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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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Acute and Long-Term Effects of Spinning-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Uysal A, Soslu R, Soslu R · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Uysal, A and Soslu, R. Acute and long-term effects of spinning-based high-intensity interval training on inducible nitric oxide synthase: a randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2026-This study…

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Oxidative stress biomarkers and flavonoids in Alzheimer's disease: current clinical evidence and therapeutic perspectives.

Zainuddin MS, Pamidi N, Azman AS et al. · 2026 · Redox report : communications in free radical research

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major global neurodegenerative disorder associated with high morbidity and mortality, yet current treatments remain largely symptomatic and ineffective in halting neurodegeneration. Growing evidence links…

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Effects of Janus kinase inhibition and interleukin 6 inhibition on serum cytokine/chemokine in idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease.

Fukui S, Sumiyoshi R, Koga T et al. · 2026 · Drug discoveries & therapeutics

Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disease characterized by systemic inflammation. Although IL-6 receptor blockade with tocilizumab is an established treatment, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibition may…

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Patient participation in supervised exercise therapy and its impact on outcomes and quality of life in peripheral arterial disease.

Garabet W, Beckamp KH, Shabes P et al. · 2026 · VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten

Background: Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) improves walking performance in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication, yet implementation and adherence remain inconsistent. This study evaluated…

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Cerebellar iTBS Modulates Cortical Network Properties: An fNIRS Study.

Guo C, Geng A, Wang Q et al. · 2026 · Journal of integrative neuroscience

Background The cortex and cerebellum have a closely connected closed-loop circuit. Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) targeting the cerebellum has shown promise in improving balance function and inducing neuroplasticity. This…

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