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Assessment of time required to reach plantar thermal acclimatisation in patients with diabetes.

This study demonstrates that clinically relevant plantar thermal asymmetry in patients with diabetes stabilizes immediately upon imaging, suggesting that current fixed 15-minute acclimatisation protocols may be unnecessarily long and should be re-evaluated to prioritize asymmetry over absolute temperature stabilization.

Mustafa Alghali, Hussein Ibrahim, Fahad Alblaihi, Odai M Albahli, Riyadh Ageeli, Meshari Alwashmi2026-07-14
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Comparison of European regionwide and Japanese nationwide surveys on gynecologic robotic surgery

This study compares European and Japanese surveys on gynecologic robotic surgery, revealing that while interest and system availability are comparable, Japanese surgeons face significantly fewer hands-on training opportunities, highlighting the need for structured educational systems and further regional collaboration.

Takashi Takeda, Sergi Fernandez-Gonzalez, Misa Hayasaka, Mihoko Dofutsu, Takuma Yoshimura, Ayako Taima, Hiroaki Komatsu (…)2026-07-14
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No relevant cognitive sequelae one year after STN-DBS in patients with GBA1-PD - subanalysis of a prospective cohort study

This prospective cohort subanalysis demonstrates that heterozygous GBA1 variants do not predict worse global cognitive outcomes one year after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease patients, despite some specific domain deficits compared to non-carriers.

Dorothee Kübler-Weller, Friederike Schumann, Anne Pohrt, Heiner Stuke, Patricia Krause, Gregor A. Brandt, Tina Mainka-Fr (…)2026-07-14
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Dental Health Practitioners' Adherence to Ergonomics Standards in Enugu State

This study of 178 dental practitioners in Enugu State reveals that while most hold positive attitudes toward ergonomics, adherence to standards is low due to insufficient knowledge, training, and equipment, highlighting the need for improved education and resource provision to enhance safety and job satisfaction.

Okafor Ngozi Roseline, Ani Ngozi Rita, Okafor Chinedu Lebechi, Emedom Elias Matins, Asogwa Patrick2026-07-14
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Prognostic Impact of Stage IV Disease in Chemotherapy-Treated Triple- Negative Breast Cancer: A Population-Based SEER Analysis

This population-based SEER analysis of over 11,000 chemotherapy-treated triple-negative breast cancer patients reveals that an advanced systemic disease burden (Stage IV proxy) is an independent predictor of significantly increased risks for early adverse clinical outcomes, underscoring the need for risk-adapted surveillance strategies.

Ju Guo, Kun Song Li2026-07-14
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Assessing Normative Values for Pulmonary Venous Flow in Late Preterm and Term Neonates During the Transitional Period: A Prospective Observational Study

This prospective observational study establishes normative reference values and demonstrates high reproducibility for pulmonary venous flow velocities in well newborns born at ≥35 weeks gestation during the first two days of life, characterizing the physiological transition from fetal to postnatal circulation.

Iyshwarya Stapleton, Neil Collins, Neidin Bussmann, Daragh Finn, Vicki Livingstone, Eugene Dempsey2026-07-14
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The E148Q Variant Modulates Clinical Phenotype but not Systemic Inflammation in Pediatric Familial Mediterranean Fever

This study of pediatric Familial Mediterranean Fever patients indicates that while the E148Q variant modifies the clinical phenotype by increasing chest pain frequency and disease severity in those with M694V mutations, it does not significantly alter systemic inflammatory activity.

Sultan Nilay Yoğun, Yasemin Uğur Es, Emine Özçelik, Şeyma Erdem Torun, Didem Öztürk, Elif Çelikel, Zahide Ekici Tekin, C (…)2026-07-14
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Association Between Aneurysm Wall Enhancement and Intracranial Aneurysm Instability: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Meta-regression

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies demonstrates that aneurysm wall enhancement on vessel wall MRI, particularly circumferential enhancement, is strongly associated with intracranial aneurysm instability, including both growth and rupture, supporting its potential role as a valuable adjunct for risk stratification.

Hasan Matar, Bassel AlRabadi, Yamen Refai2026-07-14