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Sriram N, Muller R, Jain R et al. · 2026 · Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
Objective Surgical decompression is often needed to relieve symptoms and prevent long-term disability from compressive peripheral nerve pathologies. This study applied the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to characterize utilization…
View details →Nishioka J, Sasaki A, Ozaki K · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Herbivorous insects must identify suitable hosts for oviposition and reliably reject unsuitable ones. Whether non-host plants are detected through active deterrent cues or through the mere absence of host-recognition signals…
View details →Kowra S, Singh H, Singh V et al. · 2026 · European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
Introduction Estrogens are crucial in the development and growth of skeletal systems. Estrogen receptor alpha (ESRα) and beta (ESRβ) are crucial regulators of estrogen response. Estrogen receptor genes (ESR1 and ESR2) have been extensively…
View details →Keskimölö T, Kiviaho A, Karppinen J et al. · 2026 · Aerospace medicine and human performance
Introduction Fighter pilots are exposed to high +Gz forces, helmet-mounted equipment, and extreme head positions that potentially cause cervical spine degeneration and pain. This study aimed to investigate whether individual +Gz exposure,…
View details →Taymur BD, Toklucu G, Gunkaya OS et al. · 2026 · Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Objective To evaluate the association between Selenium (Se) and other micronutrients (iron, ferritin, copper, zinc, and vitamin B12) and the development of preeclampsia (PE), and to assess their predictive performance. Study design An…
View details →Szabóová S, Duraníková O, Örzsik B et al. · 2026 · Lipids in health and disease
Background Cardiometabolic factors may influence migraine biology through metabolic, inflammatory, and vascular mechanisms, but studies examining insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia in migraine have yielded inconsistent results, partly…
View details →Rivas-Nieto AC, Alver SK, Mooney SJ et al. · 2026 · Journal of physical activity & health
Background Physical activity (PA) may be a modifiable factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention, but evidence specific to Hispanic/Latino populations is limited. Our objective was to examine associations between PA type/volume…
View details →de Freitas JJA, Nardotto DDMP, Netto LC et al. · 2026 · Infection
Purpose Although advances in intensive care have improved survival of patients with severe leptospirosis, it remains with high mortality. We aimed to identify factors associated with in-hospital mortality among patients with severe…
View details →Demirci SC, Aşik UB, Menkü BE et al. · 2026 · BMC psychiatry
Background Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are commonly observed in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and may be associated with increased addiction severity. Time perspective is a potential…
View details →Gillikin AP, Rabinovich EP, Barajas-Gamboa JS et al. · 2026 · Surgical endoscopy
Background Post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis after metabolic and bariatric surgery is variably implemented in clinical practice, although the optimal pharmacologic agent and dosing regimen remain unclear. This…
View details →Montalva-Valenzuela F, Guzmán-Muñoz E, Castillo-Paredes A et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
Background: The standing long jump (SLJ) is a field-based test of lower-limb muscular fitness in youth and a proposed indicator of health-related physical fitness. However, evidence on its relationship with psychological, sleep, dietary,…
View details →Giblett MJ, Lind P, Medland S · 2026 · Preprint
Purpose: Individuals with Autism and/or ADHD often experience stigma related to their diagnosis. Social camouflaging is a coping strategy they can use to hide neurodivergent traits and difficulties, possibly as a response to stigma.…
View details →de Ruyter H, Aitokari L, Iqbal A et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pediatrics
Objective To investigate associations of perinatal and lifestyle factors with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Study design Data from the…
View details →Başcı ÖK, Sarı ÜS, Uysal S et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Aim Neuropathic symptoms are among the earliest neurological manifestations of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may precede electrophysiologically confirmed diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN). The underlying mechanisms…
View details →Kim BI, Cheng R, Grabov E et al. · 2026 · The Journal of arthroplasty
Background Larger femoral heads have been proposed to reduce dislocation risk following total hip arthroplasty (THA). While the benefit of increasing head size from 28 or 32 mm to ≥ 36 mm is well established, it remains unclear whether…
View details →Toptas GR, Firatligil FB, Ozdal BB et al. · 2026 · International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Objective To investigate the association between systemic inflammatory indices, including the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), and aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI), and…
View details →Wang Y, Islam RM, Hodge A et al. · 2026 · Fertility and sterility
Objective To determine the associations between the sex steroids and sexual function and difficulties in a national, community-based sample of women aged 40 to 69 years according to menopausal status. Design This was a prespecified…
View details →Bock F, Hildebrandt G, Frerker B et al. · 2026 · Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
Background This study sought to evaluate overall survival (OS) following palliative radiotherapy in glioblastoma and to identify clinically applicable predictors supporting patient-centred treatment decisions, with exploration of early…
View details →Ahmed A, Segal S, Gibber M · 2026 · Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
Purpose To describe glycemic trends following hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of patients with type 2 diabetes who…
View details →Akinboboye O, Walker RJ, Campbell JA et al. · 2026 · Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association
Aims To evaluate the relationship between pre-incarceration social determinants, demographic and clinical factors, and glycaemic control in African Americans with a history of criminal legal involvement and type 2 diabetes mellitus.…
View details →Darma A, Waezsada SE, Arya A et al. · 2026 · Heart rhythm
Background Epicardial catheter ablation is an established treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with structural heart disease (SHD); however, VT recurrence remains frequent, particularly in advanced cardiomyopathy.…
View details →Liu Y, Niu H, Wei Y et al. · 2026 · Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Background Decitabine is widely used in China for high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). However, the prognostic factors associated with overall survival (OS) remain incompletely defined. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 130…
View details →McCahon JAS, Thomas GM, Hsu A et al. · 2026 · Foot & ankle international
BackgroundConflicting evidence exists regarding the ability of surgical helmet systems (SHSs) to reduce rates of infection after joint replacement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of SHS in total ankle arthroplasty…
View details →Parry DA, Coetzee B · 2026 · Preprint
Debates about the effects of social media use (SMU) on well-being have increasingly shifted from how much people use social media to how they use it and how they experience that use. Building on recent work on social media mindsets, this…
View details →Hammond B, Goldstein A, Murugesan D et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
Background Functional recovery following non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) varies widely, but the relative impact of patient characteristics and medical comorbidities remain unclear. This study aimed to identify…
View details →Yoshioka N, Hata Y, Haraguchi T et al. · 2026 · Journal of vascular surgery
Objective Acute limb ischemia may impair functional status and hinder return home after hospitalization, even in patients who survive to discharge. However, the associations among discharge destination, clinical characteristics, and…
View details →Pham QL, Thai HTK, Huynh NN et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract This study examines whether financial deepening continues to promote economic growth in a high-credit transition economy or whether diminishing marginal returns emerge once financial depth surpasses a critical threshold. Using…
View details →Elhaw KA, Abdelhakim AA, Dominguez J A et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background Removal of impacted mandibular third molars is associated with postoperative discomfort and delayed bone healing. Er:YAG laser osteotomy has been proposed as a minimally invasive alternative to conventional rotary…
View details →Wesołowski I, Dzienisiewicz J, Langa D et al. · 2026 · Nutrients
Background/Objectives : Although creatine monohydrate is widely recognized as an effective ergogenic aid in strength and power sports, its role in endurance and mixed-sport disciplines remains less clearly established. This scoping review…
View details →Lynghaug T, Fuskevåg OM, Storm BS et al. · 2026 · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Background Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent reducing mortality when administered to trauma patients with haemorrhagic shock. This mortality reduction is time sensitive. Increased intramuscular dose administration has proven an…
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