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Qian H, Jin H, Li S · 2026 · Clinical biochemistry
Objective To investigate the cause of markedly elevated cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels that were inconsistent with the clinical presentation in an 18-year-old male patient with bradycardia. Methods Serial dilution analysis, heterophile…
View details →Bellali YA, Jetté S, Delisle M et al. · 2026 · Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association
Paraffin wax is applied to scar tissue for its proposed benefits of increasing skin pliability and relieving pain. However, limited studies have objectively assessed hypertrophic scar (HSc) response. This study examined immediate HSc…
View details →Xu Y, Wang H, Wang N et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
Background OBJECTIVE: To explore changes of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and the relationship with therapeutic effect before and after neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC). Method This…
View details →Çopur İ, Erbay RH, İlhan S et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Background and Objectives : This prospective, randomized study aimed to evaluate the effects of different local anesthetic (LA) volume-dose combinations administered during supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB), a widely used…
View details →Ekinci EI, Maldonado SG, Unseld A et al. · 2026 · Diabetes, obesity & metabolism
Aims This post hoc analysis evaluated the effect of survodutide on beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glucose biomarkers in two phase 2 trial populations. Materials and methods Trial 1404-0002 randomised 413 participants with…
View details →Pyasik M, Marini E, Ippolito G et al. · 2026 · Acta psychologica
In a predictive processing framework, religiosity and spirituality (R&S) have been linked to increased reliance on prior knowledge and decreased prediction error monitoring. In addition, R&S might be differentially related to processing…
View details →Piri K, Gholamzadeh Jofreh M, Haghighizadeh MH et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology
Introduction Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a significant factor contributing to requests for elective cesarean sections. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) versus in-person…
View details →Dijksterhuis J, Hurmuz MZM, van Dartel D et al. · 2026 · European geriatric medicine
Purpose Older hip fracture patients are often frail, complicating their recovery trajectories. Insight into patients' resilience may help in getting more understanding of their predicted recovery and adjusting their treatment plan…
View details →Shanmugasundaram D, Wang RA · 2026 · Journal of toxicology
Objective Zylaria comprises a blend of botanical components, including Xylaria Nigripes (mycelium), Cuscuta Chinensis (seed) and Panax Notoginseng (root). This study aimed to evaluate the potential toxicity of Zylaria when administered…
View details →Motomura T, Higashi M, Hattori A et al. · 2026 · Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
Objective Hyperuricemia is associated with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dotinurad is a new uricosuric drug that has not been evaluated in clinical trials in patients with advanced CKD (CKD G3b-G5). This study…
View details →Pedersen TA, Mori Y, Botteri E et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy
Background The effect of computer-aided detection (CADe) on performance of endoscopists with different experience levels is not well understood. This study assessed whether CADe use promotes learning or deskilling. Methods We performed a…
View details →Hoskens S, Bamps K, Herteleer M · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie
Objectives The percutaneous placement of iliosacral (IS) and transsacral (TS) screws has become a standard practice for the treatment of pelvic fractures. Due to the complex sacral anatomy, accurate screw placement is essential to avoid…
View details →Sacconi R, Saladino S, Forte P et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract There is a lack of knowledge about the effect of smoking activity on the anatomy and functionality of retinal vessels. The aim of this low-risk, single-center, case-control, interventional clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov ID…
View details →Cagini C, Messina M, Fiore T et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Purpose This study investigates the efficacy of a liposomal ophthalmic solution containing cross-linked hyaluronic acid, trehalose, and stearylamine in reducing the occurrence of dry eye-like signs and symptoms in patients…
View details →Lu J, Shorey A, Uduba R et al. · 2026 · Clinical transplantation and research
Background Up to 23% of renal transplant recipients may develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). However, diagnosis requires angiography, and the contrast used may be nephrotoxic. We aimed to identify predictors of TRAS and clarify…
View details →Feng J, Li S, Li X et al. · 2026 · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
The effects of dietary supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on broiler duck growth performance and the quality of dry-cured products were investigated. Ten days preslaughter with the supplementation of 2 mL/d CLA was more…
View details →To B, Prasath V, Veney D et al. · 2026 · NPJ breast cancer
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) 'tumor fraction' (TF) may correlate with therapy response, but little is known regarding TF dynamics immediately after therapy initiation. Plasma samples from a single-arm clinical trial enrolling patients…
View details →Mace C, Deighton R · 2026 · Death studies
Empirical evidence is lacking on the effectiveness of grief telephone counseling, particularly in Australia. This study addresses an important gap by evaluating the effectiveness of the Integrating Grief Program-Victoria (IGP-V), an…
View details →Ajai S, Agnihotri R · 2026 · Journal of dental hygiene : JDH
Purpose Recently, charcoal-based oral hygiene products, such as toothpastes, have gained popularity due to their whitening and antibacterial properties. However, there is limited data on charcoal-bristle electric toothbrushes. The purpose…
View details →Lee BC, Lee J, Cho KH et al. · 2026 · Gerontology
Introduction Sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia are increasingly prevalent among older adults. Exercise and nutritional support are key non-pharmacological treatments; however, their benefits may diminish after discontinuation. This study…
View details →Ma P, Wu Q, Xin W et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Purpose Comparison of ocular parameters (ACD, AL, LT, VL, CCT, ASD, LC, LT/ACD) in preterm infants with retinopathy after treatment, those with spontaneous regression, and those without retinopathy, at postmenstrual (ages of 0 (40 weeks),…
View details →Nalbant A, Olgun HE, Hendek M et al. · 2026 · Lasers in medical science
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of diode laser and combined treatment protocols, applied in addition to mechanical debridement, in the treatment of peri-implantitis on clinical periodontal parameters and S100A8…
View details →Baek CH, Lim C, Kim JG et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
Background Cystic changes within interpositional grafts used for arthroscopy-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer (aLTT) are occasionally detected on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, their clinical significance…
View details →Fattahi F, Abed S, Kouchakali G et al. · 2026 · Molecular neurobiology
Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder associated with high prevalence. Numerous studies have been conducted to regulate the expression of inflammatory genes, indicating that any changes may ultimately…
View details →Caple MA, Lau JA · 2025 · Proceedings. Biological sciences
Local adaptation is widely documented, but contributing selective agents are rarely identified or disentangled. Here, we test whether plants are adapted to their local soil nitrogen conditions and whether microbes mediate plant adaptation…
View details →Muñoz-Vendrell A, Arroyo-Pereiro P, León I et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurology
Background Subcutaneous natalizumab offers greater convenience than intravenous administration, but pharmacokinetic differences have raised concerns about potential subclinical disease activity. Serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and…
View details →Zhao L, Zeng C, Jia X et al. · 2026 · Medicine
Breast cancer (BC) has the highest cancer incidence and mortality in women worldwide, and the relationship between serum enzymes and BC has been inconsistent in previous observational studies. In this paper, 2-sample Mendelian…
View details →Al-Mohana RAAM, Jianping H, Alhammadi MS et al. · 2026 · Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Objective To elucidate the pattern and extent of long-term condylar adaptation within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following mandibular setback by bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) in patients with mandibular prognathism, with…
View details →Kubota H, Makino Y, Yoshida M et al. · 2026 · International journal of legal medicine
Background It is important to understand post-mortem changes in post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) image interpretation. Only a few studies have focused on the eyeballs. This study aimed to clarify the changes in eyeball findings on…
View details →Lu Y, Shu L, Liu C et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine
Background Ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) has emerged as a promising adjunct to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods Patients undergoing catheter ablation for persistent AF (>3 months) were…
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