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Shih CM, Yen YC, Wang CH et al. · 2026 · Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)
Jones fractures are Zone 2 fractures of the fifth metatarsal. Biomechanical comparisons of fixation strategies for Jones fractures remain limited by the lack of standardized, head-to-head evaluations across major fixation methods. The…
View details →Stevenson E, Ponder M, Daniels L et al. · 2026 · The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Objectives While tigecycline has been associated with hypofibrinogenaemia, limited data with eravacycline suggest this may also occur with this agent. However, the incidence and clinical significance of this finding are not well defined.…
View details →Sarikaya G, Paksoy AE, Karaşahin Ö et al. · 2026 · Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
Purpose of the study The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the two surgical techniques; (Transosseous Fixation with the Suspensory Fixation System technique and Pull Out Suture Repair) for clinical and radiologic scores and…
View details →Peake SL, Macdonald SPJ, Howe BD et al. · 2026 · The New England journal of medicine
Background The optimal approach to early resuscitation in septic shock is unknown. Equipoise exists between the use of larger volumes of intravenous fluids to restore perfusion and the use of early vasopressor therapy along with smaller…
View details →Alaka MO, Ogunjobi JK, Omoruyi OE et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
This study addresses the environmental challenges posed by the waste generated during the extraction of cashew nut shell (CNS) liquid by proposing a sustainable repurposing method. Extracted CNS (waste) was pyrolyzed at varying…
View details →Coticchio LA, Cassill DL · 2026 · Journal of medical entomology
Recluse spiders are arachnids of potential medical significant due to their necrotic venom. However, in areas populated by the brown recluse, Loxosceles reclusa, bites and necrosis are rare. In Florida, USA, public media reports and…
View details →Rupietta AE, Meyer T, Margraf J et al. · 2026 · Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry
Background Cognitive theories on trauma memory postulate that trauma-related intrusions are associated with more data-driven and less contextual processing. However, contextualisation can be enhanced via verbalization, suggesting that…
View details →Grue C, Getsinger KD, Heilman MA et al. · 2026 · Environmental toxicology and chemistry
Florpyrauxifen-benzyl (aquatic tradename ProcellaCOR) is an aquatic herbicide commonly used to control Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) and other invasive aquatic plants. Previous studies have demonstrated effective Eurasian…
View details →Thuluva S, Gunneri S, Ningaiah S et al. · 2026 · Vaccines
Background: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) have substantially reduced pneumococcal disease in children; however, serotype distribution varies geographically, and residual disease due to non-PCV13 serotypes persists. Biological E's…
View details →Oltrogger FT, Howe G, McNevin D et al. · 2026 · Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society
Over the last few years, additive manufacturing, by means of fused deposition modelling 3D printing, has become increasingly popular and accessible due to the relative low costs, flexibility, and continually lowering barriers for entry.…
View details →Achatz V, Sebastian S, Mitterer JA et al. · 2026 · The Journal of arthroplasty
Background Gram-negative (GN) periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are still less frequent than gram-positive (GP) PJIs. There is only little data available on a direct comparison of GP- and GN-associated PJIs. Therefore, we investigated…
View details →Li L, Gao S, Zhu H et al. · 2026 · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Introduction Frozen embryo transfer offers improved cumulative pregnancy rates and reduces complications compared to fresh cycles. Successful outcomes depend on both embryonic potential and endometrial receptivity, necessitating…
View details →Holtkamp M, Jost G, Salhöfer L et al. · 2026 · RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin
Purpose The effect of iodine preparation concentration on vascular attenuation during computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a topic of controversy. Iodine-based contrast media (CM) formulations are used in different iodine preparation…
View details →Bauerle WB, Allsbrook A, Green A et al. · 2026 · Surgical infections
Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality rates. 405 nm visible light disinfection (VLD) has been shown to reduce bacterial burden in operating rooms (ORs); however, its effect on…
View details →van Norden SJ, Kho KH, Meppelink AM et al. · 2026 · Epilepsy & behavior : E&B
Objective Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapeutic option for pharmacoresistant epilepsy patients who are not eligible for surgery. While its primary aim is seizure reduction, the effects of VNS on sleep remain unclear, with previous…
