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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

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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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single-Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia.

Yamauchi Y, Tanaka R, Kawahira R et al. · 2026 · Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy

Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single-needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization…

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Effects of High-Impact Exercise on Bone Marker Concentrations During Controlled Low Energy Availability in Recreational Female Runners.

Sterringer T, Sale C, Morozov A et al. · 2026 · Calcified tissue international

Exposure to low energy availability (LEA) can stimulate metabolic adaptations that have been shown to disrupt bone remodeling as suggested by suppressed markers of bone formation and/or increased markers of bone resorption. Previous…

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Observation of Altered Iron Status Development During Noncompetitive Season Training in NCAA Division I Female Acrobatics and Tumbling Athletes.

Pickler MC, Funderburk LK, Lee KM et al. · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Pickler, MC, Funderburk, LK, Lee, KM, Bolden, LK, Chapman-Lopez, TJ, Heileson, JL, and Gallucci, AR. Observation of altered iron status development during noncompetitive season training in NCAA Division I female acrobatics &…

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Voice and Swallowing in Professional Voice Users: The Effect of Therapy Methods.

Özcan Ulubeli P, Aydoğan Z, Karakaya Gojayev E et al. · 2026 · Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate pain complaints, as well as voice and swallowing functions, in professional voice users, and to compare the effectiveness of three therapeutic approaches: vocal hygiene (VH), vocal function…

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Potential usefulness of [123I]I-MIBG SPECT/CT with AC Quant protocols in diagnostics and treatment monitoring of children with neuroblastoma.

Śliwińska A, Świtaj K, Durma AD · 2026 · Nuclear medicine review. Central & Eastern Europe

Background Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) selectively accumulates in adrenergic tissue, enabling its use for diagnostic imaging of NB. The implementation of new…

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Driving Cerebellar Theta Oscillations Interferes With Voluntary Neck Movements in Cervical Dystonia.

Costa D, Guerra A, Birreci D et al. · 2026 · Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society

Background Cervical dystonia (CD) is a movement disorder with a complex pathophysiology, including cerebellar abnormalities. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), a noninvasive neuromodulation technique capable of entraining…

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Maxillary Advancement and Impaction Increase the Size of the Nasal Airway Anterior to the Piriform Aperture, but Not Posterior to it.

Giotakis AI, Steinbichler TB, Heppt H et al. · 2026 · The Journal of craniofacial surgery

The exact nasal changes caused by several types of maxillofacial surgery are not yet thoroughly understood. The aim of the present study was to determine the exact nasal airway changes caused by maxillary advancement and impaction. In a…

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Lean Mass Gains, Cardiac Remodeling, and Muscle Oxidative Changes With High-Dose Salbutamol During Resistance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hostrup M, Jessen S, Tischer SG et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

Misuse of beta 2 -agonists to promote leanness is increasingly reported among young men undertaking resistance training. However, preclinical models demonstrate adverse cardiac remodeling with high-dose beta 2 -agonist. We investigated…

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Change in modified star excursion balance test performance between 6 and 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Rostron ZPJ, Feller JA, McClelland JA et al. · 2026 · Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine

Objectives To determine the change in modified star excursion balance test scores in patients between 6 and 12 months following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and the change in the proportion of patients who met…

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