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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effects of acute ketone monoester supplementation on brain insulin responsiveness and cognitive performance: Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in older men with overweight.

Nijssen KMR, Adam TC, Mensink RP et al. · 2026 · Metabolism: clinical and experimental

Introduction Nutritional ketosis may prevent age-related cognitive decline, but underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated acute ketone monoester (KME) supplementation on brain insulin responsiveness and cognitive…

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Acute and chronic effects of mixed nuts on energy metabolism in women at cardiometabolic risk: a randomized clinical trial.

Bonifácio DB, da Silva A, Estrada YMF et al. · 2026 · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD

Background and aims The effect of consuming a mix of Brazilian nuts on energy metabolism has not been explored. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of acute and chronic consumption of mixed nuts on markers of energy…

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Effects of Partial Replacement of Wheat Bran with Poplar Wood Composite Fiber on Growth Performance, Nutrient Apparent Digestibility, Immune Function, and Gut Microbiota in Growing Pigs.

Fan Y, Gao G, Jiang X et al. · 2026 · Veterinary sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of partially replacing wheat bran with poplar wood composite fiber (PWCF) on growth performance, immune status, apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD), and gut microbial…

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Carcass traits and gastrointestinal morphological responses to rumen-protected methionine supplementation in grazing beef heifers under tropical conditions.

Lelis ALJ, da Silva LAF, Casali DM et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

This study evaluated the effects of rumen-protected metabolizable methionine (RPM) supplementation on performance, carcass traits, ruminal morphometry, cecal histology, and meat quality of crossbred heifers finished on Urochloa brizantha…

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Outcome and factors affecting prognosis in treat and extend treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration-a real world study.

Akkan Aydogmus FS, Gursoy T, Ozdemir O et al. · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology

Background To evaluate the outcome of treat and extend (T&E) for neovascular age related macular degeneration (nAMD) at 12, 18 and 24 months and the impact of clinical characteristics on treatment success defined as extension of treatment…

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Return to duty after non-surgical treatment of a non-neurological thoracic or lumbar spine fracture in French military patients: a retrospective analysis of 54 patients.

Lines JB, Cungi PJ, Da Silva C et al. · 2026 · BMJ military health

Introduction Non-surgical management of non-neurological thoracic or lumbar spine (TL) fractures seems to provide good results in the civilian population, leading to return to work in most cases. However, data on the military population…

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Dynamic chitosan-hyaluronic acid hydrogels for extrusion printing: Combined effects of polymer molecular weight and carbon nanofillers

García-García A, Goyoaga M, Nuño F et al. · 2026 · Carbohydrate Polymers.

Despite the increasing interest on self-healing hydrogels in the fabrication of customized scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, their optimal printability is still a challenge due to the weak mechanical stability of dynamic…

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Impact of atrial arrhythmias on long-term survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Pu Y, Gampa A, Simon C et al. · 2026 · Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research

Atrial arrhythmias (AA), including atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter, are a significant clinical problem in oncological patients. The effect of AA on clinical outcome of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is not…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Endocrine Disruptive Effects of the Herbicides Linuron, Chloridazon and Metribuzin on Bovine Granulosa Cells.

Kahveci ME, Yigit AA, Kabakci R · 2026 · Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene

Linuron, chloridazon and metribuzin are herbicides thought to have potential endocrine disruption (ED) effects. This study investigated the effects of linuron, chloridazon and metribuzin on bovine granulosa cell viability and oestrogen…

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Development of spirulina-enriched vegan cheese by utilizing soy protein-based emulsion gel as a fat substitute: Effects of spirulina and emulsion gel on texture/rheology, antioxidant and sensory properties.

Kashiri M, Berk B, Yemenicioğlu A · 2026 · International journal of biological macromolecules

This study aimed at utilizing soy protein-based emulsion gel as a fat substitute in spirulina enriched plant-based spreadable cheese (PBC). For this purpose, spirulina enriched vegetable oil-in-water emulsions prepared using soy protein as…

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Recombinant bovine somatotropin at synchronization initiation, but not at embryo transfer, enhances fertility in embryo-recipient heifers: Associations with follicular, luteal, and embryonic outcomes.

Rebeis LM, Baruselli PS, Harden H et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of administering 325 mg of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) at the initiation of the synchronization protocol (SYNCd) and/or on the day of embryo transfer (ETd) using a 2 × 2…

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Impact of parental psychosocial profile on the effectiveness of oral hygiene interventions in preschool children: a randomised controlled clinical trial in a rural population.

Schade AC, Vilella KD, Neves ETB et al. · 2026 · European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Objective To assess the impact of parental psychosocial profile on the effectiveness of educational interventions aiming to improve oral hygiene among preschool children living in a rural area. Methods A controlled randomised trial…

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Impact of dietary supplementation of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) on nutrient digestibility, serum antioxidants, ruminal volatile fatty acids, and abundance of microbial dominant flora in goats

Lu S, Paengkoum S, Chen S et al. · 2025 · Animal Nutrition

This experiment aimed to investigate the potential impact of supplementing different levels of black soldier fly (BSF) on growth performance, serum antioxidants, and ruminal microbiota of goats. Twenty-four native Anglo-Thai male goats…

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Single- or two-visits endodontic treatment: Impact of irrigants on surface roughness, microhardness, topography, and fracture resistance of root dentin.

Padoin Y, de Pellegrin SF, Castillo DC et al. · 2026 · European journal of oral sciences

This study evaluated the effect of the number of simulated endodontic treatment visits and the type of irrigant on the surface roughness, microhardness, topography, and fracture resistance of root dentin. Bovine roots were distributed into…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Short course of antimicrobial treatment for uncomplicated enterococcal bacteremia.

Zimmermann V, Fourré N, Senn L et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology

Purpose Duration of treatment for uncomplicated enterococcal bacteremia is unknown. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients treated with short courses (4-10 days) compared to those receiving longer regimens (11-18…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Randomized Phase 3 Comparison of a 2-Dose and 3-Dose Regimen of a Detoxified Toxin A/B <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Vaccine in Adults 50 Years and Older.

Crook G, Lamberth E, Lockhart SP et al. · 2026 · Open forum infectious diseases

This phase 3 trial compared immunogenicity and safety of 2-dose versus 3-dose PF-06425090 Clostridioides difficile vaccine regimens in ≥50-year-olds (N = 1994) at increased C difficile infection risk. Because C difficile toxin-A but not C…

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Failed Experiment ReportOpen accessMedicine

Recombinant human nerve growth factor (cenegermin) for moderate-to-severe dry eye: phase II, randomized, vehicle-controlled, dose-ranging trial.

Wirta D, Lipsky W, Toyos M et al. · 2024 · BMC ophthalmology

Background Dry eye disease (DED) includes neurosensory abnormalities as part of its multifactorial etiology. Nerve growth factor is important for maintaining corneal nerve integrity and wound healing. Cenegermin (recombinant human nerve…

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