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Reliability of Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Under General Anesthesia.

Schwartz J, Al-Sadawi M, Mattimore D et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

Objectives To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring compared to invasive blood pressure (IBP) measurements during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation under general anesthesia, and to determine…

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The effect of eggshell translucency on egg weight, embryonic development, hatching traits, chick quality, post-hatch growth, carcass, and organ traits in Ross 308 fast growing broiler strains at 7 days of age.

Abdallah N, Kursun K, Baylan M · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production

This study investigated the effect of eggshell translucency on egg weight, embryonic development, hatching traits, chick quality, post-hatch growth, carcass, and organ traits at 7 days of age in broiler chickens. A total of 300 hatching…

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[Corrigendum] Associations between Huwe1 and autophagy in rat cerebral neuron oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reperfusion injury.

He GQ, Chen Y, Liao HJ et al. · 2026 · Molecular medicine reports

Following the publication of the above article, the authors have contacted the Editor to explain that, regarding the immunofluorescence experiments shown in Fig. 3 on p. 5089, the data correctly shown in Fig. 3I (for the 'V‑ctrl+DMSO+R 24…

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Source of lateralization in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty matters: a comparison of glenoid and humeral lateralization on rotator cuff biomechanics.

Brusalis CM, Glenday J, Fu MC et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery

Background Compared with the traditional Grammont design, modern reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) implant designs often introduce lateralization of the glenoid and/or humeral components. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of…

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Does the Combination of Calcium Hydroxide and Chlorhexidine Gel Affect Dentinal Tubule Penetration of Epoxy Resin and Tricalcium Silicate-Based Sealers?

Baran EK, Oncu A, Celikten B · 2026 · Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc

This study evaluated effect of calcium hydroxide (CH) medicaments prepared with distilled water, glycerin and chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on dentinal tubule penetration of epoxy resin- and tricalcium silicate-based sealers using confocal laser…

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Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Foraging crumbles reduce severe aggression in laboratory mice.

Bennett MB, Booth AB, Murdoch EQ et al. · 2026 · Physiology & behavior

Providing foraging crumbles in mouse cages is one method used in efforts to reduce aggression in laboratory mice. However, no studies have yet examined the effects of this procedure. Therefore, we investigated whether foraging crumbles…

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Analytical Discordance Between Point-of-Care Troponin Assays and a Central Laboratory High-Sensitivity Assay in a Sri Lankan Hospital Setting: Implications for Implementation

Fernando K, Fernando N, Jayasekara D et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Point-of-care testing (POCT) for cardiac troponin is increasingly used to support rapid clinical decision-making, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, while many central laboratories, including those in Sri Lanka, now use…

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Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hand-Held Surgical Robot for Enhanced Intuitive Control in Laparoscopy.

Kong K, Qiang Z, Yang Y et al. · 2026 · The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

Background Surgical robots offer improved precision and stability for laparoscopy; nevertheless, their limited portability and high cost impede broader clinical applications. Methods This paper proposes a hand-held surgical robot with an…

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EEG activities and connectivities associated with surtitle presentation during live opera viewing: an exploratory analysis of cognitive absorption.

Boasen J, Giroux F, Duchesneau MO et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Characterizing brain activities underlying text availability in an ecologically valid context and identifying whether aspects of these activities are influenced by one's state of cognitive absorption (CA) are important yet unexplored lines…

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Transdermal versus oral hormone replacement therapy and bone mass density in Turner syndrome patients: a pilot study.

Widmann K, Hager M, Windischbauer LM et al. · 2026 · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology

Objective Women with Turner syndrome (TS) are at increased risk of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) due to primary ovarian insufficiency. This study aimed to assess longitudinal changes in BMD in TS patients receiving oral or transdermal…

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