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Golz C, Gerlach M, Meichtry A et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background: Presenteeism behaviour, defined as working while ill, can negatively affect employee health and productivity. Despite its high prevalence, targeted theory-based interventions remain scarce. This study evaluated a…
View details →Flores Rodríguez JC, Morán Ortega MJ, Jimenez Ordoñez AC et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Postbiotics, defined as non-viable microbial cells and their metabolites, have emerged as topical therapies for inflammatory dermatoses and provide more clinical benefits than live postbiotics by eliminating infection risk and stability.…
View details →Cangemi DJ, Laitman AP, Faiman O et al. · 2026 · Annals of medicine
Introduction Constipation and bloating are common bothersome gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that frequently occur concurrently. It is important to recognize the underlying condition(s) and tailor therapeutic interventions appropriately.…
View details →Gozde Ozdemir B, Avci F, Huseynli L et al. · 2026 · Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Background Persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is a key factor in cervical carcinogenesis. Immune-mediated mechanisms play a central role in viral clearance, leading to interest in immunomodulatory supportive therapies.…
View details →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…
View details →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…
View details →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…
View details →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…
View details →EL-Husseiny AM, Salem HH, Abdelfatah AM et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Chronic pain imposes significant impact on individuals and the health system as it is often accompanied by significant physical, emotional and social burden. It is frequently associated with anxiety disorders,…
View details →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…
View details →Erbas A, Duman S, Onder M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Introduction: Comparative data for regenerative techniques in osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) remain limited. We compared the outcomes of a three-layered cell-free scaffold (ChondRoD) with osteochondral autograft…
View details →Awatade NT, Budden KF, Pathinayake PS et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Increasing evidence suggests that acquired dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) Cl- channel occurs as a result of cigarette smoke exposure in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…
View details →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…
View details →Pham VX, Gilbertson E · 2026 · Cureus
This case report describes an 83-year-old female who developed severe psoriasiform lesions suspected to be induced by dupilumab. The patient initially presented with eczematous papules affecting her back, arms, torso, and scalp, and a…
View details →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…
View details →Lin B, Schneider K, Ozgul M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract This study aimed to examine whether Humanin-G (HNG), a mitochondrial derived peptide with cytoprotective properties, could improve the retinal function and gene expression in Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) rats with retinal…
View details →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…
View details →Grilc N, Cocks A, Kal E et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Falls in older adults are a significant public health concern. Action simulation interventions involving action observation and/or motor imagery have been proposed as alternative or adjunct strategies to physical exercise for reducing fall…
View details →Yilmaz Ü, Çalişkan BB · 2026 · Gerontology & geriatrics education
Ageism remains a global challenge that undermines the quality of care for older adults. Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, are in a key position to prevent age-related discrimination through educational interventions.…
View details →Willett N, Ikwuegbuenyi CA, Wang E et al. · 2026 · Neurospine
To address disc reherniation, several annular repair strategies have been developed, including implantable devices, suture-based techniques, and biomaterials. This review evaluates the clinical evidence supporting these strategies. A…
View details →Fromberg EB, Brink MT, Villumsen M et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology
BACKGROUND: While pharmacological treatments remain essential in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), complementary approaches such as physical activity are increasingly being explored for their potential benefits. This scoping review aimed…
View details →Pompei C, Lecce S, Del Sette P et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Attempts to describe the early acquisition of metaphor skills led to inconsistent results. We address this issue by examining developmental trajectories across metaphor types and along the literal–figurative and physical–mental dimensions.…
View details →Maljaars J, De Roo L, Van der Paelt S et al. · 2026 · International journal of prison health
Purpose Prison environments are particularly challenging for autistic people experiencing incarceration due to a lack of knowledge and awareness of autism among prison staff. The study aimed to evaluate the level of satisfaction and…
View details →Bian S, Yang Y, Wang Z et al. · 2026 · Academic radiology
Rationale and objectives To apply the updated Radiomics Quality Score (RQS 2.0) and the Radiomics Readiness Level (RRL) framework to systematically evaluate the methodological quality and clinical translation maturity of Positron-emission…
View details →Li X, Xu Z, Li B et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background Ear-EEG-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) provide improved wearability and comfort compared to traditional scalp-EEG systems. However, their performance is constrained by low signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) and high rates of…
View details →Krejčí D, Šubrt A, Opálka P et al. · 2025 · Anticancer research
Background/aim Assessment of nutritional status plays an important role in treatment of patients with lung cancer. We conducted a real-world study to investigate the potential prognostic value of baseline body mass index (BMI) in patients…
View details →Rohr-Fukuma M, Stieglitz LH, Bujan B et al. · 2026 · Neuroscience
Neurofeedback, which consists of recording and visualizing neural activity in real-time, is a method currently being investigated as a supplementary treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD). By using implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS)…
View details →Altıntaş M, Ateş O, Soy F et al. · 2026 · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Background and Objectives : Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is still underresearched, and few human studies have validated its efficacy in knee osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in advanced stages. The aim of this study was to compare the…
View details →Mersal M, Amin A, Embaby OM et al. · 2026 · Annals of vascular surgery
Objective To evaluate completeness of operative note documentation in a vascular surgery service and to assess whether introduction of standardised procedure-specific templates was associated with improved documentation in a repeat audit…
View details →Mathapa BG, Gaba T, Mmolawa K · 2026 · Preprint
Global water scarcity due to climate change coupled with environmental pollution from artificial fertilizers threatens sustainable agricultural productivity. To address these challenges, innovative circular and sustainable agricultural…
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