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Evaluation of a web-based self-monitoring application (MyRA) to empower people with rheumatoid arthritis in daily life.

Hochstenbach LMJ, Verbeek JGE, Brokken-Peters MBJ et al. · 2026 · Rheumatology (Oxford, England)

Objectives To evaluate MyRA, a web-based self-monitoring application for RA, on patient empowerment, usability and perceived usefulness. Methods MyRA was co-developed with patients and used at their own discretion during a 4-month…

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[Deep learning-based assessment of periodontal ligament area changes in maxillary central incisors under different orthodontic regimens using cone beam CT images].

Li RQ, Su S, Zhan LP et al. · 2026 · Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology

Objective: To investigate the differences in the changes of periodontal ligament area (PDLA) and related clinical indicators before and after maxillary central incisor movement under different orthodontic treatment regimens. Methods: This…

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Using Social Media to Increase Participation in Universal Free School Meal Programs: An RCT With Parents of Elementary-Aged Children.

Grummon AH, Zeitlin AB, Lee CJY et al. · 2026 · American journal of preventive medicine

Introduction As of 2025, 9 states have adopted Universal Free School Meal programs. The success of these programs depends in part on high participation. This study tested whether a social media campaign promoting school meal participation…

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An Exploratory Retrospective Study on the Association of Radiotherapy with the Risk of Immune-Related Adverse Events in Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancer Patients Receiving Immunotherapy.

Hokamura N, Fukagawa T, Fukushima R et al. · 2025 · Cancers

Background Radiotherapy (RT) combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has shown therapeutic benefits, and the potential for enhanced immune activation has raised concerns about increased immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The…

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Multidisciplinary prospective study of standardized pelvic lymph-node dissection focusing on the dorsal obturator nerve region.

Sazuka T, Habu Y, Matsusaka K et al. · 2026 · International journal of clinical oncology

Background Pelvic lymph-node dissection is performed across multiple surgical specialties. However, inconsistent terminology and unclear anatomical boundaries hinder standardization. This study established a multidisciplinary team with a…

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Effects of two longevity interventions, calorie restriction and rapamycin treatment, on the kynurenine-aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in aging skeletal muscle.

Hamrick MW, Fulzele S, Isales CM et al. · 2025 · Biochimie

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that is thought to play important roles in aging, oxidative stress, and cellular senescence. We have previously shown that the AhR agonist kynurenine (Kyn), a…

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Factors Affecting the Intrafollicular Transfer of Immature Oocytes in Beef Heifers: Does the Injection Matter?

de Faria OAC, Kussano NR, de Faria LC et al. · 2026 · Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene

This study aimed to evaluate whether the quality of injection and number of oocytes injected during Intrafollicular Transfer of Immature Oocytes (IFIOT) affect ovulation timing, follicle dynamics, oocyte recovery, nuclear maturation and in…

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Effect of hydrogen peroxide on microcystin-LR from Microcystis sp.

Ng PH, St-Hilaire S · 2025 · Diseases of aquatic organisms

Microcystis spp. blooms in fish ponds can lead to fluctuations in water parameters, and the microcystin-LR (MC-LR) toxin they produce may pose health risks for fish, as well as consumers. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) treatment has been…

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Minimal Movement Restrictions Do Not Increase Hip Dislocations Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Before-and-After Study of 10,357 Patients.

Klaassen AD, Willigenburg NW, Musters JWQ et al. · 2026 · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume

Background Hip dislocation is the most common reason for early revision after total hip arthroplasty (THA). To prevent dislocation, patients are often prescribed movement restrictions following THA; however, these restrictions can be…

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Efficacy and safety of intensive antihypertensive strategy in patients with low diastolic blood pressure: a secondary analysis of a cluster randomised trial.

Xie Z, Yang C, Yin Y et al. · 2025 · Heart (British Cardiac Society)

Background Intensive blood pressure (BP) control Methods This is a post hoc analysis of the China Rural Hypertension Control Project. Mixed-effect Cox proportional regression and generalised estimating equation models were used to…

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Clinical predictors of overall survival in elderly oligodendroglioma patients: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database analysis.

Chandan Reddy S, Mao T, Gendreau J et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

Objective Oligodendrogliomas are typically benign tumors that arise within the white matter tracts of the cerebral hemispheres. Surgical resection, radiotherapy (RT), and chemotherapy (CT) are utilized to prolong survival in patients…

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PolyDeep Advance 3: Randomized Clinical Trial comparing PolyDeep-assisted and conventional colonoscopy for adenoma detection rate in a colorectal cancer screening program.

Davila-Piñón P, Díez-Martín AI, Nogueira-Rodríguez A et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy

Background and study aim The impact of computer-aided detection (CADe) systems remains uncertain. We evaluated whether PolyDeep, a CADe system, improves adenoma detection rate (ADR) in a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program. Patients…

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MRI suspicious lesions in patients under active surveillance: Do systematic biopsies still add value?

Savin Z, Ben-David R, Shem-Tov Dlugy A et al. · 2025 · Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada

Introduction Active surveillance (AS) requires regular monitoring to detect disease progression. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and targeted biopsies are commonly used to identify clinically significant prostate cancer…

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Mitigation of nitrous oxide emissions by 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate and 3,4-dimethylpyrazole succinic acid with reduced fertilizer application time while maintaining cabbage yield in Andosol fields

Akiyama H, Sasaki Y, Tago K et al. · 2025 · Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.

Previous studies have reported that nitrification inhibitors are effective in reducing nitrous oxide emissions. However, no studies have reported the effectiveness of 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate, and 3,4-dimethylpyrazole succinic acid…

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A Prospective Interventional Study to Evaluate the Effect of Hypoxia on Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Altitude Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study.

Vavricka SR, Zeitz J, Madanchi M et al. · 2025 · The American journal of gastroenterology

Introduction Retrospective data suggest association of high-altitude exposure and inflammatory bowel disease flares. Knowledge about underlying pathogenesis remains limited. Methods This prospective interventional trial evaluated the…

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