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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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Feasibility, safety and outcomes of contrast-free cardiac resynchronisation therapy device implantation: a retrospective cohort comparison.

Friedrich L, Walgenbach M, O Connor M et al. · 2026 · Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing

BACKGROUND: Left ventricular lead (LVL) implantation can be challenging in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT). Therefore, contrast is commonly used to visualize the coronary venous system. However, contrast use is correlated with…

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Sleep Quality in Later Life: How Does It Affect Driving Safety?

Barrett AE, Soulie B, Mimbs H et al. · 2026 · International journal of aging & human development

Drowsy driving is a major cause of motor vehicle injuries and fatalities, yet little is known about its impact on older adults. This group may face heightened risk due to age-related sleep issues. Using survey data from 3,411 Floridians…

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Beyond core symptoms: the association between caregiver anxiety and ADHD symptom severity and metacognitive awareness in children.

Karaca BŞ, Alşen Güney S · 2026 · Child neuropsychology : a journal on normal and abnormal development in childhood and adolescence

This study examined the association between caregiver anxiety, ADHD symptom severity, and metacognitive awareness in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and evaluated whether metacognitive awareness mediates the…

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The effect of a structured injury prevention program on injury severity and type in elite Adolescent and Young Adult Taekwondo athletes.

Kim HC, Park KJ · 2026 · Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine

Objectives To evaluate the effect of the 'Get Set-Train Smarter' warm-up program on injury incidence, type, and severity in elite Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Taekwondo athletes. Design Cluster-randomized controlled trial. Setting…

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Exploring the Roles of Existential Loneliness and Need for Uniqueness in the Relationship Between Existential Isolation and Depressive Symptoms.

Zhao T, Dewitte L, McKenna-Plumley PE et al. · 2026 · Psychological reports

Existential isolation (EI) has been linked to depressive symptoms, yet evidence suggests it is not always distressing and can be meaningful for some individuals by satisfying their desire for uniqueness. To explore the mechanism between EI…

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Interaction of tracheobronchial cough and expiration reflex in the cat.

Veternik M, Simera M, Martvon L et al. · 2026 · Respiratory physiology & neurobiology

Cough and expiration reflex (ER) are two fundamental airway defense mechanisms traditionally considered distinct motor behaviors. This study examined their temporal and functional interaction using an anesthetized cat model to elucidate…

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Digital application competence among adults with disabilities in South Korea: associations with latent profiles of digital attitudes and digital self-efficacy.

Yue J, Kim KO, Yeo YH · 2026 · Frontiers in psychology

Introduction As public services in South Korea rapidly digitalize, adults with disabilities remain at heightened risk of digital exclusion beyond access barriers. This study aims to identify joint profiles of digital attitudes and digital…

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Psychological flexibility buffers the impact of negative anticipation and fear of childbirth on prenatal depressive symptoms: Insights from the first phase of the flexi-prep cohort study.

Chabbert MC, Voillequin S, Hot N et al. · 2026 · Midwifery

Objective To determine the psychological factors associated with antenatal depressive symptoms and to assess whether psychological flexibility moderates the relationship between negative anticipation and fear of childbirth and depressive…

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