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02.09.2026journal-article

European Heart Journal - Digital Health

Near Real-Time Multi-Class Segmentation for Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography using Knowledge Distillation

Ruben G A van der Waerden, Rick H J A Volleberg, Pierandrea Cancian, Joske L van der Zande, Thijs J Luttikholt, Xiaojin Gu, Leah Heil, Jan-Quinten Mol, Kensuke Nishimiya, Tomasz Roleder, Clara I Sánchez, Bram van Ginneken, Jos Thannhauser, Niels van Royen, Ivana Išgum, Simone Saitta

Abstract Aims Intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) enables high-resolution imaging of the coronary vessel wall, but manual image interpretation is time-consuming and existing automated approaches often require high computational resources and exhibit slow inference times, limiting clinical use. We developed OCT-AID-lite, a neural network for near real-time multi-class OCT segmentation leveraging knowledge distillation and semi-supervised learning to accelerate inference while maintaining segmentation ac …

02.09.2026journal-article

Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung

Geflüchtete Frauen und Gesundheitsförderung: Intersektionale Perspektiven

Rabaa Zarefah, Phoenix Engelland, Kurda Nejad, Claudia Hövener

Zusammenfassung Einleitung Gesundheit ist wesentlich durch soziale Determinanten geprägt und ungleich verteilt. Geflüchtete Frauen weisen dabei ein erhöhtes Risiko für gesundheitliche Beeinträchtigungen auf, da sie multiplen, miteinander verschränkten Belastungen ausgesetzt sind. Ziel des Beitrags ist es, diese intersektionalen Einflussfaktoren auf die Gesundheit zu analysieren und Implikationen für eine bedarfsgerechte Gesundheitsförderung abzuleiten. Methodik Der Beitrag basiert auf einem narrativen Literaturüber …

02.09.2026journal-article

Journal of Tropical Health

Masquerading Bundle Branch Block Presenting During Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report

Umavi Halkewela, Nithurshan Sivanantham, Madushan Rnabhahu, Arulkumar Jegavanthan, Hemal Senanayake

Background: Masquerading bundle branch block (MBBB) is a rare intraventricular conduction disturbance defined by simultaneous right bundle branch block (RBBB) morphology in the precordial leads and left bundle branch block (LBBB)-like features in the limb leads. It is mainly found in patients with established structural or ischemic heart disease. Because of its morphology, MBBB can mask or mimic ischemic changes, which can lead to diagnostic challenges when a patient presents with acute chest pain.Case Presentation …

02.09.2026journal-article

Pediatrics

Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines in Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 2026-2027: Policy Statement

Committee on Infectious Diseases

This policy statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for the use of COVID-19 vaccines in the prevention of severe COVID-19 in children. A review of evidence supporting these recommendations is in the accompanying technical report (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2026-079046). These COVID-19 vaccine recommendations may change in future seasons or as additional variants emerge. The AAP recommends all infants and children 6 through 23 months of age who do not have contraindication …

02.09.2026journal-article

Health Services Research

Veterans' Urgent Care Use and Subsequent Utilization in the Community

Farai M. Kuwonza, Sivagaminathan Palani, Kristina Smith, Steven D. Pizer

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the impact of Veterans' urgent care use in non‐Veterans Health Administration (VHA) clinics on their later use of specialty and emergency care. Study Setting and Design A retrospective cohort study analyzing urgent care, specialty care, and emergency department (ED) visits using VHA administrative and claims data. Veterans' first urgent care visit was the index visit, and subsequent utilization was tracked for up to 1 year. We used an instrumental variable (IV) approach to estimate th …

02.09.2026journal-article

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Psychometric Evidence for Chronic Stress Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in African American Adults: An Equity-Focused COSMIN Systematic Review

Michelle F. Robinson, Clifton Addison, Mariana Sanchez, Noel C. Barengo, Olatokunbo Osibogun, Jessy G. Devieux, Gira Ravelo, Derrick Amoah, Joe F. Coleman, Gequasha Collins, Elena Bastida

Abstract Introduction Chronic stress is a well-documented psychosocial driver of cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities disproportionately affecting African American adults, yet the psychometric adequacy of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in this population remains unexamined. This systematic review evaluated the scientific evidence on the psychometric quality of chronic stress PROMs in a racially specific population at elevated cardiovascular risk. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO w …

02.09.2026journal-article

Indonesian Journal of Health Science

The use of star blimbing wuluh flowers to relieve cough in Children aged 1-5 years

