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Evaluation of Radiotherapy-Related Oral Complications and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Oral Cavity Carcinoma

This prospective study of 28 oral cavity cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy found that while mucositis is the most common complication, the development of oral adverse effects appears to be driven by multifactorial mechanisms rather than being solely dependent on radiation dose, volume, or tumor localization, underscoring the need for multidisciplinary oral management.

Mert Kutsal, Sema Becerik, Seray Koska, Ozlem Ozkaya Akagunduz, Kaan Koca, Mehmet Orman2026-07-02
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Age and Gender Along with Adverse Histological Features Guide Adjuvant Chemotherapy for T3N0M0 Colon Cancer in a Propensity Score Matched Population Analysis

In a propensity score-matched analysis of T3N0M0 colon cancer patients, adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve overall survival for those with adverse histological features generally, but significantly benefited cancer-specific survival specifically in female patients aged 70 years or older.

Qinghua Wang, Hongjuan Zheng, Xiaoxiao Chen, Xia Zhang, Jianfei Fu2026-07-02
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Postpartum Depression Literacy and Its Associated Factors Among Women WHO Have Antenatal Care Follow-up at Tibebe Ghion Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

This institutional mixed-methods study conducted in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, reveals that postpartum depression literacy among antenatal care attendees is generally poor (24%) and is significantly associated with urban residence, moderate social support, and a history of postpartum depression, highlighting the urgent need for targeted educational interventions.

WODAJENESH ADDIS, MELAK MENBERU, GIZACHEW ASNAKE, TESFA MEKONEN2026-07-02
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Chronic Tophaceous Gout with Axial and Atypical Joint Involvement in the Setting of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Series

This paper presents a case series of two patients with chronic kidney disease who developed advanced chronic tophaceous gout characterized by rare axial and atypical joint involvement, highlighting the diagnostic challenges posed by such presentations that mimic other musculoskeletal disorders.

Srikrishna Gopisetty, Aravindan A., Gangaram Tankasala, Nisha Shaji, Meenakshi Sundari Subramaniyan Natarajan, Jennie Sa (…)2026-07-02
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Spatial multilevel and decomposition analysis of minimum dietary diversity among Indian children aged 6 to 23 months in NFHS-5 with an evaluation of the Aspirational Districts Programme

This study utilizes a comprehensive multi-method framework on NFHS-5 data to reveal that Minimum Dietary Diversity among Indian children remains critically low and spatially clustered with stunting, driven primarily by maternal education and wealth inequalities, while finding no statistically significant impact from the Aspirational Districts Programme.

Hemeswari Bhuyan, Bhanita Barman, Manjunatha VK, Kangkana Talukdar, Mayuri Ojah, Nikhila Priya V, Srikant Behera, Jyoti (…)2026-07-02
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A Dynamic Online Nomogram for Predicting Frailty Trajectory Membership in Older Patients with Heart Failure

This prospective longitudinal study identified three distinct frailty trajectories in elderly heart failure patients using growth mixture modeling and developed a validated online nomogram based on six independent predictors to facilitate early identification of high-risk subgroups for targeted clinical intervention.

Meng Li, Lihua Zhao, Xin Zhang, Hongji Qian, Lihua Chen, Jiamin Tang, Danni Ma, Yiqi Ding, Simin Chen, Xuemei Zhou2026-07-02
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From Task-Oriented to Person-Centered: Utilizing Mobile Technology to Foster Clinical Competence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care Among Novice Nurses

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that integrating an ADDIE-designed mobile learning intervention into traditional training significantly enhances novice nurses' clinical competence and shifts their practice from task-oriented routines to proactive, person-centered peripheral intravenous catheter care.

Ying-Fang Chou, Ying Tsao, Hsiang-Ling Huang, Ju-Ping Chiang, Pin-Shou Chen, Hui-Chun Chung2026-07-02
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Development and Internal Validation of a Clinical Decision Support Nomogram for Predicting Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Admission in Late-Onset Preeclampsia

This study developed and internally validated a nomogram-based clinical decision support tool using delivery-period variables to accurately predict the risk of neonatal intensive care unit admission in women with late-onset preeclampsia, demonstrating good discrimination and potential clinical utility for resource planning.

Yihan Zheng, Zhang Li, Longxin Zhang, Xizhu Wu2026-07-02