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November 13, 2026 — Confirmed measles cases in the United States have climbed to 5,412 as of November 12, marking an increase of 230 cases over the pa
A novel Pre-COPD score, integrating smoking history, symptoms, asthma, and spirometry, robustly predicts incident COPD across three multinational cohorts, enabling early risk stratification and preventive strategies in clinical practice.
This cluster-randomized trial demonstrates that biannual topical 38% silver diamine fluoride is noninferior to atraumatic restorative treatments for arresting and preventing dental caries in older adults, providing a simple, effective strat
This article explores a novel quantitative framework using nonlinear mixed effects modeling to improve characterization of oral pH dynamics, enhancing caries risk prediction and supporting clinical and translational research.
This analysis of multinational natural experiments reveals no direct link between childhood famine exposure and late-life edentulism after accounting for age differences, highlighting the importance of adjusting for birth cohort effects in
Following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in Western North Carolina, a small rural hospital adapted rapidly to prolonged digital outages, highlighting key strategies for disaster preparedness and community healthcare resilience.
The RETURN trial demonstrated that a nurse-led behavioral intervention modestly increased planned dental visits and reduced dental anxiety among adults attending urgent dental care, particularly benefiting socioeconomically disadvantaged gr
This study quantifies hospital discharge communication preferences among patients with non-English language preferences, highlighting the importance of language-concordant instructions and family involvement to improve transitional care.
Significant variation exists in medical debt incurred by trauma patients depending on the hospital of treatment, highlighting modifiable factors in billing and financial practices that could mitigate financial hardship.
This article details the implementation and clinical outcomes of the Unbroken Integrative Psycho-Trauma Care Model, a coordinated multidisciplinary approach delivering trauma-informed mental health care at scale within a civilian hospital s
A nested case-control study from the UK Biobank reveals that living near water pollutant-emitting industrial facilities increases the risk of developing progressive supranuclear palsy, with risk influenced by pollutant type, distance, and d
This study explores diverse stakeholder views on oral health needs and care for dependent older adults, highlighting the importance of subjective outcomes like comfort and function often overlooked in service provision and research.
This trial shows that a six-month eHealth-guided exercise program significantly improves peak oxygen uptake and mental health quality of life in adults recovering from COVID-19, outperforming standard physical activity advice.
This study identifies key organizational, social, and individual determinants affecting lung cancer screening follow-up in community settings, highlighting strategies to improve adherence and optimize mortality benefits.
This study examines characteristics and reasons behind non-attendance to exercise and self-management sessions among multimorbid patients, highlighting younger age, lower self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms as key factors.
This article evaluates the presence of micro- and nano-plastics in coronary blood of patients with ischemic heart disease, linking their burden to acute coronary events, air pollution exposure, and inflammation, highlighting a novel environ
This study examines how prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates and bisphenol A correlates with hypomineralized second primary molars (HSPM) in children, revealing sex-specific effects and emphasizing the impact
This review synthesizes current evidence on the association between switching from combustible cigarettes to noncombustible nicotine/tobacco products and the risk of major vision-impairing eye diseases, highlighting a nationwide Korean coho
This study reveals persistent worse functional outcomes after ischemic stroke among Black patients, largely influenced by stroke severity, premorbid health, and social determinants, highlighting targets for intervention during recovery.
The Arabic version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire shows strong reliability and validity, supporting its clinical and research application in assessing foot health in Arabic-speaking populations.
