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Risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies involving over 327,000 users indicates that while diabetic ketoacidosis is an uncommon complication of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists overall (0.7%), the risk is significantly higher in patients with type 1 diabetes (2.0%) compared to those with type 2 diabetes (0.3%).

Nasser Alkhushaym, Wadha Almutairi, Shahad Alanazi, Reem Balharith, Abdullah Alhifany, Imad R Musaa2026-07-08
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Hypertension Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Gaps in Nigeria: A National Analysis of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

A secondary analysis of the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey reveals that while substantial sex disparities exist in hypertension screening and diagnosis, with men significantly less likely to be detected than women, the subsequent treatment cascade shows no gender differences, indicating that Nigeria's primary challenge in hypertension management is detection rather than treatment access.

Henry Eziefule Nwankwo, Osarenoma Mathilda Omonfuegbe, Okolo Emeka Herbert, Izuchukwu Anaesiuba, Chijioke Chizoba Egwu (…)2026-07-08
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Risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes after Chlamydia trachomatis infection or pelvic inflammatory disease: a long-term cohort study

This long-term cohort study of over 5,700 individuals found that while a history of pelvic inflammatory disease significantly increases the risk of miscarriage, past Chlamydia trachomatis infection alone was not significantly associated with miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, or preterm birth.

Zoïe W. Alexiou, Eline Op de Coul, Christian J.P.A. Hoebe, Henry J.C. de Vries, Servaas A. Morré, Nicole H.T.M. Dukers-M (…)2026-07-08
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Biomimetic hybrid Liposome–Exosome nanoparticle: Shining a light on Theranostic agents in Breast cancer — A Systematic Review

This systematic review evaluates exosome–liposome hybrid nanovesicles as a promising theranostic platform for breast cancer that enhances drug delivery and efficacy while identifying critical standardization and manufacturing challenges that must be addressed to enable clinical translation.

Zahrasadat Mehrabi, Abdulwahab Teflischi Gharavi, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Mehrabi, Saeed Irian, Mohammad Ali Shokrgozar2026-07-08
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Pathogen genomics to inform control of antimicrobial resistant pathogens: an assessment of readiness and potential impact in the ASEAN region

This paper assesses the readiness of the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia to implement pathogen genomics for antimicrobial resistance control, identifying strong foundational capabilities alongside critical gaps in data integration and governance that must be addressed to enable coordinated, high-impact surveillance and response across the ASEAN region.

Pamela Tan, Orapan Sripichai, Mohammad Ridhuan Mohd Ali, Courtney Lane, June Gayeta, Kulsumpun Krobanan, Arpaporn Sutipa (…)2026-07-08
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PARG inhibition eliminates base excision repair-deficient and non-proliferating cancer cells through toxic PAR accumulation

This study demonstrates that novel PARG inhibitors selectively eliminate cancer cells, including non-proliferating and base excision repair-deficient populations, by inducing toxic PAR accumulation that triggers parthanatos and apoptosis independently of NAD⁺ depletion or DNA replication.

Erina Kusakabe, Masahiro Matsuki, Takeo Urakami, Takafumi Shimizu, Taisuke Takahashi, Ryo Kamata, Sota Tate, Shiho Nakan (…)2026-07-08
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The Low-Fat, High-Sodium Paradox: A Nutritional Analysis of Commercial Fat Spreads and Cardiovascular Risk Alignment in Nigeria

This study reveals that in Nigeria, commercial fat spreads marketed as "low-fat" paradoxically contain significantly higher sodium levels than their medium-fat counterparts, potentially undermining cardiovascular health goals by shifting consumers from fat reduction to excessive salt intake.

CHRISTOPHER ENASOR FREGENE, Dike Bevis Ojji, Abimbola Opeyemi Adegboye2026-07-08
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Understanding Eye Care Seeking Behaviour and Barriers to Accessing Eye Services: Findings from a Community Survey

This community survey study reveals that financial constraints, fear of surgery, and geographical limitations are the primary barriers preventing timely eye care access, resulting in a critically low utilization rate where 68.1% of participants have never visited an eye care facility.

Venkatram Katti, Lakshmi B R, Priya V. Katti, Anuja Desai, Muthulakshmi, Avinash V Prabhu2026-07-08