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Interpersonal Relationship, Academic Performance, & Life Skills: A Comparative Study of Children With and Without Emotional and Behavioral Problems.

Kheto P, Pallerla S, Bhattacharjee K et al. · 2026 · Clinical child psychology and psychiatry

BackgroundEmotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) in children significantly influence developmental domains, including interpersonal relationships, academic performance, and life skills.MethodsA cross-sectional study was adopted with…

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Comparing Self-Reports, Pill Counts, and Electronic Devices in Assessing ART Adherence and its Association with Viral Suppression in Adolescents Living with HIV.

Kizito S, Ssewamala FM, Nabayinda J et al. · 2026 · Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999)

Background We compared the performance of self-reports, pill counts, and electronic adherence measures in monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and association with viral suppression among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV).…

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Vertical Maxillary Movement Is Associated With Incisal Display in Orthognathic Surgery.

Han MD, Shimchuk A, Dosoudil E et al. · 2026 · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Background Maxillary incisal display (MID) is a key feature in orthodontic and orthognathic surgical planning that critically impacts esthetics and forms the basis for the vertical positioning of the maxilla. In orthognathic surgical…

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A microplastic meal: A baseline assessment of microplastic polymer presence within manta-ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding grounds at D'Arros Island and the St. Joseph Atoll.

Choppy MT, Duncan MI, Gordon N et al. · 2026 · Marine pollution bulletin

Microplastic ingestion by reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) is a threat to their health and population stability. Seychelles' outer islands are vital habitats for M. alfredi but nothing is known about marine microplastic pollution in the…

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The effect of physiological changes in estradiol hormone during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in healthy women on retinal ganglion cell function, retinal and optic nerve vascularization and structure.

Hamurcu M, Gültekin BP, Göçmen M et al. · 2026 · Documenta ophthalmologica. Advances in ophthalmology

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of estradiol changes occurring during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle on retinal ganglion cell function, retinal and optic nerve vascularity and structure in healthy…

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No Association Between Anatomic Factors and Non-Contact ACL Injury Risk in 217 Female Team Sport Players: A Prospective 4.5-Year Study.

Leppänen M, Jarske H, Krosshaug T et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

The purpose of this explorative study was to investigate the association between anatomic factors and risk for non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among female team sport players. A total of 225 players from basketball,…

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Visual Outcomes and the Impact of Intermediate Segment Orientation on the Performance of an Asymmetric Multifocal Intraocular Lens.

McLintock C, Uprety S, McKelvie J et al. · 2026 · Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

Purpose To evaluate the visual outcomes and the impact of intermediate segment orientation on the performance of an asymmetric multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) in patients who have cataract. Methods In this retrospective single-center…

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Understanding AI adoption in medical education: Insights from students and faculty members in Indonesian medical schools.

Rujito L, Muhaimin A, Pergodi MA et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation in medical education has changed the learning process, with new forms of diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. Biases in AI adoption among Indonesian medical schools'…

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Serial homicide offenders and the lunar cycle.

Salafranca Barreda D, González JA · 2026 · Chronobiology international

The purpose of this research is to establish whether there are factors that contribute to the predatory activation of serial homicide offenders (SHOs) in relation to the lunar cycles. In order to move the discussion away from the media…

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Exploring the role of ankle torque fluctuations and intramuscular coherence in gait function among older adults.

Yaguchi-Horiuchi A, Tsuji T, Takeuchi H et al. · 2025 · Aging clinical and experimental research

Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ankle joint function and walking performance in older adults by assessing qualitative ankle functions through torque fluctuation analysis and tibialis anterior (TA)…

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The Evaluation of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Predicting the Severity and Steroid Responsiveness of Acute Graft versus Host Disease after Haplo- Identical Transplantation

Zakaria K, Khalaf MH, Soryal GB et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background; Haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is the transplant of stem cells usually derived from bone marrow, Peripheral blood, Umbilical cord, Matched sibling donor (HLA 6/6) , Or Haplo-Identical donor (HLA Matching…

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The Impact of Operative Timing on Postoperative Complications in Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Bozkurt H, Taşkın M, Özcan C et al. · 2026 · Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A

Background Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common surgical conditions presenting as acute abdomen. Delaying appendectomy can increase the risk of perforation. However, patients admitted or treated at night have been found to…

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Composite dietary antioxidant index and cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality in Iranian adults: a prospective cohort study.

Farhadnejad H, Mokhtari E, Dianati Z et al. · 2026 · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD

Background and aims Antioxidants are known to combat oxidative stress, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases(CVDs) and mortality. In the current study, we aimed to prospectively investigate the relationship between the…

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Is Demographic Concordance Between Lifestyle Coach and Participant Associated With Participant Retention and Weight Change in the National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Change Intervention?

Smart BP, Forte A, Jacobs J et al. · 2026 · Journal of diabetes research

Objective The goal of this study is to explore the association between racial/ethnic, sex, and age category concordance and participant retention and weight loss among participants enrolled in the National Diabetes Prevention Program…

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The Relationship Between Biological Age and Emotional Intelligence in Young Swimmers.

Badzińska J, Żegleń M, Słowik J et al. · 2026 · American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council

Objectives Emotional intelligence is crucial for young athletes, affecting their psychosocial well-being and performance. Biological development, which includes physiological changes, is also important for athletes, affecting their…

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How Corruption Influences Population Health.

Kyriopoulos I, Minos D, Vandoros S et al. · 2026 · The Milbank quarterly

Policy Points This study examines the link between corruption and mortality. We find that corruption is associated with higher mortality, particularly in low-income countries. It is also linked to lower government revenue and distorted…

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Radiation Exposure and Local Diagnostic Reference Levels During Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas.

Sowa MS, Sowa J, Budzanowski M · 2026 · Biomedicines

Background/Objectives: Endovascular treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) is associated with substantial radiation exposure due to procedural complexity and repeated angiographic…

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