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Ridge Preservation with an Octacalcium Phosphate Collagen Complex (OCP/Col) Promotes Early Bone Formation and CD31/endomucin Double-Positive Vessel Distribution in Mouse Extraction Sockets

This study demonstrates that ridge preservation using an octacalcium phosphate collagen complex (OCP/Col) in mouse extraction sockets significantly reduces bone resorption and enhances early bone formation by promoting a favorable microenvironment characterized by increased CD31/endomucin double-positive vessel distribution and Osterix-positive cell activity compared to other graft materials.

Yojiro Koizumi, Satoru Matsunaga, Chie Tachiki, Toshihide Mizoguchi, Keisuke Sugahara, Norio Kasahara, Satoshi Ishizuka (…)2026-07-24
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Gender situational analyses for HPV programs and coverage measurement in Liberia, Senegal, and Rwanda

This paper demonstrates that gender dynamics significantly influence both the implementation of HPV vaccination programs and the accuracy of coverage measurements in Liberia, Rwanda, and Senegal, revealing that out-of-school and marginalized girls are often excluded from both delivery and data collection, thereby necessitating gender-sensitive approaches to ensure equitable cervical cancer prevention.

Anna Kalbarczyk, Kara Hunersen, Helen Kuo, Elizabeth Hazel, Ndeye Awa Fall, Albert Ndagijimana, Jane Osindo, Musu Pusah- (…)2026-07-24
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Physics-Informed Neural Networks for solving 2D Shallow Water Equations: Accuracy Assessment Through Dambreak Benchmark Problems

This paper demonstrates that a unified Physics-Informed Neural Network framework, which embeds the 2D shallow water equations directly into its loss function, achieves high accuracy (R² > 0.98) across four complex dam-break benchmarks, establishing it as a viable mesh-free alternative to traditional solvers for rapid flood risk assessment.

Abdelkader Bemmoussat, Noureddine Maref, Zakaria Mahfoud, Khaled Korichi2026-07-24
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Prioritizing Early Post-Acute Care Transfer Planning After Stroke: An Interpretable and Calibrated Prediction Model for Functional Improvement During the PAC Episode

This study demonstrates that a calibrated, interpretable prediction model utilizing routinely available transfer-time variables—specifically age, prior stroke history, Barthel Index, acute-care length of stay, and Functional Oral Intake Scale—can effectively prioritize early transfer planning for stroke patients by identifying those with the highest probability of marked functional improvement during post-acute care.

Hao-Chih Yin, Ya-Wen Lee, Pi-Ju Hsiao, Ying-Lin Hsu, Chih-Ming Lin2026-07-24
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Self-Management Behaviors of Young and Middle-Aged Patients After Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Cross-Sectional Study

This cross-sectional study of 310 young and middle-aged patients identified three distinct self-management profiles (passive, basic, and active) following minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation surgery and determined that education, resources, self-efficacy, pain, function, and psychological status significantly influence these behavioral patterns, suggesting a need for targeted clinical interventions.

Liangjin Zhu, Xuexia Chen, Feixia Zhu, Xinni Tian, Yingnan Yu2026-07-24
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Barriers to obstetric referral systems at Chitedze and Nathenje Health Centres in Lilongwe, Malawi: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

This qualitative descriptive study identifies six key barriers—ranging from human resource and supply shortages to logistical, documentation, communication, and patient-related challenges—that hinder the effectiveness of obstetric referral systems at Chitedze and Nathenje Health Centres in Lilongwe, Malawi, ultimately compromising timely access to emergency care and contributing to high maternal mortality.

Nicholas Msiska, Mathews Brave Mtegha, Felix Chisoni MScHI, Patrick Mapulanga, Jimmy Mtambo MScHI, Ursula Kafulafula, El (…)2026-07-24