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Streamlined durability monitoring of DuraNet® Plus and Interceptor® G2 insecticide-treated nets in Northern Region, Cameroon: assessment results in two sites from 2022 to 2025

A 2022–2025 streamlined durability monitoring study in Northern Cameroon revealed that Interceptor® G2 nets demonstrated superior performance over DuraNet® Plus in maintaining insecticidal efficacy against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes, with both net types experiencing significant chemical degradation linked to washing practices and physical wear.

Keith Esch, Yvan G. Fotso-Toguem, Raymond N. Tabue, Jacky Raharinjatovo, Sonia Ngongang, Dum-buo Nnamdi, Etienne Fondjo (…)2026-06-25
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Sparse-Observation Multi-Horizon Glaucoma Progression Forecasting with Biologically Constrained Temporal Consistency: A Glaucoma Case Study

This paper introduces a biologically constrained, sparse-observation framework utilizing a novel Temporally Consistent Multi-Horizon (TCMH) loss to accurately forecast multi-year glaucoma progression from just two clinical visits, achieving superior calibration and specificity compared to both baseline models and independent specialist graders.

Nazlee Zebardast, Mousa Moradi, Jerry Cao-Xue, Asahi Fujita, Daniel Liebman, Alessandro Jammal, Mengyu Wang, Tobias Elze (…)2026-06-25
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Health and Social Impacts of Relocation to Alternative Housing Areas in Egypt: Changes in Health Expenditures and Healthcare Service Quality

This study reveals that while relocating Egyptian families from informal settlements to alternative housing areas significantly improved living conditions, it concurrently led to a 69% increase in household health expenditures and a marked decline in satisfaction with healthcare services, underscoring the urgent need to integrate accessible and affordable healthcare into future relocation programs.

suzan mohamed Abdel-Rahman, Ehab Sakr, Doaa Doaa Haridy, Abdelhamid Abdelhamid Elshabrawy2026-06-25
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Accuracy of Visually Estimated Blood Loss in the Operating Room: A Simulation Study

This simulation study reveals that visually estimated blood loss is universally inaccurate across all operating room personnel, with systematic errors varying significantly by blood volume, material type, and provider role, highlighting a critical need for targeted simulation-based training, particularly for nursing staff and trainees.

Sejung Lee, Justin Penny, Huaqing Zhao, Ellen Hauck, David Fish2026-06-25
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Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrocautery in Reduction Mammaplasty: An Intra-Patient Comparative Study

This retrospective intra-patient comparative study of 40 patients undergoing bilateral reduction mammaplasty demonstrates that while monopolar electrocautery offers superior hemostasis and reduced bleeding compared to scalpel dissection, it is associated with higher early postoperative pain and drainage, yet yields comparable mid-term scar quality, establishing it as a reliable alternative when used with careful technique.

Ceyhun Uzun, Berkay Çınar, Mehmet Bayram, Kübra Nur Baktikar, Emrah Kagan Yasar, Murat Sahin Alagoz2026-06-25
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Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Vascular Surgery: A 29-Year Bibliometric Analysis and Emerging Research Trends

This 29-year bibliometric analysis of 201 publications reveals that while China leads global research output in robotic-assisted vascular surgery, the field is rapidly evolving from traditional open procedures toward advanced robot-assisted endovascular and extravascular techniques, with key themes focusing on efficacy, safety, and systematic implementation.

Qingtao Shi, Chenglou Zhu, Naiqing Liu2026-06-25
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Parallel and contrasting HIV epidemics among people who inject drugs in Oakland and San Francisco: implications for getting to zero infections by 2030

Despite comparable HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs in neighboring Oakland and San Francisco, significant disparities in demographics, drug use patterns, and access to prevention services highlight the need for coordinated, locally tailored strategies to achieve HIV elimination by 2030.

Hayoung Oh, Bow Suprasert, Raul Ruiz, Paavani Lella, Gueslyn Velasquez, Glenda Baguso, Eileen F. Dunne, Erin C. Wilson (…)2026-06-25
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Factors Associated with the Utilisation of HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Frontline Healthcare Workers in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study of 2,006 healthcare workers in Ghana reveals that female sex, shorter work experience, and good knowledge of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are significant predictors of higher PEP utilization, highlighting the need for targeted education and improved reporting systems to address existing gaps.

Promise Kwame Salu, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Thomas Hormenu2026-06-25
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Association between Nighttime Sleep Duration and Tear Film Parameters in Young Adults

This cross-sectional study of young adults reveals that shorter nighttime sleep duration is significantly associated with worse tear film parameters, increased dry eye symptoms, and a higher risk of dry eye syndrome, suggesting that sleep hygiene is a modifiable factor in ocular surface health.

Seyed Saber SahihAlnasab, Asgar Doostdar, Mehdi Khabazkhoob, Abdollah Farzaneh, Mohammad Kamali, Saeed Rahmani, Mohammad (…)2026-06-25