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Leader behaviors to improve teamwork during interprofessional rounds in the NICU.

Traylor AM, Bell EA, Lewis NCM et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association

Objective We investigated the impact of leaders' interprofessional teamwork behaviors on NICU staff perceptions of teamwork processes, trust, psychological safety, and voice behavior. Study design To develop a measure of leaders'…

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Is Seeing Believing and Hearing Trusting? Exploring the Role of Visual and Vocal Cues in Shaping User Trust in VR News Anchors.

Gao Y, Guo Z, Liang HN · 2026 · IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics

Amid the global decline in news credibility, immersive journalism in virtual reality (VR) offers opportunities to enhance trust and engagement through presence and interactivity. As the communicators of news, virtual news anchors play a…

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Mode of delivery among breech presentations with and without External Cephalic Version: A retrospective observational study.

Athiel Y, Goffinet F, Le Ray C et al. · 2026 · Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction

Objective To compare the mode of delivery among women with singleton breech presentation at 36 weeks who attempted external cephalic version (ECV) with those who declined the procedure, in a tertiary center characterized by a low ECV…

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Antibacterial activity and multi-target mechanism of naringenin against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and its application in apple juice.

Zhang Y, Zhao N, Hu B et al. · 2026 · International journal of food microbiology

Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris) poses a major spoilage risk in pasteurized fruit juices, owing to its thermophilicity and acidophilicity. Naringenin, a natural flavonoid, has been investigated for its potential…

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A combined Ames and in vivo genotoxicity assessment of dimyricetin-yl-diselenide, a structurally defined organoselenium flavonoid.

Zhang L, Liu X, Zhang C et al. · 2026 · Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Dimyricetin-yl-diselenide (DMS; 3,5,7-trihydroxy-8-[[3,5,7-trihydroxy-4-oxo-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-8-yl]diselanyl]-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one) is a structurally defined organoselenium flavonoid dimer in which two…

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Adding Self-directed Psychological Support to Usual Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Did Not Increase Return-to-Sport Rates at 12 Months. Results From the BAck iN the Game (BANG) Randomized Controlled Trial.

Fältström A, Hedevik H, Ardern CL et al. · 2026 · The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of internet-delivered psychological support-the BAck iN the Game (BANG) intervention-after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) for improving return to sport (RTS). DESIGN: Randomized…

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Increasing meniscal repair rates during ACL reconstruction did not increase reoperation risk: An analysis of surgical trends from 2015 to 2023.

Kekki C, Essen CV, Cristiani R et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA

Purpose To evaluate surgical trends over time in meniscal procedures during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and compare meniscal reoperation rates and subjective outcomes between 2015-2019 and 2020-2023. Methods This study…

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A pilot study of a sexual health workshop for oncology staff: feasibility, impact, and gaps in addressing young adult breast cancer survivorship needs.

Rick TJ, Girard A, Topalian A et al. · 2026 · Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice

Purpose Sexual health concerns are highly prevalent and distressing among adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer survivors, yet are rarely addressed in routine oncology care. Lack of provider training remains a key barrier to…

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Exploring unconventional antimicrobial stewardship models: options beyond traditional prospective audit and feedback.

Christensen AB, Cochran GL, Avedissian SN et al. · 2026 · Infection control and hospital epidemiology

Background Prospective audit and feedback (PAF) is a core antimicrobial stewardship strategy. Discontinuing PAF in favor of alternative interventions has not been previously evaluated. Methods This descriptive study assessed changes in…

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Donning gloves before patient contact, with or without prior hand hygiene.

Bayhan GI, Aydın Altuntaş C, Cevahir N · 2026 · Journal of infection in developing countries

Objective Hand hygiene (HH) is a fundamental infection prevention measure in healthcare settings, playing a crucial role in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite its importance, HH compliance remains suboptimal…

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Differential Expression of Dopamine-Related Genes Across Developmental and Parental Stages in the Burying Beetles, Nicrophorus orbicollis.

Panaitof SC, Kermagi MM · 2026 · Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology

Dopamine has diverse roles in the regulation of reproduction and social behaviors in insects. In the burying beetle, Nicrophorus orbicollis, a species with extended care, our previous work has shown that brain dopamine levels increase…

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Heat treatment combined with hybrid exercises retraining mitigates cellular markers of protein turnover after hindlimb suspension in male mice: A pilot study.

Normand-Gravier T, Solsona R, Bertrand-Gaday C et al. · 2026 · Experimental physiology

Recent evidence suggests that heat treatment (HT) and resistance training can limit skeletal muscle mass loss during immobilization. However, the effects of repeated HT sessions combined with hybrid exercises (EX), which promote both…

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