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Organic carbon loss from agricultural soil is accelerated by biodegradable microplastics and mitigated by mineral nitrogen addition.

Wooliver R, Neupane A, DeBruyn JM et al. · 2026 · Journal of environmental quality

Microplastics derived from agricultural plastic films accumulate in soils, potentially impacting ecosystem functions such as soil organic carbon (SOC) storage. Microbial degradation of biodegradable plastics, which are intentionally tilled…

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Use of blood micro-samples in forensic thanatology.

Bertrand-Ndoye M, Girard H, Hakim F et al. · 2026 · Forensic science international

In forensic thanatology, post-mortem blood is often stored for long periods, leading to in vitro variations in drug concentrations. This study evaluated the use of dried blood microsampling supports dried (Dried Blood Spot - DBS and…

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Impact of Emergency Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection on Postoperative Renal Function in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Fukunaga N, Takanishi T, Wakami T et al. · 2026 · Circulation reports

Background The impact of emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) on renal function in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) remains unclear. Methods and results The renal function of 4…

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Effects of percussive massage vs. foam rolling on hamstring function: a comparative study using shear wave elastography, tensiomyography, and MyotonPro.

Fischer J, Seguel JM, Drole K et al. · 2026 · BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

Background This study investigated the comparative acute effects of 3 × 30 s of vibration foam rolling (VFR) or percussive massage (PM) on the hamstring muscles, specifically range of motion (ROM), maximum voluntary isometric contraction…

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Core Temperature Estimation Using Wearable Earbud-Type Thermometer and Machine Learning During Light-Intensity Cycling Under Varying Indoor Ambient Temperatures.

Fujii N, Katagiri A, Nakagome K et al. · 2026 · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports

Continuous monitoring of core temperature is crucial for optimizing exercise performance, promoting health, and ensuring safety. Here, we evaluated the validity of a machine learning-based earbud-type core temperature sensor during…

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Development and validation of the OMERACT juvenile idiopathic arthritis MRI- sacroiliac joint score (OMERACT JAMRIS-SIJ): Phase 3.

Maksymowych WP, Weiss PF, Francavilla ML et al. · 2026 · Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

Objective The OMERACT JAMRIS working group has defined a spectrum of MRI lesions in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) in pediatric cases with spondyloarthritis (SpA) that match domains for inflammation and structural damage. We aimed to assess…

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Progressive Strength Training Counteracts Frailty but Does not Improve Short-Term Autonomic Compensatory Responses During Active Standing Orthostatic Stress

Gama de Matos D, de Santana JL, Aidar FJ et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Background: Frailty is a multifactorial condition that significantly impacts older adults health and independence, which can be mitigated through training. This study examined the effects of a 12-week progressive strength training (PST)…

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Impact of Probiotic-Adjunctive Vonoprazan-Amoxicillin Dual Therapy on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Symptoms in Helicobacter pylori Eradication.

Yang Y, Lan C, Jiang Z · 2026 · Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Background This study evaluates the impact of Bacillus subtilis dual-strain enteric-coated capsules combined with vonoprazan-amoxicillin (VA) therapy on Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication rates, gastrointestinal symptoms, adverse events…

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In Vivo Evaluation of Preconditioned Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Reveals Limited Impact on Vascular and ECM Remodeling in Polymer Scaffolds.

Pinheiro-Machado E, Kuiper T, Huurman RH et al. · 2026 · Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials

Polymer scaffolds are a promising platform for the transplantation of insulin-producing cells in Type 1 Diabetes. While vascularization has been a primary focus due to its role in oxygen and nutrient delivery, the interplay between blood…

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The Impact of Blood Pressure Targets on Hemodynamics in Patients With Cardiogenic shock Caused by Infarction-Related Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Substudy of the BOX-trial.

Ten Berg S, Beske RP, Grand J et al. · 2026 · European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care

Background Noradrenaline is frequently used to increase mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients with cardiogenic shock caused by infarction-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA-AMICS). This Blood pressure and Oxygenation-Targets…

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Contrasting the classic effect of reward on attentional priority maps: Behavioral evidence for an attentional gating of spatially-specific reward signals

Beffara B, Hadj-Bouziane F, Ben Hamed S et al. · 2026 · Preprint

The control of selective visuo-spatial attention is known to rely on multiple signals, including reward. While most attention control signals are well acknowledged to interact with each other, the case of reward has led to mixed findings…

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Efficacy of Adjunct PRObiotics as Compared to the Standard Care in Moderate Unipolar Depression Among Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Multi-Center Trial (PRODG).

Sinha P, Chatterjee P, Kathiresan P et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of adjunct probiotic supplementation (Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum) alongside standard care compared to placebo in older adults with moderate unipolar depression. Methods A…

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ADAMDEC1 is not a driver of intestinal fibrosis but a marker of the inflammation-stromal niche in Crohn's disease.

Tanabe H, Watanabe D, Agawa M et al. · 2026 · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Objectives Intestinal fibrosis is a severe complication of Crohn's disease (CD). While ADAMDEC1 has been identified as a marker for specific fibroblast subsets, its functional role in fibrogenesis remains unclear. This study aimed to…

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Antibacterial resin infiltrants containing DMAHDM and NACP: Effects on antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity, and remineralization potential - an in vitro study.

Souza AF, Fraga MAA, Correr AB et al. · 2026 · Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials

Objectives To evaluate the effects of incorporating the antibacterial monomer dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM; 2.5% and 5% wt%) and amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticles (NACP; 2 wt%) on the antibacterial activity,…

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