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Comparative analysis of nucleic acid delivery systems based on benzimidazolium surfactants: impact of auxiliary lipids on lipoplex internalization and functional gene delivery in cancer cells.

Kuznetsova DA, Kuznetsov DM, Lyubina AP et al. · 2026 · Biochimica et biophysica acta. Biomembranes

The design of effective non-viral nucleic acid delivery systems based on cationic amphiphilic compounds remains a major challenge in biomedical research. In this study, cationic benzimidazolium surfactants (BI-n) and cationic liposomes…

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Pimobendan in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Arterial Uncoupling - A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Nakagawa A, Matsuoka Y, Seo M et al. · 2026 · Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society

Background Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and right ventricular (RV)-pulmonary arterial (PA) uncoupling, as assessed by a decrease ratio of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) to PA…

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Simvastatin Treatment in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: a Phase II Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Shows Reduction in IL-6 Levels.

Hussain SK, Ayoub WS, Cruz-Correa M et al. · 2026 · Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a lethal cancer with rising burden. Few clinical trials have evaluated preventive strategies for HCC in high-risk patients with liver cirrhosis. Observational studies show statins are associated with…

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Effects of Experimental Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation on Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: A Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Study.

Kumar N, Prasad S, Srivastava MVP et al. · 2026 · The Journal of clinical psychiatry

Background: Negative symptoms remain among the most debilitating and treatment-resistant features of schizophrenia. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, particularly intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), is emerging as a…

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Inpatient Robotic Therapy for Stroke Survivors With Severe Upper Limb Impairments: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Cowan C, Harmon EY, Melewski M et al. · 2026 · The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Importance Understanding how upper extremity (UE) robotic therapy (RT) affects efficiency and effectiveness of inpatient rehabilitation is important to advancing poststroke treatment and recovery. Objective To determine whether UE RT…

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Efficacy and tolerability of metformin as an adjuvant therapy in patients with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis receiving interferon Beta 1a: A randomized pilot trial.

Abdelgaied MY, Abdelgawad O, Rashad MH et al. · 2026 · Journal of neuroimmunology

Background Neurodegeneration and inflammation can accelerate the demyelination process in multiple sclerosis (MS). We aimed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of metformin as an add-on treatment to interferon Beta 1a (IFNβ-1a) in…

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Thermal Safety of Forced-Air Warming During Balloon Occlusion in Isolated Perfusion Chemotherapy: A Prospective Feasibility Study Using Multisite Temperature Monitoring.

Aust H, Kranke P, Torossian A et al. · 2026 · Cancers

Background Isolated Perfusion Chemotherapy (IPC) with balloon occlusion creates transient ischemic tissue compartments while patients remain exposed to significant perioperative heat loss. Active warming during these phases is commonly…

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Enhancing Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Production in a Semi-arid Environment in Morocco Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation and Other Water-Saving Strategies

Kretzschmar HA, Abouabdillah A, Bouabid R et al. · 2026 · Potato Res..

The Fès-Meknès region in Morocco is characterized by a typical Mediterranean climate and the cultivation of water-demanding, locally well-established cash crops, such as potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Therefore, this region is likely to…

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Short-Chain Fatty Acids May Promote Regulatory T Cell Induction to Enhance Maternal Immune Tolerance in Early Pregnancy.

Takahashi K, Kawagoe J, Takehara I et al. · 2026 · Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)

This study examined whether oral administration of individual short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) alters Treg- and Th17-related immune parameters during the peri-implantation period in pregnant mice. Using a mouse model, the effects of SCFAs…

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Operative management of supination-external rotation type trimalleolar equivalent ankle fractures: reassessing the role of deltoid ligament repair and impact of posterior malleolar fixation on postoperative syndesmotic widening.

Choi JY, Yu OJ, Yun JY et al. · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Purpose The role of deltoid ligament (DL) repair in supination-external rotation (SER)-type trimalleolar equivalent ankle fractures (TEAFs) remains controversial. Additionally, it remains unclear whether posterior malleolar fixation alone…

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Cytotoxicity assessment of Tera Harz TC-85DAC direct-printed clear aligners and effects of post curing time.

