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Irie M, Okada M, Maruo Y et al. · 2026 · Polymers
This study evaluated eleven resin cements used as core build-up materials by examining the following properties: (a) push-out force between root dentin and the fiber post; (b) pull-out force between the fiber post and the core build-up…
View details →Cao Y, Zhu H, Wu J · 2026 · Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Background Ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy is the standard method for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, the effect of the optimal puncture approach on diagnostic yield and patient outcomes remains controversial. Objective To…
View details →Zeilinger J, Palkovits S, Ruiss M et al. · 2026 · American journal of ophthalmology
Purpose To compare intraindividual differences in visual performance of two refractive extended-depth-of-focus (EDF) intraocular lenses (IOLs) targeted for emmetropia. Design Prospective, randomized, patient- and examiner-masked…
View details →Steuber TD, Belk M, Thayer B et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pharmacy technology : jPT : official publication of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians
Background: As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has evolved, patients increasingly present with milder disease, raising questions about optimal management of those hospitalized for other conditions, but found to have COVID-19 with high…
View details →Yao S, Imoto S, Tsuchiya A et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Background and Objectives : Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) combined with endocrine therapy are recommended as first- or second-line treatment for hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2…
View details →Chen K, Su Y · 2026 · Annals of medicine
Backgrouds Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) represents the most prevalent hip disorder in children. A variety of methods for spica cast immobilization have been described using specialized equipment. This study attempts to explore…
View details →Çalışkan MU, Sarıbaş H, Keskin G et al. · 2026 · International journal of medical informatics
Background Perioperative anticoagulant management is critical because of the competing risks of ischemia and bleeding. Large language models (LLMs) and clinical decision support (CDS) have shown substantial advances and are increasingly…
View details →Alkhallagi TS, Alshammari BK, Babeer WA et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background This in vitro study compared the precision of articulator-based scanning and scan fixator-based scanning in completely edentulous arches with implant scan bodies. Materials and methods Upper and lower master casts were…
View details →Tehrani HG, Mostajeran E, Dehghani-Mohammadabadi R et al. · 2026 · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Background The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in addressing recurrent implantation failure. Materials and methods Fifty patients were randomly assigned…
View details →Short CL, Morrison T, Crotti TN et al. · 2026 · Journal of anatomy
The pyramidalis (Py) is a small triangular-shaped anterior abdominal wall muscle, the function of which remains uncertain. We used brightness-mode (B-mode) ultrasound to determine Py prevalence and tested the hypothesis that Py contributed…
View details →Tang Y, Liu R · 2026 · Frontiers in neurology
Background Patients with Meige syndrome are often affected by anxiety symptoms, and drug therapy is the primary treatment option, with botulinum toxin A being the most frequently used medication. This study analyzes the intervention…
View details →Kiliç K, Sezer BS, Aydinli İ et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in psychology
Introduction The aim of this study is to examine the effect of narcissistic personality traits on body image through social media interaction and to comparatively evaluate these relationships in the context of athletes engaged in…
View details →Friederich M, Brunner J, Kirsch E et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Background Distal radius fractures (DRF) are often immobilized using a conventional plaster cast although orthoses offer a time- and resource-saving alternative. This prospective randomized study compared the conservative DRF treatment…
View details →Lv N, Xiang J, Kuang J et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in endocrinology
Introduction 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency is highly prevalent in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may contribute to immune and metabolic dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the clinical associations of serum 25(OH)D…
View details →Baek CH, Elhassan BT, Lim C et al. · 2026 · Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Introduction Although favorable clinical outcomes of scope-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer (SALTT) have been reported in posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears (PSIRCTs) patients, the limited restoring of static stability…
