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Safoora AK, Vadakkepurayil K, Santhakumar M · 2026 · International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Background and objectives Dental anxiety is frequently observed in children and often poses a significant challenge to providing effective and high-quality dental care. Managing a child's anxiety in the clinical setting is a critical…
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Ferencz A, Lőrinczy D · 2026 · Biology
Beyond gas transport, red blood cells (RBCs) have emerging roles regarding innate immunity, regulating blood flow, and participating in nutrient transport, which can be engineered as drug delivery systems since they contribute to…
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Lee J, Russell KW, Smith C et al. · 2026 · Annals of surgery
Objective Anastomotic stricture (AS) is the most common complication following repair of type C esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Retrospective studies suggest transanastomotic tube (TT) use may increase AS…
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Tan SYT, Liang TR, Chua JKL et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background: The benefits of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in people with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m 2 are not well-established, with concerns of increased risk and poorer weight loss. The optimal surgical type (gastric bypass…
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Bolçocuk D, Sürücüoğlu MS · 2026 · Journal of health, population, and nutrition
Background Nutrition literacy has been increasingly recognized as a fundamental determinant of healthy eating behaviors during adolescence. Adolescence is a critical phase for growth and adoption of long-term healthy habits. However, there…
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Zou XC, Wu ZH, Xu XD et al. · 2026 · World journal of surgical oncology
Background and purpose As an emerging interactive display technology, mixed reality(MR) allows for the integration of multi-dimensional virtual objects with the real world, enhancing the precision of surgical operations. This technology…
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Azizian A, Bernhardt M, Rühlmann F et al. · 2026 · BMC cancer
Background Resection of the periadventitial neurolymphatic tissue around the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is considered a crucial component of oncologically complete resection in pancreatic head and corpus carcinomas. However, a…
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Churproong S, Metcalfe B, Mcguigan P et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences
Background Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are the cause of pain from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), frequently in the trapezius muscle (TM). Working adults often avoid treatment due to the need for therapist assistance and limited…
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Kim CH, Kim EJ, Lee TS et al. · 2026 · Oncology
Background Elderly patients or those with poor performance status are underrepresented in clinical trials of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and optimal treatment strategies for this frail population remain unclear. In real-world…
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Awawdeh L, Almesleh B, Hammouri H et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
Objectives The present study evaluated clinically and radiographically the effectiveness of Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) versus induced bleeding (IB) in treating mature necrotic teeth.…
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Yıldırım Y, Arabacı R, Rodoplu C et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Investigating how the autonomic functions of the heart are affected during rapid weight loss practices is extremely important for athletes’ health. This study aimed to investigate how rapid weight loss (3–5%) affects heart rate variability…
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Karaca S, Yilmaz OF, Sarmis A et al. · 2026 · Journal of ophthalmology
Objective To compare microbial contamination between multidose brimonidine eye drops preserved with benzalkonium chloride (BAK-MDB) and multidose brimonidine eye drops preserved with Purite® (PUR-MDB) using a comparative approach on the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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