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Association of Driver Oncogenic Alterations with SUVmax, Preoperative Serum Calcium, and Smoking Status in Surgically Resected Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Korodimos N, Wojtyś ME, Kostopanagiotou K et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is driven by distinct oncogenic alterations with important therapeutic and prognostic implications. Noninvasive biomarkers that predict molecular status in surgically resectable disease may…

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Impact of oral health education program in children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A cross-sectional study.

Mahajan A, Haideri S, Kumar VVH et al. · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background The oral health is an integral part of general well-being in children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The present study aimed to analyze the impact of oral health education program on children…

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Delayed initiation of GnRH antagonist in PCOS patients undergoing IVF: a retrospective cohort study of premature ovulation and embryological outcomes.

Peker N, Yücetürk A, Tığlı E et al. · 2026 · Journal of ovarian research

Background We aimed to evaluate whether delayed initiation of gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist treatment affects premature ovulation and the number of good-quality blastocysts. We retrospectively reviewed the…

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The Gut-Disc Axis: Mendelian Randomization Study Reveals Causal Effects of Gut Microbiota on Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Not Mediated by Systemic Inflammation.

Yan Z, Jiang Q, Lu Z et al. · 2026 · International journal of general medicine

Background Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a major cause of low back pain. Observational studies suggest a link with gut microbiota (GM), possibly mediated by systemic inflammation, but causality remains unclear. Objective To…

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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of INBONE II Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Patients Under 50 and Over 65 Years: A 4-Year Retrospective Study.

Xu X, Zhang B, Wang X et al. · 2026 · Orthopaedic surgery

Objective There is no consensus on the age restriction for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) patients. The aim of our study was to analyze the clinical function, radiographic outcomes, patient satisfaction, and complications between patients…

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An examination into the safety and efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya senegalensis preparation, on physical and psychological wellbeing in women experiencing menopausal symptoms: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Ferdinands FR · 2026 · Frontiers in reproductive health

Background Khaya senegalensis is a tree species that has traditional use for the alleviation of menstrual and hormonal symptoms in women. Moreover, supplementation with a Khaya senegalensis preparation (Khapregesic®) was associated with…

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Short-Term Gingival Microcirculatory Responses to Non-Invasive Physical Stimulation: Implications for Accelerated Orthodontic Research.

Atsuta S, Koizumi S, Takahashi SS et al. · 2026 · Dentistry journal

Background/Objectives : Acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement remains a major challenge in clinical orthodontics. Evidence suggests that increased local blood flow around the alveolar bone is key to bone remodeling and potentially…

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Differences in umbilical cord blood gas parameters between women with and without gestational diabetes: a single-center prospective-retrospective cohort study.

Szablewska AW, Zając B · 2026 · Scientific reports

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with various perinatal complications and may affect neonatal acid-base status. Umbilical cord arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis provides an objective measure of fetal well-being at birth,…

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Integrating ankle weights into Nordic walking to improve muscle strength and functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

Soenarti S, Sitorus S, Nugroho MB et al. · 2026 · Rehabilitacion

Sarcopenia represents a leading cause of functional decline in older adults. This randomized controlled trial examined whether the addition of ankle weights to a Nordic walking protocol yields superior outcomes compared with standard…

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Cerebral glycerol during haemorrhagic shock in normal and raised intracranial pressure resuscitated with total REBOA: an experimental porcine study.

Bader S, Magnuson A, Brorsson C et al. · 2026 · European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society

Background Haemorrhagic shock (HS) is frequently associated with secondary cerebral injury due to compromised cerebral perfusion. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is an effective haemorrhage control…

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2019 Marathon of Rome: Relationship Between Resilience and Coping Strategies in 682 Runners.

Longo UG, Mazzola A, Stelitano G et al. · 2026 · Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate, in runners participating in the 2019 Rome Marathon, the interaction between resilience and coping and how they are influenced by sex, age, body weight, height, number of weekly training…

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Simultaneous bispectral index and near-infrared spectroscopy monitoring to evaluate two induction protocols in elective cardiovascular surgery.

Eke H, Toprak B, Bozkurt ED · 2026 · Journal of cardiothoracic surgery

BACKGROUND: Laryngoscopy and intubation provoke strong sympathetic activation and may cause hemodynamic instability in cardiovascular surgery patients. Maintaining adequate hypnotic depth and cerebral oxygenation during induction is…

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Decreased evertor strength following peroneus longus tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction : an isokinetic muscle strength testing study.

Kotian RN, Ajoy SM, Panduranga R et al. · 2026 · The bone & joint journal

Aims There are conflicting results in the literature regarding the safety of the peroneus longus tendon (PLT) as a potential graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and no long-term studies with objective assessment…

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Predictive Factors of Functional Prognosis in Patients with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Treated by Pars Plana Vitrectomy-A Retrospective Study.

Chereji G, Chelaru VF, Nicoară SD · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a surgical emergency that causes vision loss if not properly treated. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is the preferred procedure for most complex RRD cases, with a high success…

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Genetically predicted TTK inhibition and its association with reduced breast cancer risk: a two-step Mendelian randomization study of potential gut microbiome mediation.

Liu J, Liu M, Xu Y et al. · 2026 · Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Background BOS172722, a selective TTK inhibitor, shows promise for Breast Cancer (BC) treatment. The role of gut microbiota as a potential mediator in this process has not been established. This Mendelian Randomization (MR) study…

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Effects of different hyrax maxillary expansion protocols compared with novel magnetic expansion on the pharyngeal airway and maxillary sinus spaces: A retrospective CBCT-based observational study.

Algahefi AL, Alhammadi MS, Li Z et al. · 2026 · American journal of otolaryngology

Purpose To evaluate three-dimensional changes in the maxillary sinus (MS) and pharyngeal airway space (PAS) following rapid (RME), slow (SME), and magnetic maxillary expansion (MME) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods This…

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