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Cernes R, Hershkovich O, Tsehovsky T et al. · 2026 · The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ
Background Gait disturbances are common in patients undergoing hemodialysis and are associated with increased fall risk, mobility decline, and adverse health outcomes. Prior research suggests that hemodialysis may impact gait parameters…
View details →Ugurluoglu G, Ulutas Z, Yigit Y et al. · 2026 · Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
Objective This study aimed to evaluate right ventricular (RV) function pre and post bone marrow transplantation (BMT) using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), in order to detect subclinical or clinical RV dysfunction that may occur in…
View details →Franks E, Rigdon J, Kennelly M et al. · 2026 · Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Importance Intradetrusor chemodenervation with onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX) injections, a common office-based procedure for overactive bladder (OAB), is associated with patient anxiety and discomfort. Aromatherapy and music have been shown…
View details →Angelopoulou T, Bobetsis YA · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
Background/Objectives : Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic, immune-mediated enteropathy induced by dietary gluten exposure in genetically predisposed individuals. Along with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), these disorders present with…
View details →Shen W, Cui J, Ji Y et al. · 2026 · World neurosurgery
Background Sagittal synostosis (SS) is the premature closure of sagittal sutures. To investigate the use of absorbable plates as internal attachment points for external spring (ES) traction in the treatment of sagittal craniosynostosis in…
View details →Sanda NA, Filip PV, Bobirca FT et al. · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
Background: The role of primary anastomosis in rectal cancer surgery remains debated, particularly due to concerns regarding postoperative morbidity. Evidence from randomized trials is limited, and observational studies are frequently…
View details →García-Sáenz MR, Castro-Murillo JI, Mercado M et al. · 2026 · Archives of medical research
Introduction Predicting resistance to cabergoline in prolactinomas remains a challenge. While prolactin (PRL)-based ratios help differentiate prolactinomas from non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs), their role in forecasting…
View details →Aydın Güçlü Ö, Demirdöğen E, Hunutlu FÇ et al. · 2026 · BMC infectious diseases
Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients, particularly those with hematologic malignancies. The present study aims to evaluate the clinical features,…
View details →Lee A, Higgins S, O'Driscoll D et al. · 2026 · Journal of autism and developmental disorders
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between neonatal jaundice requiring hospital treatment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring by age 14 years. METHODS: We used data from…
View details →Lan H, Ding Y, Liu M · 2026 · American journal of cancer research
Background Patients with high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) have poor prognoses, and the comparative efficacy between R-CHOP and R-DA-EPOCH regimens remains controversial. Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of R-CHOP…
View details →Yadav D, Ghuman NK, Kathuria P et al. · 2026 · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Objective To study the effect of intrauterine instillation of Hyaluronan enriched media on reproductive outcomes of intrauterine insemination treatment. Design and participants 100 couples with unexplained infertility were approached and…
View details →Losiewicz S, Collis B, El-Dalati S et al. · 2026 · Open forum infectious diseases
This single-center retrospective study evaluated 218 patients with injection drug use-associated infective endocarditis, 169 of whom received medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Initiation of MOUD was associated with a…
View details →Premkumar A, Arellano E, Heo KY et al. · 2026 · The Journal of arthroplasty
Background The use of short-term postoperative corticosteroid regimens has been reported to improve pain control and decrease opioid consumption following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect…
View details →Altavilla S, Di Pietro N, Loconsole D et al. · 2026 · Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) require early identification and appropriate patient placement to prevent in-hospital transmission. Bed Management plays a key organizational role in coordinating screening results and…
View details →Zhang Y, Zhao J, Gao Q et al. · 2026 · Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology
Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) mutations occur in 25-30% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Pooled analyses in previous research have largely focused on the prognostic and predictive value of overall or…
View details →Yan L, Yin H, Shi L et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PHPV in the treatment of persistent high-risk papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection of the cervix. Patients and methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted on patients with persistent…
View details →Shi Y, Shen Y, Zhou X et al. · 2026 · European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe
Objective To evaluate a Bloom's Taxonomy-based occupational exposure (OE) prevention program's impact on dental trainees' competencies compared to conventional training, assessing knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and exposure rates to…
View details →Meirmanova M, Abiltayeva A, Noso Y et al. · 2026 · Georgian medical news
Introduction Uterine fibroids remain one of the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system and a significant cause of menorrhagia, pain, symptoms of pelvic organ compression, and a reduced quality of life. Due to the…
View details →Furtado R, Weinberg L, Haghighi KS et al. · 2026 · ANZ journal of surgery
Background Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the primary cause of morbidity after distal pancreatectomy (DP). This trial investigated the application of a combined polyethylene glycol (PEG) and recombinant human albumin sealant…
View details →Kumar A, Aduri TT, Dhatt SS et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
Background This study evaluated bladder, bowel, and sexual function outcomes following surgical decompression for cauda equina syndrome (CES) using urodynamic studies (UDS) and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and explored the…
View details →Ouazzani S, Lemmers A, Boskoski I et al. · 2026 · Obesity surgery
Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is an established endoscopic bariatric therapy. Two main platforms are currently used in clinical practice: the OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System (OESS) and the triangulation Endomina…
View details →He M, Wang L, Zhang S et al. · 2026 · Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
Purpose To investigate the effect of nightly 0.01% atropine eye drops on choroidal thickness (ChT) in pre-myopic children (at risk of myopia). Methods In a 12-month randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 54 children aged 5-12…
View details →Masoud M, El-Assal MA, Ibrahim MA et al. · 2026 · International orthopaedics
Background The peroneus longus tendon (PLT) has emerged as a promising graft option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), with acceptable outcomes; however, concerns have been raised about potential donor-site morbidity,…
View details →Zhang Y, Wang Y, You S et al. · 2026 · Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
Background White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are associated with an increased risk of stroke, cognitive decline, and all-cause mortality. However, the relationship between cardiac function, particularly left ventricular ejection…
View details →Davide S, Domenico M, Fabio C et al. · 2026 · European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe
Introduction Suturing is a crucial step in oral surgery, directly affecting wound healing quality. Simple interrupted suture is widely used in dentistry, often performed by novices using silk sutures due to their ease of use and low cost.…
View details →Guan J, Chen Y, Ye J et al. · 2026 · Annali italiani di chirurgia
Aim Rotator cuff tears and long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) injuries are primary causes of shoulder pain. During rotator cuff repair, concurrent LHBT injuries are frequently identified. Surgical management of LHBT injuries can…
View details →Phyo AP, Hoglund RM, Saito M et al. · 2026 · Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH
Background HIV co-infection affects host responses and pharmacokinetics (PK) of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. This study assessed the PK of first-line anti-TB drugs and clinical outcomes in patients with and without HIV co-infection.…
View details →Nicklas A, Bienger K, Rudari M et al. · 2026 · Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Background Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) remains the standard for deep second-degree burns, but grafted skin often shows suboptimal biomechanical properties. The dermal substitute MatriDerm® may improve elasticity, structural…
View details →Deml O, Schenk P, Fritsche C et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty
Background Geriatric distal humerus fractures are difficult to manage. Open reduction and internal fixation remain the standard, but total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) appears to be a viable alternative. This study evaluated the long-term…
View details →Jiang D, Zhang W, Liu L et al. · 2026 · BMC cardiovascular disorders
Background Accurate quantification of aortic valve calcification (AVC) on contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography (CTA) is pivotal for planning surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The optimal Hounsfield unit (HU)…
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