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Feasibility and Analgesic Outcomes of Surgically Placed Erector Spinae Plane Catheters in Chronic Pain Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion

This retrospective pilot study demonstrates that surgically placed continuous erector spinae plane catheters are a feasible adjunct for multimodal analgesia in chronic pain patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion, resulting in stable pain scores and early mobilization, though the lack of a control group precludes definitive conclusions regarding their opioid-sparing efficacy.

Jevaughn S. Davis, Akhil Patel, Jauhleene Chamu, Gorav Gupta, Jonathan Wainblat, Neil Kanchetty, Peter Harris, Michael R (…)2026-10-12
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Associations between self-reported stress, emotional eating, and overnutrition among adolescents at a private Islamic school in southern Thailand: a cross- sectional study

This cross-sectional study of 145 adolescents at a private Islamic school in southern Thailand found that self-reported stress is positively associated with emotional eating, which in turn is significantly linked to a higher likelihood of overnutrition, although the findings are limited by the study's single-site, cross-sectional design.

Nasreeya Krommuang¹, Wararat Noowattana¹, Wanabhorn Tongchom²2026-10-12
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USMLE Step 2 CK Preparation and Performance in the Post-Pass/Fail Step 1 Era: A Multi-Institutional Study

This multi-institutional study of medical students in the post–pass/fail Step 1 era reveals that neither exam sequencing nor specific study resources significantly impact Step 2 CK performance, whereas the score on the final practice test is the sole independent predictor of success.

Alexander L. Lupi, Anoop S. Chandrashekar, Haoyang Yi, Anna Whitney, Mario Davidson, John Densmore, Sara Fazio, Amy Flem (…)2026-10-12
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The learning preferences, perception of control, coping strategies and self-efficacy of medical doctors commencing the national specialist anaesthesiology training programme in the Republic of Ireland: A cross-sectional descriptive study

This cross-sectional study characterizes the psychological profiles of doctors entering specialist anaesthesiology training in Ireland, revealing diverse learning preferences, high levels of self-efficacy and perceived control, and a predominant reliance on active and problem-focused coping strategies, thereby establishing a baseline for future research on trainee resilience and retention.

Manuel Calvo-Gurry, Audrey Dunn-Galvin, Martin McCormack, Crina L Burlacu, George Shorten, Brian O’Brien2026-10-12
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A Comparative Study: Growth and Developmental Trajectories of Preterm and Term Infants

This cross-sectional study in Anand district, India, reveals that preterm infants aged 0–12 months exhibit significantly poorer physical growth and developmental outcomes compared to term infants, with gestational age, neonatal complications, and immunization status identified as key predictors of developmental scores.

Disha Vaja, Dhruti Patel, Drashti Gor, Himani Tailor, Prachi Parmar, Shreya Parmar, Sneh Chauhan2026-10-12
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Care pathway factors associated with death among patients with severe malaria in selected hospitals in Ghana: a multicentre unmatched case-control study

This multicentre case-control study in Ghana identifies that deaths among severe malaria patients are significantly associated with failures in triage and timely parenteral treatment, delays in referral and blood transfusion, and barriers related to residence outside the admitting district and lack of health insurance.

Ernest Kenu, Keziah L. Malm, Nana Yaw Peprah, Abdul Gafaru Mohammed, George Asumah Adu, Paul Boateng, Dora Dadzie, Mary (…)2026-10-12
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Leveraging Interpretable Machine Learning Models and National Risk Stratification for Postnatal Anemia in Ethiopia: A Secondary Analysis of the 2024–25 Demographic and Health Survey

This study utilizes a secondary analysis of the 2024–25 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey to demonstrate that an interpretable Random Forest machine learning model can accurately predict postnatal anemia severity using key determinants like BMI and antenatal care, offering a scalable tool for targeted clinical interventions in Ethiopia.

Ashebir Mamay Gebiru, Solomon Tibebu Ambelie, Serku Abate Mihret, Yenehun Demelash Gelaw2026-10-12
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Prognostic and Immune Microenvironment Significance of Opioid Receptor- and Pain-Related Gene Signatures in Gastric and Colorectal Cancer

This study identifies a gene signature comprising opioid receptor- and pain-related genes (specifically CNR1 and TRPV1) that serves as an independent prognostic indicator for overall survival and reflects specific inflammatory immune microenvironment states in gastric and colorectal cancers, though its clinical utility requires further prospective validation and functional investigation.

Zhaolong Zhao, Jing Liang, Kun Wu, Jingge Cheng, Danmei Li, Hemei Wang2026-10-12
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ATLAS: Development and Evaluation of an AI -Enabled Framework for Anatomically Traceable Measurement Assurance in Fetal-Head Ultrasound Biometry

The ATLAS framework introduces a compact, evidence-traceable AI system for fetal-head ultrasound biometry that integrates data integrity checks, anatomical verification, and dual measurement methods to ensure accurate, auditable, and clinically trustworthy gestational assessments.

Dian Tjondronegoro, Elizabeth Irenne Yuwono, Fabricio da Silva Costa2026-10-12