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Federal Housing Assistance Programs, Food Insecurity and Health Care Hardship among Children in the United States: Differences Across Rental Market Affordability Contexts

This study finds that children receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance experience significantly lower odds of food insecurity and health care hardship compared to a pseudo-waitlist group, with these protective effects being most pronounced in areas facing severe rental affordability crises and among Housing Choice Voucher recipients.

Thomas Byrne, Daniel P. Miller2026-10-14
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Comparing MiniDock MTB, chest radiography, and symptoms for tuberculosis screening: a community-based evaluation in Karachi, Pakistan

In a community-based tuberculosis screening evaluation in Karachi, Pakistan, chest radiography demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity than both the WHO four-symptom screening and the MiniDock MTB tongue swab test, indicating that while the tongue swab is feasible, it lacks the sensitivity required to serve as a standalone screening tool.

Kinz ul Eman, Yves Laurent Jackson, Samreen Ashraf Qureshi, Usman Rasool Lodhi, Beatrice Kirubi, Jacob Creswell, Sabira (…)2026-10-14
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Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome in a Brazilian family-association group: Clinical profile and factors associated with time to genetic diagnosis

This study characterizes the clinical profile and diagnostic delays of Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome in a Brazilian family group, revealing that intrauterine growth restriction, advanced maternal age, and molecular testing are key factors associated with earlier genetic diagnosis while highlighting significant regional and structural inequities in access to care.

Karoline Cordeiro Silva, Giovanna Cunha, Roger dos Santos Félix Julião, Bianca Pichler Biffi, Sophia Gattass Sirio, Alyn (…)2026-10-14
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Respiratory Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Detection in Southeast Asia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies from seven Southeast Asian countries reveals a pooled respiratory non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) detection rate of 3.87% but highlights extreme heterogeneity and wide prediction intervals that preclude establishing a uniform regional prevalence, underscoring the need for improved diagnostic pathways to distinguish NTM infection from colonization.

Amanda Chairunnissa Harahap, Isya Abiyyu Mumtaz, Zalfaa Aurelia, Muhammad Prasetio Wardoyo, Erlina Burhan2026-10-14
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Leginsulin alleviates pathological cardiac hypertrophy potentially by regulating the oxidative stress-mediated MAPK signaling pathway

Leginsulin, a naturally occurring soybean-derived peptide, alleviates pathological cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis by mitigating oxidative stress, preserving mitochondrial function, and selectively suppressing the JNK and ERK branches of the MAPK signaling pathway.

Chenguang Yao, Mengting Wu, Tianluo Shen, Zi Xiong, Xuejie Qi, Essam Hady, Mei Liu, Xiaoke Shang2026-10-14
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Selective Root Canal Treatment Versus Conventional Root Canal Treatment: Effect of Pulpotomy Extent on Root Dentin Stress Distribution — A Three- Dimensional Finite Element Study

This three-dimensional finite element study demonstrates that retaining any depth of vital pulp tissue, rather than the specific extent of pulpotomy, significantly reduces pericervical dentin stress compared to conventional full root canal instrumentation, although all simulated stresses remained well below dentin failure thresholds.

Albaraa Alkady, Karim Mahmoud, Abeer Hashem Mahran2026-10-14
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Virtual Reality Psychotherapy Intervention for Fostering Mental Health in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

This mixed-methods pilot study demonstrates that a prototype Virtual Reality psychotherapy application is feasible and well-received by adolescents and young adults, effectively reducing school-related anxiety and stress while highlighting the need for natural environments, user-centered design, and interactive scenarios in future iterations.

Steffen Massanneck, Johanna Sader, Anja Pascher, Lennart Seizer, Lena Kubitschek, Matthias Berking, Fanny Dietel, Johann (…)2026-10-14
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Predictive Modeling of Meningitis in Cameroon: Integrating Bayesian Hierarchical and Machine Learning Approaches for Public Health Surveillance

This study integrates Bayesian spatiotemporal modeling and machine learning to analyze Cameroon's meningitis surveillance data from 2017 to 2025, revealing that while national incidence has declined by 8.5% annually, persistent high-risk hotspots in the northern regions necessitate geographically targeted interventions and predictive analytics to achieve WHO elimination goals.

Ishmael Bakpianefene Ayeng, Solange Whegang Youdom, Boris Kompguep Mipo, Ancel Emmanuel Songo, Henri E. Z Tonnang, Berge (…)2026-10-14