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Pulmonary Aspergillosis in an Infant with Multiple Hepatic Hemangiomas.

Karp Z, Czarny J, Adamczewska-Wawrzynowicz K et al. · 2026 · Children (Basel, Switzerland)

Background : Infantile hepatic hemangiomas (IHH) are common benign vascular tumors in infancy with diverse presentations. Methods : We report a 7-week-old infant presenting with hepatosplenomegaly, multiple skin and hepatic hemangiomas,…

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Presumed post-traumatic subdural hygroma in a 2.5-year-old spayed female Chihuahua.

Frouin M, Cavalerie R, Piazza S et al. · 2024 · Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association

A 2.5-year-old spayed female Chihuahua dog was presented with chronic cervical pain and exhibited a "prayer-like position" following a history of a 4-meter fall. CT and MRI revealed a moderate right-sided enlargement of the subdural space…

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Clinical outcomes and association with disease progression and survival of subclinical bacteriuria in cats with chronic kidney disease: a multicenter retrospective study.

Le Corre E, Jousserand N, Maurey C et al. · 2026 · Journal of veterinary internal medicine

Background Subclinical bacteriuria (SBU) is frequently encountered in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but it remains unclear if it is associated with survival and disease progression. Hypothesis/objectives To determine the…

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<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> Modulates Inflammatory Markers Without Enhancing Muscle Function Following Intensified Resistance Training.

Villanova S, Gatti M, Colosio M et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Background: Astragali radix is a traditional herb known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties and has gained attention for its potential to support post-exercise recovery. However, the effects of long-term…

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Convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 prophylaxis in adults early post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: one-year outcomes from a randomized controlled trial.

Cao Y, Li Q, Guo W et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in immunology

To evaluate the efficacy of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients during the early post-transplant period, a single-center, randomized controlled…

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Role of β-Arrestin 2 in the antinociceptive and side effect profile of morphine and the novel mu opioid receptor agonists, kurkinorin and kurkinol.

van de Wetering R, Alder AF, Biggerstaff A et al. · 2025 · Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology

The development of safer mu opioid receptor (MOR) agonists with reduced side effects is a key focus of pain research. Some studies have suggested that MOR agonists with reduced β-arrestin 2 (βArr2) signaling (i.e. G-protein biased…

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Rate of growth of Merkel cell carcinoma: a unique photographic evidence.

Bearzi E, Sola S, Defferrari C et al. · 2026 · Dermatology reports

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive neuroendocrine skin tumor, mainly linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) and less often to ultraviolet exposure. Additional risk factors include advanced age and immunosuppression.…

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Fluorescent Light Energy in Feline Surgical and Traumatic Wounds: A Prospective Single-Arm Pilot Study of Healing Progression and Bacterial Findings.

Nocera FP, Fantini O, Abate G et al. · 2026 · Veterinary medicine and science

Background Traumatic and surgical wounds are common in cats, but their management is often challenging due to anatomical factors, delayed presentation, behavioural issues and frequent bacterial colonization. Objectives This prospective,…

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A Pilot, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial of a Single Oral Dose of Ivermectin for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of SARS-CoV-2.

Wagstaff KM, Stein MS, Herschtal A et al. · 2025 · Pharmaceutics

Background: The efficacy of a single oral dose of Ivermectin as prophylaxis for SARS-CoV-2 is uncertain. This trial sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a single oral low dose of Ivermectin to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection or reduce…

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The effect of fluoride varnish application on colour change due to paediatric drug usage in polyacid-modified composite resin: an in vitro study.

Çevik N, Hazar Bodrumlu E · 2024 · European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Objective Colour stability is important in the long-term aesthetic success of restorative materials and is affected by both internal and external factors. Internal discolourations are due to the properties of the restorative materials.…

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Can a Sacrococcygeal Epidural of 0.25% Bupivacaine Prevent the Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System during Feline Ovariectomy?

Martins J, Eliseu A, Campos S et al. · 2024 · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

The ovariectomy (OVE) procedure can trigger somatosensory and visceral peritoneal nociception. Sacrococcygeal epidural (ScE) anesthesia may complement or replace systemic analgesia used for feline OVE, reducing opioid consumption and their…

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Dual Mechanisms of the Diazepine-Benzimidazole Derivative, DAB-19, in Modulating Glutamatergic Neurotransmission.

Nikolaev MV, Fedorova IM, Chistyakova OV et al. · 2025 · International journal of molecular sciences

The search for novel compounds with anticonvulsant properties remains a key focus in neuropharmacology. Recently, the diazepine-benzimidazole derivative, DAB-19, has emerged as a promising candidate due to its demonstrated anxiolytic and…

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The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea extract protect against gentamicin-induced kidney injury.

Ayusso LL, Girol AP, Ribeiro Souza H et al. · 2024 · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

We assessed in vivo the protective effects and underlying antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of dry green tee extract (GTE) on glomerular and tubular kidney function and structure in an experimental model of gentamicin…

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Prevalence, risk factors and the impact of tenofovir treatment in SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease among people living with HIV: A cross-sectional population-based study.

de Lazzari E, Nomah DK, Blanco JL et al. · 2024 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Objectives The prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among unvaccinated people living with HIV (PWH) are not well understood, and the protective role of tenofovir remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the…

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Aicardi-Goutières syndrome type 6: report of ADAR variant and clinical outcome after ruxolitinib treatment in the neonatal period.

Gabaldon-Albero A, Martin-Grau C, Marti-Masanet M et al. · 2024 · Pediatric rheumatology online journal

Background Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome is a monogenic type 1 interferonopathy with infantile onset, characterized by a variable degree of neurological damage. Approximately 7% of Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome cases are caused by pathogenic…

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Towards maintaining canine training aid integrity: Effects of environmental factors and operational use on the triacetone triperoxide polymer odor capture-and-release system.

Cropper E, Riley P, Simon AG · 2024 · Journal of forensic sciences

There are many factors that may affect the longevity of or guide the use of canine training aids. Literature to date has mainly focused on identifying the headspace volatiles associated with training aids or odors and only minimal research…

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