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WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record compiled from open scholarly databases; the abstract is shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed, otherwise a short excerpt under fair use. Classifications are automated and approximate.

Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Saccharomyces cerevisiae postbiotics supplementation from gestation to weaning: Impacts on performance and immunity in pigs under low-biosecurity conditions.

Bui TH, Le DP, Ho TD et al. · 2026 · Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)

This study investigated the effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation-derived postbiotics (SCFP) on reproductive performance and immunity of sows and their offspring from gestation to weaning in a low biosecurity, small-scale pig…

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Exploring mechanisms underlying the beneficial effect of whey protein isolate on the biocompatibility of the thermally obtained curdlan-based hydrogel

Klimek K, Kierys A, Matwijczuk A et al. · 2025 · Carbohydrate Polymers.

This work aimed to compare the biomedical potential of thermally obtained hydrogels consisting of curdlan and a curdlan–whey protein isolate mixture. The purpose of this paper was also to investigate and explain the mechanisms responsible…

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Can Machine Learning Predict Vessels Encapsulating Tumor Clusters Patterns and Histological Differentiation in Solitary Small (<5 cm) Hepatocellular Carcinoma?

Toshida K, Sugitani Y, Itoh S et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. While systemic therapies have improved outcomes, predicting tumor histopathology remains difficult. Machine learning (ML) offers a…

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Evaluation of the effect of photodynamic therapy using Rose Bengal Pigment in the Presence of Sodium Nitrite and carbon quantum dots Synthesized from Acyclovir Precursor on Growth inactivating of Herpes Simplex Virus

Farmany A, Razavi P, Parsania M et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether Rose Bengal (RB) with sodium nitrite (NaNO₂) and acyclovir derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) can photodynamically inactivate herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) in vitro. Methods Acyclovir-derived CQDs…

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Standard- versus high-dose tigecycline in pneumonia due to carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A propensity score-matched retrospective study.

Özgen-Top Ö, Aysert-Yildiz P, Tekin-Taş Z et al. · 2026 · Infectious diseases now

Objectives This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of standard-dose and high-dose tigecycline in pneumonia caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB). Methods This retrospective, propensity score-matched…

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Evaluation of pharmacy unit inspection utilizing a mobile application with smart glasses.

Abdel-Kerem A, Wei W, Calzado A et al. · 2025 · American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of integrating smart glasses with a pharmacy compliance mobile application on the efficiency of completing medication unit inspections. The goal was to compare traditional inspection methods…

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Assessing the Impact of Visualizations of Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Information on the Comprehension of Hypothetical Risk-Based Breast Cancer Screening Results.

van Strien-Knippenberg IS, Timmermans DRM, Weber M et al. · 2025 · Health communication

This study aimed to assess whether, in the context of communicating risk-based breast cancer screening results, visualizations of risk information consisting of an icon array depicting quantified breast cancer risk and simplified drawings…

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Effect of copper and iron on the oxidation of vegetable oil during aging

Randhawa S, Mukherjee T · 2025 · Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

The research paper investigates how elemental copper and iron, affect the aging process of canola, coconut, groundnut, rice bran, soybean, and sunflower oils. Samples analysed biannually over two years indicate that the addition of copper,…

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Effect of Arginine Supplementation on Vasodilation and Muscular Performance in Young Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study.

Borges CC, Alves da Silva W, de Sá Filho AS et al. · 2026 · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of short-term oral L-arginine (ARG) supplementation on vascular parameters, nitric oxide (NO) concentration, and muscular performance during upper limb resistance exercise in healthy young men. A…

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Metabolic interoceptive rewards shape affect, but not action

Fleming HA, Whines A, Whelehan P et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Central to survival is our ability to learn that the sensory properties of food are associated with metabolic interoceptive signals (e.g., changing blood glucose). These signals influence cognition and brain activity, shaping the hedonic…

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Biomechanical evaluation of patch augmentation in a rotator cuff repair model using a porcine flexor digitorum profundus tendon: influence of knot tying and time-zero stability.

Rhee SM, Cho CH, Kim M et al. · 2025 · Clinics in shoulder and elbow

Background This study evaluates the biomechanical effects of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) patch augmentation in a rotator cuff repair model and determines the effect of medial knot tying on time-zero stability. Methods A biomechanical…

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A Simplified and Data-Driven Lung Ultrasound Approach for Predicting Surfactant Need in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study Using Machine Learning and Rule-Based Models.

Meau-Petit V, Mottez C, Bhojnagarwala B et al. · 2026 · Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

Objectives Six-region lung ultrasound (LUS) scores show good predictive value for predicting surfactant need in preterm infants but rely on a fixed threshold, which may lead to misclassification near the cut-off and lack data-driven…

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Correlation between systemic blood pressure and free flap perfusion: A photoplethysmography study.

Sahu SA, Mishra JK, De M et al. · 2026 · GMS Interdisciplinary plastic and reconstructive surgery DGPW

Background Microvascular tissue transfer is the method of choice for oncological and trauma reconstruction. Successful free tissue transfer requires technical expertise and management of patients and surgery related factors. However,…

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Does Hypnosis Aid Memory Retrieval?: A Review of Steven Jay Lynn's Research.

Krackow E, Rashed J, Thompson I · 2025 · The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis

Steven Jay Lynn was one of the most prolific clinical psychologists who made major contributions to the scientific literature in numerous areas, including in the area of hypnosis and memory. We review this work, limited to studies…

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