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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPediatrics

Sickle Cell Nephropathy and Associated Factors among Asymptomatic Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia

Uchenna Modestus Nnaji, Christian Chukwukere Ogoke, Henrietta Uche Okafor et al. · 2020 · International Journal of Pediatrics

Background. Sickle cell nephropathy (SCN) is a serious complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) with asymptomatic onset in childhood and possible progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In Southeast Nigeria, few studies have evaluated renal function in paediatric SCA patients for early detection of renal impairment and early intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study evaluated the renal function of paediatric SCA patients in a steady state based on glomerular filtration rate and urinalysis findings (proteinuria and haematuria). Methods. A cross-sectional study

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Determinants of Speech Perception Outcomes After Hearing Aid Fitting in Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study.

Izbassarova, Imangaliyeva, Bakhshinyan et al. · 2026 · Audiology research

Background/Objectives: Hearing loss is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with speech perception representing a key functional outcome of auditory rehabilitation. While hearing aids improve audibility, outcomes vary substantially…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Associations between Age, Treatment Modality and Survival in Atypical Meningioma: Analysis of the SEER Database, 2000-2021.

Yang · 2026 · Journal of investigative surgery : the official journal of the Academy of Surgical Research

Atypical meningiomas have higher recurrence and mortality than benign variants, and age may influence treatment decisions and outcomes. We evaluated associations between age, treatment modality, and survival in patients with atypical…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Helicobacter pylori Eradication in the Era of Rising Antibiotic Resistance: A Randomized Controlled Comparison of Clarithromycin- and Levofloxacin-Based Triple Therapy with or without Lactoferrin.

Elganzory, Baraka, Elkholy et al. · 2026 · La Clinica terapeutica

Helicobacter pylori infection affects nearly half of the global population and is a major cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Increasing antibiotic resistance, particularly to clarithromycin, has reduced the efficacy of…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The effect of 30° and 70° arthroscope use on femoral and tibial tunnel placement in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

Kilinc, Günaydin, Demirtas et al. · 2026 · Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

The success of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction depends on anatomical tunnel placement. The aim of this was to compare the effects of 30° and 70° arthroscopes on femoral and tibial tunnel positioning and their…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

An exploratory radiologic index for evaluating diaphragmatic injury risk in left thoracoabdominal penetrating stab wounds: the diaphragmatic penetration index.

Cakar, Karagulle, Komek et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic surgery

Penetrating injuries to the left thoracoabdominal (LTA) region pose significant diagnostic challenges due to the diaphragm's anatomical location. Early diaphragmatic injuries may be clinically silent and radiologically occult, whereas…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Ligation of the segmental pulmonary artery during video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy and segmentectomy: Are DS Titanium Ligation Clips on a par with conventional ligation procedures?

Merres, Koryllos, Galetin et al. · 2026 · Updates in surgery

The use of clips for ligation of segmental arteries in thoracoscopic surgery has not yet been validated in clinical studies and is currently authorized based primarily on technical specifications. Clips are advantageous in endoscopic…

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Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair with BIO-A ® mesh is Safe and Effective for Patients Suffering Severe Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy - A Single Surgeon Experience.

Sercombe, Frankel, Hatzifotis · 2026 · Obesity surgery

There is a complex relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, obesity, and metabolic bariatric surgery. We report the outcomes of laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair (HHR) with BIO-A ® mesh in the…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Effectiveness of a therapeutic program with chin tuck against resistance exercises compared to the chin-down maneuver in Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

Araújo, Taveira, Godoy et al. · 2026 · CoDAS

Investigate the effectiveness of a therapeutic program with chin tuck against resistance (CTAR) exercises, compared to the chin-down (CD) maneuver, on signs suggestive of dysphagia, maximum isometric tongue pressure, and therapeutic…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPhysics

Workload and Motivation on Employees Performance Analyzed by Information Technology

I. Andriana, D. Riyanto, D. Darmawan · 2019 · IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

The research purpose was to measure the relationship of workload and motivation to employee’s performance and the effect of motivation on employee’s performance, workload on employee’s performance, workload and motivation on employee’s…

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Negative / Null Result Report

Optimization of Junior High School Biology Learning through the EXAIR Model Based on Brain-Based Learning and Whole Brain Teaching

Arinda Eka Lidiastuti · 2024 · International Journal of Sustainable English Language, Education, and Science

The purpose of this study is to optimize junior high school biology learning through the EXAIR model, which integrates Brain-Based Learning and Whole Brain Teaching principles. The research employs a quasi-experimental design with…

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Negative / Null Result ReportMaterials Science

DEM study of particles flow on an industrial-scale roller screen

Xiaodong Yang, Lala Zhao, Hongxi Li et al. · 2020

Abstract In this work, the screening process of an industrial-scale roller screen was simulated based on the validated discrete element method (DEM). The effects of the feed rate, rotational speed of rollers, inclination angle of screen…

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