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Retrograde Intrarenal Renal Surgery versus Supine Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Treatment of Renal Pelvic Stones Less than 2 cm, Randomized Clinical Study.

Abdelgawad AH, Elhawy MA, Hussein AAHF et al. · 2026 · Urology research & practice

Objective Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is the first-line treatment for kidney stones between 1 and 2 cm and can serve as an alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy for larger stones in high-risk patients, including those with…

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Comparison of the ChatGPT and DeepSeek models in responding to multiple choice questions related to rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients with complete dentures

Bhochhibhoya A, Maskey B, Shrestha R et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are considered a potential resource for dental education. However, there is still a lack of adequate knowledge regarding the trustworthiness, validity, and utility of the content…

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Detection of Longer Leukocyte Telomere Length in Patients With Bone Sarcomas.

Chantre-Justino M, Silvestre RT, Delmonico L et al. · 2026 · World journal of oncology

Background Bone sarcomas are rare and heterogeneous malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal origin, often associated with poor clinical outcomes. Being rare neoplasms, a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved in the tumor…

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Signet-Ring Cell Colorectal Cancer and Signet-Ring Cell Component Colorectal Cancer: Do They Differ in Clinical Behavior?

Akyuz C, Sunamak O, Selman A et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background : Signet-ring cell colorectal cancer (SRCC) and colorectal cancer with a signet-ring cell component (SRC) are rare histological subtypes associated with poor prognosis. Although these entities are classified separately based on…

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Evaluation of the safety of high-dose <i>Lactobacillus gasseri</i> CP2305 supplementation in healthy adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Fuchida H, Sawada D, Hirota T et al. · 2026 · Toxicology reports

Objective Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 (L. gasseri CP2305) has been reported to exert intestinal regulatory, anti-stress, and sleep-improving effects in healthy adults. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of an excessive intake of L.…

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A Viral-Host Immunogenetic Interaction Model in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Co-Association of HHV-6B Infection and IL-18 rs1946518 Polymorphism.

Alheany ARA, Abdulkareem AZ, Abdullah ZA et al. · 2026 · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Background Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) arises from germinal center B cells through complex viral, genetic, and environmental factors. This study examines HHV-6B infection and the IL-18 rs1946518 polymorphism as potential contributors to…

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Comparison of academic performance of primary school children presenting with strabismus and/or amblyopia in Nigeria with age- and sex-matched classmates.

Ojinnaka GC, Okoye OI, Ojinnaka NC et al. · 2026 · Journal of tropical pediatrics

To compare the academic performance of urban primary school children with strabismus and/or amblyopia seen at the Eye Clinic of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria, with that of their controls. In…

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[Effects of Salt-tolerant Rice Cultivation on Organic Carbon Pool and Carbon Conversion Enzyme Activities in Coastal Saline Soil].

Ji RT, Xie XF, Jia ZY et al. · 2026 · Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue

Cultivating salt-tolerant rice (STR) is an effective approach to ameliorating coastal saline soils (CSL). In this study, the CSL without STR cultivation served as the control (CK), while soils with different rice cultivation years (1-5…

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Differential responses of mineral-associated organic carbon and particulate organic carbon upon desertification of the Inner Mongolian grassland.

Peng H, Dong B, Naren G et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in microbiology

Introduction Grassland desertification substantially reduces soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. However, the responses of two distinct SOC fractions-mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) and particulate organic carbon (POC)-to…

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Comparison between accuracies of intraoral scanning and photogrammetry techniques performed with various devices in full-arch implant impressions.

Albayrak B, Kader İT, Köroğlu EN et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the distance and angular accuracy of current intraoral scanners and photogrammetry devices in a full-arch implant model. METHODS: Six multi-unit abutment replicas (Astra Tech…

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Observational study exploring the association between sexes and perioperative morbidities after aseptic hip revision arthroplasty.

Drews G, Migliorini F, Götze C et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders

BACKGROUND: Sex-based analyses in total hip arthroplasty have become increasingly important in understanding the nuanced outcomes and risks associated with this surgical procedure. Recent studies analyzed the complex interplay between…

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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Surgically Treated Infective Endocarditis in Adults with and Without Congenital Heart Disease: A 12-Year Cohort Study.

Ren S, Zhang L, Zhai Y et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Background Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at markedly increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE); however, data comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes in surgically treated IE patients with and without CHD…

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Goggles on Pain, Anxiety, and Comfort During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Gezginci Akpinar E, Cabi Z · 2026 · Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of virtual reality goggles on pain, anxiety, and comfort in patients undergoing non-sedated upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy. This randomized controlled study was conducted with 60…

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The impact of orthodontic treatment on face and smile attractiveness: A cross-sectional study of longitudinal data.

Coppola G, Verna C, Michelotti A et al. · 2026 · American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics

Background Although esthetic concerns are a primary motivation for seeking orthodontic treatment, few studies with strong protocols have evaluated its impact on facial and smile attractiveness as perceived by laypeople. This study aimed to…

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Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum Levels and Gene Expression of IL-10 and IL-35 Among Women with Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.

Marghmaleki MS, Rostami S, Mojtahedi MF et al. · 2026 · Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery

Introduction The study aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D (Vit D) supplementation on serum levels and gene expression of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-35 in women with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (uRSA). Methods In…

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