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Effect of use of virtual reality on morphine-sparing in patients with sickle cell disease for main management of vaso-occlusive crises in an adult emergency department.

Dubreucq Guerif E, Agut S, Rousseau A et al. · 2026 · European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine

Background and importance Vaso-occlusive crisis is the main reason for emergency department (ED) visits for patients with sickle cell disease. Therapeutic management involves multimodal analgesia, which often comprises the administration…

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ZYS-1 is not an ADAR1 inhibitor

Smoak CN, Gardner EN, Chua RN et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 1 (ADAR1) edits double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) substrates by the deamination of adenosine to inosine in a process known as A-to-I editing. Modulation of ADAR1 expression and editing activity has previously…

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Medial and Lateral Column Load Distribution After In Situ Subtalar/Talonavicular Fusion With and Without Calcaneocuboid Fusion: A Cadaveric Study.

Alkaramany E, Gallagher BP, Abbasi P et al. · 2025 · Foot & ankle international

Background Previous investigations have speculated that stiffening the lateral column of the hindfoot in triple arthrodesis can increase lateral plantar pressure with resulting lateral column pain. It is unclear whether sparing of the…

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Turning the tide: A randomized controlled trial of a brief digital mindfulness intervention to reduce immediate and delayed negative interpretation bias.

Wang Y, Wang S, Lin J et al. · 2026 · Journal of affective disorders

Objective The current study aimed to explore the effectiveness and mechanisms of mindfulness on alleviating both immediate and delayed negative interpretation biases (NIB). Method A total of 105 college students (female: 84.62 %, age:…

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Effect of standard wound dressing versus prophylactic closed incision negative-pressure therapy on surgical-site infection after open incisional hernia repair: multicentre randomized clinical trial.

Marckmann M, Henriksen NA, Krarup PM et al. · 2025 · The British journal of surgery

Background The benefit of closed incision negative-pressure therapy (ciNPT) after open incisional hernia repair in reducing surgical-site infection (SSI) is uncertain. Methods The PROPRESS multicentre RCT was conducted from 1 March 2023 to…

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Postoperative Management After Penile Fracture Surgery: Intra-operative Drainage Does Not Reduce Early Morbidity After Penile Fracture Repair (FRACT AFUF project)

DE BREK N, PEYROTTES A, DARIANE C et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose: Penile fracture is a rare urological emergency treated by surgical exploration. However, the indication for intra-operative drainage remains debated due to limited evidence. This study aimed to assess the impact of…

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Magnesium sulfate does not reduce propofol requirements but contributes to lower opioid consumption in bitches undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Boff GA, Iepsen LB, Serighelli-Junior G et al. · 2025 · Veterinary research communications

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of magnesium sulfate on propofol requirements and perioperative analgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Fourteen female dogs (2 ± 1 years, 17 ± 5 kg) were enrolled in this randomized and…

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The effects of marine fatty acid omega-3 supplements on incident fractures and bone mineral density in generally healthy adults.

LeBoff MS, Chou SH, Ratnarajah DM et al. · 2026 · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Although preclinical studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may benefit skeletal health, there are few randomized controlled trials investigating effects of supplemental omega-3 on bone outcomes. This VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL)…

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Left Ventricular Unloading in Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Without Shock: The ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Door to Unload Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kapur NK, Mangner N, Aghili N et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Background Despite rapid percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), large infarcts contribute to heart failure and mortality. Left ventricular (LV) wall tension and load are major…

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Heavy gravity combined with light gravity local anesthetic in subarachnoid anesthesia for cesarean section did not reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypotension in maternal women: a prospective cohort study.

Qiao W, Liu L, Zhang X et al. · 2025 · BMC anesthesiology

Background Subarachnoid anesthesia is the primary anesthetic method for elective cesarean section surgery, characterized by rapidly taking effect and reliable analgesia. However, subarachnoid anesthesia is prone to cause a high block…

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Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Critically Ill Patients (CLEAN-IT): a multicentre, cluster-randomised, crossover trial.

Tomazini BM, Besen BAMP, Gales AC et al. · 2026 · Lancet regional health. Americas

Background Critically ill patients are at risk of nosocomial infections, acquisition of multidrug-resistant pathogens, and substantial antimicrobial consumption. We assessed whether bathing with chlorhexidine reduces these outcomes…

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Bio-based polyurethane coatings for controlled-release phosphorus fertilizers: Synthesis, characterization and effect on P use efficiency.

Cancellier EL, Degryse F, da Silva RC et al. · 2025 · The Science of the total environment

The use of petroleum-based coatings in controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) raises environmental concerns and it is unclear if, and to what extent, CRFs can improve P use efficiency. This study explored the synthesis of bio-based…

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The effects of balanced crystalloid versus plasma on endothelial injury, systemic inflammation, and coagulation in experimental endotoxaemia: a randomised human volunteer study.

van den Brink DP, Hilderink BN, Kleinveld DJB et al. · 2026 · British journal of anaesthesia

Background During shock, neutrophil-mediated glycocalyx degradation can lead to exposure of the procoagulant endothelial surface and consequent organ injury. Resuscitation using crystalloid fluids may augment this endothelial damage, while…

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Allyl isothiocyanate as a natural fumigant for protecting soybean and bean grains against Aspergillus parasiticus growth and aflatoxin production

Lopes LF, Favoretto VR, Evangelista AG et al. · 2025 · European food research & technology.

This study evaluated the efficacy of gaseous allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) in inhibiting Aspergillus parasiticus growth and aflatoxin production in soybeans and beans stored at 85% relative humidity for 35d. Samples of 50 g of soybeans or…

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Standard Monofocal Intraocular Lenses Versus Enhanced Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for Children 6 to 13 Years Old With Pediatric Cataract.

Elzawahry S, Elhilali H, Awadein A et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus

Purpose To investigate whether using an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in the pediatric age group can improve the visual performance at varying distances in comparison to standard monofocal lenses. Methods Forty-five eyes of…

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Systematic Notchplasty in Primary ACL Reconstruction Using Hamstring Autografts: A Prospective Cohort Study on the Rate of Secondary Arthrolysis.

Saint-Etienne A, Hardy A, Miele A et al. · 2025 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Arthrofibrosis requiring arthrolysis is a relevant complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It has been suggested that intercondylar notch impingement may contribute to this outcome. The aim of this…

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