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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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Angiotensin (1-7) exaggerates albuminuria and nephrin gene expression but does not modulate renal function-specific microRNAs expressions in kidneys of db/db mice.

Malatiali S, Khamisi S, Kilarkaje N · 2026 · Acta diabetologica

Aim This study investigated the effects of angiotensin (1-7) on diabetes-induced renal injury and renal miRNA levels in obese type 2 diabetic db/db mice. Methods Treatment with angiotensin (1-7) (500 μg/kg; i.p.) was started when the mice…

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Effect of different positions of lumbar traction on pain, function, and range of motion in adults with non-specific low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.

Mahmoud WS, Alhowimel A, Almotery A et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) represents about 80-95% of all LBP cases, yet the optimal lumbar traction position for effective treatment remains debated. To investigate the effect of different positions during lumbar traction on pain,…

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Thermographic response to acute muscle fatigue and delayed onset soreness (DOMS) following a protocol until exhaustion with concentric exercises in the triceps suralis.

Cabizosu A, Zoffoli A, Mevi R et al. · 2026 · Physiological measurement

Objective. Infrared thermography is projected as an innovative and very promising tool for the observation of muscle response to fatigue. The aim of this study was to observe the skin temperature (Tsk) by thermography about acute muscle…

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Changes in sulphur content, uptake, internal efficiency index, harvest index and N:S ratio in pea plants from the four-leaf stage to full maturity.

Wysokinski A, Wiśniewska-Kadżajan B, Łozak I · 2026 · BMC plant biology

Background Sulphur is an important macronutrient for legume plants because it influences the formation and functioning of root nodules, the activity of enzymes reducing molecular nitrogen to available forms for plants, the formation of…

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Clinical course of Graves' orbitopathy in children with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism: a prospective observational study.

Tepe D, Deligozoglu D, Baskan C et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM

Objectives Although Graves' orbitopathy (GO) in childhood is generally considered milder than in adults, data regarding its clinical course and relationship with thyroid autoimmunity remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the…

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Phase III maintenance telerehabilitation in elderly patients with chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes (TELEMECHRON study).

Scalvini S, Donati V, Zanelli E et al. · 2026 · European journal of internal medicine

Background Heart failure (HF) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are significant public health concerns. This study evaluated a 6-month home-based telemedicine program for older patients with combined HF and T2DM. The primary outcome was exercise…

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Real-world impact of artificial intelligence on adenoma detection: A cross-sectional study at a single center in Lima, Peru.

Guillen B, Zambrano-Huailla R, Chirinos JA · 2026 · Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico (English)

Introduction The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in endoscopic studies has grown in recent years. The present study evaluates the performance of AI in detecting polyps and adenomas in daily clinical practice. Materials and methods A…

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The Impact of Prolonged Dental Chair Utilization on Cervical Spine Mobility and Pain among Dental Internship Students: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study from the United Arab Emirates.

Elabed MH, Jarbou H, Alsalim N et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background Dentistry is considered a high-risk profession for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly in the cervical region, due to prolonged static postures, repetitive movements, and sustained neck flexion…

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A Follow-Up Study of the Supraaortic and Intracranial Vessels, Cerebrovascular Reactivity, Brain Vascular Lesions and Atrophy in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Sas A, Jónyer D, Valikovics A et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and cerebrovascular alterations. Our 2017 study compared 60 RA patients to healthy controls, assessing vascular, neurological, and…

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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 irisin on miRNA-associated changes in the PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF Axis in an in vitro model of MPP⁺-induced Parkinson's disease.

Karabaş T, Sancar H, Şumnulu D et al. · 2026 · Molecular biology reports

BACKGROUND: In this study, the neuroprotective potential of irisin was evaluated in an MPP⁺-induced SH-SY5Y in vitro Parkinson’s disease model through miRNA-associated changes related to the PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF axis. MATERIAL AND METHOD: An…

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Effects of 1,8-Cineole on Diabetic Muscular Atrophy.

Al-Quraan LT, Al-Trad B, Alomari G et al. · 2026 · Current molecular medicine

Introduction This study aimed to address the effects of 1,8-cineole on diabetic muscular atrophy in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Materials and methods Adult male rats were divided into three groups (n = 15): nondiabetic…

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