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Striving for trueness: Effect of face scanning on implant planning and interim prosthesis in implant supported prosthesis; A parallel randomized blinded clinical trial.

Abd Allah DAE, Abdelfattah AM, Nawar NH et al. · 2026 · The Journal of prosthetic dentistry

Statement of problem The effect of integrating facial scans into digital planning on the accuracy of placement of dental implants and the preplanned interim prosthesis in maxillary complete arch implant rehabilitations has not been clearly…

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Effectiveness of physio-cognitive dual-task training on improving global cognition, health-related quality of life, and physical outcomes among older adults with neurocognitive disorders: an umbrella review.

Chern CWJ, Cheng LJ, Chiang GSW et al. · 2026 · Age and ageing

Background Physio-cognitive dual-task training (PCDT), combining physical and cognitive tasks, is a promising approach. However, clarity regarding its effectiveness and evidence credibility remains limited. Objective To evaluate PCDT…

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Medical students perceptions of spiritual care.

Prihanti GS, Firmansyah FH · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine

Introduction This study aimed to assess medical students' perceptions of spiritual care using a culturally adapted Muslim-context version of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS). Methods A cross-sectional study was…

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The Mediating Role of Eudaimonic Well-Being in the Effect of Perceived Poverty on Quality of Life in the Elderly.

Aydin MA, Aydoğdu NG, Kizilarslan V et al. · 2026 · Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society

Background This study was conducted to examine the mediating role of eudaimonic well-being in the effect of perceived poverty on quality of life in the elderly. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 523 elderly…

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis enhances the cadmium stress tolerance of Medicago sativa in association with regulation of the aminolevulinic acid pathway.

Li Y, Wang Z, Xu T et al. · 2026 · BMC plant biology

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can effectively enhance the photosynthesis and antioxidant capacity of plants under cadmium stress; however, the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study focuses on the…

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Methane mitigation, nutritional evaluation, and in vitro degradation kinetics of diets based on tropical grass haylage treated with xylanase.

Duarte ABA, Dias-Silva TP, Viana WCC et al. · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of xylanase addition (1.8 g/kg dry matter [DM]) to tropical grass haylage used in total mixed rations (TMR) on in vitro organic matter degradability, ruminal fermentation kinetics, and…

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Effects of acute HMB-FA supplementation on antioxidant status and muscle damage in Elite Judoka: a randomized pilot trial.

Tayebi SM, Mirzaei M, Stout JR · 2026 · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Purpose High-intensity judo bouts induce oxidative stress and muscle damage, impairing recovery. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial examined whether acute β -hydroxy- β -methylbutyrate free acid (HMB-FA)…

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CO<sub>2</sub>-Extract-Based Phytopreparation from <i>Arctium tomentosum</i> Mill. Root Exhibits No Acute and Subacute Toxicity and Suppresses Xylene-Induced Ear Edema and LPS-Induced Acute Inflammation in Mice.

Aitynova A, Dyusebaeva M, Issayeva D et al. · 2026 · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

A phytopreparation based on the CO 2 extract of Arctium tomentosum Mill. root (AT) was evaluated for its safety and anti-inflammatory potential in Swiss albino mice. Acute and 28-day subacute oral toxicity studies demonstrated that AT, at…

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Parameter Specific Modulation of Neuronal Firing and Extracellular Action Potential Dynamics by Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Stimulation in Rat Motor Cortex.

Huang H, Smets C, Chen L et al. · 2026 · Brain stimulation

Background Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has emerged as a promising tool for noninvasive neuromodulation. However, the specific effects of stimulation parameters on neural activity remain incompletely understood.…

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