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Tsai CT, Liang SY, Lai CH et al. · 2026 · Infection
Purpose Non-induced sputum galactomannan (GM) testing is increasingly used in routine evaluation of suspected invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), yet its real-world performance and the clinical implications of negative results remain…
View details →Anettová L, Jaume-Ramis S, Paredes-Esquivel C et al. · 2026 · Journal of helminthology
Pooling of gastropod samples is frequently used in surveys of the neurotropic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis to reduce cost and processing time. Here we highlight a potential limitation of this technique using the snail Theba pisana…
View details →Lienesch M, Sibbing U, Schürenkamp M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Pre-ejaculate is a clear, sperm-free liquid secreted by the male bulbourethral glands. Pre-ejaculate is currently not a subject of routine forensic testing and consequently, often overlooked. The aim of this study was to…
View details →Majid GS, Abdulamir AS, Aufi IM · 2026 · Preprint
Background: The problem of transmissible human herpesvirus infections through blood donation has not been completely resolved by serological testing due to issues such as delayed in seroconversion or false-negative results. This study…
View details →Andronache J, Cichna-Markl M, Dobrovolny S et al. · 2026 · NPJ science of food
Food fraud through species substitution has been reported for edible gastropods, particularly in processed products where morphological identification is not feasible. DNA-based methods have been used to identify gastropod species in food…
View details →Loeb SA, Tharp DL, Zawieja SD et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology
Over 30 million individuals globally are afflicted with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Despite this substantial figure, treatment options for HFpEF remain limited. This is largely attributed to the variability in…
View details →Otwell T, Knight B, Coryell M et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
Molecular diagnostic assays are critical tools to test, diagnose and treat infectious and other diseases. For example, PCR test results have been extremely valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only to provide appropriate health care…
View details →Gudmundsdottir H, Hernandez-Delima FJ, McDowell BC et al. · 2026 · Surgery
Background Regional lymph node involvement impacts prognosis for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and may influence management decisions for small tumors. Conventional cross-sectional imaging modalities have low sensitivity…
View details →Khoshakhlagh M, Dehghani T, Alizadeh A et al. · 2026 · Iranian journal of pathology
Background & objective Real-time PCR is widely used to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, but false-negative results can occur even with internal controls. This study aimed to investigate the impact of using alternative…
View details →Cañete FT, Williams L, Parry R et al. · 2026 · Forensic science international. Synergy
The Phadebas® Forensic Press Test (PFPT) is widely employed in forensic laboratories for presumptive saliva screening by observation of α-amylase activity. This enzyme hydrolyses starch embedded in the test paper, resulting in a blue…
View details →Lesmanawati DAS, Widiasta A, Ghrahani R et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) because of disease-related immune dysregulation and prolonged immunosuppressive therapy. Screening for latent TB infection…
View details →Liu M, Kong L, Sun W et al. · 2026 · Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997)
To investigate the clinical profile of nivolumab-induced autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and to reveal the diagnostic and therapeutic patterns of this disease. Articles on nivolumab-induced AIHA published before October 31, 2025 were…
View details →Costa M, Rodrigues P, Araújo B et al. · 2026 · Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease
Cryptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening opportunistic infection in advanced HIV disease. Cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) detection by lateral flow assay (LFA) is the diagnostic cornerstone, offering high sensitivity and specificity.…
View details →Li QX, Luo LZ · 2026 · BMC infectious diseases
Background Cutaneous infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are rare. Atypical clinical manifestations and the need for precise microbiological identification often result in misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. Case…
View details →Gambuś K, Moszczyński K, Popovchenko S et al. · 2026 · Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Introduction Accurate assessment of mediastinal lymph node involvement is crucial for treatment planning in lung cancer. Combined endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound (CUS) offers high sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV),…
View details →Connolly M, McClelland L, Tannorella P et al. · 2026 · Prenatal diagnosis
Objective Prenatal genetic testing for imprinting disorders is rarely requested with the exception of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) which is associated with specific ultrasound findings (e.g., placental mesenchymal dysplasia,…
View details →Daix-Moreux M, El Hajj H, Schérier S et al. · 2026 · Gynecologic oncology
Objective Assess the accuracy of preoperative PET-CT in detecting para-aortic nodal metastasis in patients with locally-advanced cervical cancer, using routine laparoscopic para-aortic lymphadenectomy and evaluate its impact on patient…
View details →Kawamura T, Koyama S, Karaushi H et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Introduction: The Gram stain is a fundamental and widely used technique in clinical microbiology for its simplicity and diagnostic value, particularly in bacterial meningitis. However, its reliability can be compromised by contamination…
View details →Alkathiri O, Liberman M · 2026 · Preprint
Mediastinal staging remains a critical step in the management of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as it directly impacts treatment planning, surgical decision-making, and overall prognosis. For many years, mediastinoscopy was considered…
View details →Ailun G, Li Y, Zhang D et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical case reports
Ovarian carcinosarcoma, also known as malignant mixed Müllerian tumor (MMMT), is a rare and highly aggressive gynecologic malignancy characterized by the presence of both epithelial and mesenchymal components. It predominantly affects…
View details →Schroeder TH, Eliwi Alsaffan M, Stäudle H et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background: Blood cultures often yield negative results in critically ill patients, particularly after antimicrobial therapy has started. Plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing enables culture-independent pathogen detection, but its…
View details →Rhodes JM · 2026 · The British journal of nutrition
It is widely known that the short chain fatty acid (SFA) butyrate, generated mainly through fermentation of dietary fibre by anaerobic bacteria, has beneficial effects on health. Less widely known is that butyrate, at the concentration…
View details →Wang H, Ardura MI, Oyeniran SJ et al. · 2026 · ASM case reports
Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are the preferred method for both diagnosing CMV infection and…
View details →Hinoshita M, Maeda Y, Kawai A et al. · 2026 · The Journal of toxicological sciences
The modified electron spin resonance (ESR)-based photosafety test (ESR-PT) is a non-animal prediction test using ESR spectroscopy that is applicable to hydrophobic and colored chemicals and the results show high concordance with existing…
View details →Christopher-Stine L · 2026 · The Journal of rheumatology
Although statin-induced muscle toxicity was recognized, a subset of patients presented with severe, persistent necrotizing myopathy despite statin withdrawal. Recognized initially through the serendipitous aggregation of cases in the…
View details →Alvarez AM, Vega M, Valencia-Shelton F et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background The evaluation of neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) includes HSV culture and/or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of different surfaces, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and blood. However, the impact of blood HSV PCR for the…
View details →Alger JR, Gupta I, Farkouh L et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background Prior neuroimaging suggests brain differences between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder due to prenatal alcohol exposure (ADHD+PAE) and non-exposed children with ADHD due to other, e.g., familial, causes…
View details →Dellbrügge F, Schaumann N, Kruppa M et al. · 2026 · Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
Abstract We present the case of a 39-year-old Indian female patient diagnosed with tuberculous mastitis and lymph node tuberculosis. The patient had a history of tuberculosis infection treatment as a newborn. She initially presented with…
View details →Li X, Huang Y, Hao J et al. · 2026 · Current HIV research
Background Married Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) constitute a bridge population for HIV diffusion into low-risk groups, with spousal non-disclosure rates exceeding 60% in China. It will increase the risk of secondary transmission within…
View details →Tsang SM, Merino Gutierrez V, Yu J et al. · 2026 · Veterinary sciences
Canine babesiosis caused by Babesia gibsoni is prevalent in Hong Kong. While molecular diagnosis via PCR is highly sensitive, it typically requires reference laboratory access, delaying clinical decisions. This study evaluated the…
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