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Effects of Ropivacaine-Based Thoracic Paravertebral Block versus Erector Spinae Plane Block on Quality of Recovery in Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Shi S, Liang Y, Liu T et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Background Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Postoperative pain can impair recovery. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) are regional analgesic techniques…

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High Abdominal Fat Deposition was Regulated by Abdominal Fatty Acid Synthesis Related Genes and Reduced Reproduction in Late Stage of Chinese Indigenous Wannan Yellow Chicken.

Yu H, Wu L, Wang H et al. · 2026 · Animal bioscience

Objective Compared with commercial laying hens, indigenous chicken breeds generally exhibit lower reproductive performance. This study aims to elucidate the impact of abdominal fat deposition on the reproductive performance of indigenous…

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Healing Integrity Determines Meniscal Extrusion After Isolated Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair in Knees With No Lower Limb Malalignment.

Kim JS, Hwang UJ, Woo CW et al. · 2026 · Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association

Purpose To investigate changes in meniscal extrusion and meniscal healing status following root repair, and the relationship between meniscal extrusion and healing conditions. Methods Patients who underwent isolated root repair between…

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Evaluating poultry by-product meal, tomato pomace, and azolla with or without Natuzyme supplementation as sustainable alternatives to fish meal for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

Kamel AM, Mahmoud MM, Ibrahim MT et al. · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production

Several studies have predicted that developing countries will be unable to afford fish meal as a primary aquafeed protein source in the future. This experiment evaluated the effect of replacing fish meal (FM) with poultry by-product meal…

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Monitoring the Adverse Implications of Coronavirus 2019-induced Pulmonary Complications on Patients' Respiratory Capacity and Physical Abilities with Moderate and Severe Signs during Interval Follow-up.

Aali F, Habibi Z, Aali F et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical signals and sensors

Background The respiratory system of individuals with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) experiences significant strain due to the body's immunological response and inflammation, leading to organ failure. Over time, patients have improvement in…

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Endometrial HOXA-10, HOXA-11, ß-1 integrin, ECM-1, FAK, and CD44 immunohistochemical expressions in endometriosis-related recurrent IVF failure: a retrospective case-control study.

Toruk EŞ, Kaplan EA, Sarıbaş GS et al. · 2026 · Journal of ovarian research

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility and is frequently associated with recurrent implantation failure in assisted reproductive technologies. Impaired endometrial receptivity, mediated by altered transcription factors,…

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Efficacy of Normobaric High-Flow Oxygen Therapy Combined with Low Molecular Weight Heparin in the Management of Fetal Growth Restriction: A Prospective Cohort Study.

He M, Zhao K, Wei Q et al. · 2026 · International journal of women's health

Objective This study investigated the clinical efficacy of adding normobaric high-flow oxygen therapy (NHFOT) to low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and standard supportive care for the management of the present FGR cohort, idiopathic…

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Single antiplatelet therapy vs oral anticoagulation monotherapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease after successful catheter ablation: A target trial emulation.

Li F, Zhao Y, Peng X et al. · 2026 · Heart rhythm

Background The optimal long-term antithrombotic strategy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD) after successful catheter ablation (CA) remains uncertain. Objective This study aimed to compare the…

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Age Simulation Gloves.

Lüleci EH, Kedgley AE · 2026 · Human factors

ObjectiveThis study evaluated the effectiveness of age simulation gloves in replicating age-related declines in hand function.BackgroundCommercially available age simulation gloves are increasingly used. However, their ability to replicate…

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A comparative analysis of the performance of leading large language models on the endodontics section of the dentistry specialization exam in Türkiye.

Başkan B, Başkan HK, Koç N · 2026 · PloS one

Objective This study aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of eight contemporary LLMs on the endodontics section of the DUS, assessing their accuracy in both theoretical knowledge and simulated clinical scenarios from historical…

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Where is the ghost in the shell?

Weilnhammer V · 2024 · Neuroscience of consciousness

The neurobiology of conscious experience is one of the fundamental mysteries in science. New evidence suggests that transcranial magnetic stimulation of the parietal cortex does not modulate bistable perception. What does this mean for the…

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Anhedonic Traits Do Not Impair Performance in a 3-Arm Bandit Task.

Ramaswamy A, Yamamori Y, Vivekananda U et al. · 2026 · Computational psychiatry (Cambridge, Mass.)

Anhedonia, a transdiagnostic symptom marked by diminished reward sensitivity, is often linked to impairments in reinforcement learning (RL). Standard tasks (e.g., the 4-arm bandit) can place substantial demands on participants and may blur…

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The association between bariatric surgery and cataract: a propensity score-matched cohort study.

Burkard T, Holmberg D, Thorell A et al. · 2022 · Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Background Obesity is considered a risk factor for cataracts. The association between weight loss and a cataract among patients with obesity has not been assessed to date. Objectives To assess the association between weight loss following…

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation over the Left Inferior Parietal Lobule Facilitates Early-Stage Processing During Natural Chinese-English Bilingual Reading.

Wu J, Hang R, Xin P et al. · 2026 · Brain sciences

Background: Proficient second language (L2) reading relies on complex neurocognitive processes. Neuroimaging studies have identified key brain regions recruited during L2 reading, including the left inferior parietal lobule (LIPL) and the…

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Preoperative Systemic Inflammatory Marker Profile in Surgically Treated Intradural Spinal Tumors: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Kırkgeçit M, Türkoğlu H, Yüzbaşı MF et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Background and Objectives : We aimed to determine whether preoperative systemic inflammatory markers derived from complete blood count differ between patients with intradural spinal tumors and healthy controls, and whether any such…

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Rare germline genetic variation in PAX8 transcription factor binding sites and susceptibility to epithelial ovarian cancer.

Ezquina SAM, Jones M, Dicks E et al. · 2025 · American journal of epidemiology

Common genetic variation throughout the genome and rare coding variants identified to date explain about half of the inherited genetic component of epithelial ovarian cancer risk. It is likely that rare variation in the noncoding genome…

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Exploring the correlation between academic achievement and self-regulated learning on critical thinking in undergraduate medical students.

Farhan MA, Makkiyah FA, Hadiwiardjo YH et al. · 2025 · BMC medical education

Objective This study examines the relationship among medical students' academic achievement, self-regulated learning, and critical thinking ability. Methods This study employed a cross-sectional analytical design involving 120 medical…

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Prophylactic wiring vs. non-wiring in hip arthroplasty: finite element and cadaveric analysis of proximal femur biomechanics.

Sangroungrai A, Atipiboonsin V, Sukhonthamarn K et al. · 2025 · Arthroplasty (London, England)

Background Intraoperative periprosthetic femur fracture is a serious complication in hip arthroplasty, affecting patient outcomes. This study explored the biomechanical properties of the proximal femur, specifically comparing prophylactic…

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