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Embryo Euploidy Rates and Reproductive Outcomes Following Ethanol Sclerotherapy, Laparoscopic Cystectomy, or No Intervention for Ovarian Endometriomas Prior to IVF with PGT-A: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Goc G, Sukur YE · 2026 · Journal of minimally invasive gynecology

Study objective To compare embryo euploidy rates and reproductive outcomes among women with ovarian endometriomas who underwent ethanol sclerotherapy (EST), laparoscopic cystectomy, or expectant management prior to in vitro fertilization…

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First head-to-head comparison of allograft repair, direct neurorrhaphy and non-surgical management for iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injury: a prospective multicentre cohort study with doubly robust analysis.

Van der Cruyssen F, Willaert R, Palla B et al. · 2026 · International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

Trigeminal nerve injuries severely degrade quality of life, yet comparative effectiveness evidence for existing treatments is scarce. The authors prospectively followed 153 adults with iatrogenic lingual or inferior alveolar nerve injuries…

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Changes in Gait Kinematics with Continuous Intrathecal Baclofen Infusion for Spasticity After Acquired Brain Injury: A Comparison of Implanted and Non-Implanted Cohorts.

Chow JW, Yablon SA, Stokic DS · 2026 · NeuroRehabilitation

BackgroundAlthough several studies have examined gait changes associated with continuous intrathecal baclofen (CITB) infusion for spasticity in ambulatory patients with acquired brain injury (ABI), none has included a control…

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Mid-term outcomes and hemodynamic performance of Edwards 19-mm-labeled aortic valve bioprostheses: a single-center retrospective study.

Gyoten T, Akatsu T, Kuroda T et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic surgery

Background This study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement with third-generation Edwards (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA) 19-mm-labeled aortic valve bioprostheses, including a rapid-deployment…

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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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