and represent a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The meaning and the mechanisms of this association are not yet well understood. The purpose of this paper is to study t…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2642-9241.jrd-19-2773
I. KlepikovCorresponding author
This commentary examines pneumonia as infection and inflammatory syndrome, parsing diagnostic criteria and implications for antimicrobial stewardship.
Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-19-2699
Hassan M.M. MasoudCorresponding author
Xanthine oxidase is a commercially important enzyme with wide area of medical applications to develop diagnostic kits. Xanthine oxidase was extracted, purified and characterized from sheep liver (SLXO). The purification procedure involved acetone precipitation and chromatography on DEAE-cellulose an…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2689-5773.jcdp-19-2611
Cameron Y. S. LeeCorresponding author
An anatomical variant of the Stafne bone cavity (SBC) located in the right subcondylar region of the mandible is presented. Such an occurrence of the SBC in this region near the parotid gland is considered rare and poses a diagnostic challenge for the dentist and radiologist. Knowledge of head and n…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-18-2469
Yohei KawasakiCorresponding author
Background Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are categorized as omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are present in fish oil, etc. DHA and EPA omega-3 PUFAs have a well-established fasting serum triglycerides (TG) lowering effect that may result in normal lipide…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-18-2487
Fernando Díaz-OteroCorresponding author
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Disciplinarias en Microbiología Animal, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias. Carretera México-Toluca, Km. 15.5, C.P. 05110, México D.F.
Parasitic infection by the Fasciola hepatica (F. hepatica) promotes susceptibility towards other infections, such as Mycobacterium bovis. As consequence, could affect diagnostic tests for this disease. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the impact of F. hepatica coinfection on the most…
Nov 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2578-8590.ipj-18-2490
Jaime HinzpeterCorresponding author
A short editorial underscores the bridge between basic sciences and clinical medicine. It emphasizes how mechanistic knowledge informs diagnostics and therapy, and calls for curricula that strengthen this continuum.
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-18-2312
Mohammad Saad Zaghloul SalemCorresponding author
All aspects of life activities in living cells are mediated/executed and regulated by a vast number of networks, comprising a wide spectrum of components, starting with simple biomolecules and ending with the whole organism, and functioning within a precisely organized tight framework. Proper mediat…
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-18-2396
Anwar Tawfik AminCorresponding author
Although surgery is the main treatment for solid tumors, it could enhance the growth and metastasis of minimal residual cancer. In this review article we have discussed the perioperative changes in cancer cells and surrounding environment as well as the alterations in the immune system. Several tria…
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-18-2336
Tariwari C.N AngayeCorresponding author
Environmental impact of anthropogenic activities from industrial sources, have become a threat to biodiversity. Water samples were collected from rivers around the flow station, and analysed from some physicochemical parameters and hydrocarbon contents. Result of the physicochemistry was reported fo…
Sep 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-18-2328
Fröhlich EckhartCorresponding author
Department of Internal Medicine 1, University of Tübingen, Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, D 72076 Tübingen
Background: Monitoring ultrasonic probe quality remains an important problem which impacts diagnostic accuracy. Here we present a quantitative method to assess probe quality primarily based on measuring probe maximum contrast (dB) and dynamic range. Method: Contrast relevant parameters of 26 transdu…
Jul 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-9383.jhhr-18-2120
Gaurav DhawanCorresponding author
A myeloma case is described with laboratory artifacts including increased anion gap, pseudohyperphosphatemia, and pseudohyponatremia. The report explains mechanisms behind paraprotein‑related assay interference and diagnostic pitfalls.
Mar 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4829.jen-18-2000
Loredana MarcolongoCorresponding author
This editorial frames the journal’s mission to spotlight enzyme research with clear application pathways. It invites submissions on biocatalysis, diagnostics, and therapeutics, emphasizing reproducibility and real‑world impact.