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Hypothalamo-Pituitary Dysfunction and Association with Pituitary Siderosis in Adult Subjects with Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia: all Is not Dark.

Siddiqui, Ghosh, Ahuja et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of hematology & blood transfusion : an official journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) is frequently associated with endocrine dysfunction secondary to hemosiderosis involving multiple organs. This study aimed to evaluate long-term endocrine dysfunction, neuroradiological…

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Progesterone-induced endometrial thickness changes do not affect singleton neonatal outcomes in frozen embryo transfer: a retrospective analysis of 6,331 newborns.

Ye, Zhang, Du et al. · 2026 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

To evaluate whether progesterone-induced changes in endometrial thickness (EMT) affect singleton infant outcomes during frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. This retrospective study analyzed 6,331 singleton live births following…

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Impact of Specialty-Trained Perioperative Nurses on Operative Time, Costs, and Complications in Otolaryngologic Surgery.

Bozdemir Çakıcı, Çakıcı, Seki et al. · 2026 · Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

This study aimed to examine the association between perioperative nurse specialization and operative time, costs, postoperative complications, and surgical success in otolaryngologic procedures. A retrospective observational study. The…

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Comparison of inguinal hernia repair outcomes between open and laparoscopic approaches in a pediatric population: a retrospective cohort study.

Adriansyah, Fauzi, Amadeus et al. · 2026 · Annals of surgical treatment and research

Many studies compared the outcomes of hernia repair in children between open and laparoscopic techniques. However, the results still need to be clarified. Moreover, the reports from developing countries are also limited. We compared the…

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Assessment of the Diagnostic Yield of Multiple Rapid Swallows in Symptomatic Patients with Normal High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry.

Mendonça, Teixeira, Badaró et al. · 2026 · GE Portuguese journal of gastroenterology

Multiple rapid swallows (MRS) is a provocative maneuver used to assess contractile reserve (CR) in ineffective esophageal motility, but its clinical role in symptomatic patients with normal high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM)…

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Accuracy of Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight (EFW) at Term: Insights From a Malaysian Tertiary Hospital for Primary Care Implementation.

Sia, Yew, Arumugam et al. · 2026 · Obstetrics and gynecology international

Estimated fetal weight (EFW) is a key determinant of obstetrical decision-making and an independent risk factor of high perinatal morbidity and mortality. However, routine ultrasound during pregnancy test is not universally available in…

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Clinical Implications of Stroke Progressor Phenotypes defined based on ASPECTS decay and perfusion estimated infarct growth rate: insights from a large national thrombectomy registry.

Ciacciarelli, Nicolini, Saia et al. · 2026 · Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

Infarct growth rate (IGR) is highly heterogeneous among ischemic stroke patients, reflecting a spectrum of progressor phenotypes with clinical implications. We aim to compare different imaging approaches to investigate stroke progressors…

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The impact of urinary catheterization on urinary tract infection and renal function in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: A prospective randomized controlled trial.

Serttas, Uysal, Deği̇rmenci̇ et al. · 2026 · Injury

Urinary tract infection(UTI) is a common complication following hip fracture surgery in elderly patients. Urinary catheterization is frequently used to improve patient comfort during prolonged preoperative immobilization; however, its…

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Evaluating the impact of SDHAF3 p.F53L genetic variant on clinically significant QTc prolongation in patients prescribed high-risk medications: a retrospective pharmacogenetic study.

Aalibraheem, Lopez-Medina, Chahal et al. · 2026 · Pharmacogenetics and genomics

Drug-induced QT prolongation (diQTP) can lead to rare, but potentially fatal adverse effects of many medications, yet individual susceptibility varies due to both clinical and genetic factors. SDHAF3 p.F53L (rs62624461) is a genetic…

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Vertebral Rotation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Primarily Curve-Magnitude Driven Rather than Age-Dependent.

Pjanić, Grivas, Jevtić et al. · 2026 · Studies in health technology and informatics

The relationship between vertebral rotation (VR), curve magnitude, and age in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is not yet fully understood. Although VR represents a defining feature of scoliotic deformity, it remains unclear whether…

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Dietary habits, dietary diversity, and the influence of work-related stress among male academic professionals in Ibadan, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Thompson, Adeoye, Williams et al. · 2026 · Journal of health, population, and nutrition

Rapid urbanisation and occupational demands have contributed to unhealthy dietary habits in Nigeria, particularly among professionals. Male academic professionals may be especially vulnerable to poor eating habits due to demanding…

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Transverse-plane descriptors and modifiers of the SRS-Lenke-Aubin 3D classification provide complementary and clinically informative 3D features beyond 2D assessment in Lenke 1 AIS curves.

Aubin, Ilharreborde, Lenke et al. · 2026 · Spine deformity

To investigate how the transverse-plane descriptors and modifiers of the SRS-Lenke-Aubin 3D classification-orientation of the regional plane of deformation (ORPD), apical vertebral rotation (AVR), and apical displacement (3D distance from…

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxoplasma gondii infection in goats from underreported Midland and lowland regions of Algeria.

Benattia, Saidi, Gouzi et al. · 2026 · Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease affecting both humans and animals and is caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In livestock, the infection leads to significant economic losses, mainly due to reproductive disorders such…

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Plaque phenotypes across remodeling patterns in vertebrobasilar atherosclerosis: a high-resolution magnetic resonance vessel wall imaging study.

Liu, Xu, Zhong et al. · 2026 · Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery

Intracranial atherosclerosis is the predominant etiology of ischemic stroke in East Asian populations. Atherosclerotic progression frequently involves concomitant vascular remodeling, and stroke risk profiles may vary across distinct…

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Predictors of postoperative morbidity and delayed initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy after cytoreductive surgery in advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer.

Çaltek, Yassa, Şahin et al. · 2026 · World journal of surgical oncology

This study aimed to identify the factors predicting postoperative morbidity after cytoreductive surgery in patients with advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer, to evaluate the effect of this morbidity on the time to initiation of…

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A randomized controlled trial comparing limbal-conjunctival autograft with conjunctival autograft in recurrent pterygium surgery with intraoperative application of 0.02% mitomycin C.

Peng, Wang, Gong et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology

To compare the outcomes of conjunctival graft (CAG) versus limbal-conjunctival autograft (LCAG) in preventing recurrence after surgery for recurrent pterygium with intraoperative application of 0.02% mitomycin C(MMC). This prospective…

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Population Genetic Structure and Biogeographic Distribution of Tropical Halodule uninervis in the Bohol Sea and Adjacent Waters in the Philippines.

Singson, Takayama, Suyama et al. · 2026 · Ecology and evolution

Halodule uninervis plays a critical role in the seagrass ecosystem because its opportunistic traits facilitate expansion and persistence under changing environmental conditions. Yet the population genetic structure and connectivity of this…

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Sex-specific distribution of the uric acid-to-HDL cholesterol ratio and its association with arterial stiffness in a Japanese health check-up population: a cross-sectional analysis.

Qu, Jiang · 2026 · Frontiers in endocrinology

The uric acid to HDL-cholesterol ratio (UHR) is a composite marker of metabolic and inflammatory imbalance. Although a previous study in a Japanese health check-up population reported a positive and nonlinear association between UHR and…

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