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Retrospective Analysis of Preoperative Psychological Evaluation Follow-Up Recommendations, Sociodemographic Factors and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Trajectory

This retrospective analysis of 475 patients reveals that while those requiring preoperative psychological follow-up face greater socioeconomic and psychiatric challenges, they complete surgery faster than those cleared without follow-up, with specific factors like unpartnered status, alcohol use disorder, and appointment no-shows significantly influencing surgical completion timelines and highlighting the psychological evaluation's dual role as a screening tool and intervention for modifiable barriers.

Alison Newman, Elena Henderson, Heather Eisele, Deanna Bradley, Lily Zhang, Mario Masrur2026-07-27
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Metabolic phenotypes modify the association between composite risk indices and chronic kidney disease: findings from a national survey

This study utilizing data from the 2021 Iran STEPS survey reveals that while composite metabolic risk indices (TyG-WHtR, CHG-WHtR, and TyHGB) are significantly associated with chronic kidney disease and exhibit non-linear dose-response relationships, their discriminatory utility is largely confined to individuals with established metabolic dysfunction rather than those with low-risk phenotypes.

Shirin Esmaeili, Kiavash Semnani, Mahnaz Pejman Sani, Fereshteh Baygi, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Mostafa Qorbani2026-07-27
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Effect of Incremental Saliva Contamination in Orthodontic Primer on Shear Bond Strength of Brackets: An In Vitro Study

This in vitro study demonstrates that incremental saliva contamination mixed into orthodontic primer significantly reduces the shear bond strength of stainless-steel brackets in a dose-dependent manner, with contamination levels of 10% or higher causing a clinically significant compromise in bond integrity and a shift toward interfacial failure.

Dongsheng Song, Chao Li, Jie Li, Yunzhou Yi, Yajing Wang, Shaotai Wang, Yanyan Xiang2026-07-27
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Immunohistochemical detection of high-risk human papillomavirus E6/E7 oncoproteins is associated with aggressive clinicopathological features in prostate cancer: a Sudanese cohort study

This Sudanese cohort study found that immunohistochemical detection of high-risk HPV E6/E7 oncoproteins is significantly more prevalent in prostate cancer than in benign prostatic hyperplasia and is associated with aggressive clinicopathological features such as higher tumor grade and advanced stage, suggesting a potential link between HPV expression and tumor aggressiveness while acknowledging the need for further molecular validation.

Alsmawal Elimam, Ibrahim Hadad, Elsadig Mohammed, Stefano Cacciatore, Dalia Ahmed2026-07-27
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Impact of Sleep Health Education on Sleep Quality Among Mothers of Infants Under One Year: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial in Iran demonstrates that a brief, four-session sleep health education program significantly improves sleep quality among mothers of infants under one year compared to a control group, suggesting it is a practical and low-cost strategy for enhancing maternal well-being.

Zahra Khorrami khoramabadi, Fatemeh Ahmadi Forg, Hadi Hasani, Sajjad salehian, Ali Akbar Esmaeili2026-07-27
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The Impact of Occupational Stress and Nutritional Status on Eating Behaviors: A Cross- Sectional Study on Academia 

This cross-sectional study of 200 academics in Istanbul reveals that while job stress levels vary by rank, emotional eating behaviors are more strongly predicted by body mass index and dietary habits than by occupational stress, suggesting a need for targeted nutrition and weight management programs.

Hande SEVEN AVUK, Damla Zeynep BAYRAKTAR, Feyza SASA, Fatma Hilal TURPAN, Neslihan KOCATEPE2026-07-27
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Early Physiologic Derangements for Detection of Major Complications After Bariatric Surgery: A Multicenter Cohort Study

This multicenter cohort study of 9,182 bariatric surgery patients identifies early postoperative oxygen desaturation, severe anemia, fever, and severe pain as highly specific physiologic indicators that, when integrated into a structured risk stratification framework, can significantly improve the early detection and management of major complications.

Sergio Susmallian, Irena Basbis, Asnat Raziel2026-07-27
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Push Factors Influencing Migration Intentions of Bangladeshi Students for Higher Education Abroad Using a Structural Equation Modeling Framework

This study utilizes a multi-method approach (PLS-SEM, OLS, and ANN) to reveal that Bangladeshi students' intentions to migrate for higher education are primarily driven by socio-cultural dissatisfaction and research opportunities rather than direct economic factors or perceived educational quality.

Md. Mominul Islam, Rashed Hossain, Fisan Shikder, Sayim Uddin, Md Shawan Mia, Maimuna Khatun, Mohammad Rakibul Islam Bhu (…)2026-07-27
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Long-term prescribing patterns of hormone therapy and concomitant medications among women with menopausal disorders: a 20-year retrospective database study in Japan

This 20-year retrospective study of a Japanese university hospital database reveals a significant decline in hormone therapy prescribing for menopausal disorders among women aged 45–60, without a corresponding rise in psychotropic medications but with a modest increase in Kampo medicine use.

Mutsuhiro Nakao, Hokuto Morohoshi, Yumiko Kurata, Akiou Nakamura2026-07-27
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Effect of Urine Point-of-Care Gram Staining on Broad-spectrum Antibiotic Use in Febrile Urinary Tract Infections

This single-center observational study demonstrates that implementing urine point-of-care Gram staining for febrile urinary tract infections significantly increases the use of narrow-spectrum and WHO "Access" antibiotics while reducing pharmaceutical costs and time to treatment initiation, without compromising clinical efficacy compared to empiric therapy.

Tomohiro Taniguchi, Yasumitsu Fujii, Sonoko Miyoshi, Mitsunobu Sugino2026-07-27