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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 …

Alignment of Midwifery Education in Nepal With Global Standards and Essential Competencies From the International Confederation of Midwives: A Mixed-Methods Study

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.70096. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Nepal remain high, reflecting …

Screening and dynamic change study of microbial and metabolite markers for calf diarrhea based on multi-omics and machine learning

mSystems. 2026 Apr 6:e0000526. doi: 10.1128/msystems.00005-26. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Neonatal calf diarrhea is a leading cause of calf mortality and substantial economic loss …

A human-associated Spiroplasma ixodetis lineage responsible for infantile cataracts and adult febrile illness

iScience. 2026 Mar 6;29(4):115233. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115233. eCollection 2026 Apr 17. ABSTRACT Bacteria of the Spiroplasma ixodetis clade are well characterized as reproductive parasites and defensive …

Waardenburg-Shah Syndrome: Diagnostic and Surgical Challenges in a Resource-Limited Setting – A Rare Case Report

Int Med Case Rep J. 2026 Mar 30;19:574230. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S574230. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Waardenburg-Shah syndrome (WSS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized …