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Serum and synovial lactate dehydrogenase levels after allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell implantation in rabbit cartilage defects.

Anatolitou A, Mavrogenis AF, Sideri KI et al. · 2026 · Polish journal of veterinary sciences

Cartilage defects have limited regenerative potential and remain a significant clinical challenge. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy offers promise in tissue engineering, yet monitoringpost-implantation responses remains difficult.…

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Assessing the effects of high concentration of pure Cry proteins exposure on the Eisenia fetida by allying transcriptome analysis with toxicological evaluation.

He M, Huang Z, Pooe OJ et al. · 2026 · Ecotoxicology (London, England)

Most of eco-toxicity studies of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins on terrestrial organism were conducted with Bt-crops straw or leaves on earthworm Eisenia fetida. Nevertheless, extra nutrition from straw or leaves degradation affected…

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Efficacy of a nurse-led frailty prevention program on frailty reduction and functional health improvement in community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan: a quasi-experimental longitudinal study.

Lin CH, Liu MY · 2026 · Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)

Objectives Frailty negatively impacts quality of life and increases pressure on healthcare systems. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a nurse-led Frailty Prevention Care Management Program (FPCMP-Old Age), based on the Chronic…

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Effect of Moderate-to-High-Intensity Interval Aerobic Exercise on Clinical Symptoms During the Menstrual Cycle: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Pio-Soria A, Zahran D, Roldán-Ruiz A · 2025 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Introduction Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most prevalent gynecological disorders. It has been shown to negatively impact quality of life and overall wellbeing, as recent studies have associated stress and physical inactivity with…

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Effects of acute ebselen add-on treatment on resting state function connectivity in depressed patients with inadequate response to antidepressants.

Ramli FF, Villa LM, Martens MAG et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Ebselen has been shown to induce a positive emotional processing bias and brain neurochemistry in healthy volunteers. However, little is known about its effects on resting-state functional connectivity (rs-FC) in depressed patients who…

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Autonomic Nervous System Response to Intermittent Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Those With Major Depressive Disorder​​​: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Comparison of Heart Rate Variability and Pupillary Light Reflex.

Sharma M, McCall WV, Rosenquist PB · 2026 · The journal of ECT

Objectives To examine the acute and longitudinal effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on-autonomic nervous system measures (ANS)-heart rate variability (HRV) and pupillary light reflex (PLR)-in adults with major…

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[Weight change following a self-selected, type-tailored lifestyle modification program for employees with suspected visceral fat accumulation: A single-arm before-after study].

Hari S, Kumamoto M, Suzuki M et al. · 2026 · Sangyo eiseigaku zasshi = Journal of occupational health

Objectives This single-arm before-after study examined short-term changes in body weight following a 28-day self-selected, type-tailored lifestyle modification program implemented before workplace health checkups. Participants…

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Sun Safety Intervention for Elementary School Students.

Moeckel C, Anderson R, Krnajic L et al. · 2026 · Pediatric dermatology

This study evaluated the impact of an elementary school-based intervention that aimed to improve sun safety knowledge and behaviors among third- and fourth-grade students in Pennsylvania through an educational video, t-shirt design…

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Fundamental Frequency, Voice Quality, Intensity, and Syllable Rate in Hebrew Child-Directed Speech: Acoustic Adaptations From Early to Middle Childhood.

Sinvani RT · 2026 · Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Child-directed speech (CDS) prosodic modifications are well-documented in infancy, but their persistence into middle childhood remains understudied. To address this gap, this study examined developmental changes in acoustic properties of…

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Diurnal Variations in Anterior and Posterior Corneal Thickness and Curvature in Healthy Eyes: Global and Sector-Based Metrics and Lifestyle Associations.

Barberán-Bernardos L, Ariza-Gracia MA, Büchler P et al. · 2026 · Life (Basel, Switzerland)

This study aims to characterize diurnal changes in corneal geometry of the anterior and posterior cornea in healthy eyes using global and sector-based metrics, and to explore their associations with lifestyle-related factors. A prospective…

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Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fibre and Ganglion Cell Layer Changes Following Intravitreal Aflibercept 8 mg Therapy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Longitudinal OCT Study.

Volpe G, Bonanata M, Peyla A et al. · 2026 · Ophthalmology and therapy

Introduction Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy is the standard of care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and other retinal vascular diseases. However, transient post-injection…

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Two-year follow-up of musculoskeletal outcomes and quality of life in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type IV and VI.

Genç E, Bilekyiğit Kurt C, Evrim Karadağ Saygi N et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM

Objectives Musculoskeletal abnormalities are common to mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and can negatively affect the patient's quality of life. Data on course of musculoskeletal findings of MPS type IVA and VI are very insufficient. This study…

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Salivary characteristics and oral microbial dynamics in patients before and after maxillectomy with obturator prosthesis: a pilot prospective cohort study.

Asbi T, Mayer Y, Sarikov R et al. · 2026 · The Saudi dental journal

Maxillectomy produces extensive oral and maxillofacial defects that disrupt normal physiology and often require obturator prostheses for functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. Although these devices are routinely used, their influence on…

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Chemotherapy-induced anemia as a prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with bladder cancer treated with neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy and cystectomy.

Lafitte E, Sfumato P, Walz J et al. · 2026 · World journal of urology

Introduction Preoperative anemia (PA) and red blood cell transfusion (RBT) are associated with decreased survival in several cancers. In muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), anemia is frequent and may be worsened by neoadjuvant…

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Longitudinal and Bidirectional Relationships Between Reading Ability, Internalising Symptoms, and Academic Self-Concept in Adolescence: Evidence from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children.

Jones A, Johnco C, Beyersmann E et al. · 2026 · Child psychiatry and human development

Poor reading ability is associated with internalising symptoms in children; however, little research has been done with adolescents. The current study used self- and parent-report data from two cohorts of the Longitudinal Study of…

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Comparing the effects of sitting meditation and body scan on working memory in undergraduate healthcare students: a single-blind randomised trial.

Yaemrattanakul W, Manachamni K, Ruangrattanapong J et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Background Healthcare undergraduate students often face high cognitive and emotional stress, negatively affecting their working memory and well-being. Mindfulness-based practices, such as sitting meditation and body scan, are proposed to…

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