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The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea extract protect against gentamicin-induced kidney injury.

Ayusso LL, Girol AP, Ribeiro Souza H et al. · 2024 · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

We assessed in vivo the protective effects and underlying antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of dry green tee extract (GTE) on glomerular and tubular kidney function and structure in an experimental model of gentamicin…

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Prevalence, risk factors and the impact of tenofovir treatment in SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease among people living with HIV: A cross-sectional population-based study.

de Lazzari E, Nomah DK, Blanco JL et al. · 2024 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Objectives The prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among unvaccinated people living with HIV (PWH) are not well understood, and the protective role of tenofovir remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the…

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Aicardi-Goutières syndrome type 6: report of ADAR variant and clinical outcome after ruxolitinib treatment in the neonatal period.

Gabaldon-Albero A, Martin-Grau C, Marti-Masanet M et al. · 2024 · Pediatric rheumatology online journal

Background Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome is a monogenic type 1 interferonopathy with infantile onset, characterized by a variable degree of neurological damage. Approximately 7% of Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome cases are caused by pathogenic…

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Magnesium supplementation may not be protective against carboplatin induced nephrotoxicity but may be beneficial for children suffering malignancies : a Randomized Clinical Trial

Eghbali A, Ghaffari K, Eghbali A et al. · 2024 · Preprint

Background: Magnesium oxide is proposed to be effective in prevention of nephrotoxic impact of carboplatin therapy. The aim was to evaluate the magnesium oxide supplementation effect on serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and…

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Towards maintaining canine training aid integrity: Effects of environmental factors and operational use on the triacetone triperoxide polymer odor capture-and-release system.

Cropper E, Riley P, Simon AG · 2024 · Journal of forensic sciences

There are many factors that may affect the longevity of or guide the use of canine training aids. Literature to date has mainly focused on identifying the headspace volatiles associated with training aids or odors and only minimal research…

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Impaired envelope integrity in the absence of SanA is linked to increased lipid II availability and an imbalance of septal peptidoglycan synthesis.

Carr JF, Basurto De Santiago C, Bhut SA et al. · 2026 · mBio

In gram-negative bacteria, the outer membrane (OM) acts in conjunction with the peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall as a barrier against physical, osmotic, and chemical environmental stressors, including antibiotics. SanA, an inner membrane…

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Dynamic inflation prevents and standardized lung recruitment reverts volume loss associated with percutaneous tracheostomy during volume control ventilation: results from a Neuro-ICU population.

Bastia L, Garberi R, Querci L et al. · 2024 · Journal of clinical monitoring and computing

To determine how percutaneous tracheostomy (PT) impacts on respiratory system compliance (C rs ) and end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) during volume control ventilation and to test whether a recruitment maneuver (RM) at the end of PT may…

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Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness in parents of children with autism: A randomized controlled trial.

Yurttutan S, Geçkil E · 2026 · Journal of pediatric nursing

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness among parents of children with autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]). Method A…

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Computer-Assisted Intramedullary Nailing of Intertrochanteric Fractures Did Not Prevent Tip-Apex Distance Outliers.

Hansen RH, Rölfing JD, Nielsen CL et al. · 2023 · Journal of clinical medicine

Intertrochanteric femoral fractures are commonly treated with intramedullary nails (IMNs). A tip-apex distance (TAD) of more than 20-25 mm is associated with an increased risk of cut-out. The Stryker Adaptive Positioning System (ADAPT) is…

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Pre-Post Evaluation of Documentation Burden, Time Perception, and Cognitive Workload of Ambient AI Scribe Tools.

Arko L, Nguyen TH, Stoffel M et al. · 2026 · AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science proceedings. AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science

Documentation burden and cognitive load contribute to clinician burnout, and ambient AI scribes offer a promising solution, though real-world evaluations remain limited. This study evaluated the impact of an ambient AI scribe on…

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Treadmill training with rhythmic auditory cueing and/or visual feedback for persons with Multiple Sclerosis: feasibility and effects on gait parameters in a clinical randomized controlled trial

Kröber P, Wolf F, Saliger J et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background Gait training incorporating visual feedback or rhythmic auditory cueing has shown promising results in neurological conditions but has rarely been investigated in clinical rehabilitation for persons with Multiple Sclerosis…

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The launch and diffusion of new patented medicines by therapeutic value.

Zhang W, Guh DP, Tam ACT et al. · 2026 · Health affairs scholar

Introduction Evidence on the launch and diffusion of therapeutically important new medicines is limited. We examined the launch and diffusion of new patented medicines in 14 countries by therapeutic value. Methods We analyzed IQVIA MIDAS®…

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Effects of a game-based learning ıntervention on self-reported learning strategies and professional attitudes in kinesiophobia management education: a parallel-group randomized controlled trial.

Yılmaz NA, Caner İ · 2026 · BMC medical education

Innovative educational strategies are increasingly needed in physiotherapy education to support students' learning and professional development. Game-based learning (GBL) is an interactive, student-centered approach that may enhance…

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Trophic interactions of ants are robust to tree species loss

Spitz J, Langlotz A, Lunow J et al. · 2026 · Preprint

1. How changes in habitat conditions influence insect diversity has been intensively studied. However, whether trophic interactions of insects are also influenced by such changes is largely unknown. Higher habitat heterogeneity is often…

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