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Comparison of root coverage by injectable-platelet rich fibrin in thick and thin phenotypes: a parallel-armed, prospective, preliminary clinical study with up to 48 months of follow-up.

Ayyildiz BG, Terzioglu B, Eken S · 2026 · Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB

Objective This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) using a submucosal injection technique for creeping attachment in thin and thick phenotypes with gingival recession. Methodology The study…

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Female reproductive toxicity induced by nitrate in drinking water and the comparative ameliorative effects of ascorbic acid, curcumin and their combination.

Sharma M, Kaur N · 2026 · Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes

The reproductive toxicity of nitrate in juvenile and adult female rats, and its amelioration with ascorbic acid, curcumin or their combination, was studied. Rats were classified into five groups: control, nitrate, nitrate + ascorbic acid,…

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Emotions and bodily sensations evoked by cardiac adenosine stress

Egorova K, Maaniitty T, Kärpijoki H et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Peripheral physiological processes contribute to emotions; however, the extent of the influence of internal signals on subjective emotional experiences remains a subject of debate. Methods Here we investigated the bodily sensations induced…

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National Football League (NFL) "Dynamic Kickoff" Rule Change: A Comparative Analysis of Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury Incidence.

Puga T, Haechten T, Cush C et al. · 2025 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine

Background Kickoffs in the National Football League (NFL) are historically one of the most dangerous plays during an NFL game, with high levels of injuries. In 2024, the NFL introduced new rules aimed at reducing injuries during kickoffs,…

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The Effect of Screening Training for Diseases Caused by Environmental and Industrial Pollutants on the Evaluation Scores of Medical Clerkship and Internship

Javaheri J, Asgari M, Mohaghegh P et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Routine monitoring, identification, early diagnosis and screening of diseases caused by environmental and industrial pollutants by all physicians who will practice in large and polluted cities or areas affected, must…

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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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Factors influencing the sensory profile in patients with autism spectrum disorder from 16 months to 14 years: results of an observational study.

Marani N, di Gennaro D, Garotti R et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in psychiatry

Introduction Sensory processing abnormalities represent a high-impact clinical feature in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sensory alterations can be classified by modality and behavioral responses to stimuli. The…

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Spondylolisthesis Reduction and Changes in Sagittal Alignment Following Single-Position Lateral Versus Lateral-Then-Prone Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Navigation-Assisted Posterior Percutaneous Instrumentation.

Ansari D, Bethel JA, Greeneway GP et al. · 2026 · Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)

Background and objectives Lateral interbody fusion represents a minimally-invasive approach to achieve indirect decompression via disc height restoration and alignment correction in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. If…

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Tunable self-association of partially dephosphorylated beta-casein

Rasmussen PL, Rinnan Å, Nielsen SB et al. · 2026 · Food Hydrocolloids.

The utilization of bovine casein for creating casein micelles with properties resembling those in human milk presents an opportunity to bridge the nutritional gap between human milk and infant formula. However, the processing of these…

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No Significant Impact of Preoperative Electrodiagnostic Testing on Short-Term Outcomes after Carpal Tunnel Release.

Williams AJ, Pum JM, Deyoung JK et al. · 2026 · The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Upper Extremity (UE) and PROMIS Pain Interference (PI) scores before and after carpal tunnel release (CTR) between…

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