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Gene–Radon Interaction Effects on Lung Cancer Risk: Validation of Susceptibility Loci Using Archived DNA from German Uranium Miners

This study validated six susceptibility loci (UBE2U, CDKN2A, SIRT1, NAV2, ST8SIA2, and TP53) in German uranium miners, demonstrating that radon exposure significantly modifies lung cancer risk through gene-environment interactions, while also identifying a potential arsenic interaction for SOX5.

Albert Rosenberger, Irina Bonzheim, Falko Fend, Beate Hochstrat, Georg Johnen, Alexander Brik, Peter Rozynek, Heike Bick (…)2026-07-27
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Proteome Profiling of Intestinal Cultures Treated with Bacteroides fragilis Vesicles Reveals Insights into the Anti-Inflammatory Response

This study utilizes proteomic analysis to demonstrate that outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) from both toxigenic and nontoxigenic *Bacteroides fragilis* strains induce distinct yet overlapping molecular responses in intestinal cell lines, including cytoskeletal reorganization and immune modulation, suggesting that while both strains contribute to anti-inflammatory effects, the presence of toxins in the toxigenic strain may temporarily delay this response until cellular damage is repaired.

Natalya B. Zakharzhevskaya, Olga Yu. Shagaleeva, Olga V. Pobeguts, Daria S. Matyushkina, Daria A. Kashatnikova, Dmitry A (…)2026-07-27
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External validation of the NUM-score for guiding imaging decisions after febrile urinary tract infection in children

This retrospective study validates the NUM-score as an effective tool for stratifying the risk of clinically relevant nephrourological malformations in children with febrile urinary tract infections, demonstrating its potential to guide selective imaging decisions and reduce unnecessary diagnostic procedures while maintaining high sensitivity for detecting significant pathology.

ISABEL GONZÁLEZ BERTOLÍN, GUILLERMO BARBAS BERNARDOS, ALEJANDRO ZARAUZA SANTOVEÑA, ROSARIO LÓPEZ LÓPEZ, BELÉN GONZÁLEZ B (…)2026-07-27
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Effectiveness of Nursing-Led Telerehabilitation and Digital Health Interventions on Continuity of Care and functional outcomes in Post-Stroke Patient: A Systematic Review

This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from ten studies published between 2016 and 2026 to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing-led telerehabilitation and digital health interventions, specifically the Bern Aphasia App, VirTele, and TERG, on continuity of care and functional outcomes for post-stroke patients.

Nivine Juha Shatleh, Eman Al-Shawish2026-07-27
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Gut Microbiota inhibit the potency of MSLN-CAR-T cells against pancreatic carcinoma by modulating Cholesterol Metabolism

This study reveals that the distinct gut microbiota of pancreatic cancer patients, characterized by elevated lipid-associated metabolites, impairs MSLN-CAR-T cell efficacy by upregulating cholesterol metabolism and Treg differentiation, an inhibitory effect that can be reversed by targeting the key enzyme ACAT-1.

Lei Zhao, Zixian Wei, Tao Zhang, Shanbin Zhang, Jun Xu, Aidong Li, Gang Wang, Xuewei Bai2026-07-27
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Machine learning approaches for tuberculosis prevalence and risk factor association among high-risk groups in Kigali health facilities

This study demonstrates that ensemble machine learning models, specifically Balanced Random Forest, can effectively identify clinically meaningful risk factors for tuberculosis among high-risk groups in Kigali, Rwanda, by leveraging rigorously processed electronic medical records while preventing information leakage.

Theophilla Igihozo, Fiacre Rugamba Rugero, Emma Marie Umutoniwase, Emelie Ndoli, Emmanuel Niyonshuti, Rwubaka Eugene, Em (…)2026-07-27
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A Case Report of Seasonal Hyperacute Panuveitis Associated with Human Herpes Virus 7 and Acinetobacter baumannii

This case report details a 36-year-old electrician in Nepal who developed Seasonal Hyperacute Panuveitis (SHAPU) following moth exposure, revealing a complex etiology involving Human Herpesvirus 7 and *Acinetobacter baumannii* detected via molecular diagnostics, which guided successful management and resulted in stable vision after two years.

Ranju Kharel Sitaula, Pratap Karki, Nishan Katuwal, Hara Maya Gurung, Eliya Shrestha, Aastha Shrestha, Ananda Kumar Shar (…)2026-07-27
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Anterior-to-posterior rewiring of the fronto-parietal network shapes large-scale reorganisation for motor recovery after a focal M1 lesion in macaques

Following a focal M1 lesion in macaques, motor recovery is driven by a large-scale network reorganization characterized by an anterior-to-posterior rewiring of the fronto-parietal circuit, where weakened canonical PMv–AIP connections are compensated by reinforced non-canonical PMv–pVIP pathways to restore grasping function.

Tatsuya Yamamoto¹, Yumi Murata, Takayuki Ose, Takuya Hayashi, Noriyuki Higo2026-07-27