View details →Mulfinger N, Waldmann T, Herold R et al. · 2026 · The journal of mental health policy and economics
Background Common mental disorders (CMDs) are a leading cause of sickness absence and early retirement due to health problems. Early identification and treatment of CMDs may have a positive impact on prognosis and associated economic…
View details →Baliota GV, Rumbos CI, Athanassiou CG · 2026 · The Science of the total environment
The lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), has attracted considerable commercial interest as an authorized insect species for use as food and feed, thanks to many important features that enable its…
View details →Ullman S, Hegmar H, Vessby J et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology
Background Advanced fibrosis is the main risk factor for liver-related complications in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The first line-test for evaluating presence of advanced fibrosis,…
View details →Nojima Y, Yamazaki Y · 2026 · Biomedical physics & engineering express
Respiratory phase mismatch between single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and computed tomography (CT) acquisition phases presents a challenge in lung perfusion scintigraphy using SPECT/CT. This study simulated lung volume and…
View details →Flemming K, Bektas D, Lanzino G · 2026 · Case reports in neurology
Introduction Several cohort analyses and 2 meta-analyses show a lower risk of cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) hemorrhage in patients taking anti-thrombotics than those without. Most of the reported patients were taking antiplatelet…
View details →Albayrak S, Demirkale İ, Özer M et al. · 2025 · Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Introduction Joint level restoration is crucial for the success of total knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to evaluate joint line estimation methods between two patient groups with mild to moderate or advanced varus deformities.…
View details →Mäkinen H, Ilvesniemi H, Lindroos AJ et al. · 2025 · Forest Ecology and Management.
The recycling of wood ash back to forests has the potential to restore nutrients that are removed during the harvesting of wood chips for bioenergy. Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic residual materials derived from biowaste and sewage…
View details →Giotopoulou I, Stamatis H, Barkoula NM · 2025 · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
In the current study Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) was exploited as an alternative carrier of thymol with the aim of developing multilayer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films with advanced bioactivity over time. The results…
View details →Min Y, Wanyan X, Liu S et al. · 2025 · Ergonomics
This study proposes a network-based training strategy to improve the team situation awareness (TSA) of crews in complex socio-technical systems. Eighty-four participants were recruited and divided into twenty-one teams to receive different…
View details →Sîrbu I, Custura A, Radu A et al. · 2026 · Dentistry journal
Background : Additively manufactured surgical guides require post-processing and subsequent decontamination prior to intraoral use. Steam sterilization and chemical disinfection protocols may influence the dimensional stability of…
View details →Åberg S, Nordin E, Iversen KN et al. · 2026 · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Background and aims Wholegrain rye foods have shown promising effects on metabolic regulation and weight-loss, which may be mediated via gut microbiota and derived metabolites. This study aimed to investigate effects of hypocaloric diets…
View details →Best AN, Vlutters M, Wu AR · 2025 · IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
Objective Healthy individuals have the ability to overcome perturbations when walking without falling. They have multiple stability strategies at their disposal, but it remains unclear how these different strategies compensate for one…
View details →Neufeld MR, Hanson KR, Mochel JP et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transmucosal administration of detomidine gel to induce emesis in cats. Methods Cats presenting on an emergency basis due to dietary indiscretion were eligible for enrollment at 2 emergency…
View details →Kim B, Boustany C, Fethney J et al. · 2026 · Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Purpose This study aimed to report the incidence, common reasons, and associated risk factors for unplanned hospital presentations during chemotherapy treatment. Methods A secondary analysis using data from a randomized controlled trial…
View details →Xie L, Lian H, Yin H et al. · 2026 · Bioresource technology
Inert colloidal substances (ICS) are ubiquitous in industrial wastewater; however, their effects on the stability of anaerobic granular sludge beds remain insufficiently understood. Using polyacrylamide as a model ICS, this study…
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