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Tang Y, Liu R · 2026 · Frontiers in neurology
Background Patients with Meige syndrome are often affected by anxiety symptoms, and drug therapy is the primary treatment option, with botulinum toxin A being the most frequently used medication. This study analyzes the intervention…
View details →Kiliç K, Sezer BS, Aydinli İ et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in psychology
Introduction The aim of this study is to examine the effect of narcissistic personality traits on body image through social media interaction and to comparatively evaluate these relationships in the context of athletes engaged in…
View details →Friederich M, Brunner J, Kirsch E et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Background Distal radius fractures (DRF) are often immobilized using a conventional plaster cast although orthoses offer a time- and resource-saving alternative. This prospective randomized study compared the conservative DRF treatment…
View details →Lv N, Xiang J, Kuang J et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in endocrinology
Introduction 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency is highly prevalent in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may contribute to immune and metabolic dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the clinical associations of serum 25(OH)D…
View details →Baek CH, Elhassan BT, Lim C et al. · 2026 · Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Introduction Although favorable clinical outcomes of scope-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer (SALTT) have been reported in posterosuperior irreparable rotator cuff tears (PSIRCTs) patients, the limited restoring of static stability…
View details →Cigdem Z, Durdu F, Celık MY · 2026 · BMC pediatrics
BACKGROUND: The study was carried out experimentally to determine the effect of prone and side-lying position on the comfort of preterm infants using positioning bed in preterm infants hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).…
View details →Bradshaw JT, Sanzo K, Barakat C et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research
Abstract Bradshaw, JT, Sanzo, K, Barakat, C, Barshun, A, Inglima, S, Gotla, T, Thompson, BK, De Souza, EO, and Walters, JA. Similar strength and hypertrophic adaptations in less time? Myo-reps vs. traditional straight-sets in…
View details →Farshad F, Shokouhinejad N, Pedram P et al. · 2026 · Biomaterial investigations in dentistry
Objective Clinicians have various curing options due to new light-cure devices with different intensities. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of two light-curing intensities (1,200 mW/cm² vs. 3,000 mW/cm²) on coronal…
View details →Pomozi E, Zatyko DZ, Suhai FI et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background : Lower limb arterial calcification (LLAC) is a robust imaging biomarker of peripheral artery disease (PAD) severity. Vitamin K antagonists are presumed to accelerate cardiovascular calcification. Direct oral anticoagulants…
View details →Lu Y, Zhu D, Shen K et al. · 2026 · Annals of surgical oncology
Background Mucinous gastric adenocarcinoma (MGC) is a rare, aggressive malignancy. This study aimed to explore whether MGC is associated with poorer survival compared with nonmucinous gastric adenocarcinoma (NMGC) and to further…
View details →Gopalakrishna KN, Chakrabarti D, Bharadwaj S et al. · 2026 · Neurology India
Objective Patients with intracranial aneurysms while undergoing neurosurgical clipping frequently require the use of temporary clip, and this involves the risk of cerebral ischemia. The usual approaches for prevention of such an adverse…
View details →Zhu F, Ning Y, Leng X et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
OBJECTIVE: The short-term outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Mis-TLIF) and Open TLIF (O-TLIF) have been reported in previous studies. However, the long-term clinical outcomes of both procedures have been…
View details →Ünlü MT, Caliskan O, Çetinoğlu I et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in surgery
Introduction Basedow Graves disease (BG) is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Lugol's solution (LS) is used preoperatively to inhibit thyroid hormone production, decrease thyroid gland vascularity and ensure a safer surgical field.…
View details →Khaliq O, Maharaj N, David M et al. · 2026 · Laboratory medicine
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led to rapid global vaccine deployment, especially among high-risk groups, such as individuals living with HIV. Data are limited, however, on the immunologic effects of SARS-CoV-2…
View details →Augustin G, Jeričević K, Bogdanić B · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background/Objectives : This study aimed to determine the inguinal hernia recurrence rate after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair, particularly considering the effect of simultaneous umbilical hernia repair. The secondary aim was…
