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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Magnesium sulfate does not reduce propofol requirements but contributes to lower opioid consumption in bitches undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Boff GA, Iepsen LB, Serighelli-Junior G et al. · 2025 · Veterinary research communications

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of magnesium sulfate on propofol requirements and perioperative analgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Fourteen female dogs (2 ± 1 years, 17 ± 5 kg) were enrolled in this randomized and…

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The effects of marine fatty acid omega-3 supplements on incident fractures and bone mineral density in generally healthy adults.

LeBoff MS, Chou SH, Ratnarajah DM et al. · 2026 · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Although preclinical studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may benefit skeletal health, there are few randomized controlled trials investigating effects of supplemental omega-3 on bone outcomes. This VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL)…

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Left Ventricular Unloading in Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Without Shock: The ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Door to Unload Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kapur NK, Mangner N, Aghili N et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Background Despite rapid percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), large infarcts contribute to heart failure and mortality. Left ventricular (LV) wall tension and load are major…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Heavy gravity combined with light gravity local anesthetic in subarachnoid anesthesia for cesarean section did not reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypotension in maternal women: a prospective cohort study.

Qiao W, Liu L, Zhang X et al. · 2025 · BMC anesthesiology

Background Subarachnoid anesthesia is the primary anesthetic method for elective cesarean section surgery, characterized by rapidly taking effect and reliable analgesia. However, subarachnoid anesthesia is prone to cause a high block…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Critically Ill Patients (CLEAN-IT): a multicentre, cluster-randomised, crossover trial.

Tomazini BM, Besen BAMP, Gales AC et al. · 2026 · Lancet regional health. Americas

Background Critically ill patients are at risk of nosocomial infections, acquisition of multidrug-resistant pathogens, and substantial antimicrobial consumption. We assessed whether bathing with chlorhexidine reduces these outcomes…

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Bio-based polyurethane coatings for controlled-release phosphorus fertilizers: Synthesis, characterization and effect on P use efficiency.

Cancellier EL, Degryse F, da Silva RC et al. · 2025 · The Science of the total environment

The use of petroleum-based coatings in controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) raises environmental concerns and it is unclear if, and to what extent, CRFs can improve P use efficiency. This study explored the synthesis of bio-based…

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The effects of balanced crystalloid versus plasma on endothelial injury, systemic inflammation, and coagulation in experimental endotoxaemia: a randomised human volunteer study.

van den Brink DP, Hilderink BN, Kleinveld DJB et al. · 2026 · British journal of anaesthesia

Background During shock, neutrophil-mediated glycocalyx degradation can lead to exposure of the procoagulant endothelial surface and consequent organ injury. Resuscitation using crystalloid fluids may augment this endothelial damage, while…

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Allyl isothiocyanate as a natural fumigant for protecting soybean and bean grains against Aspergillus parasiticus growth and aflatoxin production

Lopes LF, Favoretto VR, Evangelista AG et al. · 2025 · European food research & technology.

This study evaluated the efficacy of gaseous allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) in inhibiting Aspergillus parasiticus growth and aflatoxin production in soybeans and beans stored at 85% relative humidity for 35d. Samples of 50 g of soybeans or…

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Standard Monofocal Intraocular Lenses Versus Enhanced Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for Children 6 to 13 Years Old With Pediatric Cataract.

Elzawahry S, Elhilali H, Awadein A et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

Purpose To investigate whether using an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in the pediatric age group can improve the visual performance at varying distances in comparison to standard monofocal lenses. Methods Forty-five eyes of…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Systematic Notchplasty in Primary ACL Reconstruction Using Hamstring Autografts: A Prospective Cohort Study on the Rate of Secondary Arthrolysis.

Saint-Etienne A, Hardy A, Miele A et al. · 2025 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Arthrofibrosis requiring arthrolysis is a relevant complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It has been suggested that intercondylar notch impingement may contribute to this outcome. The aim of this…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Psychological Impact of AI-Simplified Brain MRI Reports: A Randomized Trial of Patient Understanding, Anxiety, and Health Literacy.

Alarifi M, Luo J, Jabour A et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives : Immediate patient access to radiology reports has increased the need for communication that patients can understand, yet it remains unclear whether simplifying report language improves comprehension without…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Association of Stepping Up to High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroids and Risk of Future Asthma Exacerbations: Data From the United States.

Tran TN, Kerkhof M, Le TT et al. · 2026 · The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice

Background Real-world data on the benefit of high-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) after exacerbation are limited. Objective To investigate whether stepping up to high-dose ICS after severe exacerbation reduces future asthma exacerbation…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Reducing Noise Induced by Cardiac Pulsatility in Brain Maps of R<sub>2</sub>* and Magnetic Susceptibility Using Tailored k-space Sampling.

Raynaud Q, Dardano T, Oliveira R et al. · 2026 · NMR in biomedicine

Maps of the transverse relaxation rate R 2 * and magnetic susceptibility (χ) are computed from gradient-echo data and are sensitive to signal instabilities induced by cardiac pulsation. Here, we introduce two k-space sampling strategies…

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Common channel length and implications to the weight loss.

Santoro S, Mota FC, de Aquino CGG et al. · 2025 · Updates in surgery

To present and analyze the results of sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition (SG + TB) with three different lengths of common channel (CC) and its implications for the weight loss and signals of residual malabsorption. A total of 790…

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Effect of albumin infusion in patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis: A randomized controlled trial.

Shu W, Wan J, Xu H et al. · 2025 · Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]

Background Although previous studies have shown the potential advantages of albumin administration in critically ill patients, it has not been tested in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods In this single-center trial, we…

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