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Mpox therapeutics in the post-STOMP/PALM era.

Promer K, Brenner SB, Ostrer L et al. · 2026 · Current opinion in HIV and AIDS

Purpose of review This article reviews the evidence behind mpox antiviral therapies which are clinically available and/or or under clinical investigation. For much of the mpox epidemic, tecovirimat has been used compassionately but there…

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Neopterin Levels in Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Potential Biomarker for Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease?

Kirkiz Kayalı S, Deveci TS, Gülbahar Ö et al. · 2026 · Transplantation proceedings

Introduction Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is a curative treatment for hematologic disorders. Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) remains a major cause of nonrelapse mortality. Distinguishing aGVHD from…

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Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) as a Predictive Biomarker of Therapeutic Response in Psoriasis: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Anti-TNF, Anti-IL-17, and Anti-IL-23 Agents.

Trovato, La Marca, Simonini et al. · 2026 · Journal of personalized medicine

Background/Objectives: The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), derived from routine blood counts, has emerged as a potential marker of systemic inflammation in psoriasis. However, its longitudinal behavior across different systemic…

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Outcome After Surgery for Type A Intramural Hematoma.

Biancari, Dell'Aquila, Mäkikallio et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Background: The nature and prognosis of type A intramural hematoma (TAIMH) are not well established. In this study, we evaluated the early and late outcome after surgery for this emergency condition. Methods: The ERTAAD registry included…

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Left Ventricular Remodeling After Total Coronary Revascularization via Anterior Thoracotomy Versus Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Aslan, Sural, Özçalışkan et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Total coronary revascularization via anterior thoracotomy (TCRAT) enables complete anatomical revascularization without sternotomy; however, data on its impact on left ventricular function remain limited. This study compared left…

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Evaluating the effectiveness of three communication modes in promoting repeat voluntary donation behavior in first-time blood donors at a tertiary care blood center in North India.

Mahajan, Akhtar, Sharma et al. · 2026 · Asian journal of transfusion science

Due to rapid technological advancements, several new methods such as telephone (TP), e-mail, social media, WhatsApp (WA), and Short Message Services are being used as effectively among blood centers worldwide for postdonation communication…

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Endosonography-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen apposing metal stent vs. ERCP: Individual patient data and aggregate meta-analyses.

Chen, Spadaccini, Sahai et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy international open

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen-apposing metal stent (EUS-CDSL) has been shown in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to be effective compared with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in…

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Efficacy and safety of tirofiban after successful endovascular reperfusion in acute ischaemic stroke (ATTRACTION) in China: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Huang, Xu, Qin et al. · 2026 · Lancet (London, England)

Successful reperfusion after endovascular thrombectomy does not consistently result in functional independence in acute ischaemic stroke. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of tirofiban, a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist,…

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Management of stiffness after total knee arthroplasty: influence of intervention timing and surgical technique on clinical outcomes.

Peretó Villaescusa, Coelho, Grillo et al. · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Postoperative knee stiffness following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a challenging complication that may require surgical intervention when conservative treatment fails. Although manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) and arthroscopic…

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Comparison of the effectiveness of 30% Aloe vera cream and 20% urea cream as topical treatment for xerosis cutis in chronic kidney disease: a randomized clinical trial.

Fajriani, Djawad, Tabri et al. · 2026 · Dermatology reports

Xerosis is a prevalent skin disorder among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). While both Aloe vera cream 30% and urea cream 20% have been shown to improve skin hydration in cases of xerosis cutis,…

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Clinical performance of a flowable bulk-fill composite compared with highly viscous glass ionomer cement in class II restorations of primary molars: A 1-year randomized clinical trial.

Fahmy, El-Geleel, Anwar et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)

Caries is the most prevalent chronic disease in children, affecting more than 530 million people worldwide. Timely restoration of primary molars is critical for maintaining function and preventing premature tooth loss. The choice of…

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Comparison of Prognostic Performance Between a Machine Learning Model and Manually Measured Grey-White-Matter Ratio on Early Brain Computed Tomography After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Inoue, Ono, Okazaki et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Objectives Early prediction of neurological outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is critical for guiding treatment decisions. Machine learning (ML) model and grey-white matter ratio (GWR), both derived from brain…

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