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Assessment of Different Removal Techniques for Bioceramic-based Root Filling Material in Long Oval Canals of Mandibular Premolars: A Micro-Computed Tomographic Study

This micro-CT study of mandibular premolars with long oval canals found that no single retreatment technique using ProTaper Universal, solvents, or specific tips was superior in removing bioceramic-based iRoot SP sealer and gutta-perpa, with the apical third retaining the most residual material regardless of the method used.

W.A Alawneh, Z.A Che Ab Aziz, HMA Ahmed, SM Munusamy, N Ibrahim2026-06-26
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Essential components of successful disease prevention and control measures implemented in border areas: A qualitative analysis involving multiple countries in the Mekong region

This qualitative study of 44 health workers across four Mekong border countries identifies three essential components for successful disease prevention and control in the region: robust policies and information systems, skilled and supported health workers, and adequate infrastructure and standard tools.

Thapakorn Ruanjai, Anusorn Udplong, Thanatchaporn Mulikaburt, Ratipark Tamornpark, Chalitar Chomchei, Jirarat Surinta, P (…)2026-06-26
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A Critical Incident Study of Fall Events in Older Adults from a Fall Prevention Program in Kerala, India

This qualitative study of older adults in Kerala, India, reveals that fall and near-fall events are multifactorial incidents shaped by environmental hazards, health conditions, and gendered daily roles, necessitating integrated, culturally responsive prevention strategies that address environmental modifications, chronic disease management, and behavioral adaptations.

Devika Rajeesh, Kavya S, P M Gopika, B Aravind Chandru, Thusharamol N S, Rekha M Ravidran2026-06-26
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Impact of a Structured Menstrual Hygiene Education Programme on Knowledge, Practices, and Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Adolescent School Girls in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India: A Prospective Cohort Study

This prospective cohort study demonstrates that a structured, multi-component menstrual hygiene education programme delivered in Anantapur district significantly improved knowledge, hygienic practices, and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent school girls over a twelve-month period compared to a control group.

Sruthi Marthadu, Rajavardhana Thamineni, Maneesh Kumar Maddirevula, Murali Iguduru, Sahithi Bogireddy, Hemalatha Vemredd (…)2026-06-26
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Factors influencing delivery, effectiveness, and implementation of a patient-centered communication skills training in nursing care: multimethod process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial

This multimethod process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial identifies key factors—ranging from recruitment challenges and contextual influences to management support—that shaped the delivery and effectiveness of a patient-centered communication skills training for nurses, offering practical guidance for its future long-term implementation.

Kendra MIELKE, Wiebke FRERICHS, Katja CÖLLEN, Martin HÄRTER, Isabelle SCHOLL2026-06-26
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Comparison of views on aging between family caregivers of people living with dementia and non-caregivers: Australian data spanning the full adult lifespan 

This Australian cross-sectional study spanning the adult lifespan reveals that family caregivers of people with dementia hold more negative general and personal views on aging compared to non-caregivers, with the tendency to feel older being particularly pronounced among older caregivers.

Serena Sabatini, Katya Numbers, Fiona S Rupprecht, Enrico Sella, Amber Izett, Erika Borella, Elena Carbone, Victoria Tis (…)2026-06-26
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Longitudinal associations between depressive and anxiety symptom trajectories during pregnancy: comorbidity patterns and the sequential role of second-trimester anxiety

This study of 275 Chinese pregnant women reveals U-shaped trajectories for depressive and anxiety symptoms across trimesters, establishes first-trimester screening cut-offs, identifies lower education as a risk factor for comorbidity, and highlights second-trimester anxiety as a key sequential mediator linking early and late-pregnancy depression.

Yueping Ding, Shaohe Hong, Jing Li2026-06-26