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Initial outpatient clinical characteristics associated with subsequent conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia: a retrospective exploratory study

This retrospective study identifies that older age, fewer subjective memory complaints, lower independence in instrumental activities of daily living, and specific cognitive deficits at the initial outpatient visit are key clinical characteristics associated with the subsequent conversion of mild cognitive impairment to dementia.

Natsuko Arimatsu, Marin Okada, Aya Matsumura, Shigeki Hirano, Ayumi Amemiya2026-06-28
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Robotic-Assisted Compartmental Dissection for Retroperitoneal Sarcoma: A Feasibility Study on Cadavers with the Da Vinci Xi System

This cadaveric feasibility study demonstrates that robotic-assisted multivisceral compartmental resection for retroperitoneal sarcoma using the da Vinci Xi system is technically achievable with standardized, side-specific port templates, supporting cautious future evaluation in carefully selected patients.

Jonas Wakker, Adrian Sagebiel, Victoria van Rüth, Simone Schewe, Nathaniel Melling, Felix Nickel, Oliver Mann, Thilo Hac (…)2026-06-28
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Indigenous Australians’ Lived Experiences of Diet, Nutrition, and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study

This qualitative study of 136 Indigenous Australian adults reveals that dietary choices and oral health outcomes are shaped by a complex interplay of individual awareness, structural barriers, and the enduring impacts of colonization, highlighting the critical need for community-led, culturally safe strategies that prioritize self-determination and food sovereignty to achieve oral health equity.

Sonia Nath, Johanna Groundwater, Ria Aiyar, Nicolas Reid, Gina L. Guzzo, Kostas Kapellas, Lisa Jamieson2026-06-28
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inproTeamED - Interprofessional clinical assessment in the emergency department: A qualitative analysis

This qualitative study of 13 emergency department staff interviews reveals that while nurses and physicians share core assessment factors and generally value flat-hierarchy collaboration, their clinical reasoning differs in emphasis on physical examination and cognitive reflection, with successful interprofessional teamwork further dependent on addressing structural challenges like digitization usability.

Rena Isabel Prof. Dr. med. Amelung2026-06-28
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Curve type-specific sequential rod insertion strategy in combined anterior–posterior surgery for biplanar correction of degenerative lumbar kyphoscoliosis

This study demonstrates that a curve type-specific sequential rod insertion strategy in combined anterior–posterior surgery is a feasible approach for achieving simultaneous biplanar correction in degenerative lumbar kyphoscoliosis, although preoperative type C curves, fewer anterior fusion levels, and greater coronal imbalance are associated with residual malalignment.

Jin-Sung Park, Se-Jun Park, Dong-Ho Kang, Chong-Suh Lee, Hyun-Jun Kim2026-06-28
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Diagnostic accuracy of capnography in verification of nasogastric tube placement: A prospective multicentre study

This prospective multicentre study demonstrates that capnography is a highly accurate and cost-effective first-line tool for excluding inadvertent airway placement of nasogastric tubes, showing superior performance compared to radiography alone while significantly reducing healthcare costs.

Janita Pak Chun Chau, Danny Wah Kun Tong, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Savina Yee Man Sze, Peter Chi Keung Lai, Josephine Yuen M (…)2026-06-28
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Malaria prevalence and molecular markers of Plasmodium falciparum antimalarial drug resistance among mobile populations in malaria-endemic countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that mobile populations in malaria-endemic regions carry a substantial burden of *Plasmodium falciparum* infection and diverse antimalarial drug-resistance markers, highlighting the urgent need to integrate these groups into cross-border surveillance systems to strengthen malaria elimination efforts.

Alex Mwesigwa, Dianah Fatima, Bienvenu Nsengimaana, Emmanuel Arineitwe, Alison A. Kinengyere, Arthur Mpimbaza, Pauline B (…)2026-06-28
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Impact of Intertrochanteric Bone Mineral Density on the Accuracy of Preoperative Templating in Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 510 Hips

In a retrospective study of 510 hips, intertrochanteric bone mineral density was identified as the strongest independent predictor of femoral stem size discrepancy in preoperative templating for cementless total hip arthroplasty, highlighting the need to assess this metric to anticipate significant sizing deviations.

Min Uk Do, Kyeong Baek Kim, Sang-Min Lee, Kuen Tak Suh, Won Chul Shin2026-06-28
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Safety and efficacy of low-volume transanal irrigation in adults with bowel dysfunction: a prospective multicenter study

This prospective multicenter study demonstrates that low-volume transanal irrigation using the Navina™ Mini system is a safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment that significantly improves symptoms and patient satisfaction in adults with fecal incontinence and defecatory disorders.

Justyna Kolankowska, Jeanette Fingren, Hillevi Abrahamsson, Lidija Mijaljevic, Sara Strandberg, Mari Dahlberg, Louis Ban (…)2026-06-28
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Masseter Muscle Reorientation Patterns Following Orthognathic Surgery in Skeletal Class III Patients: A Clustering Analysis Based on Automatic Segmentation

This study utilized deep learning-based automatic segmentation and clustering analysis of masseter muscle angles in 118 skeletal Class III patients to identify two distinct postoperative reorientation patterns, revealing that specific patterns characterized by less severe deformities, smaller mandibular setbacks, and angleplasty are associated with superior long-term skeletal stability and reduced relapse.

Longhao Fan, Yiran Jiang, Siting Chen, Yuxi Zhao, Ruoping Jiang2026-06-28