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Global Research Landscape of Natural Medicines for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Bibliometric and Clinical Trial Analysis

This study utilizes bibliometric analysis of 497 publications and clinical trial data to map the global research landscape of natural medicines for lower urinary tract symptoms, highlighting China's leading publication output, the United States' historical influence and clinical trial contributions, and the field's evolution toward elucidating pathological mechanisms for effective clinical implementation.

Qi Xiong, Lin Chen, Jin Yang, Yafei Yang, Qiuxia Ding2026-07-07
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Comfort and Preference during Prone Upper Thoracic Spinal Manipulation in Various Head Positions

This study demonstrates that head rotation position significantly influences patient preference and comfort during prone upper thoracic spinal manipulation, with full rotation (100% of maximal range of motion) being rated as less preferred, less comfortable, and receiving lower overall ratings compared to neutral and moderate rotation positions.

Simon Wang, Marissa Lee, Brooke Hildenbrand, Malak Eid, Steve Tran, Nicole Smith, David Starmer, Martha Funabashi2026-07-07
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Transurethral Robotic Waterjet Ablation vs Single-Port Robotic Transvesical Simple Prostatectomy for Large Prostates Over 100 cc: a Comparative Analysis of Short-Term Operative Outcomes

This comparative analysis demonstrates that single-port robotic transvesical simple prostatectomy and transurethral robotic waterjet ablation offer similar short-term safety and efficacy for prostates exceeding 100 cc, despite the latter's advantages in operative time and reduced blood loss being offset by a higher need for continuous bladder irrigation.

Jacob O’Hara, Abinav Udaiyar, Mutahar Ahmed, Alina Chiccarine, Ji Whae Choi, Katherine Kim, Milan Patel, Pranesh Rajendr (…)2026-07-07
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Disentangling short-term and long-term asthma risk following early childhood lower respiratory tract infections

This nationwide study of over 470,000 Hungarian children demonstrates that early childhood lower respiratory tract infections are associated with both a marked short-term increase and a persistent long-term elevation in asthma risk, suggesting the link extends beyond mere diagnostic or surveillance artifacts.

Zoltán Ruzsa, Adrián Csiszárik, Botond Forrai, Kornél Árki, Judit Laki2026-07-07
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Intergenerational Contact Frequency and All-Cause Mortality in Chinese Older Adults: The Relational Dimension of Parent-Child Bonds

Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, this research demonstrates that frequent intergenerational contact independently reduces all-cause mortality risk among Chinese older adults, an effect driven by the relational quality of parent-child bonds rather than material economic support.

Ziyu Jiao, Huiwu Dong, Jiaming Tan, Wenqing Li, Xianpu Ji, Wei Wang, Feiyue Guo2026-07-07
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Discontinuation of Antiseizure Medication Before Versus After Hospital Discharge Following Acute Symptomatic Seizures Related to Neonatal Encephalopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study and Caregiver Survey

This retrospective cohort study and caregiver survey demonstrate that discontinuing antiseizure medications before hospital discharge for neonatal encephalopathy-related acute symptomatic seizures, compared to continuing them at discharge, significantly reduces neurology-related emergency visits, hospital readmissions, laboratory monitoring, and caregiver treatment burden.

Ahmed Ismaiel, James Barnett, Marianna Castellanos, Shana Yazdanpanah, Elissa Yozawitz2026-07-07
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Utility of Visual MRI Rating Scales in Differentiating Vascular and Alzheimer’s Dementia: Correlation with MoCA Scores

This study demonstrates that visual MRI rating scales, specifically Medial Temporal Atrophy for Alzheimer's disease and Small Vessel Disease for vascular dementia, serve as effective, reproducible tools for differentiating dementia subtypes and correlate significantly with cognitive impairment as measured by MoCA scores.

Harsh Anand Singh, Amit Nandan Dhar Dwivedi, Abhishek Pathak2026-07-07
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Low-Cost Simulation for Benign Anorectal Disease Management: A Pilot Curriculum

This pilot study demonstrates that a low-cost, simulation-based curriculum effectively improves general surgery residents' confidence and perceived educational value in managing common benign anorectal conditions, thereby helping to bridge early technical skill gaps despite not guaranteeing immediate procedural mastery.

Abigail J. Hatcher, Blake T. Beneville, Cory Fox, Danyi Wang, Paul E. Wise, Michael M. Awad, Kerri A. Ohman2026-07-07