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Assessment of Heat Stress in Iranian Industries and Temporal Trends over the Last Two Decades: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 studies reveals that occupational heat stress in Iran is substantial, with pooled mean Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) levels significantly higher in roofed environments and showing a concerning upward trend over the past two decades in open-air settings, particularly affecting workers in the steel and date-harvesting industries.

Azam Saffar, Maryam Feiz-Arefi, Atefeh Mohamadinejad, Parvin Sepehr2026-10-14
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The Prognostic Value of the Lactate-to-Albumin Ratio in Predicting Mortality in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

This retrospective study of 7,317 pediatric patients demonstrates that the admission lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) is a rapid, independent predictor of PICU mortality that outperforms lactate alone and complements established severity scores like PRISM-3 and PELOD-2, although it does not surpass them individually.

Furkan Ozturk, Serhan Ozcan, Bayram Bayramov, Zekiye Sahin Tapsız, Emel Uyar, Serhat Emeksiz2026-10-14
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Factors Associated With Treatment Non-Completion Among Adolescents and Young People With Substance Use Disorders in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

This systematic review of five studies from Brazil, Mexico, and Türkiye reveals that while family involvement and school engagement may support treatment retention for adolescents with substance use disorders in low- and middle-income countries, the evidence base remains geographically limited, methodologically heterogeneous, and sparse regarding key regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Olawale Folarin, Samuel Oluwadamilare Akinwande2026-10-14
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Olive and Avocado Oils Ameliorate Lipid Profiles and Hepatocellular Effect in High-Fat-Diet Rats: An In Vivo and In Silico Study

This study demonstrates that the combined administration of olive and avocado oils effectively ameliorates high-fat diet-induced hyperlipidemia and liver dysfunction in rats, a finding supported by molecular docking evidence showing strong binding of their bioactive compounds to HMG-CoA reductase.

Mohamed S. Nassr, Fatma M. Salem, Reem E. Fathi, Salma A. Rabie, Laila A. Mostafa, Naiera E. Mohamed, Samah M. Fathy, Za (…)2026-10-14
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Live ,the Liver Life: From equations to allocation: a wave-form prior for early planning of hepatitis C screening under NVHCP and the WHO 2030 strategy

This paper proposes a wave-form prior framework that leverages a latitudinal envelope to transport prevalence data from a known location to Varanasi, enabling early, cost-effective planning for Hepatitis C screening under India's NVHCP and WHO 2030 goals by quantifying the value of initial estimates while cautioning that such priors serve best as starting specifications rather than precise district-level maps.

Shrish Chandra Srivastava2026-10-14
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Epidemiological characteristics of six common respiratory pathogen infections in children in Tongren, China

This retrospective study of 11,910 pediatric patients in Tongren, China, reveals that human rhinovirus is the most prevalent respiratory pathogen overall, while infection rates for influenza A, B, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae increase with age, and distinct seasonal peaks exist for each of the six common pathogens, highlighting the need for age- and season-specific prevention strategies.

Yan Yang, Hongyan Wang, Li Long, Yaling Li, Dijia Liu, Jinshuai Wang2026-10-13
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Clinical Analysis of Rare Chylous Mesenteric Cyst in Children

This retrospective study of eight pediatric patients demonstrates that while preoperative diagnosis of chylous mesenteric cysts remains challenging, laparoscopic surgery—either via cyst excision or en bloc resection—proves to be a safe and effective treatment option with favorable short- and medium-term outcomes.

Yinan Hong, Huazhe Wu, Weiming Chen, Yangming Chen, Qiuju Wang, Chunwei Su, Hongbiao Zeng, Yongjuan Wei2026-10-13
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Preventive anti-inflammatory and osteoprotective effects of the FAAH inhibitor URB597 in a rat model of LPS-induced periodontitis

Topical application of the FAAH inhibitor URB597 exerts significant preventive anti-inflammatory and osteoprotective effects in a rat model of LPS-induced periodontitis by reducing alveolar bone loss, inflammatory mediators (TNFα and PGE2), and MMP activity.

Julieta R. Rodas, Gaston R. Troncoso, Julia I. Astrauskas, Florencia Núñez, Claudia E. Mohn, Cesar A. Ossola, Javier Fer (…)2026-10-13