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Frequency of Laboratory-Confirmed Malaria and Etiological Profile of Acute Febrile Syndromes among Hospitalized Adults in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Retrospective Evaluation

This retrospective study of hospitalized adults in Kinshasa reveals that bacterial sepsis, rather than malaria, is the primary cause of acute febrile illness and mortality, highlighting the critical dangers of over-relying on empirical malaria diagnoses without systematic laboratory confirmation.

Madone Mandina, Sephora Useni Salama, Ben Bepouka, Murielle Longokolo, Nadine Mayasi, Donat Mangala, Tuna Lukiana, Taylo (…)2026-10-14
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Postpartum Haemorrhage Prevention and Management: Midwives’ Knowledge, Self-Reported Competence and Observed Clinical Practice at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya

This mixed-methods study at Kenyatta National Hospital reveals a significant gap between midwives' high theoretical knowledge and self-reported competence versus their poor observed clinical performance in postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management, highlighting the need for regular simulation training, improved resource access, and systemic support to bridge this divide.

Darius Muli David, Emmah Kanini Matheka, Wakasiaka Sabina Nyanchera Marko2026-10-14✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Monitoring excess mortality among people with diagnosed HIV in Poland (2012–2024): insights from national claims data

This study utilizing Polish national claims data from 2012 to 2024 reveals that while mortality rates and standardized mortality ratios among people with diagnosed HIV have significantly decreased over time, these individuals—particularly women and those presenting with late-stage AIDS—still face a substantially higher risk of death compared to the general population, likely due to frequent late diagnosis.

Magdalena Rosińska, Anna Tymicka, Marta Niedźwiedzka – Stadnik, Tomasz Stachurski, Katarzyna Murawska, Bartosz Napiórkow (…)2026-10-14
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Workplace Incivility and Turnover Intention Among Nurses: The Moderating Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences

This study of 410 Chinese nurses reveals that supervisor incivility is the strongest predictor of turnover intention and that adverse childhood experiences significantly moderate this relationship by attenuating its impact, a finding that supports the stress inoculation model over stress sensitization.

Xue Liang, Hui Li, Jing Wang, Hongxiang Duan, Xiaoyang Zhou, Yadong Liu2026-10-14
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Automated Perimetry in Children with Suspected and Known Glaucoma: Virtual Reality Versus Tabletop

This prospective study of 60 children with glaucoma found that while HVF-equivalent virtual reality fields showed only moderate agreement with standard automated perimetry, they offered a significantly shorter test duration and were strongly preferred by the pediatric participants.

Stephanie M. Tillit, Nikita Piryani, Jeffrey Liu, Zara Saleem, Mays A. El-Dairi, Bo Wang, Sharon F. Freedman2026-10-14
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Genetic variants at PITX2, CAV1 and KCNN3, hypertensive target-organ damage and atrial fibrillation in an Uzbek population

In a study of Uzbek hypertensive patients, specific genetic variants at the PITX2, CAV1, and KCNN3 loci were found to be associated with atrial fibrillation, while the KCNN3 variant rs11264280 was uniquely linked to increased severity of hypertensive target-organ damage even in the absence of the arrhythmia.

Zaringiz Mashkurova, Darya Zakirova, Guzal Abdullaeva, Guliruh Radjabova, Khafiza Yusupova, Muazzam Pulatova, Dilafruz S (…)2026-10-14
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Free-to-total PSA Ratio Predicts PSMA PET Uptake in Treatment-naive Prostate Cancer

This study demonstrates that a free-to-total PSA ratio cut-off of 0.09 serves as a highly effective non-invasive predictor for PSMA PET positivity in treatment-naïve prostate cancer, achieving a 100% negative predictive value that could enable the safe deferral of PSMA PET scans in patients with low ratios, particularly those with PI-RADS 3 lesions.

zheng zhang, Jiale Liu, Xiaomeng Li, Xiaoyan Wu, Jiayi Xiong, Yongquan Hu, Yifan Zhang, Yu Li, Hong Sun2026-10-14
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MRI Parameter Analysis of Condylar Position, Morphology in Different Subgroups of Temporomandibular Disorders

This retrospective study of 302 temporomandibular joints found that while condylar position and morphology show weak associations with temporomandibular disorder subtypes, condylar long and short axes exhibit statistically significant differences with moderate to high effect sizes, offering greater diagnostic value for distinguishing between no disc displacement, disc displacement with reduction, and disc displacement without reduction.

Ying Liu, Mengqiu Liu, Pan Jiang2026-10-14
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Perceived Neighborhood Environment and Changes in Walking for Transportation Among Older Adults: Findings from the EpiFloripa Aging Cohort

This study of older adults in Florianópolis, Brazil, found that more favorable perceptions of neighborhood environmental features, such as sidewalk quality and pedestrian safety, are significantly associated with the maintenance of walking for transportation over a decade, despite an overall decline in positive environmental perceptions during the study period.

Rafaella de Oliveira Rira Silveira, Joel de Almeida Siqueira Junior, Carla Elane Silva dos Santos, Eleonora d'Orsi, Cass (…)2026-10-14