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Dietary Fibre, Inflammageing, and Vitamin D-Related Gene Expression in Skin (INGUTSKIN)

Poster presented at NuGOweek 2026 (Olsztyn, Poland), 01 September 2026, Session 3: Microbiome Dynamics in Healthy Aging (poster session 1).

Research On Twin Tungsten Electrode – Wire Electrode Indirect Arc Additive Manufacturing Process

The low forming efficiency and high heat accumulation existed in TIG additive manufacturing process hinder its further development and application. A novel twin tungsten electrode – wire electrode indirect arc (TTWIA) additive manufacturing has great potential to solve the above...

Assessing Public Health and Preventative Health Needs of Underserved Communities in Rhode Island.

BACKGROUND: In the United States, significant disparities exist in preventative health among underserved communities, including African American/Black (AA/B), Hispanic/Latino (H/L) and lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/ queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. We explored the influence of soci...

The Storm After the Calm: A Case of Medetomidine Withdrawal.

We report a case of a 30-year-old woman with a history of intravenous drug use, who presented to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, agitation, and delirium. In order to protect her airway and to facilitate further evaluation, she received endotracheal intubation, but...

Biological Embedding of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Neurobiological and Immune Mechanisms Linking Early-Life Stress to Addiction Vulnerability.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with elevated risk for substance use disorders (SUDs), yet prevailing accounts often emphasize psychosocial pathways and reward-circuit recalibration without fully articulating immunobiological mechanisms that may converge on th...

Distinct Patterns of Intentional and Unintentional Overdose Among Psychiatric Patients With Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders.

BACKGROUND: Co-occurrence of Bipolar Disorder (BD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) increases the risk of negative mental health outcomes, including both intentional (i.e., suicide self-poisoning) and unintentional overdose (i.e., accidental). While it is clear that both forms of...

Implementing Mental Health and Substance Use Screening at a Sexual Health Clinic.

PURPOSE: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience heightened mental health problems and substance misuse. Improved approaches to screening for behavioral health in this population are needed. We evaluated the implementation of a digital intake platform incorporatin...

Triple Vulnerability: Suicidal Ideation, Elevated Anxiety, and Alcohol Consumption and Treatment Engagement in a Partial Hospital Setting.

OBJECTIVE: Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are acute psychiatric settings that commonly treat patients with active suicidal ideation (SI), anxiety, and alcohol use. Alcohol use is common among patients with SI and anxiety, and this triple vulnerability may negatively impac...

Impact of Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy on Fetal and Neonatal Neurobehavioral Development: A Narrative Review.

BACKGROUND: Maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) remains a common source of prenatal drug exposure worldwide. MSDP has been shown to increase fetal health risks and interfere with fetal development. Although newborns prenatally exposed to other substances (e.g., opiates, benz...

Disclosure of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients: Differences by Sexual and Gender Minority Status.

Rates of adolescent suicide have risen over the last 10 years, creating a public health crisis. Disclosure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) is one help-seeking strategy available to adolescents. Estimates from prior studies on the frequency of youth STB disclosure vary c...

Synthesis Across Disciplines: Creating Integrated Clinical Vignettes for Pre-clerkship Medical Training.

INTRODUCTION: Case-based learning strategies have been shown to enhance student engagement, promote active learning, and improve problem-solving ability by simulating clinical scenarios. However, few interventions focus specifically on integration within basic science domains, an...

Association Between Perceived Interpersonal Support and Quality of Life Among Adult Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy at an Integrated Academic Cancer Institute.

PURPOSE: Increased interpersonal support may improve the quality of life of patients with a cancer diagnosis. We seek to determine the relationship between perceived interpersonal support (PIS) and quality of life (QOL) among adult patients receiving chemotherapy infusions at an...

Characteristics and Congruence of the Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities Workforce and Communities Served, United States, 2024.

. 2026;116(S4):S285-S294. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308734).

From Manna to Messiah: Jesus the Bread of Life in John's Gospel

John 6 stands at the theological centre of the Fourth Gospel. It transforms human hunger into a revelation of divine life. This article offers a concise exegetical and theological reading of the Bread of Life discourse, tracing its movement from Israel’s memory of manna to Jesus’...

Arul Doss

Arul Doss (1966-1999), a priest belonging to Balasore diocese, witnesses to Jesus through his socio-pastoral ministry among the Ho Adivasis of Chaibasa. He serves selflessly among the tribal communities. Like Jesus, self-gift in service is the core of his pastoral outreach.

"Invest in Us!" Exploring the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Community Health Worker Workforce.

. 2026;116(S4):S266-S271. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308713).

A Community Health Worker-Led Model of Training and Technical Assistance to Support National Community Health Worker Program Implementation for COVID-19 Response: United States, 2021-2025.

. 2026;116(S4):S314-S320. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308665).

Implications of PWPN and EYM in the Church in South Asia: A Theological Reflection

The Church stands at a decisive historical juncture in South Asia. This is in the midst of a culture marked by ecological crisis, human fragmentation and theological impasse (Panikkar, “Is History the Measure of Man…,” 41). Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly reminded the faithful that a...

Shaping the Future: A CHW-Led Movement to Achieve Sustainability.

. 2026;116(S4):S259-S265. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308617).

Key Elements of a Community-Engaged Approach to Evaluating a Nationwide Community Health Worker Program.

. 2026;116(S4):S341-S352. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308659).