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Effect of choice of instruction language on anatomy learning outcomes.

Alghamdi MA, Almasaad JM, Ahmed ME et al. · 2026 · Anatomical sciences education

The choice of instructional language in medical education continues to be debated across non-English-speaking nations. In Saudi Arabia, medical schools use English as the medium of instruction, which may challenge students who previously…

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A vest-based sling provides greater hip flexion and abduction than a traditional Ehmer sling, with limited tolerability in healthy dogs.

Huber AL, Picavet PP, Hamon M et al. · 2026 · American journal of veterinary research

Objective To measure hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation in a static standing position with the limb maintained with a traditional Ehmer sling (TES), compare these with a commercially available vest-based sling (VBS), and…

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Effect of acupuncture on postoperative nausea and vomiting in lumbar disc herniation surgery.

Erdem G, Kavak Akelma F, Nalbant B et al. · 2026 · Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

Objective Nausea, vomiting and pain are common postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ondansetron combined with acupuncture at bilateral PC6 during the intraoperative period on the incidence of…

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Does the methane-mitigating feed additive 3-nitrooxypropanol affect additive genetic variance and ranking of methane and yield traits in Holstein dairy cows?

Stephansen RB, Lassen J, Lund MS et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

This study aimed to quantify the effect of the methane-mitigating feed additive 3-NOP on genetic parameters and potential genotype-by-environment (G × E) interaction for gas emission traits, i.e., methane (CH 4 ) and, carbon dioxide (CO 2…

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Effect of polymerization mode on dentin bond strength of universal adhesives: influence of aging and application strategy.

Yazici Akbiyik S, Yikici Col C, Bakir E · 2026 · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

Objectives This study evaluated the effect of polymerization mode on dentin bond strength of universal adhesives applied using etch-and-rinse (ER) and self-etch (SE) strategies, before and after thermocycling. Method and materials A total…

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Leader behaviors to improve teamwork during interprofessional rounds in the NICU.

Traylor AM, Bell EA, Lewis NCM et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association

Objective We investigated the impact of leaders' interprofessional teamwork behaviors on NICU staff perceptions of teamwork processes, trust, psychological safety, and voice behavior. Study design To develop a measure of leaders'…

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Is Seeing Believing and Hearing Trusting? Exploring the Role of Visual and Vocal Cues in Shaping User Trust in VR News Anchors.

Gao Y, Guo Z, Liang HN · 2026 · IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics

Amid the global decline in news credibility, immersive journalism in virtual reality (VR) offers opportunities to enhance trust and engagement through presence and interactivity. As the communicators of news, virtual news anchors play a…

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Mode of delivery among breech presentations with and without External Cephalic Version: A retrospective observational study.

Athiel Y, Goffinet F, Le Ray C et al. · 2026 · Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction

Objective To compare the mode of delivery among women with singleton breech presentation at 36 weeks who attempted external cephalic version (ECV) with those who declined the procedure, in a tertiary center characterized by a low ECV…

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Antibacterial activity and multi-target mechanism of naringenin against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and its application in apple juice.

Zhang Y, Zhao N, Hu B et al. · 2026 · International journal of food microbiology

Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris) poses a major spoilage risk in pasteurized fruit juices, owing to its thermophilicity and acidophilicity. Naringenin, a natural flavonoid, has been investigated for its potential…

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A pilot study of a sexual health workshop for oncology staff: feasibility, impact, and gaps in addressing young adult breast cancer survivorship needs.

Rick TJ, Girard A, Topalian A et al. · 2026 · Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice

Purpose Sexual health concerns are highly prevalent and distressing among adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer survivors, yet are rarely addressed in routine oncology care. Lack of provider training remains a key barrier to…

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Exploring unconventional antimicrobial stewardship models: options beyond traditional prospective audit and feedback.

Christensen AB, Cochran GL, Avedissian SN et al. · 2026 · Infection control and hospital epidemiology

Background Prospective audit and feedback (PAF) is a core antimicrobial stewardship strategy. Discontinuing PAF in favor of alternative interventions has not been previously evaluated. Methods This descriptive study assessed changes in…

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The Association Between Sitting Delivery During the Second Stage of Labor and Pelvic Floor Function in Primiparas: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Gong J, Xie B, Wei Y et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/objectives Pregnancy and childbirth are independent risk factors for pelvic floor injury. The choice of delivery position, as an interventionable factor during labor, has received much attention. This study aimed to assess the…

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Nationwide questionnaire survey on collaboration for the management of chronic kidney disease from the perspective of referrals in Japan.

Hatta T, Kobayashi K, Tatematsu S et al. · 2026 · Clinical and experimental nephrology

Background Preventing end-stage renal failure progression of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires collaboration between nephrologists and general practitioners. Following the 2013 and 2019 surveys in Japan, a nationwide…

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Tolerability and effectiveness of definitive chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced lung cancer patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.

Fujimoto K, Kogo M, Kobayashi H et al. · 2026 · Cancer treatment and research communications

Background This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for lung cancer in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE), focusing on radiation pneumonitis (RP). Materials and methods…

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DNAemia Thresholds to Discontinue Antivirals in Preemptive Management for Cytomegalovirus Seropositive Recipients After Kidney Transplantation.

Miehrig AH, Foresto RD, Tedesco-Silva H et al. · 2026 · Transplantation

Background Treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) after kidney transplantation aims to achieve cessation of viral replication; however, the use of highly sensitive DNA assays creates uncertainty regarding the optimal DNAemia threshold for…

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Physiologic, Psychological, Nutritional, and Rest-Activity Observations During 120 Days of Low-Tech Off-Grid Living in the Baja California Desert: A 2-Participant Field Case Study.

Mauvieux B, Montardy Q, Remilly M et al. · 2026 · Wilderness & environmental medicine

Off-grid low-tech living is increasingly proposed for arid environments, yet longitudinal field data documenting health, nutrition, and rest-activity organization under real-world conditions remain scarce. Our objective was to describe…

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