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Bilici N, Paruzel-Czachura M, Workman CI et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology
Facial anomalies, such as scars, are often linked to an "anomalous-is-bad" stereotype, in which people with visible differences are seen as less warm or less moral. We developed the "Normalizing Anomalies with Mobile Exposure" (NAME)…
View details →Akimoto Y, Itagaki T, Takashima T et al. · 2026 · Respiratory care
Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is commonly used for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and for subjects at risk of postextubation failure. HFNC reduces inspiratory work, but its effects on expiratory muscle activity, including…
View details →Tschoner T, Mueller KR, Zablotski Y et al. · 2026 · The Veterinary record
Background Cattle only show subtle signs of pain, making pain assessment difficult. The approach to pain and the use of analgesics depend on the treating person's experience and opinions. Methods Bavarian veterinary students were asked to…
View details →Fiszdon JM, Wang K, Fulford D et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS
Objectives Poor social function in people with psychosis has been linked to impairments in social cognition and neurocognition, which in turn have been identified as promising treatment targets. We developed a novel social cognitive…
View details →Liu N, Zhao J, Wu B et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology
Purpose To evaluate the changes in corneal astigmatism, axial length and anterior chamber depth following vitrectomy versus phacovitrectomy in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) under more detail group.To discuss how to…
View details →Mitzner TL, Remillard ET, Mumma KT et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
Background/Objectives : Telewellness programs can expand access to exercise and social opportunities for older adults, especially those with mobility disabilities. The TechSAge Tele Tai Chi clinical trial assessed whether the Tai Chi for…
View details →Terao R, Yashiro K, Kuriyama T et al. · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology
Background This study is aimed to evaluate retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) entropy in eyes with full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). Methods Patients diagnosed with…
View details →Kerr S, Minatoguchi S, Dumitriu Carcoana AO et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics
This study evaluated the serial anatomical and morphological changes in de novo coronary lesions treated with a drug-coated balloon (DCB) using integrated-backscatter intravascular ultrasound (IB-IVUS). The aim of this study was to…
View details →Yamauchi Y, Tanaka R, Kawahira R et al. · 2026 · Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single-needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization…
View details →Tworzyanski EH, Mochizuki G · 2026 · Journal of motor behavior
Engaging in a cognitive dual-task while standing relies on the allocation of available cognitive resources. Automatic postural control is engaged while distracted; however, the use of automatic mechanisms and modulation of this…
View details →Kawahara T, Yamaoka Y, Fushimi K et al. · 2026 · Child abuse & neglect
Background Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of fatal maltreatment in infancy. Objective To estimate the annual incidence of hospitalized AHT among infants in Japan from 2014 to 2022 and assess the impact of the COVID-19…
View details →Sterringer T, Sale C, Morozov A et al. · 2026 · Calcified tissue international
Exposure to low energy availability (LEA) can stimulate metabolic adaptations that have been shown to disrupt bone remodeling as suggested by suppressed markers of bone formation and/or increased markers of bone resorption. Previous…
View details →Pickler MC, Funderburk LK, Lee KM et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research
Abstract Pickler, MC, Funderburk, LK, Lee, KM, Bolden, LK, Chapman-Lopez, TJ, Heileson, JL, and Gallucci, AR. Observation of altered iron status development during noncompetitive season training in NCAA Division I female acrobatics &…
View details →Özcan Ulubeli P, Aydoğan Z, Karakaya Gojayev E et al. · 2026 · Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate pain complaints, as well as voice and swallowing functions, in professional voice users, and to compare the effectiveness of three therapeutic approaches: vocal hygiene (VH), vocal function…
View details →Wang X, Xu Y, Lin X et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Left ventricular-arterial (V-A) coupling is a key determinant of cardiovascular performance, which integrates intrinsic myocardial contractility with ventricular afterload. Septic shock frequently disrupts this coupling, and norepinephrine…
