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Mean Platelet Volume Shows Distinct Patterns Between Mitral and Aortic Valve Replacement Patients but Does Not Predict Anticoagulation Quality in Mechanical Heart Valves.

Can V, Polat F, Kaya AF et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

Abstract Mechanical heart valve replacement necessitates long-term warfarin anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolic complications, yet achieving adequate anticoagulation control remains challenging. This study evaluated whether mean…

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Efficacy of abdominal drainage in perforated appendicitis: a retrospective single-center study using AAST grading and inverse probability treatment weighting analysis.

Wang C, Li S, Lu H et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background While routine use of abdominal drainage in cases of perforated appendicitis is not generally recommended, there exists a paucity of evidence regarding the detailed stratification of its necessity based on varying degrees of…

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TFPI2 expression predicts resistance to immunotherapy plus tyrosine kinase inhibitor and informs first-line therapy selection in metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Wang J, Du L, Wang Y et al. · 2026 · Cellular oncology (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Purpose Combinations of anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy (IO) and anti-VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) are recommended as first-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of tissue…

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Treatment of Melasma Using Low-Fluence QS Nd: YAG (1064 nm) Laser: A Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Sadeghpour M, Laughter M, Rizzo SI et al. · 2026 · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]

Background Despite evidence supporting efficacy of low-fluence Q-switched (QS) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) 1,064-nm lasers, treatment protocols are not standardized and limited to mostly retrospective, observational,…

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Implementation of a mentored scholarly project and corresponding research course at University of Maryland School of Medicine: 10 years of data showing improved scholarly productivity.

Silva SJ, Romero F, Magder LS et al. · 2026 · Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges

Purpose Interest in research careers among medical graduates is decreasing, and fewer physicians report research as their primary work activity. This study examines the implementation of a required scholarly research course at the…

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Comparative clinical effects of extraoral photobiomodulation using laser and LED on pain, swelling, and quality of life following impacted mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized split-mouth trial.

Albayrak D, Bulut E, Singer EA · 2026 · Lasers in medical science

This study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of extraoral photobiomodulation using laser and light-emitting diode (LED) in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and improving oral health-related quality of life following…

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BDNF rs6265 polymorphism is not associated with the occurrence of overactive bladder and its response to intradetrusor injection of botulinum neurotoxin type A in female patients.

Ciećwież SM, Lewandowska K, Boroń A et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Reports suggest increased urinary excretion of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in patients with Overactive Bladder (OAB). The rs6265 (c.196G > A, p.Val66Met) polymorphism in the BDNF gene was previously associated with impaired secretion…

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Chemotherapy-free combination of ibrutinib and obinutuzumab for untreated advanced follicular lymphoma: results of a phase II study from the German Lymphoma Alliance.

Schmidt C, Scheubeck G, Jurinovic V et al. · 2025 · Haematologica

Immunochemotherapy induces long-term responses in patients with follicular lymphoma. However, the toxicity of chemotherapy remains a relevant challenge. The Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor ibrutinib has shown significant activity in…

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Clinical outcome following best medical management in acute stroke with a proximal isolated occlusion of the anterior cerebral artery: an international multicentre study.

Sabben C, Charbonneau F, Obadia M et al. · 2026 · European stroke journal

Introduction Acute ischaemic strokes (AIS) due to proximal anterior cerebral artery (ACA) occlusions are rare. Their clinical outcomes following medical management alone have been scarcely described. Patients and methods We conducted a…

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Safety and efficacy of decompressive craniectomy versus standard craniotomy for large acute epidural haematoma with tentorial herniation in China (PREDICT-AEDH): a nationwide, multicentre, open-label, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial.

Feng J, Yang C, Xie L et al. · 2026 · The Lancet. Neurology

Background Decompressive craniectomy has been widely evaluated across heterogeneous types of brain injury but its effect in patients with large acute epidural haematoma complicated by tentorial herniation remains unclear. We aimed to…

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Impact of Persistent Hypogonadism on Overall Survival After Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer Patients: Long-Term Prospective Data.

Nabid A, Carrier N, Vigneault É et al. · 2026 · International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics

Purpose The impact of persistent hypogonadism post-androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on overall survival (OS) of patients with prostate cancer (PCa) is poorly documented. We compared OS between patients who recovered testosterone and…

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No evidence in favor of the existence of "intentional" binding.

Kong G, Aberkane C, Desoche C et al. · 2024 · Journal of experimental psychology. Human perception and performance

Intentional binding refers to the subjective temporal compression between a voluntary action and its subsequent sensory outcome. Despite some studies challenging the link between temporal compression and intentional action, intentional…

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Targeted Temperature Management After Pediatric Cardiac Arrest: A Quality Improvement Program With Multidisciplinary Implementation in the PICU.

McMullin MP, Cadotte NB, Fuchs EM et al. · 2025 · Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies

Objectives We aimed to implement a post-cardiac arrest targeted temperature management (TTM) bundle to reduce the percent of time with a fever from 7% to 3.5%. Design A prospective, quality improvement (QI) initiative utilizing the Method…

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