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Facilitator-Mediated Versus AI-Mediated Problem-Based Learning in Pharmacology Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study Among Second Year Medical Students

This quasi-experimental study involving 136 second-year medical students found that while both facilitator-led and AI-mediated problem-based learning (PBL) significantly improved pharmacology knowledge, facilitator-led PBL resulted in superior critical thinking and group dynamics, whereas AI-mediated PBL offered better access to resources and discussion, suggesting a hybrid model combining both approaches may be most effective for medical education.

Padmaja Shetty, Mangala Rao2026-10-12
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Methodology of a prospective, single-arm, multicenter, physician-initiated study to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of the Restorer stent system for the treatment of aorto-iliac lesions. BARISTA trial.

The BARISTA trial is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter study enrolling 200 patients across 14 Belgian centers to evaluate the two-year safety and efficacy of the Restorer iliac stent system for treating symptomatic aorto-iliac lesions, with the goal of providing comparative evidence to guide stent selection in complex disease.

Lieven Maene, Leslie Moerman, Elien Vernez, Koen Deloose2026-10-12
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Hepatobiliary Dysfunction in an Egyptian Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Mortality Outcomes

In a retrospective study of 236 neonates at an Egyptian tertiary NICU, hepatobiliary dysfunction affected 27.1% of admissions, was independently predicted by total parenteral nutrition exposure and multi-organ failure, and served as a marker of severe systemic illness associated with higher mortality without independently driving overall death rates.

Mohamed Eladawy, Kyrolos Rizkallah, Sondos Ahmed, Lerine Bahy El-Din Ahmed, Iman Talaat2026-10-12
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Morning versus evening aerobic exercise and atherogenic and fat-distribution indices in older women with type 2 diabetes: a quasi-experimental controlled study

In a quasi-experimental study of older women with type 2 diabetes, 12 weeks of supervised aerobic exercise significantly improved metabolic and adiposity indices compared to a control group, with evening sessions demonstrating superior benefits over morning sessions for specific lipid-related and visceral-fat markers.

Zahra Hemati Farsani, zahra Heydari, Shahrzad Habibi Ghahfarrokhi, Fatemeh Safari, Asma Soleimani2026-10-12
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Acute psychological, perceptual, recovery, and heart- rate responses to numerical equality and offensive numerical superiority in professional futsal small-sided games

This study found that adding a floater to create numerical superiority in professional futsal small-sided games did not significantly alter acute psychological, perceptual, or recovery responses compared to standard 2 vs. 2 formats, though both conditions resulted in a modest reduction in state anxiety.

Augusto Cezar Rodrigues Rocha, Alberto Souza de Sá Filho, Lorenzo Laporta, José Carlos Pontes Corrêa, Filipe Manuel Clem (…)2026-10-12
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Clinical Characteristics and Management of Oral Emergencies During Pregnancy: An Eight-Year Retrospective Study

This eight-year retrospective study of 2,190 pregnant women at Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology reveals that acute dental pain is the most common oral emergency, with treatment rates significantly influenced by disease type and declining across trimesters due to shifts in case composition and clinical decision-making factors.

Zhe Wang, Yinfei Pu, Jie Bai2026-10-12
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Assessing The Feasibility and Acceptability of Ecological Momentary Assessment in Measuring the Everyday Experiences of Young Adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

This study demonstrates that smartphone-based Ecological Momentary Assessment is a feasible and acceptable method for capturing the daily experiences of young adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, revealing distinct lifestyle patterns compared to matched controls and highlighting the potential for informing personalized clinical interventions.

K Fifield, S Simblett, T Graham, K Blackford, C Tye2026-10-12
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Operationalizing Trauma-Informed Principles in Postpartum Cohort Research: Development and Implementation of a Data Collection Framework

This paper presents the development and implementation of a trauma-informed data collection framework within an urban postpartum cohort study, designed to ensure psychological safety, address power imbalances, and support participant autonomy while optimizing data quality.

Anne Elizabeth Glassgow, Anahi Alejandra Gante Gaytan, Myra Kamdar, Rachel Caskey, Claire Flanigan2026-10-12