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Therapeutic potential of retinoic acid-loaded lipid Nanocapsules in an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

Moura RP, Mwema A, Bottemanne P et al. · 2026 · Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroinflammatory disease affecting over 2.5 million people worldwide. Despite available therapies, no current treatment halts disease progression or specifically targets remyelination. Here, we…

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Regional disparities in insurance-covered cognitive behavioural therapy in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional study using National Database Open Data, 2015-2023.

Fujii T, Nogami Y, Seo T · 2026 · BMJ open

Objectives Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recommended as a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety disorders, but its utilisation under Japan's national health insurance remains poorly understood. This study aimed to…

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Microneedling accelerates burn wound healing and promotes collagen remodeling: Insights from a rodent model.

Alpat SE, Kaya B, Nakkaş HG et al. · 2026 · Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries

Objective Despite notable advancements in burn care, morbidity and mortality remain high, with progressive tissue loss typically occurring in the first 48 h post-injury. While microneedling and topical retinyl palmitate are recognized for…

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Effect of post-mating TAK-683 (Kisspeptin analog) treatment on luteal morphology and function in suckling goats with lactational anestrus.

Uyanık G, Yüksel M, Abay M et al. · 2026 · Animal reproduction science

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of TAK-683 administered to suckling goats in lactational anestrus on the 4th day (D4) after mating on luteal function, serum progesterone (P₄) levels, and reproductive performance. Forty-five Aleppo…

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Endoscopic intervention for patients of renal insufficiency with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: efficacy evaluation and predictive model construction.

Huang Y, Chen Q, Chen R et al. · 2025 · BMC gastroenterology

OBJECTIVE: To explore disease severity thresholds beyond which endoscopic intervention fails to reduce mortality in the context of renal insufficiency and upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), and to develop predictive models for…

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Exploring engagement with a web-based self-directed psychoeducational program for advanced cancer patients and their caregivers (iFOCUS): A sub study analysis of the DIAdIC trial.

Schmidt US, Van Rickstal R, Van Goethem V et al. · 2026 · Palliative medicine

Background Supporting psychoeducational functioning for advanced cancer patients and informal caregivers (dyads) can be challenging. Self-managed digital interventions offer a possible cost-effective alternative but often face low…

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Evaluation of 5B9 as a Calibrator or Expression of Results in Absorbance Values for the Diagnosis of Hit With a PF4/Heparin Specific Elisa.

Pouplard C, Charuel N, Archer E et al. · 2026 · International journal of laboratory hematology

Background Immunoassays detecting anti-PF4/H antibodies must be sensitive to exclude heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and optical density (OD) values are useful for confirming HIT, but no calibration is currently available.…

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Bilateral Subdural Hematoma Caused by Cervical Traction.

Mano T · 2025 · Clinical medicine insights. Case reports

Cervical traction therapy is commonly used for cervical spondylosis; however, complications, such as subdural hematomas can occur. Possible mechanisms include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and bridging vein damage. A 51-year-old…

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Neutrophils shape the therapeutic efficacy of sirtuin 1 activity modulators in murine influenza virus infection.

Simeonova L, Leseva M, Stoyanov K et al. · 2025 · Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease

Sirtuin 1 (Sirt1), a class III histone deacetylase, is a key regulator of gene expression in various immune cell types, including neutrophils, during infection and acute inflammation. Herein, we studied the effect of the Sirt1 activator…

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Radiation Therapy Dose Escalation Failed to Improve Local Control for Intermediate-Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma on ARST1431: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group.

Jackson CB, Xue W, Gupta AA et al. · 2025 · International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics

Purpose To evaluate local failure (LF) rates for patients with intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma treated on the Children's Oncology Group ARST1431 clinical trial, the first and largest international, phase 3 randomized study to use FOXO1…

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Bertolotti joint-related cyst: illustrative case.

Chow WD, Spinner RJ, Amrami KK et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons

Background Bertolotti syndrome is an underrecognized cause of chronic low back pain. Back pain generated from Bertolotti syndrome is believed to result from altered weight dissipation mechanics and/or instability of the pseudoarticulation,…

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