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A combined Ames and in vivo genotoxicity assessment of dimyricetin-yl-diselenide, a structurally defined organoselenium flavonoid.

Zhang L, Liu X, Zhang C et al. · 2026 · Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Dimyricetin-yl-diselenide (DMS; 3,5,7-trihydroxy-8-[[3,5,7-trihydroxy-4-oxo-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-8-yl]diselanyl]-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one) is a structurally defined organoselenium flavonoid dimer in which two…

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Adding Self-directed Psychological Support to Usual Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Did Not Increase Return-to-Sport Rates at 12 Months. Results From the BAck iN the Game (BANG) Randomized Controlled Trial.

Fältström A, Hedevik H, Ardern CL et al. · 2026 · The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of internet-delivered psychological support-the BAck iN the Game (BANG) intervention-after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) for improving return to sport (RTS). DESIGN: Randomized…

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Increasing meniscal repair rates during ACL reconstruction did not increase reoperation risk: An analysis of surgical trends from 2015 to 2023.

Kekki C, Essen CV, Cristiani R et al. · 2026 · Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA

Purpose To evaluate surgical trends over time in meniscal procedures during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and compare meniscal reoperation rates and subjective outcomes between 2015-2019 and 2020-2023. Methods This study…

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Donning gloves before patient contact, with or without prior hand hygiene.

Bayhan GI, Aydın Altuntaş C, Cevahir N · 2026 · Journal of infection in developing countries

Objective Hand hygiene (HH) is a fundamental infection prevention measure in healthcare settings, playing a crucial role in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Despite its importance, HH compliance remains suboptimal…

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Differential Expression of Dopamine-Related Genes Across Developmental and Parental Stages in the Burying Beetles, Nicrophorus orbicollis.

Panaitof SC, Kermagi MM · 2026 · Archives of insect biochemistry and physiology

Dopamine has diverse roles in the regulation of reproduction and social behaviors in insects. In the burying beetle, Nicrophorus orbicollis, a species with extended care, our previous work has shown that brain dopamine levels increase…

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Community-level Monitoring of Antimicrobial Resistance following Mass Administration of Azithromycin to Reduce Child Mortality in Côte d’Ivoire: Results from Two Rounds of Surveillance

Dulli L, Gbonon V, Touré F et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of azithromycin for the elimination of trachoma and, more recently, for the reduction of child mortality, are public health strategies shown, with mixed results, to contribute to the development of…

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Heat treatment combined with hybrid exercises retraining mitigates cellular markers of protein turnover after hindlimb suspension in male mice: A pilot study.

Normand-Gravier T, Solsona R, Bertrand-Gaday C et al. · 2026 · Experimental physiology

Recent evidence suggests that heat treatment (HT) and resistance training can limit skeletal muscle mass loss during immobilization. However, the effects of repeated HT sessions combined with hybrid exercises (EX), which promote both…

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Effects of providing access to a cycling exergaming platform on cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiometabolic health in adolescents: a randomised, controlled trial.

Berg J, Wang AI, Madssen E et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Insufficient physical activity (PA) among adolescents has deleterious consequences for their health. Exergaming, which combines exercise with gaming, is enjoyable, but the long-term effects of exergaming on adolescent health remain poorly…

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Effects of reduced metabolizable protein diets supplemented with rumen-protected His under adequate Met and Lys supply on production, nutrient digestibility, N utilization, and manure ammonia emissions in lactating cows.

Park K, Kim J, Hu H et al. · 2026 · Journal of dairy science

Balancing for limiting AA may prevent reduced production when deficient MP is provided. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of rumen-protected (RP) His supplementation at different levels of MP when Lys and Met supplies…

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Are gaps in the time of submissions and approvals of new drugs between Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration related to therapeutic value? A cross-sectional study.

Lexchin J · 2026 · Health policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Background Health Canada is proposing to use decisions by foreign regulators in approving new drugs to speed up their marketing. Objectives To investigate the length of gaps in submissions to and approvals by Health Canada compared to the…

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Do potentially traumatic events experienced by people in one's social circle affect one's own mental health and emotional support? Findings from a prospective population-based study.

van der Velden PG, Contino C, Kempe S et al. · 2026 · Acta psychologica

Background Adults may have individuals in their social circle who were recently exposed to potentially traumatic events (PTEs). The present study aims to examine if these adults are at increased risk for mental health problems and reduced…

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