Jianlin Xie^1,#, Jingde Wu¹, Qingwei Zhang¹, Yuanqi Guo¹, Xiande Huang^2,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 723-728, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2026.075856 - 29 June 2026

Abstract Background: Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (CNDI) is most frequently caused by mutations in the AVPR2 gene. Patients exhibit persistent polyuria due to renal insensitivity to antidiuretic hormone. Chronic high urine output predisposes to bladder dysfunction and upper urinary-tract dilatation, notably hydronephrosis. Although pharmacotherapy can partially reduce urine volume, its capacity to reverse established hydronephrosis is limited. Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), a mainstay in managing neurogenic bladder, warrants investigation regarding its utility in CNDI-associated hydronephrosis.
Case Description: A 9-year-old Chinese boy presented with lifelong polydipsia and polyuria, with a peak 24-h urine output of approximately 7100 mL. Renal ultrasonography… More >

Ran Feng^1,*, Yulei Feng²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079812 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Alpha-mom blog refers to social media posts that portray mothers who excel at domestic life and childcare, presenting an idealized image of the perfect mother. The popularity of the Alpha-mom blog has led to increased academic interest in the impact on maternal psychology. Based on Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to explain the relationship between Alpha-mom blog use, parenting self-efficacy, perceived social support, and mothers’ mental health. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 649 Chinese mothers of young children was conducted (M_age = 29.71, SD = 3.53). The majority of participants came from low-to-middle-income households and… More >

Verónica García-Tribaldos¹, Laura Lacomba-Trejo^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078835 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the likelihood of developing insecure attachment patterns, which in turn may heighten economic concerns and couple dissatisfaction—both generally and particularly in the context of assisted reproduction treatments (ART). These processes together elevate the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Methods: This study examined psychosocial and relational predictors of PPD in a sample of 149 Spanish women up to 12 months postpartum following ART. (8.1% = artificial insemination with a sperm donor; 12.1% = artificial insemination without a sperm donor; 67.1% = in vitro fertilization; 20.8% = intracytoplasmic sperm injection; 12.8% =… More >

Xiaofei Nie^1,2,*, Amir Pakpour^2,3, Yanqiong Ouyang⁴, Maria Björk^2,3

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078747 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Objectives: This study aims to examine the temporal associations among psychological distress, mindfulness, childbirth trauma, and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms across the first three months postpartum and test whether mindfulness mediates these longitudinal pathways. Methods: This prospective longitudinal cohort study followed Chinese postpartum women at one week (T1), one month (T2), and three months (T3) after childbirth. A total of 210 women completed baseline assessments, with 173 and 148 participants retained at T2 and T3, respectively. Psychological distress, mindfulness, childbirth trauma, and postpartum PTSD symptoms were assessed using validated self-report measures. Cross-lagged panel models… More >

Wenyi Luo^1,#, Li Yuan^1,#, Ruiling Feng², Kai Pu³, Yali Huang⁴, Mingxiong Li³, Xiaomin Tang⁵, Huimei Wang⁶, Xuejing Wang⁷, Wentin Zhang⁸, Hong Zheng⁹, Xiuhong Li¹⁰, Dandong Luo¹¹, Shanshan Shi⁵, Yaqin Shu³, Xu Wang¹², Na Du¹³, Yujie Shen¹⁴, Yamin Song¹⁵, Huihua Wang¹⁶, Xia Xie¹⁷, Qian Zhang¹², Qianqian Zhang¹⁸, Yuanyuan Zhang¹⁹, Yueyue Zhang¹, Xiaojie Hu²⁰, Zhimin Li²¹, Xiaolan Pan¹⁰, Youdong Pan²², Wenyuan Shang²³, Hairui Sun²⁴, Beini Wang²⁵, Yanhua Wang²⁶, Yanyan Wang²⁷, Yongting Wang²⁸, Guihong Yang²⁹, Yan Zhou³⁰, Zhimin Yang¹, Xuanxuan Li¹, Huiwen Chen^1,§,*, Zhuoming Xu^1,§,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.082239 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Objective: To develop the Chinese expert consensus on the prevention and management of central venous catheter (CVC)-related thrombosis in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) (hereafter referred to as the Consensus), with the aim of standardizing and improving preventive and therapeutic strategies for CVC-related thrombosis in pediatric patients with CHD. Methods: The consensus was formulated in strict accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine by a multidisciplinary panel of experts. Evidence was appraised and synthesized using the JBI Evidence Grading System. The initial draft was refined through two rounds of Delphi consultations involving 16 experts and… More >

Jie Wu^1,#, Guiwen Liang^1,#, Ya Pan^1,#, Talaibaike Maimaijuma^2,3, Xianggui Xu^2,3, Juying Lu¹, Zhongwei Huang^1,*, Lei Qi^1,*, Haiyan Jiang^1,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.077080 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Background: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) complicated by severe infection often present with immature immune function and poor prognosis. Evidence supporting the use of glucocorticoids in this population, particularly with dynamic immune monitoring, remains limited. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 183 CHD children with severe infections admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) from 2019 to 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: the glucocorticoid intervention group (n = 92, methylprednisolone + standard treatment) and the control group (n = 91, standard treatment). Immune indicators (Interleukins-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), CD4⁺/CD8⁺ ratio… More >

Yalin Aygun^1,*, Sakir Tufekci¹, Goktug Norman¹, Burak Canpolat², Fatma Hilal Yagin³, Sacide Tufekci⁴, Cemil Colak⁵, Burak Yagin⁵, Huseyin Gurer⁶, Hulya Berktas¹, Emek Guldogan⁵, Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes⁷, Đina Škulić⁸, Larisa Draščić Šarinić⁸

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078673 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Children’s mental ill health has risen worldwide in recent years, placing increasing emotional demands not only on autistic children but also on their families. A holistic perspective on supportive therapies besides medical treatment is essential. There is a growing need for research and practice that explore equine-assisted therapy through innovative relational frameworks. This qualitative study had two main aims: first, to understand how parents perceived the social and emotional benefits of their autistic child’s involvement in equine-assisted therapy; and second, to explore how parents experienced positive resonance with their child during simultaneous parent–child involvement in… More >

Junwei Zhang¹, Jingbo Wang², Qiangzhi Zuo³, Tong Han⁴, Yang Liu^5,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076641 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Objectives: Existing research indicates a link between childhood physical abuse (CPA) and adolescent smartphone addiction (SA), yet it primarily relies on cross-sectional data. This leaves the longitudinal developmental pathways, including the mediating role of anxiety and the potential protective role of physical activity (PA), poorly understood and insufficiently examined. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal association between CPA and SA among Chinese middle school students, and to investigate the mediating role of anxiety and the moderating role of PA in this relationship. Methods: This study was conducted in two waves of a longitudinal design with… More >

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 >