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Imipramine: Do Metabolite Plasma Levels Affect Treatment Response?

Kasanmonadi RYN, Kamperman AM, Koch BCP et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical psychopharmacology

Purpose/background Although combined plasma levels of imipramine and its metabolite desipramine are routinely assessed during therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of imipramine treatment, individual plasma levels are often overlooked.…

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P-glycoprotein expression in sinonasal inverted papillomas and polyps: Marker or bystander?

Altan E, Küçüktağ Z, Arslankoz S et al. · 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

OBJECTIVE: Sinonasal inverted papillomas (IPs) and nasal polyps (NPs) represent distinct benign lesions with different biological behaviors. P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a multidrug resistance transporter, has been implicated in inflammatory and…

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Daily cost-efficiency of robotic liver resection over laparoscopic and open liver resection especially for complex liver resection procedures: An inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis.

Kano T, Kawaguchi Y, Nishioka Y et al. · 2026 · Surgery today

PURPOSE: To address our hypothesis that increased surgical costs for robotic liver resection would be compensated by reduced postoperative care expenses, we compared the economic outcomes of robotic, laparoscopic, and open liver resection…

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Increased mortality and Acinetobacter baumannii predominance despite stable healthcare-associated infection rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaya G, Oskay PÖ, Mert NK et al. · 2026 · BMC infectious diseases

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, rapidly evolved into a global pandemic with substantial morbidity and mortality. Severe COVID-19 cases, particularly those with pneumonia…

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Association between iron status and inflammation markers with GDF15 and BMP6 in inflammatory bowel disease: a single center cross-sectional study.

Üstün Y, Yanık S, Uçar F et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic disorders with relapsing and remitting disease courses. Several clinical indicators and biomarkers have been evaluated…

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Safety and Tolerability of Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Lasers for Facial Rejuvenation Across Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-IV: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Oloruntoba AI, Rodrigues M · 2026 · Journal of cosmetic dermatology

Background Fractional CO 2 laser is an effective treatment for skin rejuvenation, although pigmentary complications remain a clinical consideration. Newer generation fractional CO 2 laser systems include pulse modes such as HighPulse (HP),…

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Child maltreatment recognition and reporting attitudes among pediatric nurses and physicians in Türkiye: A cross-sectional comparative study.

Çarikçi F, Girgin BA, Harmanci NF et al. · 2026 · Child abuse & neglect

Aim To examine and compare the proficiency of pediatric physicians and nurses in recognizing the signs of and risk factors for child maltreatment, as well as to determine the relationship between this proficiency and their reporting…

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Safety and Efficacy of Oral Tacrolimus Induction Therapy in Elderly Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Subanalysis of a Large Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study.

Inokuchi T, Hiraoka S, Oshima N et al. · 2026 · Gerontology

Introduction We previously reported the findings of a multicenter retrospective cohort study investigating the efficacy of oral tacrolimus induction therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). In this subanalysis, we specifically…

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Reduced Left Atrial Reservoir Strain Is Associated with Histopathologically Confirmed Atrial Natriuretic Peptide-Amyloid Deposition.

Nishino S, Asada Y, Nishino C et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography

Background Isolated atrial amyloidosis is characterized by atrial natriuretic peptide- (ANP-) amyloid deposition confined to the atria and has been primarily linked to atrial fibrillation. However, its relationship with atrial mechanical…

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Enamel Microhardness of Resin-Infiltrated White Spot Lesions After Bleaching With and Without ACP: An In Vitro Study.

Hegde P, Acharya SR, Mayya A et al. · 2026 · International journal of dentistry

Background White spot lesions (WSLs) represent the earliest clinical manifestations of enamel demineralization. Resin infiltration (RI) is a minimally invasive method used to mask WSLs for esthetic improvement; however, infiltrated enamel…

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Comparative Evaluation of Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Larvae as an Alternative Diet for the Mass Rearing of Nesidiocoris tenuis.

Lee J, Hwang HS, Li Y et al. · 2026 · Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology

Nesidiocoris tenuis is an important natural enemy widely used for the biological control of small pests in vegetable crop systems. Its successful implementation in commercial programs depends on reliable and cost-effective mass rearing,…

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Early Immune Alterations in Adult Patients with Trauma According to Injury Severity: Cell-Death Patterns and Inflammatory Mediator Profiles.

