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Conduction System versus Biventricular Pacing in Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of six observational studies involving 634 patients demonstrates that conduction system pacing (CSP) outperforms biventricular pacing (BVP) as a rescue strategy for pacing-induced cardiomyopathy by yielding superior echocardiographic, electrical, and clinical outcomes, though these findings require validation through randomized trials.

Gregori Yusef Gomez-Duarte, Carlos Manuel Polanco-Ricardo, Melvin De Jesus Acevedo, Juan Isamel Almonte-Gómez2026-07-15
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(STAR-DDI)- STandArdised consensus-based Reporting checklist foR Drug–Drug Interaction checkers and databases

This paper presents the development and validation of the STAR-DDI, a consensus-based 18-item reporting checklist created through a four-round Delphi study to enhance the transparency, consistency, and clinical interpretability of drug–drug interaction checkers and databases.

Brayden Gibson, Catia Marzolini, Saye Khoo, Jack Janetzki, Ingrid Hopper, David FL Liew, Lachlan Dalli, Danijela Gasevic (…)2026-07-15
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Mapping evidence on whole body vibration and lumbar stabilization exercises for postural control in individuals with flexible flatfeet: a scoping review

This scoping review maps existing evidence on whole body vibration and lumbar stabilization exercises for postural control, revealing that while these interventions show promise in related populations, no studies have yet specifically evaluated their effects, individually or combined, in individuals with flexible flatfeet.

Roopa Desai, Sakshi Shah, Manisha Rathi, Tushar Palekar2026-07-15
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Prognostic Features of Anti-Cancer Drugs Response in Resected/Unresected Primary Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study of 2,459 NSCLC patients identifies that low chemotherapy prescription frequency correlates with poor survival and non-response, while highlighting pre-chemotherapy leukocytosis as a negative prognostic factor and oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors as an effective alternative for non-responders.

saikat samadder2026-07-15
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High Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index as a Predictor of In-Hospital and 30-Day Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events among Patients with STEMI and NSTEMI Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Prospective Cohort Study

This prospective cohort study of 120 Indonesian patients undergoing PCI for STEMI or NSTEMI demonstrates that a high admission systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) independently predicts earlier in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events, though it does not significantly forecast 30-day post-discharge outcomes.

Maya Christiany Halim, I Kadek Susila Surya Darma, Hendy Wirawan2026-07-15
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Leveraging a DHIS2 Based Ecosystem to Improve Health Data Management and Reporting: Innovations from the Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation (MORE-ZM) System in Zambia

Supported by the CDC, Zambia's MORE-ZM system transformed fragmented health data management by implementing a centralized DHIS2 ecosystem with automated reporting tools and real-time visualization, significantly reducing reporting times and enhancing data use across 1,584 facilities.

Joe Phiri, Chinema Chiliboyi, Mayamiko Zoonadi Mendamenda, Kafula Mulenga, Kaala Moomba, Tina Nkonde Kayumba, Mwenya Mub (…)2026-07-15
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Effects of Different Carbohydrate Supplementation on Marathon for Amateur Runners: A Controlled Trial

This controlled trial involving amateur runners found that while high-carbohydrate supplementation (80 g/h) did not significantly reduce total marathon finish times compared to a moderate intake (50 g/h), it effectively delayed speed decline and improved pacing stability, particularly in sub-elite athletes, by maintaining glycemic stability during the race.

Peng Zhang, Zhongke Gu, Jiale Lv, Kai Xu, Gangrui Chen, Jiansong Dai2026-07-15
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Strengthening the Patient Perspective in Quality Development: A Mixed-Methods Observational Study on Suitability of the PROMIS GH-10 in Swiss Inpatient Rehabilitation

This mixed-methods observational study demonstrates that the PROMIS GH-10 is a responsive and feasible tool for capturing patient-reported outcomes in Swiss inpatient rehabilitation, showing significant improvements in physical and mental health, though its nationwide implementation requires addressing barriers such as the time needed to assist patients and staff resource constraints.

Marie Utsch, Gavin Brupbacher, Gaia Garuffi, Anke Scheel-Sailer, Stephan Tobler, Manuela Marquardt2026-07-15
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3D MRI for monitoring spinal hemangioblastomas

This study demonstrates that contrast-enhanced 3D MRI detects more spinal hemangioblastomas, particularly small lesions, in von Hippel-Lindau patients compared to 2D imaging, supporting its potential for improved standardized surveillance and longitudinal monitoring despite slightly lower inter-reader agreement.

Ikram Eda Duman Kavus, Jan-Helge Klingler, Alexander Rau, Christine Julia Gizaw, Marc Hohenhaus, Marco Reisert, Jürgen B (…)2026-07-15
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Bounded reasoning and wandering trust: Examining the dynamic effects of science literacy and expert trust against the consequences of conspiracy belief in vaccinations in China

Drawing on four nationwide surveys in China, this study reveals that while expert trust generally promotes vaccination, science literacy functions as a conditional resource that can paradoxically amplify the negative impact of conspiracy beliefs depending on the specific vaccine context and policy environment.

Hepeng Jia, Kaicheng Shao, Ruifen Zhang, Lei Ren, Yuele Huang2026-07-15