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Oral health burden and behavioural determinants of dental caries among Ukrainian civilians attending humanitarian dental missions in 2025 and 2026: a two-wave cross-sectional cohort study in Korosten and Ternopil

This two-wave cross-sectional study of Ukrainian civilians in 2025 and 2026 reveals a severe caries burden dominated by missing teeth, identifying that patients in the geographically exposed Korosten region face a 32% higher burden than those in Ternopil, while twice-daily brushing significantly reduces caries severity.

En-Tse Yen, Sung-Hsien Chiu, Regina Maistrova, Chieh-Yuan Cheng, Chen-Chain Yen, Kun-Zhe Tsai, Weide Tsai2026-07-09
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Prevalence and Determinants of Delayed Antenatal Care Initiation Among Pregnant Women in Bangladesh: A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study

Using nationally representative data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, this study reveals that 62% of pregnant women initiate antenatal care late, a practice significantly driven by poverty, lack of education, limited media exposure, and distance to health facilities, while being less common among women with prior caesarean sections or abortions.

Sayeda Jahin Tasnim, Ashiqur Rahman Rony, Arman Hossen, Abida Sultana Asha, Kazi Sabbir Ahmad Nahin2026-07-09
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Patterns of Cataract Morphology, Clinical Risk Factors, and Visual Acuity at Al-Mouwasat University Hospital: A Retrospective Cross- Sectional Study

This retrospective cross-sectional study of 202 patients at Al-Mouwasat University Hospital characterizes the distribution of cataract morphologies and stages, identifies diabetes and hypertension as primary risk factors, and explores associations with visual acuity while noting limitations in eye-specific data linkage.

Maamoun Al Fawares, Tala Alasadi, Marwan Almuri, Mohammad Ghassan Aloemi, Mouhammad Al Zamil2026-07-09
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Exploring Perceptions and Communication Needs regarding Dementia Risk and Prevention among Dutch Citizens: a focus group study

This focus group study of 58 Dutch citizens reveals diverse perceptions regarding dementia risk and prevention, highlighting a general preference for population-level information delivered through face-to-face channels, which underscores the need for tailored, culturally sensitive communication strategies in public health campaigns.

Selin Agdere, Elaine A.C. Albers, Esmee Kreuk, Dorothee Horstkötter, Dominique Paauw, Awaale F Rirash, Ellen M.A. Smets (…)2026-07-09
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A Multidimensional Evaluation of Palliative Care Research in Latin America: A SWOT Analysis from the Researcher's Perspective

This study evaluates the fragmented state of palliative care research in Latin America through a SWOT analysis of 216 researchers across 18 countries, revealing that despite periodic congresses, the field is severely hindered by a lack of funding, infrastructure, and mentorship, necessitating urgent strategies to strengthen internal capacity and regional networks to achieve academic equity.

Miguel Antonio Sánchez-Cárdenas, Paula Milena Buitrago Florián, Cristian Camilo Llano Ceballos, María Andrea Castro-Bern (…)2026-07-09
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Psychological intervention to enhance adherence to antipsychotic medication among patients with severe mental illnesses in Zambia: A Pilot Study

This pilot study assessed the feasibility of using motivational interviewing to improve antipsychotic medication adherence among patients with severe mental illnesses at Kabwe General Hospital in Zambia, finding the intervention promising but requiring minor logistical adjustments before a full-scale implementation.

Charles Mungenisa Shamayinda, Didduh Mubanga, Lasgih Musukuma Maimba, Richard Chitoshi, Albina Chitembo, Sibongile Masha (…)2026-07-09
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Association of Long-Term Vascular Risk Factor Variability from Childhood and Midlife Cognitive Function: The Bogalusa Heart Study

This study from the Bogalusa Heart Study demonstrates that long-term variability in vascular risk factors (specifically systolic blood pressure and glucose) from childhood to midlife is independently associated with poorer cognitive function, suggesting that early-life stability in these factors is crucial for preserving cognitive health.

Soo Jung Kang, Jeanette Gustat, Wan Tang, Phillip Hwang, Owen Carmichael, Ileana De Anda-Duran, Lydia Bazzano2026-07-09
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Integrating Frailty Index and SOFA Score for Prognosis in Elderly Sepsis: A Causal Forest Analysis of Subgroup Heterogeneity

This study utilizing causal forest analysis on 15,610 elderly sepsis patients from the MIMIC-IV database reveals that while acute organ dysfunction (SOFA score) is the primary driver of 28-day mortality, the frailty index offers significant incremental prognostic value specifically for patients aged 65–75 and those without acute kidney injury.

Qiuhong Yuan, Ting Guo, Li Guo, Hui Dong, Zhaozhao He, Shanshou Liu, Zelong Yang2026-07-09
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Accuracy and biomechanical reconstruction of visual treatment solution navigation system versus manual total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score- matched retrospective cohort study

This propensity score-matched retrospective study demonstrates that the visual treatment solution (VTS) navigation system significantly improves acetabular cup placement accuracy and reduces leg length discrepancy in primary total hip arthroplasty compared to conventional manual techniques, albeit with a modest increase in operative time.

Yuchen Wang, Hongchen Ren, Jingbo Cheng, Hui Feng, Haicheng Tao, Mingli Feng2026-07-09