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CT-Based Blood Burden Scores for Predicting Shunt-Dependent Hydrocephalus After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Comparative Analysis of Quantitative and Qualitative Scoring Systems.

Sarkis H, Kerhani AA, Hedderich DM et al. · 2026 · World neurosurgery

Background/objective Shunt-dependent hydrocephalus represents a major complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), yet no universally adopted CT-based prediction tool exists. Fisher-based scales suffer from a ceiling effect…

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Surface roughness and surface microhardness of bulk-fill and conventional resin composites after erosive-abrasive cycles: A laboratory study.

Devletli Ozygit L, Eyuboglu GB · 2026 · American journal of dentistry

Purpose To investigate comparatively the changes in surface roughness and surface microhardness of resin composites applied with traditional incremental layering technique and bulk-fill resin composites after erosive/abrasive applications.…

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Effects of load carriage methods on fall risk and gait variability during stair ascent: a functional data analysis approach.

Zhang X, Li Y, Fang Y et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology

Objective Based on the existing research that predominantly focuses on loaded level walking or employs discrete-point methods to analyze stair negotiation, this study utilizes functional data analysis to systematically investigate the…

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Comparison of decentration, tilt, and dynamic stability between retropupillary iris claw and scleral fixated intraocular lenses with flanged haptics.

Zeilinger J, Regitnig P, Kronschläger M et al. · 2026 · Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

Purpose To compare decentration, tilt, and dynamic stability ("wobble") between retropupillary fixated iris claw intraocular lenses (IOL) and double needle flanged scleral fixated technique. Setting Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular…

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Alfentanil May Reduce Early Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Moderate-to-High Risk Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Study.

Gu XY, Cao JF, Zhang XY et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Objective This trial aimed to compare the effects of alfentanil and sufentanil on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients at moderate-to-high risk undergoing sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods Two hundred and eighteen…

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Morphometrıc evaluatıon of patıents wıth mandıbular hypomobılıty due to coronoıd process hyperplasıa usıng cone beam computed tomography.

Kurt Akgül Ş, Boylu ÖF · 2026 · Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA

PURPOSE: Mandibular hypomobility is a condition in which the jaw joint is restricted due to various causes, including temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), ankylosis, head and neck infections and tumors, coronoid processes hyperplasia…

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Evaluation of multiple freeze-thaw cycles on growth factor and cytokine stability in canine platelet lysate: PDGF, TGF-<i>β</i>, and TNF-<i>α</i> preservation across cycles.

Sumner SM, Naskou MC · 2026 · Frontiers in veterinary science

Introduction Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet lysate (PL) are biologically active products used in regenerative medicine because of their high concentrations of growth factors, cytokines, and other bioactive molecules that promote…

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Observation on the clinical effects of four kinds of root canal filling materials in the treatment of chronic periapical periodontitis.

Wang K, Chen Y, Fu H et al. · 2026 · American journal of translational research

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of four root canal filling materials for the treatment of chronic periapical periodontitis. Methods The clinical data of 200 patients with chronic periapical periodontitis from January 2023 to…

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Residual gastric content after holding of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists before elective surgery: a cross-sectional study - the RESIDUAL study.

Boudreau C, Couture M, Rousseau-Saine N et al. · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology

Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are now increasingly used for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as for weight loss. Their effect on gastric emptying may increase the risk of aspiration…

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Desflurane versus sevoflurane and postoperative inflammatory biomarkers in older adults undergoing minor- to moderate-risk noncardiac surgery.

Adamowitsch N, Reiterer C, Fleischmann E et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Volatile anesthetics modulate inflammatory responses, but it remains unclear whether desflurane and sevoflurane differ in their effects on postoperative inflammation. We evaluated in this secondary analysis of a prospective randomized…

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Maternal vaginal colonization screening for term singleton pregnancy: comparative evaluation of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) versus real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR).

Zhang J, Liang J, Lv F et al. · 2026 · Practical laboratory medicine

Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of potential high-risk pathogens for early-onset neonatal infection in maternal vaginal secretions, and to perform a head-to-head comparative evaluation of detection performance for…

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Striving for trueness: Effect of face scanning on implant planning and interim prosthesis in implant supported prosthesis; A parallel randomized blinded clinical trial.

Abd Allah DAE, Abdelfattah AM, Nawar NH et al. · 2026 · The Journal of prosthetic dentistry

Statement of problem The effect of integrating facial scans into digital planning on the accuracy of placement of dental implants and the preplanned interim prosthesis in maxillary complete arch implant rehabilitations has not been clearly…

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Effectiveness of physio-cognitive dual-task training on improving global cognition, health-related quality of life, and physical outcomes among older adults with neurocognitive disorders: an umbrella review.

Chern CWJ, Cheng LJ, Chiang GSW et al. · 2026 · Age and ageing

Background Physio-cognitive dual-task training (PCDT), combining physical and cognitive tasks, is a promising approach. However, clarity regarding its effectiveness and evidence credibility remains limited. Objective To evaluate PCDT…

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Medical students perceptions of spiritual care.

Prihanti GS, Firmansyah FH · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine

Introduction This study aimed to assess medical students' perceptions of spiritual care using a culturally adapted Muslim-context version of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS). Methods A cross-sectional study was…

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