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Implementation and effectiveness of a telemedicine platform among patients with rare diseases and their caregivers: A non-randomized controlled study

This non-randomized controlled study found that while a telemedicine platform for rare disease patients and caregivers did not significantly improve quality of life or depression compared to in-person care, it substantially increased treatment satisfaction and reduced healthcare costs, despite facing technical and administrative implementation barriers.

Youngshin Joo, Jisoo Baek, Jong-Hee Chae, Soo Yeon Kim, Seungbok Lee, Young Jin Kwon2026-07-03
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Clinical Characteristics and Predisposing Factors in Candida auris Infection: A Retrospective Analysis

This retrospective study of eight immunocompromised patients in Jiangxi Province characterizes *Candida auris* infections as occurring predominantly in individuals with invasive procedures and prior broad-spectrum antibiotic exposure, often co-occurring with Gram-negative bacilli and associated with poor outcomes despite antifungal treatment.

Qingqing Xu, Jing Li, Huaming Guo, Minyu Liu, Xia Chen, Jiaxin Tu, Ling Zeng, Xiu-Hua Kang2026-07-03
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The Impact of City Administrative Levels on Disability Among Patients with Central Nervous System Disorders

This multicenter cross-sectional study of over 8,000 Chinese patients with central nervous system disorders reveals that residing in higher-tier cities independently predicts more severe disability, a macro-environmental risk that is significantly exacerbated for low socioeconomic status individuals but buffered for those with high socioeconomic status.

Qiulin LI, Ankang Liu, Zhenhui Wen, Ruixue Ye, Shinan Liu, Aidong Li, Yulong Wang2026-07-03
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Combined intramedullary nailing and plate fixation for femoral shaft nonunion enables earlier weight-bearing.

This retrospective comparative study demonstrates that combining intramedullary nailing with plate fixation for femoral shaft nonunion significantly shortens the time to authorized and effective full weight-bearing compared to isolated exchange nailing, without compromising union rates or increasing septic complications.

Guillaume Boiteux, Emile Dobelle, Pascal Maman, Richard Volpi, Xavier Flecher, Marie Le baron2026-07-03
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Clinical and genetic characteristics of Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratoderma: A single-centre cross-sectional study

This single-centre study of 85 patients with Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratoderma characterizes the disease's clinical heterogeneity, including its association with atopic dermatitis and renal abnormalities, and expands the known genotypic spectrum of *SERPINB7* while identifying specific demographic and genetic patterns.

Zhongtao Li, Xinyu Cheng, Sheng Wang2026-07-03
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The Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid on Cognitive Function and the Meduation of Ferroptosis Biomarkers in Older Adults ： A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation significantly improves cognitive function in older Chinese adults with mild cognitive impairment, an effect that is partially mediated by the modulation of ferroptosis-related biomarkers.

Xinze Han, Jing Yuan, Zimo Shi, Xian Cai, Ziyan Lou, Xuan Chen, Yu Tian, Fei Ma2026-07-03
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Long-term follow-up adherence after implantable collamer lens implantation in high-myopia patients: a single-center retrospective cohort and KAP survey study

This study reveals that long-term follow-up adherence among high-myopia patients after ICL implantation declines sharply over time, leading to delayed detection of sight-threatening complications, and highlights that improving patient knowledge and attitudes through targeted education is crucial for enhancing monitoring and preventing vision loss.

Tongxin Niu, Xin Li, Yan Liu, Xinyue Li, Jingran Cao, Emmanuel Eric Pazo, Shaozhen Zhao, Zhe Jia, Ruibo Yang2026-07-02
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The efficacy of the Origanum genus (Lamiaceae) essential oils on experimentally infected mice with Blastocystis spp.

This study demonstrates that *Origanum* essential oil significantly reduces *Blastocystis* cyst shedding, alleviates oxidative stress and inflammation, and restores intestinal tissue architecture in experimentally infected mice, showing therapeutic efficacy comparable to or exceeding that of the standard drug nitazoxanide.

Ekhlas H. Abdel-Hafeez, Mohamed M. Abdel-Fatah, Manar M. Sanadeki, Manar M. S.A. Nasr, Shaimaa M. Hafez, Reham A. M. Abd (…)2026-07-02
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Association Between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors — An Analysis Based on NHANES 1999–2018 Data

This study analyzes NHANES data from 1999–2018 to reveal that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index exhibits a threshold effect on mortality among cancer survivors, with risks decreasing below specific levels (8.24–8.39) but increasing for cardiovascular and diabetes-related deaths at higher levels, suggesting it is a valuable prognostic marker for targeted interventions.

Baoyi Zou, Yanling Lin, Haobo Huang, Yiqun Huang2026-07-02