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Replication FailureOpen accessMedicine

Albumin Replacement Therapy in Septic Shock

Y Sakr, Axel Nierhaus, Ulrike Schumacher et al. · 2026 · JAMA Network Open

Importance: Albumin supplementation may reduce mortality in patients with septic shock; however, data from randomized clinical trials are limited. Objective: To assess the impact of albumin administration on outcomes in patients with septic shock. Design, Setting, and Participants: This multicenter, open-label randomized clinical trial was conducted between October 21, 2019, and May 2, 2022. Patients from 23 intensive care units in Germany enrolled within 24 hours of the onset of septic shock were followed up for outcome data up to 90 days. The statistical trial report was completed and filed

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Overall survival with relacorilant and nab-paclitaxel in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (ROSELLA): a phase 3 randomised controlled trial

Domenica Lorusso, Laurence Gladieff, David M O'Malley et al. · 2026 · The Lancet

BACKGROUND: Relacorilant is a selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist that increases the sensitivity of many cancer cell types to chemotherapy. The efficacy and safety of relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel were assessed in the phase 3 ROSELLA (GOG-3073, ENGOT-ov72, APGOT-Ov10, and LACOG-0223) trial; the combination showed significant improvement in progression-free survival among patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer compared with nab-paclitaxel monotherapy. Results of the final overall survival analysis are reported here. METHODS: intravenously on the aforementioned schedule). Pa

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Once-weekly semaglutide versus placebo in patients with alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Mette Kruse Klausen, Signe Justesen, Julie Niemann Pedersen et al. · 2026 · The Lancet

BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder accounts for 5% of deaths worldwide annually, and there is an urgent need for new therapeutic interventions. Preclinical and initial human studies indicate that the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide might reduce alcohol drinking. This study evaluated the efficacy of semaglutide once-weekly in treatment-seeking patients with alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity. METHODS: In a 26-week, single-centre, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, treatment-seeking participants with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity were ass

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Safety and efficacy of adjunct dexamethasone in adults with herpes simplex virus encephalitis in the UK (DexEnceph): a multicentre, observer-blind, randomised, phase 3, controlled trial

Tom Solomon, Cory Hooper, Ava Easton et al. · 2026 · The Lancet Neurology

BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis is characterised by inflammation and swelling of the brain, resulting in death or severe neurocognitive sequelae. HSV encephalitis is treated with the antiviral aciclovir but still has substantial mortality and morbidity. Adjunct corticosteroids are sometimes used, but whether they improve the outcome is unclear. We aimed to establish the safety and efficacy of adjunct corticosteroids in HSV encephalitis. METHODS: In this multicentre, observer-blind, randomised, phase 3 trial, adults with HSV encephalitis admitted to 53 hospitals in the UK we

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Replication FailureOpen accessPhysics and Astronomy

First Search for Ultralight Dark Matter Using a Magnetically Levitated Particle

D. W. P. Amaral, Dennis G. Uitenbroek, Tjerk H. Oosterkamp et al. · 2025 · Physical Review Letters

We perform the first search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particle. A submillimeter permanent magnet is levitated in a superconducting trap with a measured force sensitivity of 0.2 fN/sqrt[Hz]. We find no evidence of a signal and derive limits on dark matter coupled to the difference between baryon and lepton number, B-L, in the mass range (1.10360-1.10485)×10^{-13} eV/c^{2}. Our most stringent limit on the coupling strength is g_{B-L}≲2.98×10^{-21}. We propose the POLONAISE (Probing Oscillations using Levitated Objects for Novel Accelerometry In Searches of Exotic

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A Phase II Study of Potentiation of Pembrolizumab with Binimetinib and Bevacizumab in Refractory Microsatellite-Stable Colorectal Cancer

Robert W. Lentz, Tyler J. Friedrich, Patrick J. Blatchford et al. · 2024 · Clinical Cancer Research

PURPOSE: In this single-institution phase II investigator-initiated study, we assessed the ability of MAPK and VEGF pathway blockade to overcome resistance to immunotherapy in microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer (MSS mCRC).…