Febri Fitriani, Rani Safitri

Cough is a common symptom among children aged 1–5 years and may occur in various respiratory conditions. In the community, belimbing wuluh has traditionally been used to help relieve cough symptoms; however, its use in children requires careful consideration and should not replace appropriate medical evaluation. This study aimed to analyze differences in cough frequency before and after the administration of belimbing wuluh flower decoction in children aged 1–5 years in the working area of Puskesmas Jatiroto. This …

02.09.2026journal-article

International Journal of Health Management Review

TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DE FÍSTULA OROFACIAL DE ORIGEM ODONTOGÊNICA: RELATO DE CASO

Deividy Nespolo, Nicolas Mazur, Andrei Santos Reginaldo, Gabriel Luiz Linn, Geraldo Luiz Griza, Ricardo Augusto Conci, Natasha Magro Érnica, Eleonor Alvaro Garbin Junior

Clinicamente, os trajetos fistulosos extraorais de origem odontogênica podem ser confundidos com uma ampla variedade de doenças. Portanto, o diagnóstico diferencial é de suma importância para o fornecimento de cuidados clínicos adequados, pois o diagnóstico incorreto dessa condição pode resultar em falha na cicatrização ou tratamentos desnecessários. As fistulas orofaciais é uma via extraoral rara de infecção, que comunica a cavidade oral com a pele. Por esse motivo, uma causa dentária deve ser considerada para qua …

02.09.2026journal-article

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Lung Ultrasound Practice in Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Intensive Care Units—A Survey

V. Gruber, S. Morakeas, B. Schwaberger, M. B. Tracy

ABSTRACT Introduction Lung ultrasound (LUS) is increasingly used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) as a bedside, radiation‐free imaging tool for assessing respiratory conditions. Despite its advantages, data on current LUS practices in Australasian NICUs are limited. This study aimed to evaluate LUS use across NICUs in both countries. Methods A structured, anonymous survey was distributed via REDCap to NICU heads of departments in Australia ( n = 29) and New Zealand ( n = 6). The 45‐item questionnaire examin …

02.09.2026journal-article

Pediatric Research

The specifications of blood components for neonatal transfusion: a European study and critical review

Nina A. M. Houben, Rebecca Cardigan, Dirk de Korte, Camila Caram-Deelder, Laila Fazli, Agneta Wikman, Stella Larsson, Marko Karlo Radovčić, Matea Vinković Vlah, Suzanne Fustolo-Gunnink, Charles C. Roehr, Christof Dame, Simon J. Stanworth, Enrico Lopriore, Helen V. New, on behalf of the Neonatal Transfusion Network, for the SCONE collaborators

Abstract Background Blood component safety measures implemented by Blood Establishments (BE) specifically for neonates are frequently precautionary rather than evidence based. We conducted a European survey on specifications for neonatal red blood cells, platelet, and plasma transfusions. Methods The survey was sent to transfusion experts in BEs in 38 European countries between May 2023 and January 2024. We received responses from 20/38 countries. Results Many BEs provide neonatal components with additional safety …

02.09.2026journal-article

Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação

CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PUERICULTURA PARA O ACOMPANHAMENTO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE

Lucas Esmeraldo Pereira, Emmanuelle Lopes Claudino Neves

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as contribuições da puericultura para o acompanhamento do desenvolvimento infantil na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com busca nas bases SciELO, PubMed e Periódicos Capes, utilizando os descritores "puericultura", "desenvolvimento infantil" e "atenção primária à saúde". Foram incluídos artigos publicados entre 2022 e 2026, resultando na análise de sete estudos. Os resultados evidenciam que a puericultura atua como eixo estru …

02.09.2026journal-article

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

Implementation of a passive bin-based perpetual medication inventory model within ambulatory clinics at an academic medical center

Elly Glazier, Jared Gabbert, Grayson Peek

Abstract Purpose Ambulatory clinics manage high-cost medications with little visibility into quantity or movement, leaving unrealized opportunities for inventory optimization. Automated dispensing cabinets, common in inpatient settings, address this issue but require significant capital investment, forcing clinics into complex workflows to balance demand for high-cost medications with minimizing waste. This study evaluated a passive bin-based inventory model that tracked clinic transactions in real time using light …

02.09.2026journal-article

Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka

Automated Crack Segmentation and Width Quantification Using Deep Learning for Structural Health Monitoring of Reinforced Concrete Structures

H. M. P. B. Ariyaratne, U. G. U. P. Samarasekara, E. M. R. Ekanayake, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, U. Jayasinghe, A. J. Dammika

