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Mutual Medical Aid for Retired Workers in China: An Empirical Evaluation from the Perspective of Social Solidarity Theory

This study empirically evaluates Shanghai's employer-based Mutual Medical Aid Programme for Retired Workers using social solidarity theory, finding that while the initiative effectively achieves risk sharing and fosters organizational belonging through high coverage and seamless service, it requires improvements in payment transparency, benefit scope, and cross-employer equity to fully address beneficiaries' knowledge gaps and evolving needs.

Xiaojun Wu2026-10-09
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Elevated Serum Aflatoxin B1 -Lysine and Liver Function Abnormalities Associated with Traditional Home-made Peanut Oil Consumption in Guangzhou

This study demonstrates that residents in Guangzhou with high consumption of traditional homemade peanut oil exhibit significantly elevated serum aflatoxin B1-lysine adduct levels and an increased risk of liver function abnormalities compared to those with ordinary consumption.

Lili Huang, Yanyan Wang, Yan Li, Jiangbo Lei, Tianji Lin, Jinchang Zhou, Yuzhe Wu, Zhijun Bai, Zhoubin Zhang, Weiwei Zha (…)2026-10-09
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Prevalence, associated factors and antifungal susceptibility patterns of Candida auris bloodstream infection among adult intensive care unit patients at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

This cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania found a 2.15% prevalence of multidrug-resistant *Candida auris* bloodstream infections among adult ICU patients, identifying prolonged hospital stays and immunosuppression as key risk factors while highlighting significant resistance to fluconazole and variable susceptibility to other antifungals.

Evelyn Godfrey, Mkhoi L. Mkhoi, Emmanuel Nkuwi, Abdallah Bajah2026-10-09
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Exploring the acceptability of and implementation of SUGEST: Diverse caregivers' perspectives on a machine learning-supported prognostic tool for earlier identification of palliative care needs

This study explores diverse Scottish family caregivers' perspectives on the SUGEST machine learning tool, revealing that while they view earlier identification of palliative care needs as valuable for enabling timely planning and support, its acceptability and successful implementation depend on transparent data, clinician oversight, compassionate communication, and robust pathways to action.

Emma Louise Gale, Sarah P Bowers, Joanna Bowden, Kristian Pollock, Luciana R Pedro, Lynsey R Brown, Colin McCowan, Sarah (…)2026-10-09
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Targeting an allosteric binding site in the citrate transporter NaCT (SLC13A5)

This study identifies a novel allosteric binding site at the dimer interface of the citrate transporter NaCT (SLC13A5) and discovers a chemically distinct series of small-molecule inhibitors through virtual screening and structural analysis, offering a new foundation for developing therapeutic modulators for metabolic and neurological diseases.

Paul Morgan, Wen-An Wang, Giulio Superti-Furga, Avner Schlessinger2026-10-09
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Poor Health Habit Factors in Sabon Gari Secondary Schools

A descriptive cross-sectional survey of 380 students in Sabon Gari, Nigeria, reveals that poor health habits such as junk food consumption, skipping breakfast, and excessive screen time are prevalent among adolescents and are significantly influenced by peer pressure, family context, and media exposure, underscoring the need for integrated multi-level health interventions.

Usman Ndabata Abdullahi, Alim Hammawa Hammajam2026-10-09
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Development of the Portuguese European Deprivation Index 2021 and its association with all-cause mortality across multiple spatial scales

This study developed the updated 2021 Portuguese European Deprivation Index (EDI-PT 2021) using census and survey data to map territorial inequalities and confirmed its strong, dose–response association with all-cause mortality across parish and municipality levels, establishing it as a robust tool for public health surveillance and planning.

Ana Isabel RIBEIRO, Elodie GUILLAUME, Ludivine LAUNAY2026-10-09
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In vitro antibacterial activity and oral epithelial cytocompatibility of myrrh-mediated silver nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Myrrh-mediated silver nanoparticles synthesized using *Commiphora myrrha* extract exhibit potent antibacterial activity against *Staphylococcus aureus* and *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* while maintaining favorable cytocompatibility with normal oral epithelial cells, suggesting their potential for oral therapeutic applications pending further clinical studies.

Abdullah Alkharji, Rita Khounganian, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Osama Alghamdi, Mohammed AlWadaan, Nawaf Almoutiri, Abdulha (…)2026-10-09
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Tracing agrochemical footprints: heavy‑metal contamination and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Risk in Kashmir- the northernmost state of India

This study reveals significant and spatially heterogeneous heavy-metal contamination in the soil, water, and staple foods of the Kashmir Valley, suggesting potential environmental exposure pathways that may contribute to the region's high burden of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though further research is needed to establish a causal link.

Ab Nasir Sheikh, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Syed Mudassar, Sukhdeep Kumar2026-10-09
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Virtual and Mixed Reality in Undergraduate Emergency Medicine Simulation: A Crossover Study of Medical Students and Clinical Faculty

This crossover study comparing virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) for undergraduate emergency medicine simulation found that while students significantly preferred VR for its superior usability, comfort, and learning outcomes, clinical faculty highlighted MR's value for maintaining environmental awareness and peer communication, revealing a distinct generational divide in technology adoption preferences.

Sana Ben Hammouda, Omer Eladil Abdalla Hamid Mohammed, Majed Bouchahma, Fayrouz Mohammed Abdalla, Ismail Ibrahim Ali Mat (…)2026-10-09