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Diagnostic performance of ultrasound-derived fat fraction for MRI-PDFF-defined hepatic steatosis in children: a prospective single-center study

This prospective single-center study of 155 children demonstrates that ultrasound-derived fat fraction (UDFF) is strongly correlated with MRI-PDFF and exhibits high apparent diagnostic accuracy for detecting hepatic steatosis, though the identified cutoff values require external validation before clinical use.

Hao Liu, Shu Li, Ying Wang, Wen Tao Kong, Jun Chen2026-09-04
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Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation Demonstrates Favorable Safety, Robust Neutralizing Antibody Responses, and Broad Population Immunogenicity to a Chikungunya Virus Virus-like Particle Vaccine (VIMKUNYA)

A single dose of the Chikungunya virus-like particle vaccine (VIMKUNYA) demonstrates a favorable safety profile and induces rapid, robust, and durable neutralizing antibody responses across a broad age range of 12 to 95 years, supporting its suitability for public health implementation.

Jason Richardson, Lauren Tindale, Deborah Anderson, Sufia Muhammad, Tobi Loreth, Lisa Bedell, Victoria Jenkins, Patrick (…)2026-09-04
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Artificial intelligence–assisted detection of lung cancer using bronchoscopic images

This study demonstrates that deep learning models, particularly EfficientNet-B1, achieve high diagnostic accuracy in detecting lung cancer from white light bronchoscopic images, suggesting their potential as a valuable clinical adjunct despite modest performance in histologic subtype classification.

Yun Su Sim, Soo Jung Kim, Hayoung Choi, Tae Rim Shin, Junghyun Kim, Nisan Aryal, Deok-Seok Kim2026-09-04
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Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Flourishing Among U.S. Children and Adolescents With Current Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2023–2024 National Survey of Children’s Health

This cross-sectional analysis of the 2023–2024 National Survey of Children's Health reveals that among U.S. children and adolescents with current asthma, meeting more components of the 24-hour movement guidelines (physical activity, limited screen time, and adequate sleep) is significantly associated with a higher prevalence of caregiver-reported flourishing, although this relationship is not unique to children with asthma.

Chenglei Qin, Yi Shi, Qian Chen, Junyu Xu, Guo Chen, Mengyu Wu, Yiwei Fu, Chen Yuan2026-09-04
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HIV testing and associated factors among children younger than 15 years in South Africa: Findings from the 2017 and 2022 HIV National population-based household surveys

Although HIV testing coverage among children under 15 in South Africa significantly increased from 36.8% in 2017 to 41.5% in 2022, it remains inadequate with persistent disparities linked to age, rural residence, and healthcare access, necessitating targeted, child-centered interventions to close the testing gap.

Rindidzani Magobo, Musawenkosi Mabaso, Sbonelo Charles Chamane, Sean Jooste, Khangelani Zuma, Nompumelelo Zungu, Sizulu (…)2026-09-04
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A 3D flow simulation study for optimizing the geometry of artificial end-to- side vascular anastomoses using biopreparates

This study utilized 3D flow simulations on chicken sciatic artery biopreparates to demonstrate that end-to-side vascular anastomoses performed at 30° and 45° angles offer the most optimal hemodynamic conditions, balancing wall shear stress and flow stability compared to other tested angles.

Peter Kondor, Laszlo Adam Fazekas, Balazs Gasz, Levente Kiss-Papai, Norbert Németh2026-09-04
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A Comparative Evaluation of Digital Periapical Radiography and Cone- Beam Computed Tomography for Assessment of Intrabony Periodontal Defects

This comparative study demonstrates that digital intraoral periapical radiography provides linear and angular measurements of intrabony periodontal defects with accuracy and agreement comparable to cone-beam computed tomography, supporting its use as a cost-effective, lower-radiation alternative for routine assessments while reserving CBCT for complex three-dimensional evaluations.

Shristi Kafle, Abhishek Gupta, Gita Gurung2026-09-04