Accurate characterization of crack geometry is critical for assessing the durability and serviceability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. Although Deep Learning (DL) has significantly improved automated crack segmentation, its effectiveness in supporting engineering measurements such as crack width remains insufficiently explored. This study proposes an integrated image-based comparative study combining semantic segmentation with quantitative crack width estimation. Four deep learning models, U-Net, Attention …

02.09.2026journal-article

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Water Insecurity as Health Crisis: Everyday Embodiment and Gendered Vulnerability Among Girls in Ghana’s Upper West Region

Mildred Naamwintome Molle, Sulemana Ansumah Saaka, Cornelius K. A. Pienaah, Elijah Bisung, Isaac Luginaah

In semi-arid Ghana, girls bear primary responsibility for household water collection in communities without on-premises access, a burden intensified by climate change associated with rising temperatures and frequent droughts. Yet little is known about how this responsibility shapes their embodied health and well-being. Guided by a political ecology of health framework, this qualitative study examined how water insecurity shapes girls’ physical, psychosocial, and neurological health in two communities, Wechiau and K …

02.09.2026journal-article

Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung

Wohnen als Setting der Gesundheitsförderung

Christian Reutlinger, Nicola Hilti

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Fragestellung Mit dem Eintritt der Babyboomer:innen in die nachberufliche Lebensphase gewinnen wohnbezogene Determinanten von Gesundheit an Bedeutung. In der Schweiz umfasst diese Kohorte rund ein Viertel der Bevölkerung, zeigt jedoch eine ausgeprägte soziale Heterogenität mit ungleichen Ressourcen und Gesundheitschancen. Ziel des Beitrags ist es, Wohnen als gesundheitsrelevantes Setting zu analysieren. Studiendesign und Untersuchungsmethoden Die Analyse basiert auf einer qualitative …

02.09.2026journal-article

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

Monitoring Field-Level Compliance and Temporal Trends of Statutory Pictorial Health Warnings on Tobacco Products in India, 2020–21: A 21-City Observational Study

Shivam Kapoor, Puneet Chahar, Garima Bhatt, Jyoti Choudhary, Aastha Bagga, Surjeet Singh, Rana J. Singh, Amit Yadav

Abstract Objective: To strengthen the WHO-Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) MPOWER “warn” component, India implemented 85% pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on all tobacco packs in 2016, allowing a two-month grace period to clear old stock. We monitored compliance and the time taken to comply with the revised PHW rules effective December 1, 2020, during December 2020–May 2021. Methods: A cross-sectional survey assessed one prominent tobacco point-of-sale (PoS) in each of 21 cities across nine Indian sta …

02.09.2026journal-article

European Journal of Pediatrics

Development of an age-adapted simplified acute physiology score II using first-24-hour variables in pediatric patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: the CDH-SAPS

J. Veljkovic, J. Binder, C. Krall, W. Krois, S. C. M. Cochius-den Otter, M. Hermon, J. Golej, A. Berger, Jennifer B. Brandt

Abstract Accurate early risk stratification in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains challenging, as existing pediatric mortality prediction scores may not adequately reflect CDH-related pathophysiology. The main objective was to develop an early risk stratification model by adaptation of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) for mortality and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requirement prediction in patients with CDH. This retrospective single-center study included ped …

02.09.2026journal-article

Environmental Health

Chronic exposure to aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and citrinin in women and children and associated health risk characterization: blood biomonitoring evidence from rural Bangladesh

Nicholas N. A. Kyei, Benedikt Cramer, Hans-Ulrich Humpf, Michael Kuhn, Shafinaz Sobhan, Jannik Veerkamp, Sabine Gabrysch

Abstract Dietary exposure to mycotoxins—including aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA), and citrinin (CIT)—represents an important health risk, particularly in low-resource settings with widespread food contamination. This study investigates mycotoxin exposure among 719 participants (433 women and 286 children) of a cluster-randomized trial in rural Bangladesh, using residual blood samples collected during the 2019 endline survey. A total of 712 whole blood and 578 serum samples were analyzed by ultra-high-performa …

02.09.2026journal-article

The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences

Rationale and study design for the Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas Study

Adam R Roth, Siyun Peng, Jafnun Nudrat Jarin, Tianyao Qu, Maleah Fekete, Brea L Perry

Abstract Objective The Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas study was designed to examine cognitive health disparities in later life. It gathers data on access to social resources, engagement in cognitively stimulating interactions, and exposure to activity spaces. Methods We enrolled 510 participants from 41 Indiana counties during baseline data collection in Fall 2023. All participants completed a computer-assisted personal interview survey that collected data on their cognitive, menta …