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Triple cardiovascular disease detection with an artificial intelligence-enabled stethoscope (TRICORDER) in the UK: a cluster-randomised controlled implementation trial

Mihir A Kelshiker, Patrik Bächtiger, Camille F Petri et al. · 2026 · The Lancet

BACKGROUND: Early detection of cardiovascular disease is a global public health priority. Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled stethoscopes offer robust performance characteristics in point-of-care detection of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease (VHD). We conducted a pragmatic, cluster-randomised controlled implementation trial to determine the real-world effect and implementation challenges of AI-stethoscopes. METHODS: UK primary care practices were cluster randomised 1:1 to intervention (training and implementation in use of AI-stethoscopes in routine care) or con

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Replication FailureOpen accessSocial Sciences

Integrated Motivational Strategies for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators with Substance Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cristina Expósito-Álvarez, Manuel Roldán-Pardo, Gail Gilchrist et al. · 2024 · Psychosocial Intervention

Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators with alcohol and/or other drug use problems (ADUPs) have been identified as one of the main high-risk and highly resistant groups of perpetrators requiring special attention in…

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Speckle tracking of left ventricle in pediatric patients with hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): case–control study

Ahmed Mahrous Kamal Baz, Osama Abd El-Fattah El-Agamy, Marwa Eldegwi et al. · 2024 · Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette

Abstract Background Left ventricle (LV) volume overload is observed with hemodynamically significant PDA as it causes left to right shunting, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow. This overload causes LV remodeling as LV increases…

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TFPI2 expression predicts resistance to immunotherapy plus tyrosine kinase inhibitor and informs first-line therapy selection in metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Wang J, Du L, Wang Y et al. · 2026 · Cellular oncology (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Purpose Combinations of anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy (IO) and anti-VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) are recommended as first-line therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of tissue…

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Efficacy of abdominal drainage in perforated appendicitis: a retrospective single-center study using AAST grading and inverse probability treatment weighting analysis.

Wang C, Li S, Lu H et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background While routine use of abdominal drainage in cases of perforated appendicitis is not generally recommended, there exists a paucity of evidence regarding the detailed stratification of its necessity based on varying degrees of…

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Mean Platelet Volume Shows Distinct Patterns Between Mitral and Aortic Valve Replacement Patients but Does Not Predict Anticoagulation Quality in Mechanical Heart Valves.

Can V, Polat F, Kaya AF et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

Abstract Mechanical heart valve replacement necessitates long-term warfarin anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolic complications, yet achieving adequate anticoagulation control remains challenging. This study evaluated whether mean…

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Analysis of the association between history of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders in a subsequent pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study.

Liu Y, Zhong S, Zhong K et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in endocrinology

Aim To investigate the association between history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in subsequent pregnancy (s-HDP). Methods A retrospective cohort of 5, 928 women with two…

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Facial shape and self-perceived personality traits in young adults.

Gkantidis N, Tsikouriadou E, Halazonetis D et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

The present study investigated the association between facial shape and self-perceived personality and psychosocial traits. The study population consisted of 613 young adults (399 females and 214 males) aged 21-35 years, with similar…

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Time To Inject Some Contrast into the Nephrotoxicity Debate.

Florens N, Demiselle J · 2026 · Kidney360

Iodinated contrast media have long been feared for causing contrast-induced AKI (CI-AKI), a concern rooted in early reports with high-osmolar agents. Experimental data suggest potential nephrotoxic mechanisms, yet clinical evidence from…

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When anticoagulant therapy is not enough: recurrent stroke.

Stazi F · 2026 · European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology

Despite the use of oral anticoagulants, the residual risk of recurrent ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is ∼4% per year; however, in patients who experience a stroke despite oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT), this…

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Radiotherapy Offered Limited Additional Benefits on Cancer-specific Survival for Patients with Resectable Subcutaneous Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: A Population-based Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

Xiao Y, Li Z, Hu B et al. · 2025 · Neurologia medico-chirurgica

For resectable malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, the additional benefits of radiotherapy remain controversial. This study aims to investigate whether there is an additional benefit of radiotherapy for resectable malignant…

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