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The "Dilution" of Sugar Tracking: A Perspective Paper on Front-of-Pack Volumetric Discrepancies and Regulatory Lacunae in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

This perspective paper argues that regulatory gaps and voluntary labeling practices in Nigeria allow beverage manufacturers to use misleading serving sizes and un-harmonized reference values to understate sugar content, thereby undermining public health efforts to combat non-communicable diseases and necessitating a shift toward mandatory total-package labeling and interpretive warning systems.

Christopher Enasor Fregene, Dike Bevis Ojji, Abimbola Opeyemi Adegboye2026-07-17
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Unidos Contra el VPH: protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing HPV self- collection among underscreened Latinas along the US-Mexico border

The "Unidos Contra el VPH" randomized controlled trial evaluates whether at-home urine-based or vaginal swab HPV self-collection, facilitated by bilingual Community Health Workers, increases cervical cancer screening completion among underscreened Latinas aged 30–65 along the U.S.-Mexico border compared to standard clinician-collected co-testing.

Jessica Calderón-Mora, Yanneth Rivera, Suneetha Naidu Mekala, Mariah Alvarez, Nicole Kluz, Elena Carrillo, Luis R. Garza2026-07-17
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Perturbed Inflammatory, Proliferation, Regulatory, And Neurodegeneration Signaling Pathways Are Associated With Trait Anxiety In Cancer Survivors

This study identifies both shared inflammatory mechanisms and distinct biological pathways associated with trait anxiety in cancer survivors compared to the general population by analyzing transcriptomic data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis.

Nidhi Thati, Julia Trudeau, Ding Quan Ng, Esther Chavez-Iglesias, Anand Dhruva, Adam Olshen, Raymond Chan, Alexandre Cha (…)2026-07-17
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GLIM-defined malnutrition, simplified muscle mass indicators, and short-term clinical outcomes in hospitalized older adults

This observational study of hospitalized older adults demonstrates that the GLIM criteria identify a higher prevalence of malnutrition than ESPEN, links depression and lower BMI to malnutrition risk, and validates simple bedside measures like calf circumference, upper arm circumference, and hand grip strength as feasible alternatives for assessing muscle mass loss to predict adverse clinical outcomes.

Qizhe Zhang, Huilan Chen, Chenchen Yuan, Tong Wang, Yun Mao2026-07-17
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A Psychological Evaluation Impact of Prosthodontic Treatment on Mental Health Among Edentulous Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 studies concludes that complete denture rehabilitation significantly improves oral health-related quality of life and psychological well-being in edentulous patients, though long-term benefits may vary and are influenced by individual psychological traits, suggesting the need for a biopsychosocial approach to care.

Hatem Alqarni, Abdulaziz Alzaid, Mohammed Alsaloum, Mohammed Alfaifi, Eithar Alrosaa, Ghadeer Almutairi, Layan Alzuwayyi (…)2026-07-17
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Exploring barriers contributing to late presentation of chronic kidney disease among patients at Amana Hospital

This qualitative study of 15 dialysis patients at Amana Hospital identifies that late presentation of chronic kidney disease is driven by a complex interplay of individual factors (such as low symptom awareness and reliance on traditional remedies), social influences (including misinformation and lack of support), and systemic barriers (like high costs and limited access to specialized care).

ZAHRA TAHA ALIBHAI, Linda Simon Paulo, Prof Tumaini Nyamhanga2026-07-17
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Morphine-Augmented Periarticular Injection Reduces Early Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that adding morphine to a ropivacaine-based periarticular injection significantly reduces early postoperative pain and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without increasing adverse events.

Yong-Beom Park, Seong Hwan Kim, Han-Jun Lee2026-07-17
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Examining the association between ward social density and perceived homeliness in multibed psychiatric inpatient wards in southeastern Nigeria

This study of psychiatric inpatients in southeastern Nigeria reveals that while higher ward social density negatively impacts perceived homeliness, the provision of seating-supported private interactions significantly enhances the home-like experience, suggesting that design policies should prioritize privacy and manageable social spaces even in crowded, low-resource settings.

Chijioke Chinyere Onwuzuligbo2026-07-17
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The Effectiveness of Blended Learning Artificial Intelligence on Increasing Literacy of Midwifery Students at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences: A Semi-experimental Study

This semi-experimental study demonstrates that a blended learning intervention significantly improves both the knowledge and positive attitudes toward artificial intelligence among midwifery students at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, highlighting the necessity of integrating structured AI education into their curricula.

Nahid Jahani Shoorab, Seyyed Mohammad Tabatabaei, Mahdieh Rouhbakhsh, Somayeh Alirezaei2026-07-17