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The Role of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Preventing Hospital Attendance and Improving Clinical Outcomes in Children with Recurrent Croup: A Systematic Review

This systematic review indicates that while corticosteroids are well-established for treating acute croup, evidence supporting their use in preventing hospital attendance and improving outcomes for children with recurrent croup remains limited and primarily observational, necessitating further prospective research to define optimal treatment regimens.

Dean Robinson, Agamemnon Pericleous2026-10-11
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Comparative Performance of CBC-Derived Inflammatory Indices for Detecting Persistent subclinical inflammation in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever

In a retrospective study of 182 children with Familial Mediterranean Fever, the Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) demonstrated the strongest but modest ability among CBC-derived indices to detect persistent subclinical inflammation, though disease severity remained the sole independent predictor, indicating that these indices cannot replace Serum Amyloid A testing.

Heba Abdelaty, Asmaa Elbakry, Ghada Elderiny, Walaa Shoman2026-10-11
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A Nerve Root-Centered Classification System for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Development and Reliability Assessment

This study developed and validated the PUTH classification system, a nerve root-centered framework for lumbar disc herniation that demonstrated substantial-to-excellent observer reliability and high agreement between preoperative MRI and intraoperative findings in patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy.

Longjie Wang, Zhuofu Li, Zhenhai Zhou, Lige Xiao, Yuantao Wu, Miao Li, Yong Chen, Woquan Zhong, Chuiguo Sun, Shuai Jiang (…)2026-10-11
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A qualitative study exploring poultry farmers’ barriers and motivations to seasonal human influenza vaccine uptake as a preventive public health measure because of avian influenza

This qualitative study of Dutch poultry farmers reveals that while many recognize the societal importance of seasonal influenza vaccination to prevent avian-human virus reassortment, uptake is hindered by government distrust, regulatory burdens, and perceived low personal risk, necessitating strategies that leverage trusted intermediaries and ensure accessible, voluntary vaccination programs.

E. J. van den Berg¹, E. Warmelink¹, T. van Loenen², K.V.C. Wevers-de Boer¹2026-10-11
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Impact of Opioid-sparing Anesthesia on Postoperative Quality of Recovery in Patients undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection- A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a multimodal opioid-sparing anesthesia strategy significantly improves postoperative quality of recovery and reduces pain and nausea compared to conventional opioid-based anesthesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection, although the authors note these benefits are partial and time-limited.

Conghui Hao, Yunyan Wang, Xiaobao Zhang, Pin Zhu, Yong Wu, Jiying Feng, Hengfei Luan2026-10-11
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Strength, Culture and Survival: Resilience in Indigenous Cancer Journeys, a Scoping Review

This scoping review of 33 studies involving 1,290 Indigenous adults with cancer identifies five interrelated domains of resilience—social support, spirituality, cultural continuity, culturally safe healthcare relationships, and individual strength—demonstrating that Indigenous cancer survival is rooted in collective social, cultural, and spiritual contexts rather than individual attributes alone.

Dennis Asante, Emmanuel Opoku Kumi, Gideon Dzando, Sam Rannard, Muideen Olaiya, Kehinde Obamiro2026-10-11
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​The effectiveness of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy programme for preventing relapse in patients with depression

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a brief, culturally adapted, nurse-led mindfulness-based cognitive therapy programme significantly reduced depressive symptoms and rumination while increasing mindfulness among Thai inpatients with depression compared to routine care alone, with benefits sustained at three months despite the study being underpowered to detect differences in readmission rates.

Kanokwan Wongkhueng, Kedsaraporn Kenbubpha, Palida Phalasak, Thawatchai Phalasak, Plubplung Hasook2026-10-11
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Nursing intervention timing and symptom evolution of low anterior resection syndrome in patients with middle and low rectal cancer after sphincter-preserving surgery

This mixed-methods study reveals that low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) affects 77.38% of rectal cancer patients after sphincter-preserving surgery, with symptoms peaking at two weeks post-operation, thereby identifying this critical window as the optimal time for implementing family-centered nursing interventions to enhance self-management and social support.

Mei Cao, Ping Zhu, Changcui Liang, Xiangdong Hu, Qiushi Yin, Wenping Wei, Yafei Feng, Hui Yang2026-10-11
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Dual-endoscope-assisted retrograde ureteral stenting after kidney transplantation: a case series and historical meta-analysis

This study demonstrates that a dual-endoscope-assisted retrograde technique for ureteral stenting in kidney transplant recipients achieves significantly higher first-attempt success rates (96.4%) compared to historical pooled data for conventional methods (68.4%), suggesting it is a feasible and effective solution for challenging ureteral complications despite the need for prospective multicentre validation.

Zikai Fang, Heyu Guo, Zihuan Xia, Jun Xue, Jixian Liu, Kangyu Liu, Xi Chen, Hongdi Cao, Jing Luo, Ming Gu, Qingyi Zhu, M (…)2026-10-11
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Impact of Cryotherapy Airflow on Neural Modulation, Pain Threshold, and Cervical Function in Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

This study demonstrates that adding cryotherapy airflow to conventional therapeutic exercises significantly improves cervical range of motion (except right lateral flexion), reduces pain intensity and disability, and increases pressure pain threshold in patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points compared to exercise therapy alone.

Osama M. Abdelraheem, Wael G. Abdelnaeem, Lama Eid, Fatema H. Hassan, Thoria H. Thabet, Mahmoud Eid⁶2026-10-11