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Safety and efficacy of Esculin and Digitalis glycosides eye drops in individuals with presbyopia.

Zhang Y, Wang J, Hao M et al. · 2026 · Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie

PURPOSE: This proof-of-concept study aimed to detect preliminary signals of efficacy and assess the short-term safety of Esculin and Digitalis glycoside eye drops for the management of presbyopia. METHODS: This study was a 30-day,…

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Comparison of sesame oil wafers and lozenges as saliva substitutes for dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients: A crossover randomized control trial.

Abbas Amanat M, Srichana T, Takahashi Yupanqui C et al. · 2026 · Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Background Dry mouth is a condition associated with significant morbidity. It not only causes discomfort but also increases risk of many health and oral health problems. Objectives This study compared the efficacy and patient satisfaction…

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Feasibility and advantages of delivering radiofrequency ablation treatment for haemorrhoids under local anaesthesia in the outpatient setting in the UK: our initial experience.

Rajendiran A, Maharjan A, Gerrard AD et al. · 2026 · Techniques in coloproctology

Introduction Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for haemorrhoids has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment for grade II-III haemorrhoids, offering reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery compared with conventional surgery. However,…

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Patterns of recovery after arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff over a 2-year follow-up period: are they similar regardless of the tear size?

Seok HG, Park SG · 2026 · Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery

INTRODUCTION: The recovery patterns following arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs are influenced by several factors, including the size of the tear and the degree of patient compliance. This study aimed to ascertain whether a correlation…

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Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Children: Prospective Clinical Outcomes of a Low-Cost Endovascular Balloon.

Hassan AM, Elgarem HF, Sheta E et al. · 2026 · Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology

Objective Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube (BDET) is increasingly used to treat pediatric obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (OETD); however, its broader adoption is limited by the cost of commercially available devices.…

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Maltodextrin as sucrose replacer: Effect of dextrose equivalence and sucrose/maltodextrin ratio on physical and sensory properties of non-fat whipped cream analogue

Yang J, Han Y · 2026 · Food Hydrocolloids.

The development of non-fat whipped cream analogue (NFWCA) addresses the demand for low-fat and reduced-sucrose foods. This study systematically evaluated how the dextrose equivalent (DE) value of maltodextrin (MD) and the sucrose/MD ratio…

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Efficacy of multimodal therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a propensity score-matched analysis of 1632 patients.

Li G, Wang C, Gao Y et al. · 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of multimodal outpatient therapy compared with conventional inpatient therapy during the initial treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The goal was to provide…

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Outcomes of secondary interventions in treatment of post-traumatic stiff shoulder in conservatively managed proximal humeral fractures: a scoping review.

Zhang Y, Sadeh N, Mitchell O et al. · 2026 · Irish journal of medical science

Aims There is no current gold standard in treating post-traumatic stiff (PTS) shoulder complicating conservatively managed proximal humeral fractures (PHFs). This scoping review seeks to present available outcome evidence in this cohort of…

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Postoperative syphilitic scleritis following strabismus surgery.

Parunakian E, Yehezkeli V, Khitri M et al. · 2026 · Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Syphilis can present with a wide range of ocular manifestations; however, scleritis is exceedingly rare. Although various infectious and noninfectious causes of scleritis following strabismus surgery have been documented, syphilitic…

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Olfactory outcomes after primary endoscopic sinus surgery and dupilumab for post-operative recurrence in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis.

Saito T, Hirose T, Haruna T et al. · 2026 · The Journal of laryngology and otology

Objective. To compare subjective and psychophysical olfactory outcomes in patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis controlled after primary functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) alone versus those treated with dupilumab for…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The association between cognitive function trajectories and all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older Chinese adults with cardiovascular disease: A longitudinal study from CHARLS.

Song X, Wang Y, Chen H · 2026 · International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention

Objective To identify distinct multi-year cognitive function trajectories in middle-aged and older Chinese adults with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) and evaluate their independent associations with all-cause mortality. Methods…

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Investigating the Effect of Tumour Necrosis Factor Antagonist on Olfaction.

Espehana A, Macfarlane G, Garden EM et al. · 2026 · Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery

Objectives Tumour Necrosis factor antagonists is a potent anti-inflammatory medication and has shown to improve olfactory function in murine models. The primary aim was to determine the effect of TNF antagonists on olfactory performance in…

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Asialoglycoprotein receptor-1 promotes hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome through direct interaction with FSHR, leading to the cAMP-PKA-CREB pathway inhibition.

Liu X, Shi J, Wang T · 2026 · Reproduction (Cambridge, England)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent multifactorial disorder characterized by hormone dysregulation and follicular development defects. Asialoglycoprotein receptor 1 (ASGR1), a C-type lectin predominantly expressed on the…

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No Difference Between Open and Arthroscopic ATFL Repair, Both Yielding Clinically Significant Improvement in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Vuurberg G, Maria PA, Baalbaki R et al. · 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine

Background Lateral ligament repair is a reliable surgical approach for the treatment of chronic ankle instability (CAI). Although the open technique has shown success over time, technological advancements have enabled the increasing use of…

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