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Impact of Preoperative Teriparatide Use on Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Prevention in Osteopenic/Osteoporotic Patients Undergoing Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Study

Oh J, Park J, Kang D et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background: /Objectives: Poor bone quality significantly increases the risk of mechanical complications after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, including proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF).…

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Inflammatory biomarkers and sarcopenia in older adults.

Kanakan A, Singh A, Kumari S et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in aging

Chronic inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of sarcopenia in older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between inflammatory biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),…

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Potential contribution of extended reality to safety in minimally invasive hepatectomy: a comparative study of laparoscopic and robotic approaches.

Naito S, Kajiwara M, Nakashima R et al. · 2026 · Journal of robotic surgery

Minimally invasive liver surgery requires a precise understanding of complex liver anatomy. Extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality and mixed reality, offer promising solutions for enhancing preoperative planning and…

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Radiographic correction of medial-column malalignment after minimally invasive versus open talonavicular arthrodesis: A single-centre comparative cohort study.

Werneburg F, Beschauner J, Felsberg M et al. · 2026 · Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Background Talonavicular (TN) arthrodesis can be performed open or minimally invasively (MIS); whether MIS reproduces the radiographic medial-column re-alignment of open surgery remains unclear. Methods Retrospective cohort of 56 feet (32…

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Respiratory syncytial virus incidence and clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a National Veterans Affairs cohort study.

Khan N, Sundararajan R, Caldera F et al. · 2026 · Inflammatory bowel diseases

Background Data describing the incidence and clinical outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are limited. Methods We conducted a nationwide retrospective cohort study…

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Evaluating the Quality of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Rubrics and Grading Reliability in Student-Written Reflection Assignments.

Dicken S, DeLeon N, Gutierrez EJ et al. · 2026 · American journal of pharmaceutical education

Objective To investigate whether generative artificial intelligence (genAI) can improve pharmacy assessment practices, specifically, rubric development, and the grading of student-written reflection assignments. Methods Sample…

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Purine Metabolism Alterations in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study of Associations with Iron Status, Oxidative Stress, and Anemia.

Konysbek Y, Turar A, Molotov-Luchanskiy VB et al. · 2026 · Metabolites

Background/Objectives : Anemia and iron dysregulation are common in chronic heart failure (CHF), but additional metabolic mechanisms may contribute to these alterations. This study aimed to evaluate purine metabolism and oxidative stress…

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Long-Term Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With the Polymer-Free Biolimus-Coated BioFreedom Stent Versus the Biodegradable-Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Orsiro Stent in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.

Noori M, Christiansen EH, Hougaard M et al. · 2026 · Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

Background The polymer-free biolimus A9-coated BioFreedom stent (BF-BCS) releases a lipophilic drug that may provide a potent anti-inflammatory effect in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Five-year efficacy and safety of BF-BCS…

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Neural Correlates for Anticipating and Observing Goal-Directed Actions in Autism.

Krol MA, Skodova T, Jellema T · 2026 · Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research

We investigated possible atypicalities in activation of cortical motor-related circuits in young adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and typical-development (TD) when observing others' actions. Activation of these circuits is…

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Indoor discomfort from ground transportation traffic vibration and noise-Comparison between Vietnamese and Japanese young participants.

Tung NT, Matsumoto Y, Yokoshima S et al. · 2026 · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

This research investigated discomfort responses to combined whole-body vibration and noise in Vietnamese and Japanese participants. Twenty stimuli, comprising five vibration magnitudes and six noise levels induced by ground transportation…

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Comparison of obstetric, maternal, and neonatal outcomes between preterm prelabor rupture of membranes at 34 + 0-36 + 6 weeks and term prelabor rupture of membranes at ≥ 37 weeks.

Ay O, Bahçeci P, Taşkıran D et al. · 2026 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

Background To compare preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) at 34 + 0-36 + 6 weeks with term prelabor rupture of membranes at ≥ 37 weeks in terms of obstetric outcomes, maternal morbidity, and short-term neonatal outcomes. Methods…

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Comparative Investigation of Perceptions Between Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis and Their Parents Regarding Body Image and Brace-Related Stress.

Xyda G, Bekas V, Kastrinis A et al. · 2026 · Studies in health technology and informatics

The conservative management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) with rigid bracing imposes a significant psychological burden. This study investigated the convergence or divergence of views between female adolescents with AIS and…

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Ibandronate Use in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: A Retrospective Clinical Study Integrated with Exploratory Network Pharmacology and Cross-Cohort Transcriptomic Analysis.

Albayrak M, Guner E, Ugur F et al. · 2026 · Biomedicines

Background: Ibandronate is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate used in osteoporosis; however, its relationship with vertebral-fracture-related outcomes, pain trajectories, and broader inflammatory-skeletal signaling remains incompletely…

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Assessment of fetal cardiac function using the modified myocardial performance index in fetuses with growth restriction: a prospective observational study.

Ates C, Karaaslan O · 2026 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

Background Accurate differentiation between constitutionally small fetuses and those affected by true fetal growth restriction (FGR) remains a major clinical challenge, particularly in fetuses with estimated fetal weight between the 3rd…

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Interprofessional learning in diverse Middle Eastern maternity teams.

Mohan S, Reagu S, Lindow S et al. · 2026 · Journal of interprofessional care

This study aimed to assess a Middle Eastern maternity team's perceptions and attitudes toward interprofessional education (IPE), examine factors that may influence these perceptions, and consider their potential implications. Within…

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Complications following stock, customized, and extended total alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement: a 10-year retrospective cohort study.

Rustemeyer J, Ponelis E, Sari-Rieger A · 2026 · Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Total alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJ-AR) is an established treatment for end-stage temporomandibular joint disease; however, comparative data on different prosthesis designs remain limited. This retrospective 10-year…

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