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A randomized controlled trial comparing two processes of exposure therapy: Extinction learning and habituation.

Treanor M, Zbozinek TD, Rosenberg BM et al. · 2025 · Journal of consulting and clinical psychology

Objective To investigate the role of extinction learning and habituation by comparing inhibitory retrieval to habituation-focused exposure for social anxiety and panic disorder. Method In this assessor-blinded, parallel-group, two-arm…

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Prognostic and Predictive Factors in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated with CDK4/6 Inhibitors.

Demirel N, Yildiz B, Demir M · 2026 · Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of CDK4/6 inhibitors in combination with hormone therapy, and to investigate potential predictive markers of treatment in metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Study design An observational study.…

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Daily-life posttraumatic stress symptoms, posttraumatic cognitions, and affect following the processing of positive memories technique: An open-label case-control daily diary study.

Greene T, Dicker-Oren SD, Sznitman SR et al. · 2026 · Journal of traumatic stress

The processing of positive memories technique (PPMT) is a promising new treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involving the detailed narration and processing of specific positive autobiographical memories. This study used an…

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The Effect of Ocrelizumab on Anti-JC Virus Antibody Index.

Virupakshaiah A, Gill AJ, Schoeps VA et al. · 2026 · Brain and behavior

Purpose/introduction The anti-JC virus (JCV) antibody index is used to stratify the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly with natalizumab therapy. B-cell-depleting therapies may…

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Impact of low-flow desflurane versus sevoflurane anesthesia on thiol-disulfide homeostasis in adults undergoing elective thyroidectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Sen E, Aytekin A · 2026 · Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

Objective Thiol-disulfide homeostasis is a marker of oxidative stress. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of low-flow desflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on perioperative changes in thiol-disulfide balance in patients…

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Long-term outcomes of patients with moderate-severe pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus treated with combination rituximab and cyclophosphamide therapy: A single center cohort experience and review of literature.

Achar A, Houser P, Cherian J et al. · 2026 · Lupus

ObjectiveTo determine the long-term outcomes of patients with moderate-severe pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) treated with systematic administration of combination rituximab (RTX) and cyclophosphamide (CYC) at our…

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Epidemiology of Microbial Keratitis on Uganda: A 7-year update

Arunga S, Ebong A, Orishaba F et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Purpose To provide the latest update on the epidemiology of microbial keratitis in Uganda. Methods We prospectively recruited patients presenting with microbial keratitis (MK) at three eye units in Uganda between November 2023 and June…

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Cortico-cortical paired associative stimulation increases SMA-M1 facilitation in tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease.

Tan J, Rurak BK, Helmich RC et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology

Objective Tremor is a common motor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) that reduces quality of life. Cortico-cortical paired associative stimulation (ccPAS) is a transcranial magnetic stimulation protocol that induces connective…

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