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Outcome Analysis of Conservative Management With Pigtail Catheter Insertion in Intraperitoneal Rupture of Liver Abscess: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

This prospective observational cohort study of 35 patients demonstrates that conservative management using ultrasound-guided pigtail catheter drainage combined with intravenous antibiotics is a highly effective, low-mortality alternative to exploratory laparotomy for treating intraperitoneal rupture of liver abscesses, achieving a 91% clinical success rate.

SAGAR SARVAIYA, ASHWANI TIWARI2026-06-24

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Improving Housing and Infrastructure to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission in Slums of Bhopal, India

This study of a Bhopal slum reveals that inadequate community infrastructure and housing design, particularly the lack of cross ventilation and shared sanitation, are the primary structural drivers of low household resilience to COVID-19 transmission, accounting for nearly all variance in vulnerability.

Anshul Puriya, Md. Sarwar Azad, Ayushi Tiwari, Parshant Rehal2026-06-24

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Magnetoelectric Stimulator for Postoperative Gastric Wound Repair

The authors present the MAGSuture, a fully wireless, battery-less, millimeter-scale magnetoelectric device that harvests external magnetic field energy to deliver programmable electrical stimulation, thereby accelerating postoperative gastric wound healing and restoring gastrointestinal motility without the need for pharmacological interventions.

Zhengbao Yang, Yuanyi Wang, Zixuan LI, Pengyu LI, Xuemu Li, Riran Liang2026-06-24

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Comparative Efficacy of Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Quinolones in the Treatment of Chlamydia psittaci Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,886 patients establishes doxycycline as the superior first-line treatment for *Chlamydia psittaci* infection, while identifying macrolides as acceptable alternatives, fluoroquinolones as less effective, and emphasizing the critical importance of early diagnosis and a minimum 10-day treatment course to prevent relapse and severe disease.

fei Du, Tianting Fu, Xiangrong Ren2026-06-24

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Cartilage versus Temporalis Fascia in Type 1 Tympanoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Anatomical and Hearing Outcomes

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 studies indicates that cartilage grafting provides a small but consistent anatomical advantage over temporalis fascia in type 1 tympanoplasty without compromising hearing outcomes, although the overall certainty of evidence is low to very low due to small-study effects and heterogeneity.

Nawal Abi Raji, Saad Aad, Rateb Saad, Elissar Mansour, Pia Salloum, Gaby AlFata, Houssein Chebbo, Hanna Ghazi2026-06-24

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Clinical Characteristics and Efficacy of Percutaneous Catheter Drainage in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Complicated by Asparaginase-Associated Pancreatitis and Ascites

This retrospective study of 47 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and asparaginase-associated pancreatitis demonstrates that percutaneous catheter drainage, triggered by an ascites depth exceeding 30 mm in mild cases, significantly reduces fasting duration and hospital stay compared to conservative management while maintaining a favorable safety profile.

Xue Wanting, Gao Chunyan, Huang Saihu, He Hailong, Su Dongni, Yan Xiangming, Bai Zhenjiang, Wu Shuiyan, Dong Xingqiang2026-06-24

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Effects of Changes in the Taekwondo Competition System on Match and Training Load: A Longitudinal Analysis Across 2021–2023

This longitudinal study demonstrates that the 2022 World Taekwondo competition system revision altered technical-tactical behaviors and match loads, while an eight-week specialized training program significantly improved elite male athletes' kicking force, fatigue tolerance, and overall performance across 2021–2023.

tuğçe yeşilçimen, Ahmet Talha ÖZTÜRK, Ebrar Şevval COŞKUN, Sinan BOZKURT2026-06-24

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Community-based Assessment of Awareness and Behaviour Towards Antibiotic Use and Resistance in Osun State: Implications for Infection Prevention and Control in Nigeria

This study of 336 community members in Osun State, Nigeria, reveals low levels of awareness and inappropriate behaviors regarding antibiotic use, highlighting an urgent need for strengthened policies and enforcement to combat antimicrobial resistance and improve infection prevention and control.

Onaiwu Tola Ohiengbomwan, Ibukun Temitope Sossou, Teniola Excellence Idowuagida, Oluwatumininu Favour Oyelowo2026-06-24

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Impact of Career Development Strategies on Sustainable Nursing Performance in Yemen: Testing Patient-Centered JCI Mediation via Structural Equation Modeling

This study demonstrates that in Yemen's fragile healthcare environment, career development strategies significantly enhance sustainable nursing performance, with this relationship being partially mediated by compliance with Joint Commission International standards, particularly through improved medication management and patient-centered care.

Kamal Ahmed Qabban, Muneer Musleh Al-Wesabi2026-06-24

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Implementation of a Modified AWaRe Guideline and Its Association with Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in a Tertiary-Care Hospital

A retrospective study in a tertiary-care hospital found that implementing a modified AWaRe guideline was associated with a trend toward reduced antimicrobial resistance rates.

Luis Arturo Camacho Silvas, Jorge Horacio Portillo Gallo, María Cecilia Ishida Gutiérrez, Yazmin Andrea Hernández Acosta (…)2026-06-24

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