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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Primary outcomes and anticipated effect sizes in randomised clinical trials assessing peripheral and truncal nerve blocks: a systematic scoping review.

Sorenson S, Flyger SSB, Pingel L et al. · 2025 · British journal of anaesthesia

Background Peripheral and truncal nerve blocks provide effective analgesia facilitating perioperative care. However, thresholds for clinically relevant effects remain undetermined and are left for clinicians to choose. These choices are…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of Multimodal and Unimodal Physical Training Interventions on Visual Function in Glaucoma and Elderly Controls - A Pilot Study.

Moffack Djuloun C, Al-Nosairy KO, Beyer R et al. · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week multimodal motor-cognitive and resistance training (MMI) compared to a unimodal resistance training intervention (UMI) on static and dynamic visual function in glaucoma (GLA)…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Efficacy and Safety of Polatuzumab Vedotin Plus Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin and Prednisone for Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Real-World, Multi-Center, Retrospective Cohort Study.

Zhao P, Zhao S, Huang C et al. · 2025 · Hematological oncology

Polatuzumab vedotin plus R-CHP (Pola-R-CHP) is approved as a new standard first-line therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) based on the POLARIX trial. However, real-world data on its efficacy and safety in unselected patients…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Long-term follow-up of scar quality and satisfaction after surgical closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a single center perspective.

Reindl N, Seitz S, Schleier M et al. · 2025 · Pediatric surgery international

Purpose Postoperative scarring remains a major concern for patients and parents following repair of congenital abdominal wall defects. This study evaluated perceptions of postoperative scars in children after omphalocele or gastroschisis…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The impact of self-assessment and surveyor assessment on site visit performance under the National General Practice Accreditation scheme.

McNaughton DT, Mara P, Jones MP · 2024 · Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association

Objective There is a need to undertake more proactive and in-depth analyses of general practice accreditation processes. Two areas that have been highlighted as areas of potential inconsistency are the self-assessment and surveyor…

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Replication FailureOpen accessMedicine

Reproductive barriers confirm absence of hybrid speciation and introgression in the Rhodnius pictipes and R. pallescens groups (Hemiptera, Triatominae).

Alevi KCC, Ravazi A, de Oliveira J et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

The diversification of Rhodnius species has been primarily attributed to vicariance events. Phylogenomic studies have proposed various evolutionary hypotheses - such as incomplete lineage sorting, hybrid speciation, and introgression - to…

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Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Efficacy of a novel combination of aloe vera gel and pineapple extracts in improving post-extraction pain and healing: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Srivastava S, Kharkar VR, More S et al. · 2024 · Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry

Background Absorbable gelatin sponges are able to reduce the incidence of post-extraction complications when soaked with antimicrobial agents. However, the drawbacks associated with the injudicious use of antibiotics warrant the need to…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effects of E-Cigarette (e-cig) Aerosols on Mutagenesis in Selected Organs in a C57 <i>lacI</i> (BigBlue<sup>TM</sup>) Mouse Model.

Chhaya D, Gress M, Raja A et al. · 2024 · International journal of environmental research and public health

The objective of this study is to investigate the potential mutagenic effects of the exposure of mice to aerosols produced from the component liquids of an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). The use of electronic cigarettes…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Self-Soothing Touch Reduces Momentary Stress, Fatigue, and Loneliness Comparable to Brief Meditation: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Maier F, Luttenberger I, Dreisoerner A et al. · 2026 · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress

Chronic stress has well-documented adverse effects on physical and psychological health. Beyond contributing to the development of fatigue, its impact is intensified by social stressors such as loneliness, making the development of…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Investigating the Effect of Algal Inclusions in Broiler Chickens.

Al-Khalaifah H, Al-Nasser A, Al-Surrayai T · 2025 · Life (Basel, Switzerland)

There is growing interest in adding marine algae to poultry feed rations. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of various inclusions of Sargassum sp., Gracilaria sp., and Spirulina sp. on productive performance, serum…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Achieving target plasma concentrations of beta-lactam antibiotics in critically ill patients: a retrospective study of full-dose administration in the first 24 hours.

Halačová M, Mieresová M, Kubele J et al. · 2026 · Pharmacological reports : PR

BACKGROUND: Beta-lactams are the cornerstone of therapy for the treatment of the most serious infections in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. However, individualization of dosing remains challenging because pharmacokinetics are highly…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Impaired Cognitive Flexibility With Preserved Learning in an Amyloid Precursor Protein Knock-In Mouse Model of Amyloidopathy.

Dumont JR, Sheppard PAS, Fodor C et al. · 2025 · Genes, brain, and behavior

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition characterized by amyloid beta plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles, which leads to progressive cognitive decline. Several new mouse models of fast amyloid deposition have…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Moving from the clinic to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic - a pilot clinical trial comparing in-clinic rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation for persisting symptoms following a mild Traumatic brain injury.

Langevin P, Frémont P, Fait P et al. · 2024 · Disability and rehabilitation

Purpose The objective of this study was to compare the effects of an in-clinic cervicovestibular rehabilitation program (education, home exercises, manual techniques, sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise [STAE] program) to a similar…

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