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Exploring the impact of sleep apnea on renal transplant outcomes.

Satuluru S, Brower D, Mehta V et al. · 2026 · The American journal of the medical sciences

Background Sleep apnea (SA), a common diagnosis, has been shown to exhibit increased prevalence in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). There is no clear consensus on the impact of SA on renal transplant outcomes. Methods We…

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Prewarming and thermal manipulation of long stored eggs: effect on embryonic development, hatching traits, body weight, rectal temperature, carcass, and organ traits at 3 days of age in broiler chickens.

Abdallah N, Baylan M, Kursun K et al. · 2026 · Journal of thermal biology

This study investigated the effect of prewarming (PD) and thermal manipulation (TM) of long-stored eggs on embryonic development, hatching traits, body weight (BW), rectal temperature (RT), carcass, and organ traits in broilers at 3 days…

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Impact of an Individualized Dietary Intervention on Body Composition and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Pilot Study.

Szulim D, Kucharska E, Machalińska A et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Background/Objectives : Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent deterioration of central vision in elderly people. While anti-VEGF therapy remains the standard of care for neovascular AMD, disease progression…

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The Impact of a Unique Military Treatment Facility-Based Sports Medicine Model on Readiness in the Army: A Prospective Longitudinal Analysis Comparing 2 Military Health System Entry Portal Pathways on the Duration of Healthcare Management and the Incidence of Recurrence Within 24 Months.

Suttles S, Boeth RR, Frazier M et al. · 2026 · Military medicine

Objective Describe an innovative Sports Medicine clinic design implemented in an outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) clinic within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) for both referral and direct access (DA) entry portal pathways, and to…

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Study of phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6 (pS6) in the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing hepatectomy for metastatic colorectal cancer.

Henriques Cavalcanti Torres de Melo R, de Barros Silva PG, Neto HFEC et al. · 2026 · World journal of surgical oncology

Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, with up to 50% of patients developing metastatic disease, predominantly involving the liver. Hepatectomy remains the gold standard for resectable…

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Mechanical diagnosis and therapy as a clinical diagnostic approach in lumbar disc herniation: association with radiological findings.

Aghdasi Z, Negahban H, Movahedi Aliabadi M et al. · 2026 · The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy

Background Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a leading causes of low back pain (LBP). Conservative approaches, such as the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), are widely used as first-line treatments. MDT is based on…

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The Association of G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) Polymorphisms with Ionizing Radiation Exposure in Healthcare Workers.

Öztürk Ü, Kurutaş EB, Üremiş N et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives: The G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) is known to interact with cellular stress responses and DNA damage pathways. Therefore, exposure to ionizing radiation may modulate the biological consequences of…

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Impact of Preoperative Depression on Motor Recovery Following Brachial Plexus Reconstruction: A 24-Month Prospective Cohort Study.

Jianmongkol S, Wattanakamolchai S, Wainipitapong S et al. · 2026 · Hand (New York, N.Y.)

Background Depression is frequently diagnosed in patients experiencing traumatic injury and chronic neuropathic pain. Psychological factors may undermine patient motivation, potentially adversely affecting surgical outcomes. This study…

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Independent and joint associations of social participation and depressive symptoms with incident stroke risk in older adults: a prospective cohort study based on CHARLS and ELSA.

Ma L, Ma Y, Huang Z et al. · 2026 · BMC public health

Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability among older adults. Depressive symptoms and low social participation have been linked to stroke risk via behavioral and biological pathways. This study examined the independent and…

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A Pilot Study Investigating the Clinically Significant Association Between Overweight, Hyperlipidemia, and Insulin Resistance in Dogs With Chronic Liver Disease.

Cogozzo A, Habermaass V, Dini R et al. · 2026 · Veterinary medicine international

The liver plays a central role in glucose and lipid metabolism. In human medicine, glucose metabolism alterations and insulin resistance are commonly associated with chronic liver disease (CLD), particularly in metabolic…

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Overutilization of helicopter emergency medical services compared to ground transport in moderate-severe penetrating abdominal trauma & associated outcomes.

Hus A, Brown A, Bundschu I et al. · 2026 · Injury

Background Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) play a crucial role in trauma transport, accounting for approximately 550,000 transportations annually. However, HEMS holds a disproportionate share of trauma causes, highlighting its…

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Association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet and depression and anxiety severity in the Mashhad Stroke and Heart Atherosclerotic Disorder study population.

Soltani S, Rahimi HR, Seifi N et al. · 2026 · Public health nutrition

Objective The present study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the risk of depression and anxiety severity in a large group of Iranian adults. Design In…

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Association Between Physical Function, Pulmonary Function, and Social Determinants of Health in Individuals with Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease

de Souza NM, de Lima Silva PHP, de Souza Penna ER et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Although poverty and tuberculosis are insidiously linked, knowledge of the relationship between social determinants of health (SDH) and post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) is limited. This study aimed to analyze the association between…

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Nurses' CPR knowledge in Bangladesh

Islam MF · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving intervention where nurses often serve as first responders. In Bangladesh, limited data exists on nurses’ CPR knowledge, particularly in regional hospitals. This study…

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