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Generative artificial intelligence in medical postgraduates: a qualitative study of perceived risks, benefits, and responsible use

This qualitative study of Chinese medical graduate students reveals that while they recognize GenAI's potential to enhance research efficiency and epistemic capabilities, they advocate for its responsible use through strict boundary-setting to mitigate risks such as cognitive atrophy, data privacy breaches, and ethical ambiguity.

Sen Li, Aoxue Zhang, Fangfang Xu, Jian Cui, Min Chen, Hao Yu, Cong Zhou2026-07-17
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"It gives me confidence and value. When working as a deaf person these were constantly undermined”. Evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group to capture the perspectives of the group and of the researchers - three years on.

This paper evaluates the three-year impact of the All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement group through mixed-methods feedback from members and researchers, highlighting its success in fostering partnership and confidence while identifying key areas for improvement such as training, scheduling flexibility, and reimbursement processes.

Kate Hough, Sarah Smith, Roger Byatt, Marcia Hudson, Tracey Newman2026-07-17
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Healthcare Professionals regarding MASLD: A National Cross- Sectional Study from Lebanon

This national cross-sectional study of 375 Lebanese healthcare professionals reveals that while knowledge of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is moderate, significant gaps persist in routine screening practices, with higher knowledge levels significantly associated with positive perceptions, academic affiliation, and routine screening habits.

Mohamad Abdelkhalik, Rana Attieh, Mohsen Yassine, Maria Ibrahim, Jennifer Khoury, Samah Tawil, Omar El Tarras, Maryam Na (…)2026-07-17
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Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Escalation Patterns in Neonatal Sepsis: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study in a Resource-Limited NICU

This five-year retrospective study of a resource-limited NICU in Bolivia reveals that neonatal sepsis is characterized by low microbiological confirmation rates, a predominance of Gram-positive pathogens, and frequent antibiotic escalation, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced local surveillance and stewardship to optimize empirical therapy.

Belen Garcia, Sarah Guzman, Alvaro Andre Vargas Aguilar, Maryluz Ayala, Raul Copana, Andrea Torrico, Herbert Ortiz, Mari (…)2026-07-17
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Comparative Evaluation of Cytocentrifugation and Neubauer Chamber Methods for CSF Blast Detection in Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma

This retrospective study of 2,109 pediatric CSF samples demonstrates that cytocentrifugation is significantly more sensitive than the traditional Neubauer chamber method for detecting CNS involvement in leukemia and lymphoma, identifying nearly 80% more positive cases that would otherwise be missed.

Elham shahgholi¹, Mohamad Amin Kharaghani², Amirhossein Shahsavand², Shayan Forghani², Reza Samiee², Mohammad Kajiyazdi¹ (…)2026-07-17
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Evaluation of the Effects of the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) on Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index in Children Aged 7-17 Years

This cross-sectional study of 305 children and adolescents found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, as measured by the KIDMED index, is significantly associated with lower BMI and waist circumference, although no significant links were observed with insulin resistance or lipid profile parameters.

Yelda Türkmenoğlu, Eren Güzeloğlu, Belen Ateş, Mustafa Özdemir, Vefik Arıca2026-07-17
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Feasibility of HLA Genotyping in Patients with Persistent Unexplained Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study

This Level IV observational pilot study found that 30% of patients with persistent unexplained pain after total knee arthroplasty tested positive for the immunogenetic markers HLA-B*08 or HLA-DRB1*03, suggesting a potential immunogenetic contribution to this clinical condition and providing preliminary data for future controlled research.

patricia Martín Quirós, Sergi Gil-Gonzaléz, Xavier Pelfort, Alexandre Coelho, Juan Manuel Peñalver Matamoros, Mireia Mon (…)2026-07-17
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Examination of the Relationship Between Diabetes Knowledge and Self-Stigma Levels in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

This cross-sectional study of 256 adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that while diabetes knowledge is influenced by education, psychosocial factors such as difficulty accepting the disease and history of hypoglycemic coma are stronger predictors of self-stigma than knowledge levels, underscoring the need for nursing interventions that prioritize psychological adaptation.

Vildan Kocatepe, Dilek Yildirim, Arzu Gungor Tolasa2026-07-17
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Serum metal profiles and gallbladder cancer risk in an Indian population: Evidence from a Case- Control Study 

This case-control study conducted in India reveals that elevated serum levels of copper and cadmium, particularly within a metal mixture, are strongly associated with an increased risk of gallbladder cancer, highlighting the critical role of environmental metal exposure in disease etiology.

Mayur D. Chauhan, Kathrin Schilling, Omkar Patil, Simran Pirjade, Pournima Singh, Kiran Jadhav, Saurabh Kadam, Kaizar Bh (…)2026-07-17