View details →Inceoğlu S, Uçkardeş D, Göknar N et al. · 2026 · International urology and nephrology
Introduction and aim Posterior urethral valve (PUV) represent a congenital obstructive uropathy, and despite advances in prenatal diagnosis and postnatal management, chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops in nearly 20% of affected patients.…
View details →Shun-Lin X, Shi-Ting L, Wei-Bing C et al. · 2026 · Pediatric surgery international
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the modified thoracoscopic esophageal anastomotic methods in cases with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF). METHODS: From January 2019 to August 2024, a total of 12 consecutive…
View details →Demir ZG, Doğan IA, Keskin R et al. · 2026 · Dementia & neuropsychologia
Psychosocial interventions may differentially target affective and cognitive symptoms in mild dementia, yet comparative evidence in long-term care is limited. Objective To compare the effects of Reminiscence Therapy (RT) and Cognitive…
View details →Bowers O, Killion HJ, Kuhlman K et al. · 2026 · BMC veterinary research
BACKGROUND: This study measured phenotypic resistance of enteric Escherichia coli (E. coli) obtained from livestock and wildlife across agricultural districts within Wyoming, U.S.A., to antimicrobials used in the cattle industry. It is the…
View details →Dixit S, Chawla V, Gupta P et al. · 2026 · Bioinformation
Prolonged exposure to powered brushing, especially with high-abrasive toothpastes, can significantly increase surface roughness, affecting both enamel and restorative materials. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the cumulative…
View details →Zou YJ, Zhang KH, Lu PS et al. · 2026 · Cell communication and signaling : CCS
Cytoskeleton dynamics ensure multiple cellular progression during oocyte meiosis, which is critical for successful fertilization and early embryo development. KIF23, a member of the kinesin-6 superfamily, mediates intracellular transport…
View details →Shi S, Liang Y, Liu T et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy
Background Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Postoperative pain can impair recovery. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) are regional analgesic techniques…
View details →Fang Y, Zhang X, Sun Y et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology
Objective This study applied Functional Data Analysis (FDA) to investigate the effects of fatigue on lower-limb joint kinematics during badminton lunges. Methods Seventeen elite male badminton players executed both forward and 45° sideways…
View details →Aydın Çetin EZ, Özmen B, Yılmaz B · 2026 · Oral radiology
OBJECTIVES: The use of preheated resin-containing materials is of increasing interest in contemporary dentistry. This study aimed to determine the effect of preheating on the radiopacity values of various fissure sealants. METHODS: In this…
View details →Yu H, Wu L, Wang H et al. · 2026 · Animal bioscience
Objective Compared with commercial laying hens, indigenous chicken breeds generally exhibit lower reproductive performance. This study aims to elucidate the impact of abdominal fat deposition on the reproductive performance of indigenous…
View details →Kim JS, Hwang UJ, Woo CW et al. · 2026 · Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
Purpose To investigate changes in meniscal extrusion and meniscal healing status following root repair, and the relationship between meniscal extrusion and healing conditions. Methods Patients who underwent isolated root repair between…
View details →Lee S, Chun DI, Cho J et al. · 2026 · Orthopedics
Background Purely ligamentous Lisfranc injuries are challenging to manage. Traditional open reduction and internal fixation provides rigid stability but risks cartilage damage, hardware failure, and the need for removal. Flexible fixation…
View details →Kamel AM, Mahmoud MM, Ibrahim MT et al. · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production
Several studies have predicted that developing countries will be unable to afford fish meal as a primary aquafeed protein source in the future. This experiment evaluated the effect of replacing fish meal (FM) with poultry by-product meal…
View details →Aali F, Habibi Z, Aali F et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical signals and sensors
Background The respiratory system of individuals with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) experiences significant strain due to the body's immunological response and inflammation, leading to organ failure. Over time, patients have improvement in…
View details →Toruk EŞ, Kaplan EA, Sarıbaş GS et al. · 2026 · Journal of ovarian research
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility and is frequently associated with recurrent implantation failure in assisted reproductive technologies. Impaired endometrial receptivity, mediated by altered transcription factors,…
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