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María Berta Alonso Polo, C. Peix, P. Velasco et al. · 2024 · The Archives of Bone & Joint Surgery
Objectives: Treatment of subtrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur may be challenging due to their anatomical and biomechanical features. Intramedullary nails are the most frequently used devices, although there is no consensus…
View details →Larissa Corrêa Lopes Quadros, J. Gomes · 2020
Research is needed to subsidize foresters to manage the forest for better use of wood. To help in the research, analyzing the diameter distribution, the species can be grouped according to their characteristics concerning the diameter…
View details →Jiacheng Bai, Yuheng Liu, Yixi Chen et al. · 2024 · Agronomy
Nitrogen is one of the essential nutrients for the growth and development of potato plants. The precise application of nitrogen can improve the yield and quality of potatoes and enhance their resistance to diseases. The changes in the…
View details →Kosaka T, Kubo K · 2026 · PloS one
This study aimed to examine the effects of muscle-tendon mechanical properties and electromyographic activity patterns on individual differences in the force-power relationship during jumping with and without countermovement. Twenty men…
View details →Rossmann J, Hense K, Knott M et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurosurgery
Objective Predicting language lateralization using functional MRI (fMRI) in patients with cerebral vascular malformations close to language areas is essential for treatment decision-making and patient outcomes. Functional MRI-based…
View details →Hearris MA, Langan-Evans C, Foo WL et al. · 2026 · European journal of nutrition
PURPOSE: The ergogenic effects of caffeine on cognitive performance are largely restricted to improved alertness and enhanced attention and do not typically extend to other cognitive domains. In contrast, plant extracts and phytochemicals…
View details →Shi Y, Shi X, Li H et al. · 2026 · British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Aims/background Pharmacological therapy can enhance the therapeutic efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) and reduce the risk of recurrence. Dronedarone and amiodarone are two commonly prescribed adjuvant…
View details →Hiiragi K, Sopheak T, Sophors C et al. · 2026 · Tree physiology
Although previous studies have suggested that lianas exhibit superior growth compared with trees during dry seasons, their strategies for acquiring water remain poorly understood. This study investigated the water uptake depth and…
View details →Kanazawa M, Mochizuki F, Komori M · 2026 · PloS one
Facial nerve decompression is a surgical procedure performed for severe facial nerve paralysis associated with conditions such as Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Classical Western studies by Fisch first established the surgical…
View details →Li F, Huang D, Liang Z · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology
Objective To investigate the awareness, clinical management practices, and training needs of otolaryngologists and anesthesiologists regarding endotracheal tube dislodgement (ETTD) during transoral oropharyngolaryngeal surgery. Methods A…
View details →Hong M, Lee SW, Jung M · 2026 · Journal of hospice and palliative care
Purpose This study aimed to evaluate changes in the proportion of patients receiving palliative sedation (PS) before and after the mass resignation of junior physicians in South Korea. Methods This single-center retrospective chart review…
View details →Wang M, Liu R, Xia T et al. · 2026 · JMIR pediatrics and parenting
Background Patients with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) appear to have an increased risk of developing dental disease. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the status of dental caries and dental anomalies among Chinese patients with…
View details →Li Z, Zhu J, Guo J et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the influence of application methods combining different curing modes (pre-curing or co-curing) and flowable composite temperature (room temperature or pre-heating to 68 °C) on the shear bond…
View details →Desai D, Gami V, Doshi P et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background: Pulse measurement and heart rate are one of the most basic medical skills and yet, is the most important skill that has be learned by all medical professionals. The duration of how long that should be measured is variable…
View details →Temiztürk Z, Beyazal OF, Topçu AC et al. · 2026 · Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery
Introduction The aim of our study is to investigate the relationship and predictive significance of routinely measured serum lactate values with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients following isolated coronary artery bypass…
