Serum Cortisol and Interleukin-6 as Key Biomarkers for a Diagnostic Algorithm of Combat-Related PTSD

We developed a novel diagnostic algorithm for combat-related PTSD based on cortisol and IL-6 levels, demonstrating high accuracy. The correlation between neuroinflammatory markers and the severity of combat exposure suggests their role as primary indicators of stress response, highlighting their utility for early risk identification and targeted interventions.