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Changes in functional connectivity of the default mode network and thalamus may be a therapeutic mechanism for the treatment of major depressive disorder with vortioxetine.

Song Z, Wang H, Jin M et al. · 2026 · Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging

This study investigates the pathogenic mechanisms underlying major depressive disorder (MDD) and the therapeutic mechanisms of vortioxetine in treatment-naive, first-episode MDD patients. 22 treatment -naive, first-episode MDD patients and…

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Pilot study of the use of ezetimibe in dogs with hyperlipidemia.

de Lima Wachholz P, Bierhals ES, de Lima CM et al. · 2026 · Veterinary research communications

The aim of this study was to evaluate the tolerance and efficacy of ezetimibe in reducing cholesterol and/or triglycerides in dogs with hyperlipidemia. Twenty-three dogs with hyperlipidemia were randomly distributed into three groups:…

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The effect of labor epidural analgesia on uterine activity using electrohysterography monitoring: A follow-up study.

Berben PBQ, Smolders YL, de Vries IR et al. · 2026 · Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica

Introduction Labor epidural analgesia (LEA) is widely used for intrapartum pain management, but its effects on uterine activity (UA) remain unclear. Electrohysterography (EHG) is a promising non-invasive method for intrapartum UA…

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Effects of maternal peripartum supplementation with Schizochytrium oil on metabolic status, colostrum quality, and neonatal calf performance and immunity in dairy cows.

Song JM, Li SH, Peng WT et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

The periparturient period in dairy cattle is characterized by significant metabolic stress, often involving a state of negative energy balance, heightened oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation. Supplementation with n-3 PUFA, such as…

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Transforming clinical pharmacy practice models: the impact of a transitions of care model on patient outcomes.

Espinoza Ramirez J, Durango M, Santalo O et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA

Background Many organizations have developed criteria for pharmacy practice models; however, most of these models are not based on studies evaluating clinical outcomes. Currently, there is no consensus on the ideal pharmacy practice model.…

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Assessment of the Impact of Two-Jaw Orthognathic Surgery on Three-Dimensional Airway Volume in Patients with Skeletal Class III Patterns.

Chang YJ, Hsu TC, Chan CH et al. · 2026 · The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

ObjectiveTo evaluate 3-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes following 2-jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal Class III patients and to assess their association with surgical movements.DesignRetrospective observational study.SettingSingle…

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The activation of thematic semantic relation representations is intrusive but modulated by thematic association strength: evidence from the Think/No-Think paradigm.

Shi K, Li J · 2026 · Psychological research

This study adopts the Think/No-Think (TNT) paradigm for the first time to examine whether activation of thematic semantic relation representations is intrusive. In Experiment 1, during the learning phase, participants memorized cue–target…

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Effects of inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation on the 5-year prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Suematsu Y, Minei A, Sumita Y et al. · 2026 · European journal of preventive cardiology

Aims Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to improve the prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In Japan, the duration of hospitalization has shortened, resulting in a lower participation rate in CR among…

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Accommodative changes after implantation of a foldable iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens for the correction of myopic astigmatism.

Royo M, Jiménez Á, Molina-Martin A et al. · 2026 · European journal of ophthalmology

PurposeTo analyze the amplitude of accommodation and its changes at a 6-month follow-up in healthy subjects implanted with an anterior chamber pIOL, assessing whether accommodative function is affected. Additionally, changes in visual…

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Efficacy of 8% arginine associated with low-level laser therapy in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: randomized double-blind clinical trial.

Leal Barbosa V, Westenhofen D, Scherdien Silva P et al. · 2026 · Lasers in medical science

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of 8% arginine-based desensitizing toothpaste and photobiomodulation (PBM), used alone or in combination, in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Materials and methods This randomized,…

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Diagnostic assessment of artificial intelligence reconstruction on accelerated prostate MRI: a retrospective, paired, multi-reader multi-case study.

van Lohuizen Q, Fransen SJ, Yiasemis G et al. · 2026 · European radiology

Objectives To determine whether AI-reconstructed prostate MRI at reduced acquisition times maintains prostate cancer (PCa) detection performance comparable to conventional scans. Materials and methods This multicenter, retrospective,…

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Age-related susceptibility to paraquat-induced neurotoxicity in male wistar rats: effects on neurobehaviour, substantia nigra cytoarchitecture, and alpha-synuclein levels.

Ichie K, Asomugha A, Okafor I · 2026 · BMC neuroscience

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder strongly associated with dopaminergic neuronal degeneration and alpha-synuclein pathology. Paraquat (PQ) has been implicated in Parkinsonian neurodegeneration;…

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