Park SJ, Kim JY, Yun S et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Trauma triggers complex early immune responses. However, the relationship among trauma severity, changes in immune cell survival, and circulating inflammatory mediators remains unclear. This study compared early…

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Longitudinal Changes in Health Utility Scores During the Perioperative Period Among Patients With Oral Cancer: An Analysis of the Effect of Older Age and Social Background.

Sasaki M, Aoki T, Uchibori M et al. · 2026 · Oral diseases

Objective Many countries have implemented health technology assessment of their public medical insurance programs owing to rising social security costs from ageing populations and expensive emerging medical technologies. Clarifying factors…

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Effects of insect-derived protein form and replacement level on growth performance and skeletal traits in broiler pheasants (Phasianus colchicus).

Osiak-Wicha C, Kras K, Tomaszewska E et al. · 2026 · Poultry science

This study evaluated black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) products as alternatives to soybean meal protein in broiler pheasants, focusing on growth performance and skeletal traits in both sexes. Birds were assigned to five dietary…

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Comparison of Dexmedetomidine Administration Strategy for Propofol-Based Pediatric Sedation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Retrospective Study.

Kim TW, Ji SH, Park JB et al. · 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia

Background Intravenous dexmedetomidine is a safe and effective adjunct in propofol-based sedation. Dexmedetomidine is typically administered as a loading dose, followed by continuous infusion or not. Whether the addition of a maintenance…

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Immune-impulsivity link: association between peripheral inflammatory ratios and borderline personality disorder.

Raj R, Nabi J, Gidwani S et al. · 2026 · East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan

Objectives To determine associations between impulsivity and peripheral inflammatory ratios in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Methods Consecutive patients aged ≥18 years with a diagnosis of BPD who presented to the…

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Comparative Effectiveness of Azithromycin versus Erythromycin for Latency Prolongation in Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes < 34 Weeks of Gestation.

Chawanpaiboon S, Pooliam J · 2026 · International journal of women's health

Objective Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a major contributor to preterm birth and neonatal morbidity. Although azithromycin is increasingly used as an alternative to erythromycin for latency antibiotic therapy,…

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The effect of two types of pyramidal and reverse pyramidal loading on spine and pelvis coordination variability during deadlift.

Sajedi Nia M, Khaleghi Tazji M, Abbasi A · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders

Purpose To investigate the effects of pyramidal and reverse pyramidal loading on spine and pelvis coordination patterns and their variability during deadlift. Methods Twelve trained male powerlifters performed deadlifts under two loading…

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Dimensional accuracy of dental impression materials evaluated using a standardized CAD based method across materials tray types and techniques.

Wassermann C, Rosenberger N, Gerhardt M et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

In this in vitro study, a CAD-based test workflow was established to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of conventional dental impression materials under standardized laboratory conditions. Ninety double-mix impressions were made from a…

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Comparison of mechanical complications between metal-ceramic and monolithic zirconia implant-supported prostheses: A retrospective split-mouth study.

Park JO, Park YB, Yoon JH et al. · 2026 · The Journal of prosthetic dentistry

Statement of problem Comparative studies assessing monolithic zirconia and metal-ceramic for implant-supported fixed prostheses remain limited. Purpose This retrospective study aimed to compare the survival and success of metal-ceramic and…

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Age-stratified clinical outcomes and adverse events in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer receiving triplet therapy with darolutamide, androgen deprivation therapy, and docetaxel.

Uchimoto T, Hirosuna K, Niigawa H et al. · 2026 · Japanese journal of clinical oncology

Background Triplet therapy with darolutamide, androgen deprivation therapy, and docetaxel (DOC) has emerged as an intensified treatment option for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). This study evaluated real-world…

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Effect of postural conditions on pinch strength and manual dexterity in young adults: a cross-sectional study.

Büğüşan Oruç S, Akdağ Mirzaoğlu N, Yakut Y · 2026 · International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE

Objectives . This study aimed to investigate pinch strength and manual dexterity in different postures among young adults. Methods . A total of 200 individuals aged 18-45 years participated. Key, tip and palmar pinch strengths were…

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A comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and Gemini for stroke caregiver support: accuracy, safety, and response characteristics.

Karaca O, Torlak MS, Tekin AN · 2026 · Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

Objective The use of large language models is increasing in healthcare. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the responses provided by ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Gemini (Google) to frequently asked questions about stroke and its…

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