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Effects of a Mat Pilates Exercise Program Associated with Photobiomodulation Therapy in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial.

Merlo JK, da Silva AV, Casonatto J et al. · 2024 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Objective To investigate the effects of combining a Pilates program with photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Methods Thirty-eight adults with CNLBP were randomly assigned to two…

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The Effects of Recovery Sleep on Experimental Pain.

Stroemel-Scheder C, Lautenbacher S · 2023 · The journal of pain

Recent research suggests that recovery sleep (RS) has the potential to restore pain sensitivity and modulation after hyperalgesia due to preceding sleep deprivation. However, it has not yet been systematically examined whether the…

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Adjuvant denosumab for early breast cancer-Evidence and controversy.

Moretti L, Richelmi L, Cosentini D et al. · 2024 · Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland)

The efficacy of adjuvant denosumab in combination with hormonotherapy in breast cancer patients was investigated in two randomized trials, ABCSG-18 and D-Care, but the results were mixed with respect to the impact of this drug on…

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Association of the rs2814778 variant in the ACKR1 gene, responsible for the Duffy erythrocyte antigen "null" phenotype, with COVID-19 severity in Southern Brazil.

Góis KS, Braga M, Souza VH et al. · 2026 · Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Objective This study aimed to analyze the possible association between rs2814778, rs12075 ( ACKR1 gene), and rs4073 ( CXCL8 gene) single nucleotide variants and COVID-19 severity. Methods This cross-sectional study included 319 COVID-19…

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Influence of Microstructure on Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Indium Tin Oxide Thin Films Deposited on Polymer Substrates.

Chommaux T, Renault PO, Godard P et al. · 2026 · ACS applied materials & interfaces

The electrical and mechanical behaviors of 400 nm thick indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films on polyimide substrates were investigated by means of electrical resistivity and synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements during equibiaxial…

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Effect of temporary suspension of chronic immunosuppressive drugs on day-90 mortality and ICU-acquired infections among critically Ill patients with solid organ transplant: a retrospective multicenter study.

Vaidie J, Demiselle J, Gabriel A et al. · 2025 · Intensive care medicine

Purpose Decision-making for management of immunosuppressive drugs in solid organ transplant patients admitted to the ICU remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a temporary suspension strategy (interruption of…

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Structural and construct validity assessment of the schizophrenia cognition rating scale (SCoRS) using data from three international phase 3 randomized controlled trials (CONNEX programme).

Pascoe B, Cocks K, Clarke N et al. · 2026 · Schizophrenia research

Cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) is a fundamental symptom of the disorder, which significantly affects individuals' daily functioning and overall quality of life. Currently available antipsychotic drugs have little…

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[Evolution of thoracic computed tomography after therapy with elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor in patients with cystic fibrosis].

Thimmesch M, Cheping Simo C, Boulay M et al. · 2026 · Revue medicale de Liege

Cystic fibrosis, the most common genetic disorder in Caucasian populations, is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator), which disrupts chloride ion transport and leads to the production of…

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Effects of time-restricted eating on glycemic control and variability in individuals with overweight/obesity and prediabetes: A secondary analysis of the RESET randomized controlled trial.

Kloura C, Jensen MM, Ekblond TS et al. · 2026 · Diabetes research and clinical practice

Aim The aim of this exploratory analysis was to investigate effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on glycemic control and variability in adults with prediabetes. Methods This study utilized data from the Restricted Eating Time (RESET)…

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Real-world effectiveness of antibiotics in addition to oral corticosteroids for managing asthma exacerbations in adults.

Mommers I, Mubarik S, van Boven JFM et al. · 2025 · BMJ open respiratory research

Background Antibiotics are widely used to manage acute asthma exacerbations, despite little evidence for their effectiveness. This study assesses the added value of antibiotics alongside oral corticosteroids (OCSs) in treating asthma…

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Identify a Possible Relationship Between Coffee Consumption and Metabolic Syndrome Based on the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2010 (KNHANES V-1) Data

Lee BJ, Kim R · 2026 · Preprint

Background: There is a growing interest in the effects of coffee consumption on the human health. This study was conducted to identify a causal relationship between the coffee consumption and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Methods:…

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Sex differences in the effects of stress and a cognitive emotion regulation microintervention on alcohol craving and inhibitory control in AUD.

Holzhauer CG, Bickar L · 2026 · Alcohol, clinical & experimental research

Background The associations of stress and negative emotion with alcohol use are well established. These associations are mediated by cognitive and psychological mechanisms that may be sex-dependent. This pilot study examined sex…

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Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced/Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Clinical Review.

Feola M, Landra F, Greco CA et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Cardiac arrest is a way of demise of patients who are affected by heart failure (HF), being more frequent in those with HF with a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF), and is, as such, responsible for 30-50% of cardiac death.…

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Why humor's positive effect on memory disappears with aging.

Noël A, Picard L · 2025 · Emotion (Washington, D.C.)

Numerous studies have highlighted the beneficial effect of humor on memory in younger adults. While older adults are known to preferentially process positive information and appreciate humor, no study has investigated whether the effect of…

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Simulation of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair Surgery Using Computational Models of Biodegradable Implants Mimicking Uterosacral Ligaments.

Silva AT, Ferreira NM, Vaz F et al. · 2025 · Journal of biomechanical engineering

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common pelvic floor disorder resulting from weakened supportive muscles and ligaments. Although the demand for surgeries involving surgical meshes is expected to increase, current options remain limited. In…

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Long-term safety and pulmonary function stabilization with nintedanib in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, 2020-2025: a real-world retrospective study from a reference centre.

Panopoulos S, Poulia V, Vlachogiannis N et al. · 2026 · Rheumatology international

Randomized trials have demonstrated that nintedanib is beneficial for Systemic Sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) with an acceptable safety profile. We evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of nintedanib in a…

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Impacts of non-pharmacological interventions on post-intensive care syndrome: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

Cai Y, Ren X, Ding C · 2026 · Intensive & critical care nursing

Objectives To assess the effects of various non-pharmacological interventions on long-term outcomes associated with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, based on existing systematic reviews and…

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<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and Its Unsuspected Ally <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>: Enhanced Pathogenicity in A Combined Cystic Fibrosis Sputum - Epithelial Cell Model.

Drost M, Fuhrmann G · 2026 · ACS infectious diseases

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a notorious bacterial pathogen causing chronic pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) due to its high tolerance to antibiotics and ability to form recalcitrant biofilms. A newer approach to…

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