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Students’ Perspectives on University Health Services in Public and Private Universities in South-East Nigeria: An Internet-Based Comparative Cross-Sectional Study with Policy Implications for Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

This internet-based comparative cross-sectional study of students in South-East Nigeria reveals that while university health services in both public and private institutions only partially meet student needs, private university students report higher dissatisfaction and face distinct demographic differences, highlighting an urgent need for policy-driven improvements in staffing, infrastructure, and accessibility across Sub-Saharan African higher education.

Chidera Obi, Chisom Ochonma, Stanley Eneh, Francisca Onukansi, Ephraim Ezaka, Favour Uzor, Chinaza Constance, Leo Fozeu (…)2026-07-03
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Reconstructing childhood immunisation during conflict: a mixed-methods cohort evaluation in Myanmar

This mixed-methods cohort study in conflict-affected Myanmar demonstrates that a nurse-led, community-based immunisation programme successfully re-established access and achieved full immunisation in 50% of zero-dose children, highlighting the critical role of community engagement and sustained follow-up despite significant logistical and security challenges.

Daniel Fishbein, Hein Thura Aung, Roxy Ong, Aurora Nyein, Jie Jie, Emily Karenni, Kanyar Maw, Kaung Khant, April Poe, Ma (…)2026-07-03
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Disproportionate microvascular burden emerging at younger ages in early- versus late-onset type 2 diabetes: an age-standardized analysis in Northern China

This study of Northern Chinese patients reveals that early-onset type 2 diabetes is characterized by a more aggressive metabolic profile and a disproportionately higher age-standardized burden of microvascular complications, particularly nephropathy and retinopathy, compared to late-onset disease, underscoring the need for earlier, comprehensive risk assessment that includes factors like serum uric acid.

Paizhalaiti Abudureheman, Tong Liu, Yaxin Liu, Ruixuan Liu, Hao Wang, Hua Shu, Qiu Shi, Yuxin Fan, Ming Liu2026-07-03
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Implementing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills training group (DBT-ST) interventions for borderline personality disorder: Scoping Review

This scoping review of 57 studies reveals that while DBT Skills Training groups are widely implemented in outpatient settings to treat borderline personality disorder, there is substantial heterogeneity in their delivery across various parameters, indicating flexible adaptability but leaving uncertainty regarding the most effective implementation approaches.

Matías Correa-Ramírez, Francisco Villalón, Colomba Egenau, Jazmín Pérez, Cristóbal Carrasco, Vicente Del Solar, Natalia (…)2026-07-03
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Informed Consent in Genomic Testing: Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions on the Value of a Dynamic Consent Platform in Precision Oncology

This qualitative study involving 11 healthcare professionals and a consumer representative found that a dynamic consent platform (CoGenT) could effectively address time barriers and enhance understanding in precision oncology by complementing, rather than replacing, face-to-face discussions, provided it is tailored to specialty-specific needs and prioritizes privacy and usability.

Claudia ALVARO, Ilona JURASKOVA, Skye MCKAY, Natalie TAYLOR, Shuang LIANG, Phyllis BUTOW, Jolyn HERSCH2026-07-03
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Phytocarbon Dots as an Oral Nano-Degrader of ENO1 for Alleviating Hepatic Fibrosis

This study presents an oral nanotherapeutic platform based on phytocarbon dots derived from *Dianthus superbus* that alleviates hepatic fibrosis by acting as molecular glues to induce the ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of the upregulated protein ENO1, thereby suppressing the PI3K/AKT-Smad3 pathway.

Lin Gao, Teng Liu, Yi-Kun Li, Ping Huang, Jing Li, Hong-Li Gao, Jing-Xin Li, Jun-Xia Zheng, Zhi-Yuan Lu2026-07-03
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Use of Artificial Intelligence Among Adult and Pediatric Hematologists in Türkiye: A National Cross- Sectional Survey

A national cross-sectional survey of Turkish hematologists reveals that while AI adoption in clinical and research settings is rapidly increasing, it is significantly outpacing structured training, institutional governance, and data safety protocols, highlighting an urgent need for hematology-specific policies and education to ensure responsible integration.

Olgu Erkin Çınar, Hilmi Erdem Gözden, Özlen Balta2026-07-03
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Association of sex with hemostatic parameters in abnormal-weight patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation treated with direct oral anticoagulants: a retrospective study

In a retrospective study of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and abnormal body weight treated with direct oral anticoagulants, women exhibited significantly higher fibrinogen and D-dimer levels than men, while endothelial and platelet-derived hemostatic biomarkers remained comparable between sexes.

Jan Budzianowski, Wiesław Sikora, Edyta Kawka, Rafał Rutkowski, Weronika Majchrowicz, Dominika Kanikowska, Katarzyna Kor (…)2026-07-03
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Light-triggerable phage nanobots reduce neoplastic burden through precise photoablation of cancer cells

This study demonstrates that engineered M13 phage nanobots, functionalized with a tumor-targeting antibody and loaded with Rose Bengal photosensitizers, effectively reduce neoplastic burden in both murine xenografts and human ovarian cancer models by precisely delivering the payload to EGFR-expressing cells for light-triggered photoablation.

Paolo Emidio Costantini, Sara Feola, Michela Nigro, Luca Ulfo, Roberto Saporetti, Eleonora Turrini, Alena Kaltenbrunner (…)2026-07-03