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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Preliminary investigation of T-wave peak-end interval and its ratio to QT interval in dogs with an echocardiographic phenotype of dilated cardiomyopathy and its possible correlation with left ventricular diameter and volume.

Kurogochi K, Stern JA, DeFrancesco TC et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Objective The T-wave peak-end (TpTe) interval and its ratio to the QT interval (TpTe:QT) are ECG markers of myocardial repolarization dispersion. We hypothesized that these markers are associated with echocardiographic indices reflecting…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Anticoccidial efficacy of a cinnamon-Rumex nervosus phytobiotic mixture on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal morphology, and cecal health in Eimeria tenella-challenged broilers.

Qaid MM, Al-Garadi MA, Al-Abdullatif AA et al. · 2026 · Poultry science

Coccidiosis remains a major constraint in poultry production; therefore, this study evaluated the anticoccidial efficacy of a phytogenic blend of cinnamon bark and Rumex nervosus leaf in Eimeria tenella-challenged broilers. Birds were…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Discrepant Intracranial and Extracranial Responses to Tarlatamab in Relapsed Small-Cell Lung Cancer With Untreated Brain Metastases: A Case Report.

Hayashi E, Kano H, Nakamura K et al. · 2026 · Respirology case reports

Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has a poor prognosis, and the efficacy of tarlatamab for untreated brain metastases remains unclear. We report a case demonstrating a discrepant response between extracranial and intracranial lesions after…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Utility of ultrasensitive, US Food and Drug Administration-approved κ and λ dual in situ hybridization assay in the diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphomas.

Eltahir M, Young K, Younes S et al. · 2026 · American journal of clinical pathology

Objectives Determination of B-cell clonality in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues is challenging, especially in cases where tumor B cells are sparse. Flow cytometry is of limited utility in Hodgkin lymphomas, at least in part due…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Performance of a new bone-level tapered two-piece zirconia implant manufactured by injection moulding: A pilot preclinical study in minipig mandibles.

Hauck F, Herber V, Moecke S et al. · 2026 · International journal of oral implantology (Berlin, Germany)

Purpose The aim of this pilot preclinical study was to investigate the performance of a novel double-lead thread, conical bone-level ceramic implant manufactured by injection moulding (test group) in comparison to a well-established…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinical and Neuroimaging Predictors of Outcome and Impact of Surgical Intervention in Cryptococcal Meningitis: An Observational Study.

Qian MY, He LY, Lan P et al. · 2026 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

This study aimed to identify predictors of outcomes and evaluate the therapeutic impact of surgical intervention in CM patients, with a specific focus on the growing HIV-negative population in East Asia. We conducted a single-center…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Profiles of Invalidating Family Environments and Their Associations With Borderline Personality Features, Depression, and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents.

Fang H, Feng L, Gu M et al. · 2026 · Personality and mental health

Invalidating family environments are theorized to undermine youths' emotion socialization and confer risk for psychopathology, yet heterogeneity in how invalidation is expressed within families is rarely examined. This study employed…

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Negative / Null Result Report

The Medusa Effect Revisited

Takashima K, Kawabe T · 2026 · Preprint

The Medusa effect refers to the cognitive phenomenon in which individuals depicted directly in a photograph (Level 1; L1) are judged as possessing more mind than individuals depicted within a photograph embedded inside another photograph…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Shell Metal Profiles of Caspian Bivalves Show Genus-Specific Patterns with Potential Relevance for Biomonitoring in the Southern Caspian Sea.

Bakhshalizadeh S, Mora-Medina R, Ayala-Soldado N · 2026 · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

Bivalves are widely used in aquatic monitoring, but the potential of their shells to provide comparative metal signatures remains insufficiently explored in the Caspian Sea. This study quantified major and trace elements in empty shells of…

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Replication FailureMedicine

Balancing the Game: The Relationship of Lower-Limb Asymmetry With Youth Soccer (Football) Performance - Laboratory vs. Field Insights.

Bartusevičius D, Stanislovaitienė J, Conte D · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Bartusevičius, D, Stanislovaitienė, J, and Conte, D. Balancing the game: the relationship of lower-limb asymmetry with youth soccer (football) performance - laboratory vs. field insights. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000,…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Acculturation, Social Support, and Healthcare Utilisation Among Indonesian Migrant Workers in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Zaini AZ, Loganathan T, Danaee M et al. · 2026 · Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities

Background Equitable healthcare access is a key aspect of health equity, yet migrants face substantial barriers. In Malaysia, migrant workers encounter structural and socio-economic barriers to healthcare. Acculturation and social support…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparison of learning gain across face-to-face, mixed, and live online participation in a HyFlex National Pharmacist Examination Preparation Course: A controlled four-month comparative study.

Nagakura Y, Yamaki F, Saimaru H et al. · 2026 · Currents in pharmacy teaching & learning

Introduction In Japanese pharmacy education, success on the National Pharmacist Examination is a key objective. This study evaluated learning gain across face-to-face, mixed-attendance, and live online participation patterns in a…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Effect of combining low intensity-extracorporeal shockwave therapy with platelet-rich plasma among female patients with interstitial cystitis: a prospective single-arm pilot study.

Long CY, Chang CY, Sung IC et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology

Background Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a disease comprised of multiple symptoms, included persistent bladder pain syndrome (BPS), frequent urination, and urgency without getting infection or other identifiable causes. Methods In our…

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