Meerim Park¹, Seungman Park², Ensel Oh³, Jongmun Choi⁴, Mi Mi Kwon¹, Seog-Yun Park⁵, Jun Ah Lee¹, Hyeon Jin Park^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.079120 - 21 May 2026

Abstract Objectives: Germline variants in cancer predisposition genes have been increasingly recognized in pediatric cancers. However, their spectrum in East Asian children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors remains insufficiently defined. This study investigated the prevalence and clinical significance of pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline mutations in Korean children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs) with CNS tumors. Methods: We performed targeted next-generation sequencing of 358 cancer-associated genes using peripheral blood DNA from 108 patients. Germline variants were classified according to ACMG/AMP guidelines and curated using ClinVar and relevant literature. Results: Among 108 patients, 17 (15.7%) carried P/LP… More >

Yan Shen¹, Lisheng Xie^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078186 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Pediatric allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory airway disease that significantly impairs children’s sleep, learning performance, and quality of life. Despite standardized pharmacotherapy, long-term symptom control remains suboptimal, which is related to the poor treatment compliance of patients and the insufficient disease awareness of parents. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of parental cognitive enhancement combined with parent–child psychological support on symptom control, the quality of life, and underlying intervention mechanisms in children aged 6–14 years with moderate to severe AR. Methods: A total of 150 children aged 6–14 years with… More >

Jia Yuan^1,2,#, Yanxing Lv^2,#, Xinyuan Ding³, Yunyi Zeng¹, Li Ma⁴, Hang Yang¹, Lin Jiang¹, Kamil Bildebayev⁵, Boiko Yuliya Nikolaevna⁵, Na Zhou^1,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.076648 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Backgorund: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly of coronary artery anatomy, usually diagnosed in infancy, but adults may also be affected by this deformity. Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine long-term outcomes in patients with ALCAPA and analyze the relevant factors influencing postoperative outcomes. Methods: The records of patients with ALCAPA admitted from January 2015 to December 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical data of the patients were retrieved from the records. The follow-up data included mortality rates and complications. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were… More >

Xu Wang^1,2, Cui-Hong Cao^2,3, Xiao-Ling Liao⁴, Xing-Yong Jiang⁵, Mark D. Griffiths⁶, I-Hua Chen^7,*, Chung-Ying Lin^8,9,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075149 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Background: The recently developed Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales–Youth Version (DASS-Y) shows promise as a tool for assessing youth mental health, but its consistency across timepoints and diverse ages remains underexplored. The present study evaluated whether the DASS-Y reliably measured depression, anxiety, and stress among school-aged youth (aged 9–18 years) across distinct time periods and educational stages. Methods: Two studies were conducted. Study 1 examined consistency over three months using data from 736 Central Chinese high school students who completed surveys at both timepoints. Study 2 tested consistency across educational levels among 2321 primary and 1676… More >

Xiaojiao Sun^1,*, Shuge Zhang^2,3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073845 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Background: Depression is a growing public health concern among Chinese children and adolescents, with substantial healthcare costs. Physical activity (PA) and organized sport are modifiable behaviours protective against depression. This study, therefore, estimated the healthcare costs of depression attributable to insufficient PA and organized sport participation. Methods: A cost-of-illness approach with population attributable fraction (PAF) was applied. Relative risks were derived from longitudinal evidence, prevalence estimates from national Chinese surveys, and depression case numbers from the Global Burden of Disease 2021. Direct healthcare costs were extrapolated from European Union estimates, adjusted to 2024 US dollars (USD),… More >

Jian Li^1,*, Yide Chen², Xinyi Zhao³, Eryong Xue^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073286 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Background: The mobility of people in rural areas may lead to more and more left-behind children (LBC) appearing, and being an LBC brings a lot of risks to mental health, which could greatly hinder children’s development and undermine their happiness and safety in life. Previous scholars have conducted plenty of studies that focused on Chinese rural LBCs’ mental health issues, such as what they exactly look like and some potential factors, but there remains a paucity of reviews about the relationship among certain mental health issues. We will try to figure out how the most common… More >

Bo Yin^1,#, Xingyu Long^2,#, Zhi Wang¹, Feng Ning¹, Kan Wang², Jun He^1,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 201-210, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.067189 - 28 February 2026

Abstract Background: Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly aggressive pediatric renal malignancy with a marked propensity for metastatic spread. Cases of CCSK associated with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus (IVCTT) are exceptionally uncommon in the literature. We report a case of CCSK with IVCTT in a 15-month-old male infant. Case Description: We reported a case admitted in May 2020 for a 3-day history of fever and hematuria. Abdominal CT revealed an unevenly enhanced mass and low-density shadows within the IVC. The diagnosis of CCSK was confirmed via needle biopsy. The… More >

Yuting Han, Nana Jiang, Yuan Yuan^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 79-87, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.069939 - 26 February 2026

Abstract This study investigated the effects of parental involvement, parenting stress, and social support on the social skills of school-aged children (6–18 years old) with intellectual disabilities (ID). Data were collected from 280 Chinese parents (mothers = 70.0%, fathers = 30.0%) of children with ID through purposive sampling and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that parental involvement not only directly enhanced children’s social skills but also indirectly improved them by alleviating parenting stress, which acted as a partial mediator. Contrary to the stress-buffering hypothesis, social support did not moderate More >

Jeofrey Mtemeri^1,*, Hetal Patel¹, Rehema Abiyo², Claire Farrow¹, Megan Jarman¹, Haatembo Mooya³, Laura Shapiro¹, Barnabas Simatende⁴, Pamela Wadende⁵, Henriette Zeidler⁶

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 53-63, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2026.069558 - 26 February 2026

Abstract Globally, mealtimes provide key insights into cultural and social values and practices. We examine mealtime environments and eating practices in two different African settings using quantitative observational and questionnaire data. Participating families (N = 80) were recruited from two rural locations in Zambia and Kenya. Results following descriptive analysis showed that meals are typically taken as a family in a sociable context, providing opportunities to nurture children’s positive behaviours. In both communities, mothers (71.25%) were most likely to be present and typically prepared meals and provided the food. We observed a few distractions being used… More >

Jinpan Wang^1,#, Yue Yuan^2,#,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071212 - 28 January 2026

Abstract Background: Childhood leukemia, a malignant proliferative disorder of the hematopoietic system and the most common childhood cancer, poses a significant threat to the lives and health of affected children. For parents, a leukemia diagnosis in their child is a profoundly traumatic event. As primary caregivers, they endure immense psychological distress and caregiving stress throughout the prolonged and demanding treatment process, which can adversely affect their own well-being and caregiving capacity. However, the psychological mechanisms, such as the role of mindfulness, linking caregiver stress to parental coping strategies remain underexplored, and evidence-based interventions to support these parents… More >