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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
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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