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Songs, Stories, Design, and Dialogue: Intervention Mapping, Human- Centered Design, and Arts-Based Methods for a Chhaupadi (Menstrual Seclusion) Intervention Development in Nepal

This paper demonstrates that integrating Intervention Mapping with Human-Centered Design and arts-based methods in rural Nepal effectively engages women in co-designing menstrual health interventions, revealing that the participatory process itself can catalyze immediate behavior change while highlighting the necessity of relational infrastructure and addressing practical barriers like childcare and economic needs.

Sara Baumann, Sanjana Murthy, Nikita Sharma, Annika Agarwal, Sudha Ghimire, Aubree E. McMahon, Bhimsen Devkota, Elizabet (…)2026-10-13
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The safety-in-use and clinical efficacy of a novel 360° U-shaped sonic toothbrush: a 30-day randomized, controlled study on plaque and gingivitis

In a 30-day randomized controlled trial, the novel 360° U-shaped Autobrush® sonic toothbrush demonstrated superior safety and significantly greater efficacy in reducing plaque and gingivitis compared to a standard manual toothbrush, achieving these results with only 30 seconds of brushing twice daily versus two minutes.

Kimberly R Milleman, Abigale L Yoder, Kaylie S Wills, Sylvia L Santos, Howard M Proskin, Chris Lander, Jeffery L Millema (…)2026-10-13
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Family planning in refugee settings in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study of utilization, barriers, and opportunities

This mixed-methods study of 2,184 women in four Ethiopian refugee camps reveals a stark contrast between high contraceptive knowledge and low utilization (16.2%), driven by significant socio-cultural barriers, partner opposition, and health system challenges that contribute to a high unmet need for family planning.

Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Helen Habib, Yadeta Dessie, Bonnie Wandera, Dagim Habteyesus, Francis Obare, Peter Kisaakye, Georg (…)2026-10-13
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What is the impact of childbirth on performance in elite to world-class track and field female athletes?

This study of elite female track and field athletes reveals that while childbirth does not preclude a return to world-class performance, sprinters and throwers experience a transient dip that typically recovers within three years, and the likelihood of achieving a post-birth personal best decreases with advancing maternal age.

Laura Starc, Joel Mason, Jodie Dakic, Angelica Thompson-Butel, Natalie Legge, Kassia Beetham, Nirav Maniar2026-10-13
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Equity-aware stochastic optimization of mammography screening facility location under demand and capacity uncertainty

This study presents an equity-aware stochastic optimization framework for Texas that identifies optimal locations for new mammography facilities to significantly increase screening coverage and reduce racial and geographic disparities by strategically targeting underserved communities while explicitly accounting for demand and capacity uncertainties.

Mahboubeh Madadi, Caroline Wilson, Cici Bauer, Shayan Shams2026-10-13
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High Prevalence of Analgesic Misuse and Abuse and Associated Factors Among Pharmacy Students in Public and Private Universities in Zambia

This study reveals a high prevalence of analgesic misuse and abuse among pharmacy students in public and private Zambian universities, with nearly 70% engaging in off-label use and 39% reporting recreational abuse, factors significantly associated with female sex and marital status.

Derick Munkombwe¹, Theresa Musa Hassab¹, Ngula Ngula¹, Abigail Hanyanga¹, Purity Manda¹, Letrine Mabeleka¹, Norman Z. Ny (…)2026-10-13
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Self-Reported Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement Among Orthopaedic Surgeons in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Use Patterns, Academic Motivation, and Ethical Perceptions

This cross-sectional survey of 160 orthopaedic surgeons in Türkiye reveals that 15.6% reported lifetime use of cognitive-enhancing drugs, a behavior significantly associated with higher drug knowledge, academic career goals, and lower ethical perceptions.

Gökhan Güzel, Osman gorkem muratoglu, Hasan Ceylan, Sahan Daglar, Nafiye Selcan Yildirim, Ecem Esma Yegin, Cem Yildirim2026-10-13
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Parenting concern in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer: A qualitative study grounded in the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping

This qualitative study, grounded in the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, identifies the multidimensional parenting concerns, cognitive and social influencing factors, and specific supportive care needs of young and middle-aged women with breast cancer to guide the development of targeted, family-centered clinical interventions.

Gu Sainan, Guan Jiaqin, Zheng Wei, Sun shanshan, hanqi hu, Zhao Fang2026-10-13
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Clinical features and risk-factors analysis of coexistence of tuberculosis and tumour in the same lesion: a case-control study

This retrospective case-control study of 150 patients at Guangzhou Chest Hospital identifies that elderly patients with coexisting tuberculosis and lung cancer in a single lesion typically present with upper or lower lobe lesions, squamous cell carcinoma pathology, and elevated CEA and CYFRA21-1 levels, distinguishing them from those with isolated tuberculosis or cancer to guide improved differential diagnosis and treatment.

LiMei Luo, Lingfang Tan, Ao Lin, Wen Chang, Dongming Xie, Xianlan Zhang, Lu Liu, Jiajia Chen, Zhanxin Yang, Jianjun Zou2026-10-13
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Calotropis procera-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles as a Natural Delivery Platform for Polybia-MP1 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

This study demonstrates that Calotropis procera-derived exosome-like nanoparticles serve as an effective, biocompatible nanocarrier for delivering the anti-cancer peptide Polybia-MP1, significantly enhancing its cytotoxicity against HepG2 cells and improving therapeutic outcomes in a rat model of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Muneeza Majeed BUTT, Hassan SAEED, Zara HABIB, Muhammad Tarqi, Nadeem AHMED2026-10-13