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Determinants of the willingness to use an electronic medical record at a category one hospital in Cameroon: a cross-sectional survey

This cross-sectional study of 137 healthcare professionals at Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital in Cameroon reveals that willingness to use electronic medical records is significantly influenced by access to computers, internet connectivity, technical support, computer skills, and training, highlighting the need for improved resource availability and capacity-building initiatives to support healthcare digitization.

Marguerite Blanche Alima Essono, Brian Bongwong Tamfon, Miriam Nkangu, Baiye William Abange, Joseph Karrington Eyili Noa (…)2026-07-21
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Association between 24-Hour Systolic Blood Pressure Trajectories After Endovascular Thrombectomy and 3-Month Functional Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke with Large Vessel Occlusion and Successful Reperfusion

This retrospective cohort study of 212 atrial fibrillation-related acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion who underwent successful endovascular thrombectomy reveals that higher 24-hour post-procedural systolic blood pressure trajectories, particularly those ≥145 mmHg, are independently associated with an increased risk of poor 3-month functional outcomes, highlighting the prognostic value of dynamic blood pressure monitoring over static metrics for personalized management.

Guodong Xiao, Shengqing Liu, Huaishun Wang, Junhao Du, Yan Qin2026-07-21
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Soft drink consumption patterns and awareness of associated health risks among undergraduates at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study

This cross-sectional study of 480 undergraduates at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, reveals that while most students consume soft drinks less than once a week primarily for taste and thirst, male students drink more frequently and a small minority report experiencing health issues, highlighting a need for targeted health awareness interventions.

Jithmini Withanage, Dasuni Wijerathna, Dinithi Poornima Arunashantha, Chathurika Padmakumari, Aruni Liyana Arachchige2026-07-21
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Association of Early Serum Creatinine-Based Acute Kidney Injury with Adverse Maternal Outcomes in Critically Ill Obstetric ICU Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the MIMIC-IV and eICU Databases

This retrospective cohort study utilizing the MIMIC-IV and eICU databases demonstrates that early serum creatinine-based acute kidney injury is significantly associated with increased short-term adverse maternal outcomes, including death, mechanical ventilation, and vasopressor use, among critically ill obstetric patients.

Wenxiu Zhu, Yanxin Zhang, Shuai Wang2026-07-21
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Development and validation of a portable visual acuity device for school-based detection of childhood visual impairment

This study validates a portable visual acuity device in a school-based setting in India, demonstrating that it achieves high diagnostic accuracy, strong reliability, and excellent agreement with the standard Snellen chart, making it a practical and scalable solution for detecting childhood visual impairment in resource-limited environments.

Krishnamurthy K V, Sunil Kumar D, Vanishri Arun, Soumya H V, Rakshitha J2026-07-21
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Correlation Between Platelet Indices and Residual Cancer Burden Score in Patients with Locally Advanced Luminal B HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

This observational study of 106 Indonesian patients with locally advanced Luminal B HER2-negative breast cancer found no significant correlation between pre-treatment platelet indices (MPV, PDW, and PCT) and the Residual Cancer Burden score following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, indicating these markers are not reliable standalone predictors of residual tumor burden in this specific context.

Dimmy Prasetya, Faisal Abdul Razak, Hasrayati Agustina, Pandji Irani Fianza, Begawan Bestari, Hikmat Permana2026-07-21
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Cardiometabolic Effects of Physical Activity guideline adherence and additional Sedentary Behaviour reduction in free-living sedentary adults: a randomised controlled trial

In a randomized controlled trial of sedentary adults, an 8-week intervention focused solely on increasing physical activity significantly improved insulin sensitivity, whereas adding a sedentary behavior reduction component via sit-to-stand workstations provided no additional cardiometabolic benefits.

Jen Vanherle, Ine Nieste, Peter J. Joris, Wouter M.A. Franssen, Bert Op 't Eijnde2026-07-21
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Associations of Pain Location and Multisite Pain Burden With Depressive Symptoms Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

This population-based cross-sectional study of over 15,000 Chinese adults aged 45 and older reveals that both specific pain locations (notably chest pain) and multisite pain burden are significantly associated with depressive symptoms in a nonlinear, dose-dependent manner, with sleep duration partially mediating this relationship.

Yanfei Zhang, Feng Leng, Qunqun Zhou, Jiali He, Guorui Liu2026-07-21
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Ultra-thin lamellar material-based sensors for low-cost, ultrasensitive quantification of serum neurofilament light chain for neurological diagnosis

This paper presents a low-cost, wafer-scale ultra-thin lamellar material-based field-effect transistor sensor capable of ultrasensitive, rapid, and reproducible quantification of serum neurofilament light chain, offering a scalable solution for point-of-care neurological diagnosis.

Patrick Kwan, Mosarof Hossain, Dhamidhu Eratne, Marian Todaro, Ben Rollo, Neha Kaul, Dennis Velakoulis, Terence J. O'Bri (…)2026-07-21