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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
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Subdural vein-based segmentation model for localization of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula using contrast-enhanced MR angiography

The study introduces RadicularSEUNet, a deep learning model that utilizes contrast-enhanced MR angiography to noninvasively and accurately localize spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas by segmenting subdural veins, achieving 100% accuracy in a clinical cohort and outperforming traditional invasive methods.

Yupeng Zhang, Wenhao Xia, Xiaochen Wang, Long Wang, Bo Han, Xiaodi Han, Dapeng Mo, Shengjun Sun, Yongzhi Wang, Wenqing J (…)2026-06-28
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Open Arthrolysis for Severe Elbow Stiffness Secondary to Primary Elbow Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Case Series of 60 Patients

This retrospective study of 60 patients demonstrates that open arthrolysis with osteocapsular debridement and concomitant ulnar nerve transposition provides significant short-term improvements in range of motion, pain, and function for severe elbow stiffness secondary to primary osteoarthritis, with a favorable safety profile.

Gang Fu, Shen’ao Wang, Renbin Li, Xiayu Huang, Binbin Jin, Qin Li, Fengfei Lin2026-06-28
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Evaluating Humanitarian Health Interventions in Armed Conflict through Open Official Data: Evidence from Ukraine

This study demonstrates that analyzing open official data from Ukraine's National Health Service provides an objective, evidence-based method for evaluating the impact of humanitarian health interventions in armed conflict, revealing that while clinical mortality rates remained statistically unchanged, the interventions significantly enhanced institutional financial resilience and emergency care capacity in Kharkiv hospitals.

Viacheslav Kondratiuk, Anna Kovalenko, Khrystyna Chaika2026-06-28
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Microbiological Profile of Corneal Ulcers in Patients Who Consulted an Ophthalmological Center in Cartagena (2025)

This prospective study of 40 patients in Cartagena (2024–2025) reveals that infectious corneal ulcers are predominantly fungal in etiology, often associated with vegetative trauma, and characterized by low antimicrobial resistance, underscoring the need for empirical antifungal coverage and localized diagnostic strategies to improve clinical outcomes.

Diana Becerra Becerra, Liliana Hoyos Córdoba2026-06-28
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Diagnostic accuracy of cerebrospinal fluid cytochemical analysis to optimize the use of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis panel in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients

This study demonstrates that applying a combined clinical decision rule requiring cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis (>10 leukocytes/mm³) or elevated protein (>50 mg/dL) to guide the use of the FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis panel can significantly improve diagnostic yield by 55.4% while reducing unnecessary testing by 40.1% in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.

Juan Felipe Morantes Rubiano, Laura Restrepo Álvarez, Andrea Mazo Cañola, Juan Pablo Villa Franco, Santiago León Atehort (…)2026-06-28
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[18F]-FAPI-42 versus [18F]-FDG in detecting viable tumors of moderately to poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma

In a retrospective study of 35 patients with moderately to poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma, [18F]-FAPI-42 PET/CT demonstrated significantly superior detection rates for viable tumors compared to [18F]-FDG PET/CT, particularly for intrahepatic lesions and distant metastases to the peritoneum, lung, and bone, while [18F]-FDG showed higher sensitivity for lymph node metastases.

Jian-Er Tan, Jiahao Xie, Ying Tian, Yuhang Ye, Yinjin Zou, Lilan Fu, Ye Dong, Penghui Sun, Yanjiang Han, Qiaoyu Wang, Li (…)2026-06-28