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Short-term effects of static stretching versus myofascial release on hamstring tightness and lower extremity function in sedentary IT professionals: a randomized controlled trial.

Anand M, Kashyap R, Bhat P et al. · 2026 · BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

Background Prolonged sedentary work is associated with hamstring tightness, reduced flexibility, and functional limitations among information technology (IT) professionals. Comparative evidence for static stretching and myofascial release…

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Does mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination in the subacute phase lead to microstructural brain changes? A prospective pilot MRI study using T1 relaxometry.

Willems R, Cappelletti M, Schüre JR et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines delivered via lipid nanoparticles (LNP) were pivotal in managing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. While mild systemic reactions are common after…

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Association between anti-Mullerian hormone and antithyroid antibodies detectability and positivity in women assisted at a fertility clinic.

Oliveira YIL, Couto A, Sá PG et al. · 2025 · JBRA assisted reproduction

Objective To evaluate the association between antithyroid antibodies detectability and positivity and ovarian reserve. Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the correlation between TSH levels and parameters of ovarian reserve [anti-Mullerian…

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Detection capabilities of a single dried blood spot for recombinant erythropoietin micro-dose testing in sport.

Requena-Tutusaus L, Anselmo I, Coll S et al. · 2026 · Journal of pharmacological and toxicological methods

Objectives Dried blood spot (DBS) micro-sampling is gaining prominence in anti-doping testing, particularly for the detection of erythropoietin-receptor agonists (ERAs) such as recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO). However, detecting…

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Early Transplantation After Pretransplant Reduction of <i>TP53</i>-Altered Clones and Prolonged Dose-Adjusted Azacitidine Maintenance: A Three-Case Series.

Yamagata F, Yoshihara K, Nannya Y et al. · 2026 · EJHaem

TP53 -altered myeloid neoplasms are associated with an extremely high risk of relapse even after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT), and the optimal pretransplant and posttransplant strategies remain undefined. We…

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Liver Transplantation for HBV-Related Disease in France: NUC Type Before LT Is Associated With Patient Survival.

Bienvenue I, Roux O, Coilly A et al. · 2026 · Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver

Background & aims Liver transplantation (LT) is indicated for liver complications related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection: acute liver failure (ALF), decompensated cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The present study aimed…

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Reliability of Inertial Sensors for Measuring Scapular Kinematics in Individuals With Shoulder Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis.

Oliveira FADS, Santos LRH, Silva HAD et al. · 2026 · Journal of sport rehabilitation

Context Scapular dyskinesis is frequently associated with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), and clinicians increasingly use inertial sensors as a portable, low-cost option to assess scapular kinematics. However, the reliability of these…

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Baseline Data on Viral Suppression, Treatment Adherence and Mental Health in Peripartum Girls and Young Women With HIV in Zimbabwe.

Chawana-Mutingwende TD, Ngara B, Mudadi LS et al. · 2026 · Journal of the International AIDS Society

Introduction Peripartum adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) with HIV have lower viral suppression compared to older women. But the recently introduced dolutegravir-based regimens and psychosocial peer motivation may improve viral…

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C-reactive protein in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid as a potential biomarker of bacterial bronchopneumonia in dogs.

Giampaolo T, Liotard MG, Cadoré JL et al. · 2026 · Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc

Diagnosis of canine bacterial bronchopneumonia (bBP) is challenging and mostly based on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cytology and bacterial culture (BC) results. However, bacterial contamination of BALF is frequent, intracellular…

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Assessment of Dried Plasma Spots (DPS) as an Appropriate Sample Matrix for the Measurement of Circulating Calretinin, a Biomarker for Mesothelioma-A Proof-Of-Concept Study.

Gleichenhagen J, Kaiser N, Brüning T et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

Background Microsampling using filter cards for dried blood spots (DBS) and dried plasma spots (DPS) is a well-established technique offering practical advantages for blood collection and subsequent processing. For DBS/DPS, only a small…

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Baseline Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Asymptomatic Individuals From West Africa With and Without <i>P. falciparum</i> Parasitemia.

Strauss R, Wafula ST, Kobbe R et al. · 2026 · Open forum infectious diseases

We assessed baseline C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin levels in asymptomatic individuals from malaria-endemic West Africa. C-reactive protein remained unaffected by Plasmodium falciparum parasitemia, while procalcitonin (PCT) was…

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CD44-Hyaluronan-Dependent Monocyte Rolling

Hubbe M, Eibl RH · 2026 · Preprint

Leukocyte recruitment from blood into tissues involves sequential adhesive steps, including rolling and integrin-dependent arrest. VLA-4 can support firm adhesion and, in some settings, rolling interactions, whereas CD44–hyaluronan…

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