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Heterogeneous rebound patterns of foodborne diseases after COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions, South Korea, 2005-2024.

Kim S, Chun BC · 2026 · International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Objectives To characterize pathogen-specific patterns of foodborne diseases across the full COVID-19 pandemic period, including post-non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) relaxation through 2024. Methods We conducted interrupted time…

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Effects of a Self-Management Program for Temporomandibular Myalgia in Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Single-Arm Study.

Ferrández-Gómez JE, Baño-Alcaraz A, Gacto-Sanchez M · 2026 · Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses

Purpose Myogenic temporomandibular disorder frequently co-occurs with fibromyalgia and is associated with pain, disability, and maladaptive pain cognitions. This study evaluated the short- and long-term effects of an online Pain…

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Thrombotic Outcomes Associated With Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypassing Activity Use in Neonatal and Infant Cardiac Surgery Including the Norwood Procedure: A Propensity Score‒Matched Analysis.

Houska N, McCaw N, Meneses EC et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

Objectives To describe thrombotic outcomes associated with Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypassing Activity (FEIBA) exposure in neonates and infants undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), including the Norwood procedure.…

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Comparison of pain perception and heart rate between Dentapen and Vibraject during local anesthesia administration in adult patients: a randomized clinical study.

Almuashi H, AbuMostafa A · 2026 · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

Objective The management of pain in dental procedures is crucial, as local anesthetic injections may induce patient anxiety and discomfort. Various techniques including Vibraject and Dentapen have been devised to alleviate injection…

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Trends and regional inequalities in cerebrovascular disease mortality in Peru: An ecological time-series analysis, 2017-2025.

Veli-Quispe D, Urquizo-Prado S, Cesare-Ariza E et al. · 2026 · Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association

Background Cerebrovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. In Peru, evidence on recent mortality trends and regional disparities is limited. Objective To evaluate temporal trends and regional disparities in…

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Impact of Aflibercept Dosing Frequency on Retinal Nonperfusion Progression Assessed by Ultra-Widefield Angiography After Endolaserless Vitrectomy for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy-Related Vitreous Hemorrhage.

Qin LG, Camarda ND, Kasetty VM et al. · 2026 · Journal of vitreoretinal diseases

Purpose: To investigate the effect of intravitreal (IVT) aflibercept injection monotherapy on retinal ischemia in eyes with severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) that underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) without panretinal…

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Effect of dietary carrageenan supplementation on growth performance, digestive enzyme and antioxidant enzyme activity, immune gene expression, and capacity against S. agalactiae of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

Ramachandran I, Rajesh AT, Elumalai P · 2026 · Fish physiology and biochemistry

The current study aimed to ascertain the growth, antioxidant capacity, intestinal architecture, digestive enzyme activity, and disease resistance of S. agalactiae of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed a diet enriched with…

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Multidimensional Predictors of Ranking-Based Competitive Success in National-Level Junior Tennis Players: Evidence for the Dominant Role of Physical Performance.

Géczi R, Géczi G, Tóth L · 2026 · Sports (Basel, Switzerland)

The aim of this study was to examine the relative contribution of physical performance, executive functions, and competitive anxiety to competitive success in junior tennis players. A total of 39 national-level junior athletes (20 males,…

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Assessment of the relationship between sustainable and healthy eating behaviours, acceptance of alternative protein sources (plant-based products, mushroom protein, algae, artificial meat, edible insects) and food neophobia in young adults.

Karahan Yılmaz S, Güldüren S · 2026 · Nutricion hospitalaria

Introduction Introduction: a growing world population, constraints on natural resources and changing nutritional preferences all point to the need to find an alternative to traditional animal protein sources however food neophobia can come…

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Conversion Rates From Initial Consultation to Bariatric Surgery: A Single-Center Community Practice Experience.

McDonough W, Gevorkian J, Wong D et al. · 2026 · Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques

Background As part of the accreditation process for bariatric surgery, patients must go through a preoperative pathway. There will inevitably be patients who are seen in the clinic but never undergo surgery. This rate of attrition is…

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Pemafibrate therapy increases serum zinc levels in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: a prospective study.

Wakui N, Ogino Y, Nagumo H et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background Zinc deficiency is common in chronic liver disease and is closely associated with the progression of hepatic fibrosis and metabolic dysfunction. Although pemafibrate, a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha…

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The effect of a community intervention based on protection motivation theory on brucellosis preventive behaviors in rural residents.

Ebrahimi S, Tehrani H, Ghavami V et al. · 2025 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background Brucellosis is a major bacterial infectious disease common to human beings and animals. It is considered a prevalent infection in developing countries. The present research was carried out to explore the effect of an educational…

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