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Effect of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Combined With Different Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Fixation Techniques on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes and Shoulder Function.

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…

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Enhanced biomechanical outcomes of split-thickness skin grafts with a three-dimensional collagen-elastin matrix in deep second-degree burns: A 12-month comparative study.

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…

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Mid- and long-term results of primary vs. secondary total elbow arthroplasty after index intra-articular fracture of the distal humerus in the elderly.

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…

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Validation of aortic valve calcification quantification on contrast-enhanced computed tomography against ex vivo gravimetric analysis: comparison of fixed Hounsfield unit thresholds and deep learning segmentation.

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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Impact of First Medical Contact Time and Door-to-Balloon Time on In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Monthly Chest Pain Center Data

liu p, Hu S, Zeng H et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background : Timely reperfusion is critical for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). While door-to-balloon (D2W) time has been substantially optimized in chest pain centers, the impact of first…

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Examination of elevated myocardial extracellular volume and exercise capacity in pediatric Fontan patients at moderate altitude.

Arnouts EC, Drysdale ND, Gerstner Saucedo J et al. · 2026 · Pediatric radiology

Background Diffuse myocardial fibrosis, as measured by T1 (longitudinal relaxation time) mapping and extracellular volume, may be associated with ventricular dysfunction in the Fontan circulation. However, the relationship between diffuse…

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Development and evaluation of the IPEConnect model: A quasi-experimental study to enhance interprofessional collaboration among health students.

Hadi M, Natashia D, Purwati NH et al. · 2026 · Nurse education today

Background Effective interprofessional collaboration is essential for optimal patient care, but inadequate training often hinders teamwork and communication among healthcare professionals. Interprofessional Education (IPE) can address this…

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Night shift work and epigenetic modifications: cardiovascular-related miRNA expression within a European cohort of night shift workers.

Harding BN, Jiang Z, Pineda D et al. · 2026 · Environmental health : a global access science source

Background The major pathways contributing to cardiovascular disease among night shift workers remain poorly understood. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified as novel regulators of cardiovascular risk factors. Our objective was to…

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Development of a therapeutic education program for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Perrignon C, Baudouin R, Perrignon M et al. · 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a long-lasting inflammatory disease that affects 1-4% of the population and markedly impairs quality of life, daily functioning, and socio-professional activities. As no…

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Mortality Impact of Stroke and Major Bleeding Across the Ejection Fraction Spectrum in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure With Prevalent Atrial Fibrillation.

Yamamoto J, Nakamura K, Hayama H et al. · 2026 · Cardiology

Whether the mortality impact of ischemic stroke and major bleeding differs across left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) categories in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (AHF) with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains uncertain.…

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How Speaker Configuration of Recorded Media Affects Subjective Ratings for Listeners With and Without Hearing Loss.

Ricketts TA, Krivoshey R, Santos-Garrido J et al. · 2026 · Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of loudspeaker configuration and relative dialogue-to-background sound levels on subjective ratings of speech understanding and sound quality of recorded media for listeners…

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Temporal Masking Assessed With Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials.

Maynart V, Menezes P, Batista C et al. · 2026 · Ear and hearing

Abstractobjectives The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effects of sequential sounds on cortical auditory evoked potentials and to investigate temporal masking. The study tested the hypotheses that forward masking reduces…

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Examining the Factor Structure and Subgroup Invariance of the Deliberate Denial of Disordered Eating Behaviors Scale.

Howard L, Hawn S, Pitchford KD et al. · 2026 · Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

The denial, concealment, or omission of disordered eating behaviors has received limited attention in the eating disorder literature, partly due to the lack of reliable and valid measures. This study re-examined the factor structure of the…

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