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Development and internal validation of a machine learning-based risk stratification tool for sarcopenia in Chinese older adults: findings from the CHARLS study

Using data from the CHARLS study, this research developed and internally validated a 12-predictor machine learning model that effectively stratifies sarcopenia risk in Chinese older adults with robust discrimination and a high negative predictive value suitable for community-based screening.

Linyan Dai, Xingsheng Wang, Baoshan Li2026-07-09
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Exploring a milestone-based outcome measure for disease-modifying trials in Parkinson’s disease

This study validates a composite milestone measure for Parkinson's disease progression using a large pooled cohort, identifying key baseline predictors of milestone occurrence and demonstrating its feasibility as a sample-size-efficient endpoint for future disease-modifying clinical trials.

Cristina Gonzalez-Robles, Matthew Burnell, Anette Schrag, Rimona S Weil, Georgia Mills, Marie-Louise Zeissler, James Car (…)2026-07-09
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Complicated by Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disease: a Case Report and Literature Review

This case report describes a preterm infant with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary vascular disease who developed refractory symptoms and a suspected cor triatriatum due to left atrial remodeling, underscoring the critical need for individualized therapeutic strategies based on specific pathophysiological phenotypes.

Zhenhai Zhang, Donghuang Dai, Liping Xu, Wenwen Chen2026-07-09
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Assessment of the Impact of Medical Studies on the Mental Health of Medical Students in Poland

This cross-sectional study of 186 Polish medical students reveals that nearly all respondents experience mental health symptoms, with stress, depression, and anxiety peaking during exam periods and clinical years, while identifying pre-existing conditions, sleep quality, and perceived academic pressure as key predictors of severe outcomes like suicidal ideation.

Agata Kolanek, Karolina Kaczmarczyk, Izabela Ślinko, Daria Metelkina, Ewa Dryl-Jarmoc, Gabriela Kuliś, Zuzanna Panas, Ka (…)2026-07-09
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Association between Mental Health and Symptoms of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Based on the EPOS 2020 Guideline: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

This nationwide population-based study utilizing EPOS 2020 guidelines reveals that chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms are significantly associated with adverse mental health outcomes, particularly perceived stress, depression, and suicidal ideation, with a notably stronger impact observed among women and individuals with severe depression.

Kim Jaehyeong, Jeong Yujin, Kwak Sooun, Shin JaeMin, Kim TaeHoon2026-07-09
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Definition of malnutrition and body composition in patients with Crisponi/Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome type 1

This study provides the first integrated assessment of energy metabolism and body composition in patients with Crisponi/Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome type 1, revealing significantly reduced caloric intake and resting energy expenditure alongside measurable deficits in fat-free mass, thereby highlighting the critical need for tailored nutritional interventions to manage chronic undernutrition in this population.

Francesco Proli, Pietro Pisano, Valentina Trevisan, Laura Crisponi, Giangiorgio Crisponi, Eliza Maria Kuczynska, Andrea (…)2026-07-09
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Long-Term Pediatric Health Consequences of China's Zero-COVID Policy: A Seven-Year Interrupted Time Series Analysis

This seven-year interrupted time series analysis of over 27 million pediatric outpatient visits reveals that China's Zero-COVID policy induced lasting shifts in child health profiles, characterized by post-reopening surges in infectious and hematologic conditions due to an immunity gap and sustained increases in musculoskeletal and congenital disorders, alongside enduring changes in healthcare-seeking behavior.

Yuqing Feng, Jian Yang, Yu Cao, Haomin Li2026-07-09
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Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of STEMI versus NSTEMI Among Young Adults with Acute Coronary Syndrome at a Tertiary Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study of 408 young adults (≤40 years) at a tertiary center in Abu Dhabi reveals that STEMI is the predominant presentation of acute coronary syndrome in this demographic, while dyslipidemia, prior myocardial infarction, and multivessel coronary artery disease are independently associated with NSTEMI rather than STEMI.

Asjed Osman, Hala Sharaf2026-07-09
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Developing and Evaluating a Multimodal Multidisciplinary Trauma Team Training Program: Insights from Practice

This study demonstrates that a multimodal, multidisciplinary trauma team training program incorporating TeamSTEPPS principles was feasible and well-received, leading to significant improvements in nontechnical team performance and process metrics during real-world trauma activations, despite no observed changes in specific ATLS protocol adherence.

Dena Shehata, Mika Lindsley, Alexandra Poznick, Sandra Mackey, Darian Hoagland, Caroline Ricard, Deanna Liberatore, Nico (…)2026-07-09