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β-Blockers after myocardial infarction with preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: Fragility of contemporary evidence.

Zuin, Chopard, Drachman et al. · 2026 · American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice

β-Blockers have been traditionally prescribed after acute myocardial infarction (MI), but contemporary evidence in patients with preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF ≥40%) have not provided…

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Cerebellar cognitive-affective syndrome in Friedreich Ataxia.

Petit, Sayah, Indelicato et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurology

Increasing evidence suggests that cognition and affect may be affected in Friedreich Ataxia (FA). To investigate the Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome (CCAS) in patients with FA and evaluate its correlations with speech and clinical…

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Associations between thoracolumbar fascia deformation, erector spinae activity, and deadlift performance: a matched pairs study.

Brandl, Schmidt, Schleip et al. · 2026 · Journal of bodywork and movement therapies

Recent research has pointed to a crucial role of intra- and extramuscular fascial tissue in force transmission. The paraspinal fascia has been shown to contribute to the maintenance of spinal stability and paraspinal muscle activity. This…

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Effects of Nd:YAG Capsulotomy on the IC-8 Lens.

Tay, Mehta · 2026 · Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

To investigate the safety and efficacy of Nd:YAG capsulotomy to treat posterior capsule opacification in eyes implanted with the IC-8 Apthera intraocular lens (IOL) (Bausch Surgical). This was a retrospective, non-randomized,…

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Dose-dependent effects of dietary quercetin supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, meat composition, bone mineralization, and profitability in broilers.

Saied, Yousuf, Rahman et al. · 2026 · Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the optimal dose of quercetin (plant origin) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, meat composition, shank mineralization, and production costs in broilers. Materials and Methods: A total…

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MALICoT: A pilot cross-sectional study analyzing the effects of power training and age on endomysium content and fiber area in the soleus muscle of adult males.

Clemen, Humbsch, Berwanger et al. · 2026 · Physiological reports

The cross-sectional Master Athletic Laboratory Study of Intramuscular Connective Tissue (MALICoT, DRKS00015764) examined effects of athletic exercise and age on endomysium content in human soleus muscle. Forty-three clinically healthy male…

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The Effect of Griffonia simplicifolia on Pain Intensity, Central and Peripheral Sensitization, and Pain Modulation in Healthy Volunteers-A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial.

Schlemmer, Hammer, Fandler-Höfler et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Background : The plant Griffonia simplicifolia is marketed as a dietary supplement; it is said to have antidepressant and sleep-promoting properties. Its main ingredient, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), is the immediate precursor of serotonin…

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Clinical Strategies to Improve the Accuracy of Articulating Paper for Detecting Occlusal Contact Points in Adults with Natural Dentitions.

Rovira-Lastra, ElOtmani-Sabiri, Ustrell-Barral et al. · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : This clinical study assessed the validity of articulating paper for detecting occlusal contacts points, including examining the effects of clinical technique, paper thickness, and the arch. Methods : This…

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Upper Arm to Upper Leg Length Ratio and Dyslipidemia: A Novel Application of a Fixed Skeletal Proportion Metric in a Nationally Representative U.S. Sample.

Ahmed, Nath, Jahan et al. · 2026 · International journal of environmental research and public health

Conventional anthropometric measures used to predict dyslipidemia, such as body mass index and waist circumference, vary over time and may not fully capture early-life influences on metabolic risk. Fixed skeletal proportions, including…

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Low-Volume Versus Standard-Volume Pericapsular Nerve Group Block with and Without Dexamethasone for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Reysner, Ciftci, Alver et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: The pericapsular nerve group block provides motor-sparing analgesia after total hip arthroplasty, but the optimal injectate volume and the role of dexamethasone remain unclear. Methods: In this prospective, randomized,…

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Hope for Romantic Relationships: Validation of a Brief Scale.

Marici, Marina, Cormoș · 2026 · Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

This study aimed to develop and validate a brief measure of hope for romantic relationships (HRR), conceptualized as a future-oriented evaluation of relational continuity and quality. The sample consisted of 525 participants. Exploratory…

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Systemic Inflammatory and Hematologic Biomarkers in Pediatric Dental Caries: Clear Group Differences with Limited Independent Association with DMFT.

Petrache, Boldeanu, Diaconu et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Dental caries in children has been explored not only as a local oral condition but also in relation to potential systemic inflammatory changes. This study evaluated systemic inflammatory biomarkers and hematologic indices in…

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