Peanchitlertkajorn S, Makkasaman K, Neoh SP et al. · 2026 · Journal of the World federation of orthodontists

Background To evaluate the cytotoxicity of direct 3D-printed aligners fabricated from Tera Harz TC-85DAC resin (TC) compared with conventional thermoformed aligners, and to investigate the effect of different post curing durations on TC…

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Safety of insulin eye drops in the tratment of open angle glaucoma: a randomized phase I clinical trial.

Liu J, Nassrallah W, Quan-Nguyen C et al. · 2026 · Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie

Objective The progression of glaucoma despite adequate intraocular pressure (IOP) control highlights the need for neuroprotective and neuroregenerative therapies. Preclinical studies suggest insulin promotes retinal ganglion cell survival…

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S. aureus colonization and clinical symptoms remain stable upon topical XZ.700 treatment: Results of a double-blind randomized clinical trial in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

van der Meulen LWJ, Bergmans ME, Assil S et al. · 2026 · British journal of clinical pharmacology

Aim Recovering dysbiosis may improve atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms. XZ.700 is a recombinant chimeric endolysin that specifically targets Staphylococcus aureus and could be a new treatment option for patients with AD. The aim of this…

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Impact of ultrahypofractionated adjuvant regional nodal radiotherapy on patient-reported quality of life: the HYPORT adjuvant trial (NCT03788213).

Chakraborty S, Chatterjee S, S P et al. · 2026 · Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

Introduction The HYPORT Adjuvant trial is comparing a one-week (26 Gy) course of adjuvant breast radiotherapy (RT) to a three-week (40 Gy) course. We report the interaction of regional nodal irradiation (RNI) and the dose fractionation…

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Evaluating Joint Position Sense With 3D Motion Capture System: The Effect of Muscle Activation Without a Reference Angle in Shoulder Movements.

Lim W · 2026 · Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy

Background and purpose Joint position sense (JPS) is frequently assessed using joint position reproduction (JPR); however, JPR has limitations, where reference angles are typically unavailable. This study aimed to examine the accuracy of…

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No difference in patella mobility between conventional mechanically aligned and robotic-assisted functionally aligned total knee arthroplasty.

Lachowski K, Naja KM, Prill R et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA

Purpose Robotic-assisted (RA) surgery allows for higher accuracy in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and for better standardization of alignment concepts. It was hypothesized that the more personalized component placement in functional…

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Identifying Candidate Mediators Linking ADHD Symptoms and Internalising Problems in Adolescence: An Exploratory Longitudinal Mediation Analysis.

Murray AL, Dryburgh K, Sonuga-Barke EJS · 2026 · Journal of attention disorders

Objective ADHD and internalising symptoms such as anxiety and depression are known to be associated in adolescence and understanding the mechanisms linking them is important for improving mental health outcomes for adolescents with ADHD…

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Biodegradable plastic mulches: Distinct effects on microbial communities but no impact on soil multifunctionality during cabbage production.

Liang R, Mei L, Ding J et al. · 2026 · Journal of hazardous materials

Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) are increasingly promoted as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional mulches. However, the ecological impacts of different BDMs on soil remains incompletely understood. A field experiment…

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Prospective Trial of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of High Dominant Frequencies After Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAD-AF Trial): A Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial.

Kumagai K, Hasegawa T, Kutsuzawa D et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology

Background The role of dominant frequency (DF)-guided ablation after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) remains uncertain. We evaluated the clinical and mechanistic impact of DF mapping in a multicenter…

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The impact of clinical presentation on one-year major adverse cardiac events in patients with angiographically defined moderate to severe calcified coronary artery disease.

Mkrtchjan A, Ntantou E, Siskos AA et al. · 2026 · The Journal of invasive cardiology

Objectives The authors aimed to investigate the impact of clinical presentation on 1-year major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with angiographically defined moderate or severe calcified coronary artery disease. Methods The…

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In neonates, how effective is lung ultrasonography in directing chest physiotherapy intervention when compared to the combination of chest x-ray and auscultation?

Hough J, Gouveia M, Steele M et al. · 2026 · Physiotherapy

Objective Evaluate the impact of lung ultrasound (LUS) compared to current chest physiotherapy (CPT) outcome measures on clinical decision-making in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Design and setting Single-centre prospective…

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