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Levan-derived oligosaccharides (LOS) confer selective resistance against Phytophthora capsici but not Botrytis cinerea in melon and watermelon.

Yang M, Chen Y, Yang L et al. · 2026 · International journal of biological macromolecules

Plants face significant threats from pathogens while chemical pesticides remain the primary method for disease control. However, excessive use of chemical pesticides has led to increased pathogen resistance and environmental hazards,…

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The defense-inducing compound N-hydroxy pipecolic acid is a major substrate for the methyltransferase PbBSMT of Plasmodiophora brassicae.

Benade F, Jülke S, Schwelm A et al. · 2026 · Journal of experimental botany

The clubroot pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae has an effector protein that can methylate the plant defense compound salicylic acid (SA), and the protein sequence is highly conserved in different isolates worldwide. Sequencing the…

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Early risk assessment and aspirin prophylaxis did not reduce preterm preeclampsia in Sweden: a population-based study.

Mans-Gallart N, Carlhäll S, Hildebrand E et al. · 2026 · American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

Background Preeclampsia is a substantial cause of maternal and perinatal morbimortality, with complications becoming more severe the earlier it manifests during pregnancy. The Fetal Medicine Foundation has developed a method that combines…

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Randomized field trial on the effects of on-arrival intranasal vaccination against bovine coronavirus on pneumonia and average daily gain in beef-on-dairy calves.

Jourquin S, Lowie T, Clinquart J et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effect of upon-arrival intranasal vaccination against bovine coronavirus (BCoV) on pneumonia risk in a beef-on-dairy veal production system. Secondary objectives were to assess the effect…

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Targeted Antimicrobial Agent Prophylaxis Fails to Reduce Peristomal Infections by Multi-Drug-Resistant Bacteria Following Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Marzo-Escartín B, Villamarín-Melio M, Márquez-Algaba E et al. · 2026 · Surgical infections

Background Peristomal infection (PI) is the most frequent complication following percutaneous gastrostomy, and the increase of multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria poses a therapeutic challenge. We evaluated whether targeted antimicrobial…

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A Single-Centre, Single-Blinded Randomized Control Trial Evaluating the Role of Distraction Therapy in Pain Management Following Major Abdominal Surgeries in Adult Cancer Patients.

Rana CJ, Bakshi SG, Tarhane S et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of surgical oncology

Distract trial In the post-operative period, analgesics are complemented with non-pharmacological methods (NPM). However, the evidence is limited. Objectives Randomised control trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of NPMs of pain…

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Lanthanum carbonate does not reduce urinary oxalate excretion in hyperoxaluric kidney stone formers.

Van de Perre E, Tielemans C, De Clerck D et al. · 2026 · Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association

Background and hypothesis Hyperoxaluria is an important risk factor for kidney stone formation. Currently available treatment options for idiopathic hyperoxaluria have limited efficacy and are difficult to maintain in the long-term.…

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Efficacy of Surgeon-Administered Regional Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery: A Double-Blinded, 2-Center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Rasmussen JJ, Bisgaard J, Hønge JL et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

Objectives Managing pain after median sternotomy is a clinical challenge of balancing adequate pain relief with avoidance of excessive opioid consumption. While regional anesthesia techniques are increasingly recommended and applied in…

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Closed incisional negative-pressure wound therapy vs standard surgical dressing for groin incisions following arterial vascular surgery: A prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial.

Lenselink E, Ruig M, Grootendorst DC et al. · 2026 · Journal of vascular surgery

Objective Groin wound complications-including surgical site infections, hematomas, seroma leakage, necrosis, and wound dehiscence-are frequently reported after arterial vascular surgery and significantly impact patient morbidity and…

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Effects of tumour necrosis factor and interleukin-6 inhibitor therapy on exercise-related visceral adipose tissue reduction in rheumatoid arthritis.

Jønck S, Adamsen ML, Rasmussen IE et al. · 2026 · Experimental physiology

Excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass increases cardiovascular disease risk. Exercise supports overall health and VAT mass reduction in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Unlike tumour necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin-6 (IL-6) is upregulated…

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Primary Prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile Infection in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Study.

Irwin M, Leedy N, Nandavaram S et al. · 2026 · Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society

Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a common complication in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics and causes significant morbidity, especially in solid organ transplant recipients. Oral vancomycin has shown…

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Comparison of international league of associations for rheumatology and pediatric rheumatology international trials organization classification criteria for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: insights from an African multicenter cohort.

Hamdi W, Ben Nessib D, Hashad S et al. · 2025 · European journal of pediatrics

The International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) classification criteria for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are currently widely used in clinical practice. However, new criteria have recently been proposed by the…

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Biodegradable patch based on chitosan-collagen with glycerol plasticizer as scaffold for tympanic membrane perforation.

Widiyanti P, Putra AF, Rudyardjo DI · 2026 · The International journal of artificial organs

Perforation on tympanic membrane could decrease the hearing ability. In some cases, myringoplasty should be performed. Myringoplasty requires material as patch to cover tympanic membrane's hole. This study is aimed to create innovation…

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Effect of neuromuscular blockade on opioid consumption in high-risk children undergoing adenotonsillectomy: A randomized-controlled trial.

Efune PN, Nakonezny PA, Pinales P et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical anesthesia

Background Protective reflexes like coughing occur frequently during pediatric adenotonsillectomy (AT) and are difficult to blunt with anesthetics, potentially leading to higher than necessary opioid administration. Our objective was to…

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Impact of Violet LED Light and High-Concentration Hydrogen Peroxide on Dentin Mechanical Properties, Collagen, and Enzymatic Activity.

Damázio AH, Carlos NR, Basting RT et al. · 2026 · Operative dentistry

Objective Because the application of violet light-emitting diode (LED) light may enhance the release of reactive oxygen species, and its combination with a high-concentration bleaching agents may accelerate collagen degradation, this study…

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Impact of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)-Active Perioperative Prophylaxis in Liver Transplant Patients Colonized by VRE.

Burastero GJ, Wey EQ, Guidetti V et al. · 2026 · Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Background Data regarding the effectiveness of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)-active prophylaxis for preventing early post-liver transplantation (LT) VRE infections in VRE-colonized patients are scarce. Methods 131 pre-LT…

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Prostate cancer mortality among men with and without comorbidity: Long-term results from the European randomized study of screening for prostate cancer Rotterdam.

Westerhout SF, Remmers S, Bangma CH et al. · 2026 · European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)

Introduction Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based prostate cancer (PCa) screening can be improved by individualised, risk-stratified strategies. Comorbidity influences life expectancy, so may affect benefits of screening. We evaluated…

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Telehealth education for patients with cancer: a standalone solution for symptom relief?

Ruegg T, Zhao X, Mount MS et al. · 2026 · Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

Background Telehealth-delivered education offers a practical approach to chemotherapy teaching and symptom self-management support. Advanced practice providers (APPs) play an increasingly vital role in guiding oncology patients through…

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