View details →Cigdem Z, Durdu F, Celık MY · 2026 · BMC pediatrics
BACKGROUND: The study was carried out experimentally to determine the effect of prone and side-lying position on the comfort of preterm infants using positioning bed in preterm infants hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).…
View details →Bradshaw JT, Sanzo K, Barakat C et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research
Abstract Bradshaw, JT, Sanzo, K, Barakat, C, Barshun, A, Inglima, S, Gotla, T, Thompson, BK, De Souza, EO, and Walters, JA. Similar strength and hypertrophic adaptations in less time? Myo-reps vs. traditional straight-sets in…
View details →Farshad F, Shokouhinejad N, Pedram P et al. · 2026 · Biomaterial investigations in dentistry
Objective Clinicians have various curing options due to new light-cure devices with different intensities. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of two light-curing intensities (1,200 mW/cm² vs. 3,000 mW/cm²) on coronal…
View details →Pomozi E, Zatyko DZ, Suhai FI et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background : Lower limb arterial calcification (LLAC) is a robust imaging biomarker of peripheral artery disease (PAD) severity. Vitamin K antagonists are presumed to accelerate cardiovascular calcification. Direct oral anticoagulants…
View details →Lu Y, Zhu D, Shen K et al. · 2026 · Annals of surgical oncology
Background Mucinous gastric adenocarcinoma (MGC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy. This study aimed to explore whether MGC is associated with poorer survival compared with nonmucinous gastric adenocarcinoma (NMGC) and to further…
View details →Gopalakrishna KN, Chakrabarti D, Bharadwaj S et al. · 2026 · Neurology India
Objective Patients with intracranial aneurysms while undergoing neurosurgical clipping frequently require the use of temporary clip, and this involves the risk of cerebral ischemia. The usual approaches for prevention of such an adverse…
View details →Zhu F, Ning Y, Leng X et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
OBJECTIVE: The short-term outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Mis-TLIF) and Open TLIF (O-TLIF) have been reported in previous studies. However, the long-term clinical outcomes of both procedures have been…
View details →Ünlü MT, Caliskan O, Çetinoğlu I et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in surgery
Introduction Basedow Graves disease (BG) is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Lugol's solution (LS) is used preoperatively to inhibit thyroid hormone production, decrease thyroid gland vascularity and ensure a safer surgical field.…
View details →Khaliq O, Maharaj N, David M et al. · 2026 · Laboratory medicine
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid global vaccine deployment, especially among high-risk groups, such as individuals living with HIV. Data are limited, however, on the immunologic effects of SARS-CoV-2…
View details →Augustin G, Jeričević K, Bogdanić B · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background/Objectives : This study aimed to determine the inguinal hernia recurrence rate after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair, particularly considering the effect of simultaneous umbilical hernia repair. The secondary aim was…
View details →Inceoğlu S, Uçkardeş D, Göknar N et al. · 2026 · International urology and nephrology
Introduction and aim Posterior urethral valve (PUV) represent a congenital obstructive uropathy, and despite advances in prenatal diagnosis and postnatal management, chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops in nearly 20% of affected patients.…
View details →Shun-Lin X, Shi-Ting L, Wei-Bing C et al. · 2026 · Pediatric surgery international
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the modified thoracoscopic esophageal anastomotic methods in cases with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF). METHODS: From January 2019 to August 2024, a total of 12 consecutive…
View details →Demir ZG, Doğan IA, Keskin R et al. · 2026 · Dementia & neuropsychologia
Psychosocial interventions may differentially target affective and cognitive symptoms in mild dementia, yet comparative evidence in long-term care is limited. Objective To compare the effects of Reminiscence Therapy (RT) and Cognitive…
View details →Bowers O, Killion HJ, Kuhlman K et al. · 2026 · BMC veterinary research
BACKGROUND: This study measured phenotypic resistance of enteric Escherichia coli (E. coli) obtained from livestock and wildlife across agricultural districts within Wyoming, U.S.A., to antimicrobials used in the cattle industry. It is the…
View details →Dixit S, Chawla V, Gupta P et al. · 2026 · Bioinformation
Prolonged exposure to powered brushing, especially with high-abrasive toothpastes, can significantly increase surface roughness, affecting both enamel and restorative materials. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the cumulative…
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