View details →Eveson TE, Davis TP, Tindall AJ · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedics
Background Accurate medio-lateral sizing of the distal femur during total knee replacement (TKR) is essential to optimise implant fit and avoid over- or under-hang, which have been associated with suboptimal outcomes. National guidance…
View details →Icoz M, Aktas Ozaltun O · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Purpose To compare the refractive effects of paired-opposite clear corneal incision (p-OCCI) with-the-rule (WTR), against-the-rule (ATR) and oblique astigmatism. Methods This retrospective study was conducted in 131 patients undergoing…
View details →Hu Z, Ma R, Wen Y et al. · 2026 · Cancer medicine
Background The optimal therapeutic strategy for patients with T2-3N0-3 M0 or T1N1-3 M0 hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPSCC) and the use of postoperative radiotherapy with or without systemic therapy for patients with T1-2N1M0…
View details →Kassem BA, Osman SM, El-Mahallawy Y · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
INTRODUCTION: The stimulatory effects of laser Biostimulation on immediate implant clinical wound healing and radiographic bone quality analysis is with insufficient evidence. AIM: To evaluate the effect of low-level diode laser as a…
View details →Li H, Ding S, Li J et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine
Background The incidence of elderly-onset ulcerative colitis (EO-UC) has been gradually increasing. The unique characteristics of clinical manifestations, therapeutic strategies, and prognosis in EO-UC patients compared with adult-onset…
View details →Zhang HM, Wu MX, Wang HY et al. · 2026 · Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
Objective: To explore the mechanism of vitamin K2 (VitK2) regulating matrix Gla protein (MGP) in inhibiting tumor growth in inflammation-associated colorectal cancer (CAC) model mice. Methods: Twenty-six C57BL/6 male mice, 6-8 weeks old…
View details →Pusdekar VP, Dare G, Bhojwani P et al. · 2026 · Turkish journal of surgery
Objective Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications, contributing to morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and healthcare costs. Prophylactic antibiotics are widely used, but the optimal regimen…
View details →Toufexis C, Grant JB, van Boxtel JJA et al. · 2026 · Consciousness and cognition
The left angular gyrus (AG) has been implicated in the level of detail elicited during both episodic memory (EM) and episodic future thinking (EFT). This study aimed to investigate whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation…
View details →Brzóska K, Carpenter AD, Petrus SA et al. · 2026 · International journal of molecular sciences
Gamma-tocotrienol (GT3) is one of the constituents of vitamin E that demonstrated significant radioprotective efficacy in murine and nonhuman primate (NHP) models. Considering the antioxidant activity of GT3 and its role in terminating…
View details →Kim CH, Kim EJ, Lee TS et al. · 2026 · Oncology
Background Elderly patients or those with poor performance status are underrepresented in clinical trials of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and optimal treatment strategies for this frail population remain unclear. In real-world…
View details →Awawdeh L, Almesleh B, Hammouri H et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
Objectives The present study evaluated clinically and radiographically the effectiveness of Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) versus induced bleeding (IB) in treating mature necrotic teeth.…
View details →Yıldırım Y, Arabacı R, Rodoplu C et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Investigating how the autonomic functions of the heart are affected during rapid weight loss practices is extremely important for athletes’ health. This study aimed to investigate how rapid weight loss (3–5%) affects heart rate variability…
View details →Karaca S, Yilmaz OF, Sarmis A et al. · 2026 · Journal of ophthalmology
Objective To compare microbial contamination between multidose brimonidine eye drops preserved with benzalkonium chloride (BAK-MDB) and multidose brimonidine eye drops preserved with Purite® (PUR-MDB) using a comparative approach on the…
View details →Irie M, Okada M, Maruo Y et al. · 2026 · Polymers
This study evaluated eleven resin cements used as core build-up materials by examining the following properties: (a) push-out force between root dentin and the fiber post; (b) pull-out force between the fiber post and the core build-up…
View details →Cao Y, Zhu H, Wu J · 2026 · Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Background Ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy is the standard method for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, the effect of the optimal puncture approach on diagnostic yield and patient outcomes remains controversial. Objective To…
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