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Ultrasound Assessment of Talar, Femoral and Metacarpal Cartilage Thicknesses in Hemiplegic Patients and their Relationship with Functional Parameters.

Eroğlu, Taş, Ekici · 2026 · Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie

In hemiplegic patients, joint cartilage alterations may arise from impaired balance reactions, decreased selective motor control, abnormal muscle tone, or reduced weight shifting toward the affected limb. This study aimed to investigate…

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Diversion proctitis during staged restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis is not associated with subsequent cuffitis.

Dharia, Plietz, Hahn et al. · 2026 · International journal of colorectal disease

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of diversion proctitis (DP) between the first and second surgical stage on pouch outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who underwent three-stage restorative proctocolectomy (RPC)…

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Police Reporting After Sexual Assault: Victim and Assault Characteristics That Predict Reporting Among Victims Who Seek Medical Forensic Care.

Goodman-Williams, Smith, Volz et al. · 2026 · Journal of interpersonal violence

Many sexual assault victims choose not to report their assault to police, and identifying characteristics that predict non-reporting can highlight areas for improvement in the criminal legal system's response to sexual assault. In the…

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A Cross-Cultural Examination of Intrasexual Competition: The Links Between Mating Competition, Aggression, Appearance Enhancement, and Sexuality.

Meskó, Davis, Arnocky et al. · 2026 · Archives of sexual behavior

In the context of mating, individuals of the same sex often act as rivals in the pursuit, attraction, and retention of desirable partners. This study explored the relationships between intrasexual competition and various aspects of human…

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Predictors of challenging initial intubation and association with outcomes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Beverstock, Hagan, Fernandes et al. · 2026 · Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association

To assess for differences in congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient characteristics between those requiring single or multiple intubation attempts, and to determine the relationship between number of intubation attempts and time to…

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Does the Addition of Images to the Medication Dosage Calculation Exam Improve Metacognitive Components and Performance? A Randomized Prospective Study.

Weil-Lotan, Solnica, Benbenishty et al. · 2026 · Nurse educator

Accurate dosage calculation is vital for patient safety, making effective instructional methods a priority in nursing education. This study investigated whether embedding images of medications or syringes in medication calculation exams…

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Effects of different durations of high-intensity interval training or continuous training with/without metformin on lipid profile and malondialdehyde level in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Zolfaghari, Nouri Habashi, Aghazadeh · 2026 · Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder. Exercise is one of the interventions that leads to PCOS improvement. This study aimed to investigate the potential of different durations of high-intensity interval training…

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Multidimensional Assessment of Fall Risk Using the Timed Up and Go Test and Complementary Measures in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 1A Neuropathy.

Ferrandon-Berne, Pelletier Visa, Dobija et al. · 2026 · Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation

To investigate the relationship between the occurrence of falls and the time taken to perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in a population of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). We conducted a longitudinal,…

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A Comparison of Tegileridine Fumarate versus Sufentanil on the Quality of Postoperative Recovery After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial.

Zheng, Chen, Sui et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is associated with substantial postoperative pain and a high rate of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Tegileridine fumarate, a biased µ-opioid receptor agonist, may offer effective analgesia…

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Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block at Different Injection Depths for Percutaneous Kyphoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Liu, Yu, Gao et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of deep, superficial and combined deep-superficial erector spinae plane block (ESPB) combined with subanesthetic-dose esketamine in patients undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP). A total of…

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Monthly versus Bimonthly Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Dry Weight Assessment and Intradialytic Hypotension: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

Mokkongphai, Pattharanitima, Jeerangsapasuk et al. · 2026 · Kidney diseases (Basel, Switzerland)

Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major complication during hemodialysis (HD), leading to arrhythmias and increased mortality. Inaccurate dry weight (DW) adjustment contributes to IDH. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly…

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