Twelve tips for teaching medical communication skills in a second language
BMC Med Educ. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-09130-w. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41943092 | DOI:10.1186/s12909-026-09130-w
Spatial eco-climatic gradients drive adaptive 2La chromosomal inversion polymorphism in Anopheles coluzzii, a major malaria vector in Nigeria
Int J Health Geogr. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1186/s12942-026-00465-7. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Chromosomal inversions are important genetic mechanisms that facilitate local adaptation, …
Cariostatic effects of pediatric iron supplement formulations on streptococcus mutans-induced enamel demineralization: an in vitro study
BMC Oral Health. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08248-z. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41943079 | DOI:10.1186/s12903-026-08248-z
Climbing the ladder of confidence: effects of the step ladder system on medical students’ self-efficacy during a surgical clerkship
BMC Med Educ. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-09110-0. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:41943057 | DOI:10.1186/s12909-026-09110-0
Development and Evaluation of a German Suicide Prevention Website for Men: Exploratory Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Apr 6;10:e84733. doi: 10.2196/84733. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Men face a substantially higher risk of suicide. Effective suicide prevention strategies for men should …
Identifying minimal risk factors for adolescent suicidal ideation and suicide attempts: A machine learning-optimized approach
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0346050. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0346050. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model to identify the …
Clinical profile and hospital outcomes of children with Down syndrome diagnosed with congenital heart disease in a developing country: A retrospective study
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0345457. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345457. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The World health organization (WHO) identifies Down syndrome (DS) as one among common congenital …
Linear growth trajectories in the first two years of life predict attained linear growth and stunting at five years: Results from the MAL-ED multi-country birth cohort study
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0329596. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329596. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Linear growth faltering and stunting are associated with increased childhood mortality and morbidity, as …
Maternal obesity and prenatal alcohol exposure are associated with child development: Results from the Safe Passage Study
PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0345406. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345406. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT A large body of evidence supports the role of the prenatal environment in shaping childhood …
Outcomes of different treatment patterns for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the anterior craniofacial area: A multi-institutional study on 578 patients
Eur J Cancer. 2026 Mar 14;239:116680. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2026.116680. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the anterior craniofacial region (ACF-ACC) is challenging …