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A Predictive LASSO regression model to determine the potential predictors of medication adherence in myocardial infarction patients: A cross-sectional study

This cross-sectional study of 300 myocardial infarction patients utilized LASSO regression to identify ten significant predictors of poor medication adherence and developed a validated nomogram model to effectively predict adherence risks and guide clinical interventions.

Mohammad Hossein Sharifi, Soorena Khorshidi, Somayeh Zarei, Mina Zarmehrparirouy, Reyhane Gashtasebi2026-06-30
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Medication Refill Adherence and Its Predictors in Hypertensive Patients: Insights from E-Prescribing System in Malaysian Community Pharmacies

This retrospective study of 200 hypertensive patients in Malaysian community pharmacies reveals that while 70% achieved good medication adherence, perceived financial burden remains the most significant predictor of non-adherence, outweighing the benefits of e-prescribing convenience and highlighting the need to address economic barriers alongside technological advancements.

Muhammad Asyraffuddin Bin Abdullah, Mathumalar Loganathan2026-06-30
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Social Media, Mental Health, and Gender: Correlates of Body Dissatisfaction and Desire for Cosmetic Procedures and Cosmetic Surgery among College Students

This cross-sectional study of Mexican college students reveals that high body dissatisfaction is linked to excessive daily use of TikTok and Instagram as well as depression and anxiety symptoms, while interest in cosmetic procedures is significantly associated with non-cisgender identity, non-heterosexual orientation, high body dissatisfaction, and depressive symptoms.

Silvia A. Tafoya, María Alonso-Catalán, Mónica Aburto-Arciniega, Rosalia Vazquez-Arevalo, María Luisa Ávila-Escalante, S (…)2026-06-30
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Neonatal-Onset Glutaric Aciduria Type II: A Case Report and Literature Review

This case report describes a fatal neonatal-onset Glutaric Aciduria Type II in a term male infant born to consanguineous parents, characterized by sudden cardiorespiratory arrest, severe metabolic derangements, and confirmed homozygous mutations, underscoring the critical need for improved awareness, screening, and genetic counseling for this rare disorder.

Yamen Elmoghany, Mohammed Abozaid, Mona Hassan, Aijas Moidu, Priya Rani, Maria Sarwar, Aniya Ahammed2026-06-30
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Risk Assessment of Hr-HPV Negative Cases with Cervical Squamous Epithelial Cell Abnormalities: A Single- center Retrospective Cohort Study

This single-center retrospective cohort study of over 221,000 women demonstrates that while Hr-HPV-negative cases with cervical squamous epithelial abnormalities exhibit varying immediate and cumulative risks of high-grade lesions depending on cytology grade, their clinical management aligns with the 2019 ASCCP risk-based guidelines.

Linghua Kong, Xiaoping Xiao, Ru Wan, Jiao Shang, Wei Wang2026-06-30
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Provision of European undergraduate primary care education and placements: A cross-sectional questionnaire study 

This cross-sectional study of 32 European countries reveals significant disparities in the quality and quantity of undergraduate primary care teaching, highlighting systemic discrimination against primary care educators and the urgent need for pan-European policy reforms to address workforce shortages and public health concerns.

Alexander Harding, Odd Martin Vallersnes, Natalia Zarbailov, Sonata Varvuolyte, Anisia Jicol, Francesco Carelli, Inguna (…)2026-06-30
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Breaking bad news and the pediatric physician experience at King Saud Medical City (KSMC)

This cross-sectional study of 137 pediatricians at King Saud Medical City reveals widespread feelings of unpreparedness and a strong desire for formal training in delivering bad news, highlighting significant gaps in communication skills and emotional support across different career stages within the unique Saudi cultural and legal context.

Ahmed Alanazi, Fahad Algaeed, Bati Alshammari, Wael Muharram, Salem Alsuwaidan2026-06-30
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Temporal Patterns of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Preceding Incident Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence from the TLGS

This longitudinal study of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) cohort demonstrates that longitudinal trends in metabolic risk factors, particularly systolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and the TyG index, diverge years before clinical cardiovascular disease onset, highlighting their potential as early predictive markers for preventive strategies.

maryam mahdavi, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad, Davood Khalili, Ahmadreza Tajari, Abbas Asosheh2026-06-30