View details →Maisto A, Sanders RGP, de Hemptinne A et al. · 2026 · Ultrasonics
In this work, we combine acoustic streaming measurements, direct vibration measurements and the theory of wave dispersion to interpret changes in acoustic streaming. The vibration dynamics of the PZT are studied under frequency sweeping…
View details →Kotenko O, Kozlovskaya N, Emirova K et al. · 2026 · Nephron
Background The objective of a multicentre, prospective, observational study of an eculizumab biosimilar (Elizaria®) was to analyse the efficacy and safety of long-term complement inhibitor therapy in patients with atypical haemolytic…
View details →Joswig H, Oreizi-Esfahani S, Medack S et al. · 2026 · World neurosurgery
Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, resulting in motor and nonmotor symptoms including diminished sleep quality and altered dream…
View details →Raza GS, Jokelainen J, Stenbäck V et al. · 2026 · PloS one
Physical activity (PA) has numerous positive health effects, including improvements in cognitive function. PA stimulates the release of glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) from the liver, resulting in hippocampal…
View details →Esen Öksüzoğlu M, Kabukçu HO · 2026 · BMC psychiatry
Background Sleep terror (ST) is a common NREM parasomnia in early childhood and may be associated with broader emotional and behavioral dysregulation. However, its links with psychopathological symptoms and nutritional biomarkers remain…
View details →Tcherner S, Durom E, Peters J et al. · 2026 · COPD
In patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, airway mucus-occlusions correlate with airflow limitation, exacerbation and mortality-risk. However, the clinical relevance of mucus-plugs in milder COPD is not well-understood. We evaluated…
View details →Huang F, Chen K · 2026 · Human factors
ObjectiveThis study investigated how affective characteristics of interruptions (valence and arousal) influence task resumptions and post-interruption performance in younger and middle-aged/older adults under different task…
View details →Steen AV, Simmering JA, Perik M et al. · 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Objective To determine the anatomical effect of pessaries in the upright position in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Outpatient clinic of our gynaecology department. Population…
View details →Rawat R, Abrahamson CW, Rogers K et al. · 2026 · The Laryngoscope
Objectives To evaluate the effects of swallowing therapy and cricopharyngeus (CP) muscle surgery on upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening, oral intake, and airway protection in patients with absent UES opening following neurological…
View details →Ponissery Saidu S, Kross A, Dibattista M et al. · 2026 · The Journal of general physiology
Odorants in the inhaled air bind to odorant receptors embedded in cilia of olfactory receptor neurons, triggering the opening of the two ciliary olfactory transduction channels; first, a cationic heterotetrameric cAMP-gated channel,…
View details →Śliwińska A, Świtaj K, Durma AD · 2026 · Nuclear medicine review. Central & Eastern Europe
Background Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) selectively accumulates in adrenergic tissue, enabling its use for diagnostic imaging of NB. The implementation of new…
View details →Lehman A, Layton P, Mishkulin S et al. · 2026 · Sexually transmitted diseases
Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) may affect RPR titers. We describe syphilis diagnosis following doxyPEP roll-out. Syphilis diagnoses decreased (3.4%-1.5%) among persons prescribed doxyPEP. Diagnosis without laboratory…
View details →Fenwick A, Glasheen BM, Cammarato A et al. · 2026 · Biophysical reports
Drosophila models have proven invaluable for studying skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases. While permeabilized indirect flight muscle (IFM) and jump muscle fibers from Drosophila yield insightful mechanical data, these preparations cannot…
View details →Graham RR, Salgado BE, Guerrero E et al. · 2026 · European journal of applied physiology
Purpose This pilot study examined whether collagen supplementation, via gelatin, influences indices of skeletal muscle recovery following strenuous exercise. Methods Using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled design,…
View details →Costa D, Guerra A, Birreci D et al. · 2026 · Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society
Background Cervical dystonia (CD) is a movement disorder with a complex pathophysiology, including cerebellar abnormalities. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), a noninvasive neuromodulation technique capable of entraining…
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