02.09.2026journal-article

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education

Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment in Greek Adolescents

Georgios Giannakopoulos, Aikaterini Fostini, Renati Marinou, Varvara Salavou

Adolescents’ perceived security in relationships with parents and peers relates to psychosocial adjustment, yet the psychometric performance of the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) has not been examined in Greece. This study evaluated the Greek IPPA in a non-probability sample of 432 adolescents aged 12–16 years from five schools in Attica (Greece). Internal consistency, item-level analyses, floor and ceiling effects, and one-factor, two-factor, correlated three-factor, and bifactor models were examin …

02.09.2026journal-article

eLife

Brain cognition gaps reveal associations with dopamine and factors related to brain health through artificial intelligence prediction of functional connectome

Morteza Esmaeili, Erin Beate Bjørkeli, Robin Pedersen, Farshad Falahati, Jarkko Johansson, Kristin Nordin, Nina Karalija, Lars Bäckman, Lars Nyberg, Alireza Salami

A key question in human neuroscience is to understand how individual differences in brain function relate to cognitive differences. However, the optimal condition of brain function to study between-person differences in cognition remains unclear. While many studies have developed objective biomarkers to accurately predict intelligence and general cognition, consensus on domain-specific markers has not yet emerged. Brain age has been proposed as a potential candidate, but recent research suggests that brain age offe …

02.09.2026journal-article

North American Journal of Psychology

Psychological Foundations of Personality Development in Cadet Pilots’ Sports and Health Activities

Mykola Piven, Oksana Zakharova, Olena Lopatiuk, Mykola Oleksyn, Ihor Mykhailichenko

The training of aviation professionals requires not only a high level of technical knowledge but also the development of psychological resilience, self-regulation, and the capacity for active personality development. The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of a programme integrating sports, health-promoting, and psychological interventions on the personality development and professional competencies of future pilots. The study involved 116 cadets aged 17–22 years, divided into an experimental group (58 …

02.09.2026journal-article

Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychological impact of armed conflict and forced displacement on children and adolescents

Maryam Masoomi, Mahdieh Saeidi, Mona Salehi, Sakshi Prasad, Omar Alzein, Deblina Roy, Mohita Joshi, Sasidhar Gunturu

Introduction Armed conflict and forced displacement disrupt the safety, caregiving, education, and healthcare essential for healthy child development, placing children and adolescents at increased risk for adverse mental health outcomes. This narrative review summarizes the psychological consequences of war and displacement and highlights trauma-informed interventions across different stages of recovery. Methods A narrative review of the literature was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar. Studies published be …

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Near Real-Time Multi-Class Segmentation for Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography using Knowledge Distillation

Geflüchtete Frauen und Gesundheitsförderung: Intersektionale Perspektiven

Masquerading Bundle Branch Block Presenting During Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report

Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines in Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 2026-2027: Policy Statement

Veterans' Urgent Care Use and Subsequent Utilization in the Community

Psychometric Evidence for Chronic Stress Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in African American Adults: An Equity-Focused COSMIN Systematic Review

The use of star blimbing wuluh flowers to relieve cough in Children aged 1-5 years

TRATAMENTO CIRÚRGICO DE FÍSTULA OROFACIAL DE ORIGEM ODONTOGÊNICA: RELATO DE CASO

Lung Ultrasound Practice in Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Intensive Care Units—A Survey

The specifications of blood components for neonatal transfusion: a European study and critical review

CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PUERICULTURA PARA O ACOMPANHAMENTO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE

Implementation of a passive bin-based perpetual medication inventory model within ambulatory clinics at an academic medical center

Automated Crack Segmentation and Width Quantification Using Deep Learning for Structural Health Monitoring of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Water Insecurity as Health Crisis: Everyday Embodiment and Gendered Vulnerability Among Girls in Ghana’s Upper West Region

Wohnen als Setting der Gesundheitsförderung

Monitoring Field-Level Compliance and Temporal Trends of Statutory Pictorial Health Warnings on Tobacco Products in India, 2020–21: A 21-City Observational Study

Development of an age-adapted simplified acute physiology score II using first-24-hour variables in pediatric patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: the CDH-SAPS

Chronic exposure to aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, and citrinin in women and children and associated health risk characterization: blood biomonitoring evidence from rural Bangladesh

Rationale and study design for the Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas Study

Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment in Greek Adolescents

Brain cognition gaps reveal associations with dopamine and factors related to brain health through artificial intelligence prediction of functional connectome

Psychological Foundations of Personality Development in Cadet Pilots’ Sports and Health Activities

Psychological impact of armed conflict and forced displacement on children and adolescents