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[Survey on the establishment of smoking areas in city halls in National Association of Directors of Health Departments of Designated Cities, West Block Conference].

Hamada M, Miyamura K, Kasamatsu M et al. · 2026 · [Nihon koshu eisei zasshi] Japanese journal of public health

Objectives In Tokyo, preventing passive smoking progressed during the 32nd Olympic Games. However, smoking areas remain in many local city halls, and tobacco product companies donate smoking areas in front of stations and near parks. A…

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Relationships Among Cognitive Distortions, Forgiveness of Others, and Self-Forgiveness in Psychiatric Outpatients with Depressive Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Saklamaz S, Akpınar H · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background : Depression is associated with cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties that may influence forgiveness-related processes. This study aimed to examine the relationships among cognitive distortions, forgiveness of…

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An examination of core beliefs in generalized anxiety disorder.

Doust AE, Trenoska Basile V, McDonald S et al. · 2026 · The British journal of clinical psychology

Objective Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterised by uncontrollable worries. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for GAD; however, manualised treatments rarely include interventions to target core…

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A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Pagliaro T, Butler G, Godbolt A et al. · 2026 · The Australasian journal of dermatology

Background/objectives The Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital (RBWH) in Queensland, Australia provides definitive care for all diagnosed adult patients with SJS/TEN within its catchment. In this retrospective cohort study, we identified all…

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A scoping review of mystical-type experiences and mood symptom outcomes in psychedelic therapy clinical trials: comparing life-threatening disease and depressive populations.

Deutsch A, Contreras LE, Kratina S et al. · 2026 · Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology

Background Psychedelic therapies are gaining attention as tools to alleviate anxiety and depression across various clinical populations. However, the mechanisms behind psychedelics' therapeutic efficacy and the potential differences in how…

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The relationship between diet quality index (DQI) with inflammatory indices and body mass index (BMI) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

Karimi P, Ramezani E, Daryani NE et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Diet is a significant factor influencing the onset and course of IBD. The Diet Quality Index (DQI) is an essential tool for…

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Physical Activity and Exergame Interest Among Adolescents with Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder: Potential to Shift Toward Active Play.

Temlali TY, Lust JM, Valtr L et al. · 2026 · Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics

Aims This study examined physical activity levels, video gaming habits, and interest in using exergames among adolescents with probable developmental coordination disorder (p-DCD). It also explored relationships between physical activity,…

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An Examination of Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine Concentrations in Inpatients Receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

Haykal M, Li B, Avellaneda Ojeda A et al. · 2026 · The journal of applied laboratory medicine

Background Interpretation of urine buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine concentrations is widely used to assess adherence during treatment for opioid use disorder. However, the relationships between dose, timing of sample collection, and…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and heavy metals in the egg of peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) populations in West England, United Kingdom.

Ozaki S, Chaplow JS, Dodd B et al. · 2026 · Ecotoxicology (London, England)

This study focused on the exposure of a terrestrial raptor, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), in the United Kingdom. In contrast to inland areas, peregrine falcons in coastal areas of North Cornwall, South-west England, have…

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Effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide pretreatment on microleakage, penetration depth, and color changes of fissure sealants: an in vitro study.

Cömert H, Çege EE · 2026 · BMC oral health

Background This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of SDF- and SDF + KI-based pretreatment protocols, with or without NaOCl surface preparation, on microleakage, discoloration, and fissure sealant penetration depth in…

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Maternal blood lead level and its association with birthweight and preterm birth in Adjara, Georgia: An inverse probability of selection weighting analysis of a population-based cohort study.

Manjavidze T, Anda E, Nedberg IH et al. · 2026 · International journal of hygiene and environmental health

Background Lead exposure poses significant health risks, particularly during pregnancy, as lead affects fetal development. This study aimed to evaluate the association between maternal blood lead levels (BLL), birthweight and preterm birth…

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