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Association between lesion location and symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS) among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Aljarallah S, Aldeligan SH, Almarshed A et al. · 2026 · Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology

PURPOSE.: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common but under-recognised non-motor symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially linked to central nervous system lesion distribution. This study aimed to assess the anatomical distribution…

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Assessment of allergenic peanut residue in commercial baby biscuits: implications for food safety and consumer protection.

Önder N, Muratoglu K · 2026 · Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment

Peanuts are among the most clinically important food allergens and may cause severe reactions even at very low exposure levels. This study investigated the presence of peanut residues in packaged baby biscuits marketed on the European side…

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The Role of <i>REL</i> and <i>IL2</i> and Their Polymorphisms in the Pathogenesis of Vitiligo-Exploratory Genetic Association Study.

Kądziela M, Migdalska-Sęk M, Domańska-Senderowska D et al. · 2026 · International journal of molecular sciences

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by progressive melanocyte loss and depigmented skin lesions, whose pathogenesis has been attributed to genetic and immunological factors. The aim of this exploratory study was to…

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Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Study of 1,578 Procedures with Identification of Tattooed Skin as a Novel Risk Factor Associated with Surgical Site Infection.

Mostofi K, Caragliano G · 2026 · The Journal of hospital infection

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major complication of spinal surgery. The influence of tattoos overlying the operative incision has not been previously evaluated as a risk factor in this context. Methods Retrospective…

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Genetic Association Study of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Serotonin-Related Gene Variants in Suicide Attempters with Major Depressive Disorder and Control Persons.

Kim T, Oh SB, Choi HJ et al. · 2025 · Genes

Objective Suicide attempts have become one of the most serious problems worldwide in recent years. Suicide attempts are known to be genetically highly associated with serotonin and BDNF in international studies. Methods In this study, we…

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Independent and Joint Associations of Social Participation and Depressive Symptoms with Incident Stroke Risk in Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study Based on CHARLS and ELSA

Ma L, Ma Y, Huang Z et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability among older adults. Depressive symptoms and low social participation may increase stroke risk via behavioural and biological pathways. This study examined the…

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Surgeon-Patient Sex Concordance and Postoperative Outcomes in Cataract Surgeries: A 16-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.

Majmudar IP, Aggarwal S, Hamzeh N et al. · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

Purpose To determine if there is an association between surgeon-patient sex concordance and post-surgical complications for cataract surgeries. Patients and methods In this 16-year retrospective cohort study, data was collected from the…

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Association between rivaroxaban use and acute kidney injury in patients over 65 years: A large-scale analysis of spontaneous reporting system data.

Peng P, Guo Y, Zhu Y · 2026 · Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University

Background Given that long-term anticoagulant therapy is required in many clinical scenarios, continuous safety monitoring of direct factor Xa inhibitors is of great importance. To date, the renal safety of these agents remains a subject…

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Analysis of Homocysteine Level in Patient with Acute Kidney Injury.

Aryal SB, Raj Joshi D · 2026 · Journal of Nepal Health Research Council

Background Homocysteine (Hcy) contributes to oxidative stress and renal injury by generating reactive oxygen species and reducing heme oxygenase-1 levels. Elevated Hcy (Hhcy) may worsen outcomes after acute renal failure(ARF), promoting…

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV among male injecting drug users in Afghanistan.

Hakim MS, Hashimi MH, Saeed KM et al. · 2026 · Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit

Background Viral hepatitis and HIV infections are common public health concerns among injecting drug users, however, there is limited evidence on their seroprevalence in Afghanistan. Aim To determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B,…

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