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The role of hemostatic markers as venous stenosis or occlusion predictors following first transvenous cardiac device implantation.

Cacko A, Kozyra-Pydyś E, Gawałko M et al. · 2021 · Cardiology journal

Background Among patients with an implanted cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED), ipsilateral upper extremity vein stenosis or occlusion (VSO) is observed more frequently than in the general population. However, there are no data…

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FRIENDS - Friendship-based Regulation of Individual Emotions in Networks in Daily Situations - An EMA Study on Emotion Regulation Specialization and Social Outcomes in Adult Friendships

Schott P, Enser K, Weiß M · 2026 · Preprint

Interpersonal emotion regulation depends not only on specific strategies, but also on the choice of regulation partner. While previous research suggests that individuals select regulation partners based on their perceived competence in…

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Lack of association between donor left ventricular hypertrophy and graft survival in the contemporary era of heart transplantation.

Mahar JH, Wayda B, Weng Y et al. · 2026 · American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Donor heart left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a common reason for organ discard in the United States, despite limited contemporary data on its impact on transplant outcomes. Using Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients data…

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Lack of association between cytomegalovirus infection and liver fibrosis in patients with biliary atresia after the Kasai procedure.

Lucas A, Novebri NA, Heros PAI et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Background Biliary atresia (BA) is a serious condition and the leading cause for liver transplantation in children. The exact cause for BA is currently unknown, with one suggested mechanism being a viral infection. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is…

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The role of IgM anti-acetylated protein antibodies and B cells in the origin of anti-modified protein autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis.

Athanasiadou A, Kroos S, van de Wetering R et al. · 2026 · Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)

Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by anti-modified protein antibodies (AMPAs), including anti-citrullinated (ACPA), anti-carbamylated (anti-CarP), and anti-acetylated (AAPA) protein antibodies. In contrast to other…

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Circulating GPER-1, 8-Iso-Prostaglandin F<sub>2</sub>α, and Raftlin-1 in Hypertensive Women During the Menopausal Transition: Associations with BMI and Diagnostic Performance.

Öztürk Ü, Üremiş MM, Kurutaş EB · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a multifactorial condition involving alterations in vascular signaling, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Women during the menopausal transition may experience increased cardiovascular risk due to…

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Three-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography-Derived Left Ventricular Volumes Show No Associations with Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Excursion in Healthy Adults (Findings from the MAGYAR-Healthy Study).

Nemes A, Ambrus N, Lengyel C · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Introduction. Left ventricular (LV) function can be characterized by numerous parameters, the most well-known being the ejection fraction (EF), derived from LV end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes (ESV and EDV, respectively) throughout…

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Heart Rate Variability and Perceived Stress in Normal-Weight Female University Students: The Role of Physical Activity Level.

Santiago MV, Olmedillas H, Sáinz J et al. · 2026 · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress

Chronic stress, common in university students and particularly pronounced in women, negatively impacts health. Heart Rate Variability (HRV), an autonomic balance measure, is influenced by stress, physical activity (PA), and the menstrual…

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Lack of association between Helicobacter pylori and pediatric atopy: Evidence from a Latin American multicenter cohort.

Gil P, Rojo C, Martín ML et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

Objectives Owing to the regulatory effect of the immune response associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) a protective role for this infection in the development of atopic conditions in children has been postulated. We aim to study…

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Spatial Association between Air Pollution and Non-communicable Diseases and their Distribution in India.

Sharma AK, Huda RK, Alam SP et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the fastest-growing global health burden, and air pollution is a major threat to human health. Growing evidence suggests that air pollution especially PM 2.5 is associated with diabetes…

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Quantitative assessments of ultrasound-based rotator cuff muscle quality.

Nasr AJ, Wang H, Khazzam M et al. · 2026 · PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation

Background Fatty infiltration and muscle atrophy strongly influence clinical outcomes in patients with rotator cuff tears. Emerging quantitative techniques integrated with brightness-mode ultrasound and shear wave elastography (SWE) have…

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Lack of association between G6PD variants and Parkinson disease.

Chifamba LV, Parlar SC, Liu L et al. · 2026 · HGG advances

Oxidative stress has been implicated in Parkinson disease (PD). Genes involved in PD, such as PRKN, PINK1, and PARK7, contribute to oxidative stress in dopaminergic neurons. The X-linked G6PD gene encodes glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase,…

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Lack of Association Between Dietary Fiber Intake and Kidney Failure Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: The Chronic Kidney Disease-Japan Cohort Study.

Hattori K, Sakaguchi Y, Isaka Y et al. · 2025 · Journal of renal nutrition : the official journal of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation

Objective It remains unclear whether dietary fiber intake improves kidney outcome. The objective of our study was to examine the association between dietary fiber intake and the risk of kidney failure among patients with proteinuric…

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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Disorders of Menstruation: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Velez MP, Treacy K, Shellenberger J et al. · 2025 · Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC

This population-based study evaluated the association between SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and disorders of menstruation among all women in Ontario aged 18-44 years. Study exposure was receipt of a first dose of any SARS-CoV-2 vaccine from…

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The role of susceptibility weighted imaging as a substitute to post-contrast T1-weighed images in detection of active multiple sclerosis lesions.

Rashad Ali F, Teiba MK, Sheha AS et al. · 2026 · Clinical radiology

Background and purpose Magnetic susceptibility levels of multiple sclerosis plaques increase as they convert from the active enhancing stage to the chronic or inactive nonenhancing stages. The purpose of our study was to discern whether a…

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