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Topical Cetirizine in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary Study.

Dhurat RS, Sharma R, Shetty C et al. · 2025 · Skin appendage disorders

Introduction Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) is elevated in the bald scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and inhibits hair growth. Cetirizine, an H1-antihistamine, reduces PGD2 production and has anti-inflammatory effects, making it a…

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Calm in the Chaos: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study Using a Mobile Mindfulness App to Manage Stress and Burnout Among Emergency Department Nurses.

Kober M, Livingston JA, Barrick C et al. · 2026 · Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association

Background: Emergency department (ED) nurses are routinely exposed to high-stress clinical environments, increasing their risk for burnout and emotional exhaustion. In holistic nursing, self-care is viewed as a professional and ethical…

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The effect of discharge education provided with two different teaching techniques on nursing students' knowledge, self-efficacy and satisfaction: A randomized controlled trial.

Kayin Y, Oztas B · 2026 · Nurse education in practice

Aim This study examined the effects of PechaKucha and Teach-Back teaching techniques on nursing students' knowledge, self-efficacy and satisfaction regarding discharge education. Background Effective discharge education requires strategies…

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Sinonasal microbiome remains stable during dupilumab therapy in chronic rhinosinusitis: a pilot study.

Hirsch T, Moser U, Wolf A 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

Purpose This prospective pilot study aimed to evaluate whether dupilumab therapy induces measurable changes in the sinonasal microbiome of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Methods Eight CRSwNP patients…

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Anterior maxillary distraction for maxillary advancement in growing patients with cleft lip and palate : Soft and hard tissue changes.

Parakkal T, Kuriakose MJ, Natarajan PV et al. · 2026 · Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie

Surgically facilitated anterior maxillary distraction (AMD) is used for the treatment of maxillary hypoplasia secondary to cleft lip and palate (CLP). In this study, the soft and hard tissue changes following AMD in growing patients with…

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Incline and decline treadmill trotting produce electromyographic changes in specific canine shoulder muscle activity: implications for therapeutic exercise.

Stanford K, Cain RM, Millis D et al. · 2026 · American journal of veterinary research

Objective To identify the effects of incline and decline treadmill trotting on forelimb muscle activity in dogs using electromyography (EMG). Methods Data were collected for a prospective within-subject, repeated-measures study in January…

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Corneal epithelial morphological changes in orthokeratology lens wearers.

Qasim MSA, Kang P, Evans B et al. · 2026 · Contact lens & anterior eye : the journal of the British Contact Lens Association

Purpose To investigate the utility of in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) combined with standardized image grading for identifying early morphological changes in the central corneal and superior limbal basal epithelial cells during…

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Role of Ethnicity and Age in Corneal Curvature and Thickness Changes Following Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus.

Alenezi BM, Khoyratty F, Biswas S et al. · 2026 · Translational vision science & technology

Purpose To investigate the effect of corneal cross-linking (CXL) on corneal curvature and thickness in two different keratoconic populations, one based in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) and one in Europe (UK), and to explore whether age…

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Evaluation of the Effect of <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> Saponins Administration on Knee Function and Cartilage Biomarkers in Healthy Subjects with Knee Discomfort.

Zhuang SR, Leong PY, Chiang HP et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of Astragalus membranaceus saponins (AMS) supplementation on functional performance, knee joint mobility, self-reported outcomes, and biomarkers of inflammation and cartilage…

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Erythropoietin and Hematological Responses in Recreational Scuba Divers: Insight into the Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox.

Perović A, Juričić G, Bratičević MN et al. · 2026 · Medicine and science in sports and exercise

Purpose During scuba diving, breathing under elevated pressure leads to hyperoxia, which may induce oxidative stress and erythrocyte damage. Hyperoxia may also influence erythropoietin (EPO) production, a phenomenon referred to as the…

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Compatibility and physicochemical stability of ceftriaxone for injection admixed with pantoprazole sodium and ondansetron hydrochloride in different infusion solutions.

Dobariya A, Patel R, Patel M · 2026 · European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice

Objective The study aimed to analyse the physicochemical stability and compatibility of ceftriaxone sodium (CEF) (2mg/mL) with pantoprazole sodium (PAN) (0.08mg/mL) and ondansetron hydrochloride (OND) (0.008mg/mL) in different infusion…

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Three-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography-Derived Aortic Valve Annular Plane Systolic Excursion and Left Ventricular Volumes Are Not Associated in Healthy Adults (Insights from MAGYAR-Healthy Study).

Nemes A, Ambrus N, Szili-Török T et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Introduction : The left ventricular (LV) function can be characterized by the spatial displacement of the aortic valve annulus (AVA), represented by the AVA plane systolic excursion (AAPSE). AAPSE, measured using 3DSTE, has been shown to…

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EEG connectivity changes in early response to antidepressant treatment.

Kathpalia A, Vlachos I, Hlinka J et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology

Objective Finding indicators of early response to antidepressant treatment in EEG signals recorded from patients suffering from major depressive disorder. Methods Functional brain connectivity networks based on weighted imaginary coherence…

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Statistical shape modeling of MRI-based morphological response of lumbar intervertebral discs to a unilateral side lying spinal rotation mobilization.

Putos J, Atkinson HF, Walton DM · 2026 · Osteoarthritis and cartilage open

Objectives The acute response of lumbar intervertebral discs (IVD) to spinal rotation mobilization (SRM) is poorly understood. We evaluated sustained morphological changes in lumbar IVDs following a rotation mobilization commonly used to…

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