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Deficit irrigation and grafting effects on soil attributes, vegetative growth, yield components, and quality of 'Crimson Seedless' grapevines under a semiarid region.

Salama AM, Al-Obeed RS, Helmy A et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in plant science

This study evaluated the combined effects of grafting and deficit irrigation (DI) on soil attributes, vegetative growth, yield components, fruit quality, and water productivity of 'Crimson Seedless' grapevines under semiarid conditions. It…

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Comparison of the efficacy of posterior lumbar interbody fusion and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of double-level lumbar spondylolisthesis combined with spinal stenosis: a retrospective comparative study.

Ma Z, Luan H, Abulimiti K et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery

Objective To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in the treatment of double-level lumbar spondylolisthesis combined with spinal…

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The Effect of Preoperative Tranexamic Acid on Blood Transfusions in Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sullivan M, Perea LL, Bradburn E et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Objectives To evaluate whether preoperative intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces postoperative blood transfusion rates in geriatric patients undergoing operative treatment for hip fracture. Methods Design Prospective, double-blinded,…

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A comparative study of clinical efficacy, electrophysiological outcomes, and perioperative parameters between endoscopic carpal tunnel release and open carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Zhang Z, Liu Y, Yang H et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in cellular neuroscience

Purpose To compare the clinical efficacy of endoscopic (ECTR) and open (OCTR) carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and provide evidence-based surgical guidance. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted including…

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Comparison of the Bond Strength of Silane-Treated Glass Fiber Posts at Different Solvent Evaporation Times: An In Vitro Study.

Ramos-Ramos V, Dextre-Herrera S, Ramírez-Vargas G et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry

Background Silane is used as a coupling agent on glass fiber posts to enhance chemical interaction at the post-resin cement interface. This in vitro study evaluated the bond strength of silane-treated glass fiber posts at different solvent…

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Association Between Early Childhood Caries and Systemic Inflammatory Profiles: A Retrospective Analysis of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia.

Tez Yaşar BÇ, Çakmak AB, Eberliköse H et al. · 2026 · Children (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/objectives Early childhood caries (ECC) is a chronic inflammatory condition that may impose a systemic burden in pediatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental caries severity, classified by dmft…

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Impact of primary tumor SUVmax on PET accuracy in mediastinal lymph node staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Kużdżał A, Gambuś K, Moszczyński K et al. · 2026 · Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University

Background Positron emission tomography (PET) using 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18-FDG) is the primary imaging modality for mediastinal staging of lung cancer. Higher standardized uptake value (SUVmax) reportedly correlates with more aggressive…

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The Effect of Sleep Environment on Sleep Quality and Behavior in Firefighters: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Zera JN, Esper E, Simonson AP et al. · 2026 · International journal of environmental research and public health

Firefighters face high-stress occupational demands and irregular shift work that negatively impact sleep quality, which is intrinsically linked to long-term physical and psychological health. This cross-sectional study examines how the…

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Effect of Powder-to-Liquid Ratio on pH, Calcium Ion Release, and Solubility Behaviors of Endodontic Bioceramics: An In Vitro Study.

Aka A, Matsuura T, Yoshimura A · 2026 · Journal of functional biomaterials

This study investigated the physicochemical properties of three endodontic bioceramics: MTA Flow White (F), MTA Repair HP (HP), and Nishika Canal Sealer BG multi (BG). Disc-shaped samples were immersed in deionized water for 28 days to…

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Association between changes in blood eosinophil levels and alterations in olfactory function in asthma.

Rhyou HI, Bae WY, Nam YH · 2026 · Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Olfactory dysfunction has been observed in asthma, but its underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. This prospective study assessed olfactory function using the YSK Olfactory Function Test in 30 patients with moderate to severe asthma,…

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Capsular management in posterolateral total hip arthroplasty: impact on proprioception, balance, functional outcomes, and complications.

Guven S, Veizi E, Nazligul AS et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

Background The role of capsular management in total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed via the posterolateral approach remains debated, particularly regarding its effects on proprioception, balance, and postoperative stability. While…

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Effect of Verbal Working Memory Training on Auditory Processing Abilities, Working Memory, and Listening Effort in Children With Central Auditory Processing Disorders.

Spandita HL, Jain C · 2026 · Language, speech, and hearing services in schools

Purpose The study aimed to assess the effect of verbal working memory (WM) training on auditory processing abilities, WM, and listening effort (LE) in children with central auditory processing disorders ((C)APD). Method The study involved…

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Carotid Plaque Characteristics Evaluation on DUS and MDCTA: Interobserver and Intermodality Agreement in a Single-Center Study.

Mutavdzic P, Kokovic T, Gakovic B et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Background and Objectives : Carotid artery stenosis has traditionally guided therapeutic decision-making; however, plaque morphology and composition are increasingly recognized as more reliable indicators of cerebrovascular risk than…

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[Comparison between methods to estimate total body fat mass in triathletes: dual X-ray absorptiometry, bioelectrical impedance and anthropometric equations].

Herrera-Torres OA, Flores-Zapata J, Ferreyro-Bravo F · 2026 · Nutricion hospitalaria

Introduction Introduction: the estimation of body fat mass (FM) can be performed using different methods. Although Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is considered the reference technique due to its precision and reproducibility, its…

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Correlations between inflammatory biomarkers and clinicopathological features in surgically resected thymic epithelial tumors: implications for preoperative diagnosis.

Fu J, Han P, Xu J et al. · 2026 · PeerJ

Objective This study aimed to analyze the correlations between pathological characteristics, risk factors, and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) undergoing surgical resection. Methods A retrospective…

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The association between a sepsis diagnosis, demographic factors, and health-related quality of life in survivors at 180 days following critical illness.

De Silva S, Charles-Nelson A, McQuilten Z et al. · 2026 · Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses

Background Survivors of critical illness often have poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, it is unclear what factors are associated with changes in HRQoL after critical illness. Objectives The aim of this study was to…

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