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Thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus rarely affect the decision to proceed with surgery or survival to discharge: a 25-year retrospective study of 176 cases.

Lee J, DeGroot W · 2026 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Objective To assess whether thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) are associated with the decision to proceed with surgery and survival to discharge. Methods A retrospective cohort study of dogs with GDV…

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When coverage is high: rethinking the role of caregiver perceptions in childhood vaccination uptake in Uganda.

Gunderson AK, Kwon T, Kumarasinghe Y et al. · 2026 · Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Background Beliefs of a child's primary caregiver are known to influence immunization uptake. As coverage increases, the characteristics of households with undervaccinated children may be shifting. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional…

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ESR1 as a candidate gene for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis pathogenesis in North-West Indian population.

Kowra S, Singh H, Singh V et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

Introduction Estrogens are crucial in the development and growth of skeletal systems. Estrogen receptor alpha (ESRα) and beta (ESRβ) are crucial regulators of estrogen response. Estrogen receptor genes (ESR1 and ESR2) have been extensively…

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Mediterranean diet and MIND diet adherence in relation to biochemical markers in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): A cross-sectional study.

Acar Ozer T, Arslan M, Şahin K · 2026 · Nutrition and health

BackgroundMetabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is one of the most prevalent chronic liver diseases worldwide and is strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction. Dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean and…

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Oral Manifestations in a Drug-Addicted Population Being Treated in Rehabilitation Clinics in Northern Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Moreira A, Azevedo R, Costa JA et al. · 2026 · European journal of dentistry

Objective Drug addiction is a growing global health concern with significant oral health consequences. Cannabis and cocaine are among the most frequently used illicit drugs, contributing to a high burden of oral pathologies. This study…

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Problematic social media use, mental health, and substance use in Czech adolescents: the comparative role of extracurricular activities - findings from the 2022 HBSC study.

Helvich J, Machu V, Novak L et al. · 2026 · Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique

Background Problematic social media use (PSMU) has become a critical public health concern. However, little is known about how the associations between PSMU, mental health, and substance use differ depending on participation in distinct…

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Effect of Concurrent Anti-Seizure Medications on the Efficacy of the Ketogenic Diet in Children with Epilepsy.

Sharma S, Aschner A, Kabir N et al. · 2026 · The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques

Rationale The ketogenic diet (KD) is a well-established therapeutic option for children with non-surgical drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). The purpose of this study was to determine whether specific anti-seizure medications (ASM) are…

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Clinical Outcomes in Japanese Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia Undergoing Tibial and Pedal Bypass with a Single Segment Great Saphenous Vein Graft.

Kobayashi T, Takahara M, Kikuchi S et al. · 2026 · European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery

Objective A single segment great saphenous vein (GSV) with a diameter ≥ 3.0 mm is widely accepted as the standard conduit for tibial and pedal bypass in chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI) based on studies in European and American…

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Association Between Selenium, Ferritin, and Haemoglobin Levels and the Development of Preeclampsia.

Taymur BD, Toklucu G, Gunkaya OS et al. · 2026 · Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

Objective To evaluate the association between Selenium (Se) and other micronutrients (iron, ferritin, copper, zinc, and vitamin B12) and the development of preeclampsia (PE), and to assess their predictive performance. Study design An…

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Episodic migraine is associated with a more atherogenic lipid profile rather than independent insulin resistance: a case-control study.

Szabóová S, Duraníková O, Örzsik B et al. · 2026 · Lipids in health and disease

Background Cardiometabolic factors may influence migraine biology through metabolic, inflammatory, and vascular mechanisms, but studies examining insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia in migraine have yielded inconsistent results, partly…

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Physical Activity Patterns and Kidney Function Changes Among Hispanic/Latino Adults: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

Rivas-Nieto AC, Alver SK, Mooney SJ et al. · 2026 · Journal of physical activity & health

Background Physical activity (PA) may be a modifiable factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention, but evidence specific to Hispanic/Latino populations is limited. Our objective was to examine associations between PA type/volume…

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Retrospectively reported childhood ADHD symptoms and addiction severity in emerging adults with substance use disorders: cross-sectional indirect associations through time perspective.

Demirci SC, Aşik UB, Menkü BE et al. · 2026 · BMC psychiatry

Background Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are commonly observed in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and may be associated with increased addiction severity. Time perspective is a potential…

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Relationship Between Standing Long Jump Performance and Health-Related Indicators and Lifestyle Factors in Chilean Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Montalva-Valenzuela F, Guzmán-Muñoz E, Castillo-Paredes A et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background: The standing long jump (SLJ) is a field-based test of lower-limb muscular fitness in youth and a proposed indicator of health-related physical fitness. However, evidence on its relationship with psychological, sleep, dietary,…

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Perinatal and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Childhood Alanine Aminotransferase Levels as an Early Indicator of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Population-Based Study.

de Ruyter H, Aitokari L, Iqbal A et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pediatrics

Objective To investigate associations of perinatal and lifestyle factors with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Study design Data from the…

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