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Changing the narrative: stories reduce biases against anomalous faces.

Bilici N, Paruzel-Czachura M, Workman CI et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Facial anomalies, such as scars, are often linked to an "anomalous-is-bad" stereotype, in which people with visible differences are seen as less warm or less moral. We developed the "Normalizing Anomalies with Mobile Exposure" (NAME)…

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Randomized controlled trial of Understanding Social Situations versus problem-solving training in improving social function in people with psychosis.

Fiszdon JM, Wang K, Fulford D et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS

Objectives Poor social function in people with psychosis has been linked to impairments in social cognition and neurocognition, which in turn have been identified as promising treatment targets. We developed a novel social cognitive…

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Changes in corneal astigmatism, axial length and anterior chamber depth after vitrectomy and phacovitrectomy in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Liu N, Zhao J, Wu B et al. · 2026 · International ophthalmology

Purpose To evaluate the changes in corneal astigmatism, axial length and anterior chamber depth following vitrectomy versus phacovitrectomy in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) under more detail group.To discuss how to…

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A Virtual Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: Results from a Single-Arm Clinical Trial with the TechSAge Tele Tai Chi Program.

Mitzner TL, Remillard ET, Mumma KT et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : Telewellness programs can expand access to exercise and social opportunities for older adults, especially those with mobility disabilities. The TechSAge Tele Tai Chi clinical trial assessed whether the Tai Chi for…

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Quantitative and Comparative Analysis of Dream Content in Parkinson's Disease Patients Undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation: A Pilot Study.

Joswig H, Oreizi-Esfahani S, Medack S et al. · 2026 · World neurosurgery

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, resulting in motor and nonmotor symptoms including diminished sleep quality and altered dream…

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Psychopathological correlates of early childhood sleep terror: associations with nutritional biomarkers, behavioral dysregulation, and sleep disturbance.

Esen Öksüzoğlu M, Kabukçu HO · 2026 · BMC psychiatry

Background Sleep terror (ST) is a common NREM parasomnia in early childhood and may be associated with broader emotional and behavioral dysregulation. However, its links with psychopathological symptoms and nutritional biomarkers remain…

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Airway Mucus Occlusions in Ex-Smokers with and Without COPD.

Tcherner S, Durom E, Peters J et al. · 2026 · COPD

In patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, airway mucus-occlusions correlate with airflow limitation, exacerbation and mortality-risk. However, the clinical relevance of mucus-plugs in milder COPD is not well-understood. We evaluated…

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The Effect of Pessary Insertion on Pelvic Anatomy: A Prospective Observational Study Using Upright MRI.

Steen AV, Simmering JA, Perik M et al. · 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology

Objective To determine the anatomical effect of pessaries in the upright position in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Outpatient clinic of our gynaecology department. Population…

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Serial Dried Blood Spot C-Peptide Sampling, but Not Urine C-Peptide-to-Creatinine Ratio, Detects Early Preservation of β-Cell Function in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes: Experience From the USTEKID Trial.

Dunseath GJ, Cheung WY, Luzio SD et al. · 2026 · Diabetes care

Objective To determine whether less invasive C-peptide tests, urine C-peptide-to-creatinine ratio (UCPCR) and dried blood spot (DBS), could replace the mixed-meal tolerance test (MMTT) in the context of an interventional clinical trial…

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More graminoids in community breaks the trade-off between forage production and quality to improve forage quality storage in alpine grasslands

Wu S, Liu Q, Li L et al. · 2025 · Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.

Forage production and quality, two crucial ecosystem functions of grasslands, often demonstrate a trade-off and are significantly affected by both grassland community characteristics and environmental factors. However, whether and how…

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Behavioral Adaptation to Neck Radio-Collars and Its Relations with Temperament in Two Neotropical Psittacid Species.

de Almeida GN, de Jesus LG, Branco MEC et al. · 2026 · Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS

Track devices can cause behavioral, physical, and physiological adverse effects, with individuals varying in how quickly they adapt to them. We examined behavioral effects of replica radio-collars on two captive psittacid species,…

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Impact of tighter glycaemic targets on pregnancy outcomes in a multi-ethnic cohort with gestational diabetes: A retrospective, single centre observational study.

Huda MS, Margari N, Islam N et al. · 2026 · Obstetric medicine

Aims To determine the impact of tighter glycaemic targets for gestational diabetes. Methods Retrospective data analysis before and after introducing tighter glucose targets. Results In 2265 pregnancies there was no change in…

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Mental rotation performance after acute stress.

Richardson AE, VanderKaay Tomasulo MM · 2026 · BMC psychology

Background The need to mentally rotate objects is common in everyday activities (e.g., driving, loading suitcases in a car, playing 3D video games) and in specific professions (e.g., air traffic controllers, mechanics, pilots, surgeons).…

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The Importance of Objective Functional and Balance Testing in Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction for a Safe Return-To-Sport: A Two-Year Prospective Study.

Crippa M, Turati M, Flumian C et al. · 2026 · Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine

Introduction/objectives Pediatric anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) outcomes, particularly long-term functional recovery and return-to-sport (RTS), remain debated and have not been well characterized in skeletally immature…

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