05/14/2026
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Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones and raises the risk of fractures, especially in older adults. However, many individuals are not diagnosed until after a fracture occurs, in part because the standard diagnostic test, Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), is not always readily accessible.
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Current Issue March 2026
05/13/2026
Review
Computational Pathology is a novel discipline at the intersection of pathology and computer science, driven by the recent advances in machine learning and image analysis. Nevertheless, combining the insights from both disciplines remains challenging, particularly due to differences in technical background and language between pathologists and engineers.
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05/07/2026
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Delayed early childhood development and violence against children are major global challenges, particularly in low-resource settings. Universal digital–human parenting interventions may offer a scalable solution...
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04/03/2026
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This pilot implementation study evaluated the online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Guide for Immigrant Resilience, a seven-session self-guided program culturally adapted for young adults with liminal immigration status.
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03/31/2026
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Lived health, the actual performance of daily activities in one’s environment, has received limited attention, and its assessment remains methodologically challenging
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03/30/2026
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Vascular aging is traditionally assessed using a combination of clinical markers, blood pressure and arterial stiffness measurement. However, measuring vascular aging with reference equipment is costly and not scalable. Nocturnal photoplethysmography (PPG) from wearable health trackers offer a scalable solution for longitudinal assessment.
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03/09/2026
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Medical research depends on access to patient data, but legitimate privacy concerns often mean access is restricted.
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03/09/2026
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We set out to understand how a night of drinking changes heart rate, sleep, and next-day physical activity in everyday life, and whether these changes might differ by age and biological sex.
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03/05/2026
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This study examined the association of a mobile health-based disease management program for uncontrolled...
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02/12/2026
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Given the growing concerns about their effectiveness and ethical implications, as well as the demand to optimise their potential in facilitating health outcomes, this study conducts a systematic review of...
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