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Tang Z, Huang C, Qiu G et al. · 2026 · Clinical rheumatology
Objective Gout is directly associated with hyperuricemia. This study aims to investigate the adherence rate to urate-lowering therapy (ULT) and its influencing factors among patients with gout in Southwest China. Methods A cross-sectional…
View details →Hashimoto S, Ishiguchi H, Yoshiga Y et al. · 2026 · Heart rhythm
Background Data regarding acute blood pressure (BP) drops during pulsed-field ablation (PFA) for pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) are limited. Objective This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of acute BP drops during…
View details →Richards-Brown M, Castiello de Obeso S, Dennison R et al. · 2026 · Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)
The self-prioritisation effect demonstrates that people have a bias to learn and process self-relevant compared to other-relevant information. This tendency may provide a tool to understand how body image and perception become disrupted in…
View details →Micheli K, Koutra K, Markakis G · 2026 · International journal of aging & human development
This study examines whether aging anxiety (based on terror management theory) or demographic and experiential factors better explain attitudes toward older adults among social work students and professionals. Cross-sectional data were…
View details →Daniel N, Papadimitriou N, Chatziioannou AC et al. · 2026 · Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
Background and aims Recent data suggest a role for the gut microbiome in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. We investigated associations of gut microbiome abundances and concentrations of circulating bacteria-associated…
View details →Shamani-Aminian A, Adán A, Llorenç V · 2026 · Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection
Ocular toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of posterior uveitis worldwide and a major cause of visual impairment. Previous studies suggest that the disease may follow a more aggressive clinical course in patients from Latin America;…
View details →He X, Liu J, Li S et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, has been widely adopted in higher education and research. While it improves efficiency, concerns about overreliance on AI have emerged. However, evidence on AI…
View details →El Hayek M, Koop A · 2026 · Obesity surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequent postoperative concern after bariatric surgery, particularly following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). This study aimed to identify clinical factors associated with GERD in…
View details →Ugur MA, Okut G, Buyuktoka RE et al. · 2026 · BMC geriatrics
Background Emergency laparotomy in older adults is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, necessitating accurate and rapid preoperative risk stratification. Established risk models such as National Emergency Laparotomy Audit…
View details →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…
View details →Lewis J, Liu AM, Johnson C et al. · 2026 · Injury
Background Trauma volume can vary significantly throughout the year. Identifying factors associated with trauma volume variation can be helpful in allocating resources and staff during busy trauma periods. The present study aimed to…
View details →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…
View details →Gaertner LHC, Reininger KM, Briken P · 2026 · Journal of sex research
Mentalizing ability - the capacity to understand behavior as motivated by intentional mental states - develops within attachment relationships and has recently been suggested to influence sexual health. This study examined whether…
View details →Xu Z, Guo Y, Shao Y et al. · 2026 · Journal of affective disorders
Background Differentiating the depressive phase of bipolar disorder (BD) from major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a significant clinical challenge. As CACNA1C is a prominent susceptibility gene for BD across diverse populations, this…
View details →Piran CMG, Cargnin AVE, Mori MM et al. · 2026 · Revista brasileira de enfermagem
Objectives to analyze factors associated with poor adherence and loss to follow-up among adolescents and young people living with HIV. Methods ambidirectional cohort study of 512 adolescents and young people with HIV receiving treatment at…
View details →Gul F, Ullah A, Li Y et al. · 2026 · BMC endocrine disorders
Obesity, especially visceral obesity, is a major health issue globally, leading to metabolic disorders. Visceral fat accumulation is closely linked to insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities. The role of branched-chain amino acids…
View details →Sriram N, Muller R, Jain R et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
Objective Surgical decompression is often needed to relieve symptoms and prevent long-term disability from compressive peripheral nerve pathologies. This study applied the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to characterize utilization…
View details →Nishioka J, Sasaki A, Ozaki K · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Herbivorous insects must identify suitable hosts for oviposition and reliably reject unsuitable ones. Whether non-host plants are detected through active deterrent cues or through the mere absence of host-recognition signals…
View details →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…
View details →Hennigar SR, Miller KM, Murphy RD et al. · 2026 · The Journal of nutrition
Background Iron deficiency (ID) is associated with decreased appetite and altered mood, which can contribute to feelings of early satiety and reduced overall well-being. Few studies have examined differences in appetite, satiety, and mood…
View details →Keskimölö T, Kiviaho A, Karppinen J et al. · 2026 · Aerospace medicine and human performance
Introduction Fighter pilots are exposed to high +Gz forces, helmet-mounted equipment, and extreme head positions that potentially cause cervical spine degeneration and pain. This study aimed to investigate whether individual +Gz exposure,…
View details →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…
View details →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…
View details →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…
View details →de Freitas JJA, Nardotto DDMP, Netto LC et al. · 2026 · Infection
Purpose Although advances in intensive care have improved survival of patients with severe leptospirosis, it remains with high mortality. We aimed to identify factors associated with in-hospital mortality among patients with severe…
View details →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…
View details →Gillikin AP, Rabinovich EP, Barajas-Gamboa JS et al. · 2026 · Surgical endoscopy
Background Post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis after metabolic and bariatric surgery is variably implemented in clinical practice, although the optimal pharmacologic agent and dosing regimen remain unclear. This…
View details →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,…
View details →Giblett MJ, Lind P, Medland S · 2026 · Preprint
Purpose: Individuals with Autism and/or ADHD often experience stigma related to their diagnosis. Social camouflaging is a coping strategy they can use to hide neurodivergent traits and difficulties, possibly as a response to stigma.…
View details →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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