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Effects of physical exercise on subjective well-being in older adults --- is based on the analysis of multiple mediating effect models of physical and mental health

This cross-sectional study of 1,872 Chinese older adults reveals that higher physical exercise frequency significantly enhances subjective well-being, a relationship that is partially mediated by improved self-rated health and reduced depressive symptoms, with stronger effects observed among men, those aged 70 or older, and individuals with better socioeconomic status or spousal co-residence.

Yanhong Wu, Ao Wang, Ziliang Wen2026-07-01
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Biopsy-free Radical Prostatectomy in Suspected Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy, Pathology, and Surgical Outcomes

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 381 patients indicates that while biopsy-free radical prostatectomy for suspected clinically significant prostate cancer results in a high proportion of confirmed significant disease on final pathology, the approach is supported only by very low-certainty evidence due to high bias and heterogeneity, warranting its restriction to prospective studies rather than standard clinical practice.

Tuan Nguyen, Trong Huan Tran, mohammed Shahait, Quang Sinh Tran, Nguyen Xuong Duong, David-Dan Nguyen, Ryan Dobbs, Hung (…)2026-07-01
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Discrimination, Islamophobia, and Stigma as Barriers to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Attendance Among Muslims in London: A Qualitative Study

This qualitative study of Muslims in London reveals that discrimination, Islamophobia, and stigma—both experienced and anticipated within and beyond healthcare settings—act as significant structural barriers to diabetic retinopathy screening attendance, necessitating culturally safe care and anti-racist training to improve equitable access.

Rahima M. Kashim¹, Julia Morgan², Paul Newton², Omorogieva Ojo²2026-07-01
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Optimal composition of movement behaviours for healthy weight across the lifespan: a one-stage individual participant data meta-analysis of 11 studies

This one-stage individual participant data meta-analysis of 11 studies identifies the optimal daily compositions of sleep, sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity associated with a healthy weight for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing evidence to inform lifespan movement behavior guidelines.

Aleš Gába, Željko Pedišić, Timothy B Hartwig, Paulína Ševčíková, Taren Sanders, Jan Dygrýn, Ondřej Vencálek, Devan Antcz (…)2026-07-01
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Dual-Site Central and Peripheral Electrical Stimulation for Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation: A Randomized Crossover Trial

This randomized crossover trial demonstrates that combining transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is safe and feasible for chronic stroke hand rehabilitation, showing promising but non-significant exploratory functional improvements and reduced sleepiness in a small cohort.

Syoichi Tashiro, Mitsuaki Takemi, Shin Yamada, Tetsuya Tsuji2026-07-01
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Risk Stratification of Osteoporosis in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Using Opportunistic CT and Liver-Specific Indicators

This study establishes an L1 vertebral CT attenuation threshold of ≤112.2 HU for opportunistic osteoporosis screening in liver cirrhosis patients and demonstrates that integrating liver-specific indicators, such as the MELD-Na score and ascites status, significantly improves risk stratification and reclassification compared to models based solely on age and BMI.

Yanwen Wang, Hongxing Gao, Yuanzuo Zhang, Min Song, Xueyi Wang, Rongjie Shi2026-07-01
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Patient’s Attitudinal Suitability Score predicts Peritoneal Dialysis outcome: the PASS 4 PD study

The PASS 4 PD study demonstrates that a newly developed Patient's Attitudinal Suitability Score, assessed by both nurses and nephrologists across seven domains, significantly predicts peritonitis, technique failure, and mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients, serving as a valuable tool for identifying suitable candidates and targeting specific training needs.

Alessandro Domenici, Roberta D'Aloisio, Anteo Dinapoli, Anna Petrosino, Anna Giuliani, Giulia Talarico, Miri Dor, Giada (…)2026-07-01
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Predicting the Number of Open Operating Rooms to Enhance Resource Allocation and Patient Quality of Care

This study presents a novel deep learning framework that accurately predicts the daily maximum number of open operating rooms using historical surgical data, enabling healthcare managers to optimize resource allocation and improve patient care by better aligning staff capacity with anticipated demand.

Narges Shahraki, Stephen D. Hawley, Ryan M. Schoer, Nageswar R. Madde, Pradeep K. Alam, Travis R. Muller, Aimee L. Tillm (…)2026-07-01