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Sriram N, Muller R, Jain R et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
Objective Surgical decompression is often needed to relieve symptoms and prevent long-term disability from compressive peripheral nerve pathologies. This study applied the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to characterize utilization…
View details →Nishioka J, Sasaki A, Ozaki K · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Herbivorous insects must identify suitable hosts for oviposition and reliably reject unsuitable ones. Whether non-host plants are detected through active deterrent cues or through the mere absence of host-recognition signals…
View details →Kowra S, Singh H, Singh V et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Introduction Estrogens are crucial in the development and growth of skeletal systems. Estrogen receptor alpha (ESRα) and beta (ESRβ) are crucial regulators of estrogen response. Estrogen receptor genes (ESR1 and ESR2) have been extensively…
View details →Yin M, Nguyen VK, Nathan A et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background It is well-established that males have a higher mortality risk than females. Immune cells and their function are known to undergo characteristic changes during aging, and immune cells are known to have sex differences. Immune…
View details →Koçyiğit YB, Karaoğlan B, Kuruoğlu A · 2026 · Scientific reports
We examined whether metacognitive beliefs were associated with fibromyalgia impact and compared metacognitive beliefs between patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and matched healthy controls. We hypothesized that Metacognitions…
View details →Acar Ozer T, Arslan M, Şahin K · 2026 · Nutrition and health
BackgroundMetabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is one of the most prevalent chronic liver diseases worldwide and is strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction. Dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean and…
View details →Sun Y, Jian J, Zhang G et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in university settings, where active screening and preventive treatment are key control strategies. However, their effectiveness depends largely on…
View details →Tophkhane C, Yang S, Zhao ZJ et al. · 2026 · International journal of oncology
Subsequently to the publication of the above article, an interested reader drew to the authors' attention that the control β‑actin blots shown for the western blots portrayed in Figs. 1B and 2B were strikingly similar after a slight…
View details →Oh MS, Park KY, Jeong HB et al. · 2026 · BMC neurology
Background We aimed to determine cut-off values of factors affecting early neurological improvement in patients after recombinant tissue plasminogen activator therapy for acute ischemic stroke. Methods A total of 135 patients with acute…
View details →Moreira A, Azevedo R, Costa JA et al. · 2026 · European journal of dentistry
Objective Drug addiction is a growing global health concern with significant oral health consequences. Cannabis and cocaine are among the most frequently used illicit drugs, contributing to a high burden of oral pathologies. This study…
View details →Kituyi SN, Odongo AO, Wachuka R et al. · 2026 · Preprint
ABSTRACT Maternal health during pregnancy is critical for favorable birth outcomes and long-term wellbeing of both mothers and infants. Women in rural, malaria-endemic regions face unique biological and socioeconomic challenges that may…
View details →Helvich J, Machu V, Novak L et al. · 2026 · Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique
Background Problematic social media use (PSMU) has become a critical public health concern. However, little is known about how the associations between PSMU, mental health, and substance use differ depending on participation in distinct…
View details →Deliağa H, Rüzgar M, Altundal B et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Urethral catheterization (UC) is a commonly performed procedure in neonatal care; however, catheter-related urethral trauma remains an underrecognized complication. Evidence regarding clinical characteristics,…
View details →Bartholo BBGR, Bartholo TP, Magalhães ALC et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Asthma during pregnancy remains associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes when poorly controlled, yet the inflammatory mechanisms involved in this context are not fully understood. Thymic stromal…
View details →Borgehammar J, McClenahan B, Miller E et al. · 2026 · The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy
Objective Developing psychomotor competence in orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) techniques is fundamental to post-professional physical therapy education. Concerns persist about whether online instructional models and the rise of…
View details →Vu NTH, Quach DT, Miyauchi S et al. · 2026 · Digestion
Introduction A family history of chronic constipation (CC) is considered an important predisposing factor for developing CC. This study aimed to compare the associations of maternal and paternal histories of CC with constipation in…
View details →Sharma S, Aschner A, Kabir N et al. · 2026 · The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques
Rationale The ketogenic diet (KD) is a well-established therapeutic option for children with non-surgical drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). The purpose of this study was to determine whether specific anti-seizure medications (ASM) are…
View details →Tall S, Pettersson J, Härkönen T et al. · 2026 · Diabetes care
Objective We assessed whether 1) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination is associated with the risk of type 1 diabetes and 2) SARS-CoV-2 vaccination or infection is associated with disease severity at type…
View details →Kobayashi T, Takahara M, Kikuchi S et al. · 2026 · European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
Objective A single segment great saphenous vein (GSV) with a diameter ≥ 3.0 mm is widely accepted as the standard conduit for tibial and pedal bypass in chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI) based on studies in European and American…
View details →Keskimölö T, Kiviaho A, Karppinen J et al. · 2026 · Aerospace medicine and human performance
Introduction Fighter pilots are exposed to high +Gz forces, helmet-mounted equipment, and extreme head positions that potentially cause cervical spine degeneration and pain. This study aimed to investigate whether individual +Gz exposure,…
View details →Taymur BD, Toklucu G, Gunkaya OS et al. · 2026 · Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Objective To evaluate the association between Selenium (Se) and other micronutrients (iron, ferritin, copper, zinc, and vitamin B12) and the development of preeclampsia (PE), and to assess their predictive performance. Study design An…
View details →Szabóová S, Duraníková O, Örzsik B et al. · 2026 · Lipids in health and disease
Background Cardiometabolic factors may influence migraine biology through metabolic, inflammatory, and vascular mechanisms, but studies examining insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia in migraine have yielded inconsistent results, partly…
View details →Rivas-Nieto AC, Alver SK, Mooney SJ et al. · 2026 · Journal of physical activity & health
Background Physical activity (PA) may be a modifiable factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention, but evidence specific to Hispanic/Latino populations is limited. Our objective was to examine associations between PA type/volume…
View details →de Freitas JJA, Nardotto DDMP, Netto LC et al. · 2026 · Infection
Purpose Although advances in intensive care have improved survival of patients with severe leptospirosis, it remains with high mortality. We aimed to identify factors associated with in-hospital mortality among patients with severe…
View details →Demirci SC, Aşik UB, Menkü BE et al. · 2026 · BMC psychiatry
Background Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are commonly observed in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and may be associated with increased addiction severity. Time perspective is a potential…
View details →Gillikin AP, Rabinovich EP, Barajas-Gamboa JS et al. · 2026 · Surgical endoscopy
Background Post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis after metabolic and bariatric surgery is variably implemented in clinical practice, although the optimal pharmacologic agent and dosing regimen remain unclear. This…
View details →Montalva-Valenzuela F, Guzmán-Muñoz E, Castillo-Paredes A et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
Background: The standing long jump (SLJ) is a field-based test of lower-limb muscular fitness in youth and a proposed indicator of health-related physical fitness. However, evidence on its relationship with psychological, sleep, dietary,…
View details →Giblett MJ, Lind P, Medland S · 2026 · Preprint
Purpose: Individuals with Autism and/or ADHD often experience stigma related to their diagnosis. Social camouflaging is a coping strategy they can use to hide neurodivergent traits and difficulties, possibly as a response to stigma.…
View details →de Ruyter H, Aitokari L, Iqbal A et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pediatrics
Objective To investigate associations of perinatal and lifestyle factors with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Study design Data from the…
View details →Başcı ÖK, Sarı ÜS, Uysal S et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Aim Neuropathic symptoms are among the earliest neurological manifestations of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may precede electrophysiologically confirmed diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN). The underlying mechanisms…
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