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Indirect effect, through aspects of neighborhood affluence and racial/ethnic composition, of receiving a Section 8 voucher on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among boys and girls in the Moving to Opportunity study

This study analyzes the Moving to Opportunity experiment to reveal that while receiving a Section 8 voucher improved mental health outcomes for girls by moving them to more affluent neighborhoods, it paradoxically increased mood disorder risks for boys through similar neighborhood changes, highlighting significant sex-specific differences in how neighborhood affluence and racial composition mediate the effects of housing vouchers on psychiatric disorders.

Anna Krasnova, Dustin T. Duncan, Jeremy Kane, Keely Cheslack-Postava, Sarah E. Tom, Kara E. Rudolph2026-06-26
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End of Average. Understanding Overweight & Obesity: Rationale and Design

The "End of Average" study aims to transition from a one-size-fits-all approach to personalized obesity treatment by analyzing 600 individuals' diverse baseline profiles and daily behaviors to identify clusters that predict intervention effectiveness and guide tailored lifestyle interventions.

Eva Vanbrabant, Jikke Hesen, Suzan Jordan, Codrin Mironiuc, Lotte HJM Lemmens, Yuliya Shapovalova, Gijs H. Goossens, Ann (…)2026-06-26
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Discrepancy between the needs of parents of preterm infants in the NICU and nurses’ perceptions of those needs: a cross-sectional study

This cross-sectional study reveals significant discrepancies between the actual needs of parents of preterm infants in the NICU and nurses' perceptions of those needs, highlighting the necessity for targeted family-centered care interventions to better align support with parental priorities.

Miaoqin deng, Mian Zheng, Yanping Teng, Dandan Zhan2026-06-26
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Of Flies, Mosquitoes, and Hygiene: Role of Public and Private Avoidance Measures in Indian

Using nationally representative data from Indian slums, this paper demonstrates that government-led public health measures targeting flies and mosquitoes are significantly more effective at reducing environmental disease morbidity than private household avoidance efforts, a finding that holds specifically for slum areas but not for other urban localities.

Althaf Shajahan, Arnab Mukherji2026-06-26
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Distribution of carbapenemase-encoding genes (blaIMP, blaNDM, blaKPC, blaVIM, and blaOXA-48) in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Yemen

A study conducted in Sana'a, Yemen, between October 2023 and December 2024 revealed that 65.1% of carbapenem-resistant *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* isolates carry carbapenemase-encoding genes, predominantly *blaOXA-48*, *blaVIM*, and *blaNDM*, highlighting extensive multidrug resistance and the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and infection control measures.

Waleed Yahya Al-Kassar, Saleh S. Bahaj, Ahmed Y. Al-Jaufy, Aref Noman, A B A Fuad, Rasha A A, Abdulilah M M A2026-06-26
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Behaviour Change Techniques and Theories in Multicomponent Lifestyle Interventions for Sarcopenic Obesity: A Scoping Review Protocol

This scoping review protocol outlines a systematic plan to map the utilization and reporting of behaviour change techniques and theoretical frameworks within multicomponent lifestyle interventions for sarcopenic obesity, aiming to identify gaps that hinder replicability and clinical translation.

Peiya Tan, Xinyun Wang, Wenjing Shen, Meng Tian, Lili Sun2026-06-26
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Patient Characteristics and the Safety of Stent Placement for Malignant Vena Cava Syndrome in Japan: A Nationwide Analysis

A nationwide retrospective analysis of 301 Japanese patients demonstrates that stent placement for malignant vena cava syndrome is a safe and effective palliative treatment with a low complication rate and no need for invasive interventions, despite a notable 30-day in-hospital mortality rate.

Mizuki Ozawa, Rakuhei Nakama, Norihiko Inoue, Yoshihisa Miyamoto, Miyuki Sone, Kiyohide Fushimi2026-06-26
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A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions, Practices, and Systemic Barriers to Rabies Post- Exposure Prophylaxis in Rural Uttarakhand, India

This qualitative study of rural Uttarakhand reveals that adherence to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis is significantly undermined by a complex interplay of cultural normalization of bites, fragmented knowledge, traditional wound care practices, and systemic healthcare barriers.

Pallavi Singh, Rohit Katre, Abhishek Sadasivan, Vartika Saxena2026-06-26
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Implementing in context: Applying equity-oriented design principles in implementation research with rural and remote cancer services

This paper outlines how equity-oriented implementation research in rural and remote Australian cancer care can be effectively conducted by employing flexible, partnership-driven design choices and reflexive methodological adaptations to address contextual complexities and diverse service needs.

Sze Lin Yoong, Anna Chapman, Amy E Anderson, Charlene Wright, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Anna Wong Shee, Camille Short, Re (…)2026-06-26