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Managing post-laminoplasty deformity after resection in of a cervical intramedullary hemangioblastoma in a 36-year-old male: a case report.

Versyck, Tollenaere, Schelfaut et al. · 2026 · Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong)

Cervical kyphotic deformity is a recognized complication following posterior cervical spine surgery, particularly after laminectomy. However, post-laminoplasty kyphosis remains an underreported entity. We present a case of progressive…

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Sequential treatment strategies following methotrexate inadequate response in rheumatoid arthritis: a real-world retrospective cohort study.

Cruciani, Cafaro, Perricone et al. · 2026 · Clinical and experimental rheumatology

This study aimed to compare different treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients following inadequate response to initial methotrexate (MTX) therapy, evaluating clinical outcomes, tolerability profiles, and factors…

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LC3B Mediated SETDB1-Accounted Alcoholic Steatohepatitis via Lipidation-Dependent LAP and Lipidation-Independent Nuclear Stabilization.

Zhang, Wei, Wu et al. · 2026 · Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) progresses from steatosis to steatohepatitis, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we investigated SETDB1's role in ALD progression involving LC3B-mediated LC3-associated phagocytosis…

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Vonoprazan is associated with a phenotype-specific increase in cholangitis reporting in immune checkpoint inhibitor-treated patients: a VigiBase pharmacovigilance study.

Mizuno, Chretien, Nishida et al. · 2026 · Journal of gastroenterology

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including cholangitis, a rare but clinically severe hepatobiliary phenotype. Whether potassium-competitive acid blockers (PCABs) such as vonoprazan are…

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Comparison between adherence to recurrence prevention recommendations, the anti-inflammatory diet, and the planetary health diet among breast cancer survivors.

Costa de Oliveira, Caminha Souza, Cândido Alves et al. · 2026 · Clinical nutrition ESPEN

Breast cancer remains a critical global public health concern, with diet representing one of the primary modifiable lifestyle factors influencing both disease prevention and the risk of recurrence. This study aimed to evaluate the…

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Exertional leg pain is associated with ıncreased disease activity and musculoskeletal ınvolvement, but not MEFV genotype, in familial Mediterranean fever.

Ösken, Çetin · 2026 · Irish journal of medical science

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent inflammatory attacks and marked clinical heterogeneity. Exertional leg pain (ELP) is a common but underrecognized manifestation. We aimed to evaluate the association of ELP…

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Comparison of CO 2 Laser and Microdebrider in the Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: A Retrospective Analysis.

Yerkezhan, Sagandykova, Baurzhan et al. · 2026 · Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)

Background . Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) in children remains a pressing issue in pediatric otolaryngology, characterized by a chronic course, frequent relapses, and the need for repeat surgical interventions. The aim of this…

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Prognostic Value of Right Ventricular Performance and Left Atrial Mechanical Efficiency in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Boulmpou, Pagourelias, Zormpas et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Background : Predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence remains a major clinical challenge, as conventional echocardiographic parameters often fail to capture the complex electro-mechanical substrate of the arrhythmia. The prognostic…

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Relationship between the Systemic ImmuneInflammation Index and Muscle Strength in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A CrossSectional Study of Data from NHANES 2011-2014.

Zhang, Jia, Hou et al. · 2026 · Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets

This study aimed to determine the relationship between Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) and muscle strength in patients with CKD. This cross-sectional study examined adults with CKD using data from the National Health and Nutrition…

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Hypothalamo-Pituitary Dysfunction and Association with Pituitary Siderosis in Adult Subjects with Transfusion-Dependent Beta-Thalassemia: all Is not Dark.

Siddiqui, Ghosh, Ahuja et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of hematology & blood transfusion : an official journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) is frequently associated with endocrine dysfunction secondary to hemosiderosis involving multiple organs. This study aimed to evaluate long-term endocrine dysfunction, neuroradiological…

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Progesterone-induced endometrial thickness changes do not affect singleton neonatal outcomes in frozen embryo transfer: a retrospective analysis of 6,331 newborns.

Ye, Zhang, Du et al. · 2026 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

To evaluate whether progesterone-induced changes in endometrial thickness (EMT) affect singleton infant outcomes during frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. This retrospective study analyzed 6,331 singleton live births following…

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