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Maximising the public health benefits of smokefree prisons: a synopsis from a mixed-methods study

Brown A, McMeekin N, Boyd K, Demou E, Woods Brown C, Angus K, Best C, Connell C, O'Donnell R, Loucks N, Bauld L, Leyland A, Pell J, Semple S & Hunt K (2026) Maximising the public health benefits of smokefree prisons: a synopsis from a mixed-methods study. Public Health Research, 14 (12). https://doi.org/10.3310/GJKH1015

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How are bars and nightclubs in Scotland using extensions in late-night alcohol trading hours? Venue observation study

Emslie C, Maxwell K, O’Donnell R, Mitchell G, Cook M, Uny I, Nicholls J, Lewsey J, McIntosh E, Angus C, Mohan A & Fitzgerald N (2026) How are bars and nightclubs in Scotland using extensions in late-night alcohol trading hours? Venue observation study. International Journal of Drug Policy, 151, Art. No.: 105210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105210

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Community mapping with older people in a Scottish rural area: implications for social prescribing

Watson N, Mackay K & Watchman K (2026) Community mapping with older people in a Scottish rural area: implications for social prescribing. Journal of Integrated Care. https://doi.org/10.1108/jica-05-2025-0045

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Lower risk drinking guidelines and the ‘no safe level’ message: Finding a balance in risk communication

Burton R & Nicholls J (2026) Lower risk drinking guidelines and the ‘no safe level’ message: Finding a balance in risk communication. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70431

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Do anthropometric health risk indicators of South African primary school children require national growth charts? In-sights from the NW-CHILD study

Muller X, Pienaar A, Gerber B, Brooks N, Kruger D & Moran C (2026) Do anthropometric health risk indicators of South African primary school children require national growth charts? In-sights from the NW-CHILD study. Children, 13 (3), Art. No.: 372. https://doi.org/10.3390/children13030372

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Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Campbell P, Cowie J, Davis B, Fenton C, Todhunter-Brown A, Bissozo Hernandez H, Hoyle L, Carver H, Connell C, Dumbrell J, Hill R, Blacklaw F, NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland InitiativE (NESSIE) & France EF (2026) Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health & Justice, 14 (11). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-025-00354-4

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Do Anthropometric Health Risk Indicators of South African Primary School Children Require National Growth Charts? Insights from the NW-CHILD Study

Muller X, Pienaar AE, Gerber B, Brooks NE, Kruger D & Moran CN (2026) Do Anthropometric Health Risk Indicators of South African Primary School Children Require National Growth Charts? Insights from the NW-CHILD Study. Children, 13 (3), Art. No.: 372. https://doi.org/10.3390/children13030372

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Beyond ‘Walk Walk Walk’: Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in individuals with claudication

Anieto EM, Dall P, Abaraogu U, Anieto IB, Ramsay C, Gormal C, Smith K, Ejiogu O & Seenan C (2026) Beyond ‘Walk Walk Walk’: Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in individuals with claudication. Journal of Vascular Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvn.2026.02.005

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Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report

Niven A, Miller M, White J, Noble L, Wardle H, Stoddart A, Griffiths D, Weir C, Ensor H, Maxwell C, Howell F, Purves R & Dobbie F (2026) Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report. Public Health Research, 14 (4), pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjfd3715

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Reimagining atrial fibrillation screening beyond age-based thresholds using AI

Menon TP, Mahajan A & Powell D (2026) Reimagining atrial fibrillation screening beyond age-based thresholds using AI. npj Digital Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-02485-w

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Redesigning leadership for clinical AI deployment

Athni TS, Mahajan A & Powell D (2026) Redesigning leadership for clinical AI deployment. npj Digital Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-02532-6

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Is Scotland's health visiting service getting it right for every child? Exploring health visitors' perspectives

Komvoki N, Cheyne H & Fotopoulou M (2026) Is Scotland's health visiting service getting it right for every child? Exploring health visitors' perspectives. Journal of Family and Child Health, 3 (3), pp. 106-116. https://doi.org/10.12968/jfch.2026.0016

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Comparing Evidence-Based Practice Competencies, Adoption, Barriers, and Predictors Among Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Youssef N, Gebreal A, Saleeb M, Alanazi A, Shepherd A, Al Asaad SH, Al Houri HN, Tookhy NA, Shakhes SA, Nawwar AE, Aly Warda NH, Alhamdan HI, Hamdan Q, Jakhlab M & Musleh HH (2026) Comparing Evidence-Based Practice Competencies, Adoption, Barriers, and Predictors Among Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Evidence-Based Nursing, 23 (1), Art. No.: e70097. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.70097

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Autism, dementia, and post-diagnostic support: A consensus report from the Second International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

Janicki MP, McCallion P, Jokinen N, Larsen FK, Mughal DT, Service KP, Gomiero T, Marsack-Topolewski CN, Watchman K, Santos FH, Keller SM, Shooshtari S, Thakur A & Palanisamy V (2026) Autism, dementia, and post-diagnostic support: A consensus report from the Second International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613261416670

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Mental Health Nursing Students' Perceptions of Psychological Trauma Education and Its Impact on Their Practice: A Qualitative Study

McIntosh G, Conlon M, McGlanaghy E & Collier-Sewell F (2026) Mental Health Nursing Students' Perceptions of Psychological Trauma Education and Its Impact on Their Practice: A Qualitative Study. Nursing Reports, 16 (2), Art. No.: 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16020061

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Defining Severity Levels for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Impairment and Activity Limitation: A Systematic Review

Ierardi E, van Wijck F, Ali M, Best C & Coupar F (2026) Defining Severity Levels for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Impairment and Activity Limitation: A Systematic Review. NeuroRehabilitation, 58 (1), pp. 3-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/10538135251393516

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How can we maximise the benefits of smoke-free prisons? Decision analytic model to predict potential impacts on public health

McMeekin N, Brown A, Best C, Demou E, Leyland AH, Bauld L, Loucks N, Pell JP, Semple S, Tweed EJ, Woods-Brown C, Hunt K & Boyd KA (2026) How can we maximise the benefits of smoke-free prisons? Decision analytic model to predict potential impacts on public health. BMC Public Health, 26, Art. No.: 994. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26714-9

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The alcohol licensing system in Northern Ireland: Lessons learnt from a restrictive framework

Nicholls J, Maclean J, Cook M, Valiente R, Shortt N & Fitzgerald N (2026) The alcohol licensing system in Northern Ireland: Lessons learnt from a restrictive framework. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2629271

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