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Association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and cardiovascular mortality among US adults with diabetes: a prospective cohort study of NHANES 1999–2018

This prospective cohort study of US adults with diabetes found a modest, nonlinear association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and cardiovascular mortality, where higher NHHR values above an apparent nadir of approximately 2.5–3.0 were linked to an increased risk, though the findings warrant cautious interpretation and further validation.

Rui Lin, Yangbo Chen, Youde Liu, Yongjian Lin, Zexiong Li, Shangbo Xu2026-10-12
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HPV Knowledge, Vaccination Uptake, and Barriers to Vaccination among Healthcare Workers at a University Hospital in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study of 288 healthcare workers at a Turkish university hospital reveals a significant knowledge–behavior gap where, despite substantial HPV knowledge—particularly among physicians—vaccination uptake remains critically low at 6.2%, driven primarily by barriers such as lack of knowledge, low perceived risk, and cost, necessitating targeted institutional interventions for non-physician staff.

Ugur Demirkol, Giray Kolcu, Funda Yıldırım Baş2026-10-12
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Coping Styles of Primary Caregivers of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Current Status and Influencing Factors

This study of 237 primary caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia found that while most adopt active coping styles, factors such as employment status, income, residence, illness uncertainty, hope levels, social support, caregiving knowledge, and treatment complications significantly influence their coping strategies, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to support vulnerable caregivers.

Ronghua Wang, Yiming Zhang, Hui Yang, Yulin Fan, Xiaoyan Yu, Anwei Xie2026-10-12
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Deployable ultraviolet systems for environmental surface disinfection in healthcare: a scoping review linking dose delivery, room-scale performance and infection-prevention outcomes

This scoping review of 70 studies on deployable ultraviolet systems in healthcare concludes that while these devices consistently reduce environmental bioburden when accounting for factors like distance and shadowing, their impact on patient-level infection outcomes remains mixed and context-dependent, highlighting a critical need for future research to link dosimetry, environmental reduction, and clinical results within single evaluations.

Cristiano Salata, Ilenia Crozzoletti, Paola Brun, Claudia Del Vecchio, Ignazio Castagliuolo2026-10-12
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Spatial Distribution and Multilevel Determinants of Fertility among Married Women in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

This study analyzes the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data to reveal significant spatial clustering of fertility in specific regions and identifies key individual, household, and contextual determinants, highlighting the need for targeted interventions focusing on female education, family planning access, and male involvement to reduce fertility rates.

Aster Beyene Negesse, Selamawit Serka Mojo, Tesfaye Tekleselassie Gashawbeza, Awoke Derese Fenta2026-10-12✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Age-Related Differences in Clinicopathological Characteristics and Overall Survival in Ovarian Serous Carcinoma: A TCGA-OV Cohort Study

This TCGA-OV cohort study demonstrates that older age is an independent predictor of shorter overall survival in ovarian serous carcinoma, with the association being particularly pronounced within the first three years of follow-up, suggesting age should be considered alongside clinical factors rather than as an isolated treatment criterion.

Manika Gupta, Sumit Kumar Gouda2026-10-12
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Impact of Falciform Ligament Reinforcement in Esophagojejunostomy Leakage After Total Gastrectomy: A Pilot Study

This pilot study suggests that reinforcing esophagojejunostomy with the falciform ligament during total gastrectomy significantly reduces the incidence of anastomotic leakage and shortens hospital stays, despite not remaining a statistically significant protective factor in multivariable analysis.

Qayom Khan Dawlatzay, Ahmet Akmercan, Şakir Karpuz, Tevfik Kıvılcım Uprak2026-10-12
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Efficacy of digital therapeutic video games (Lumosity games) in treating ADHD A prospective comparative study

This prospective comparative study found that adding Lumosity digital therapeutic video games to standard atomoxetine and behavioral treatment significantly improved time management and emotional regulation in adolescents with ADHD, particularly among females, compared to standard treatment alone.

Heba E. Abo El Wafa, Soha A. Ibrahim, Youssef S. Barsoum, Ahmed M. Salama2026-10-12
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Early Prediction of Hemotoxic Snakebite Based on Stratified Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

This multicenter retrospective study developed and validated stratified machine learning models, with Random Forest demonstrating superior performance, to enable early prediction of hemotoxic snakebite across varying levels of medical resource availability in Yunnan Province, thereby facilitating precise antivenom administration and clinical decision-making.

Qinfen Gao, Lei Cai, Yajun Teng, Rui Zeng, Xiaoyan Li, Ying Geng, Shegang Li, Chengyi Yang, Jianhai Wang, Qinrong Gao, L (…)2026-10-12