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A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.

WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.

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Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced/Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Clinical Review.

Feola M, Landra F, Greco CA et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Cardiac arrest is a way of demise of patients who are affected by heart failure (HF), being more frequent in those with HF with a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF), and is, as such, responsible for 30-50% of cardiac death.…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15083041
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Why humor's positive effect on memory disappears with aging.

Noël A, Picard L · 2025 · Emotion (Washington, D.C.)

Numerous studies have highlighted the beneficial effect of humor on memory in younger adults. While older adults are known to preferentially process positive information and appreciate humor, no study has investigated whether the effect of…

View details →DOI: 10.1037/emo0001519
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Simulation of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair Surgery Using Computational Models of Biodegradable Implants Mimicking Uterosacral Ligaments.

Silva AT, Ferreira NM, Vaz F et al. · 2025 · Journal of biomechanical engineering

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common pelvic floor disorder resulting from weakened supportive muscles and ligaments. Although the demand for surgeries involving surgical meshes is expected to increase, current options remain limited. In…

View details →DOI: 10.1115/1.4069708
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Long-term safety and pulmonary function stabilization with nintedanib in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, 2020-2025: a real-world retrospective study from a reference centre.

Panopoulos S, Poulia V, Vlachogiannis N et al. · 2026 · Rheumatology international

Randomized trials have demonstrated that nintedanib is beneficial for Systemic Sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) with an acceptable safety profile. We evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of nintedanib in a…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00296-026-06173-6
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Impacts of non-pharmacological interventions on post-intensive care syndrome: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

Cai Y, Ren X, Ding C · 2026 · Intensive & critical care nursing

Objectives To assess the effects of various non-pharmacological interventions on long-term outcomes associated with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, based on existing systematic reviews and…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2025.104326
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Addition of a Temporary Portocaval Shunt Does Not Reduce Acute Kidney Injury in Caval-Sparing Liver Transplantation.

Pietersen LC, Broekman N, Broekman N et al. · 2025 · Clinical transplantation

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following liver transplantation (LT), with multifactorial etiology. It is believed that perioperative hemodynamic instability could lead to AKI. A temporary portocaval shunt (TPCS) could…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ctr.70259
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<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and Its Unsuspected Ally <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>: Enhanced Pathogenicity in A Combined Cystic Fibrosis Sputum - Epithelial Cell Model.

Drost M, Fuhrmann G · 2026 · ACS infectious diseases

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a notorious bacterial pathogen causing chronic pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) due to its high tolerance to antibiotics and ability to form recalcitrant biofilms. A newer approach to…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.5c00759
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Effects of Dietary Adjustment and Fish Oil on Lipid Metabolism, Inflammation, and Serum LPS in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Cheng J, Li F, Zhang B et al. · 2025 · Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine

We compared the therapeutic effects of dietary adjustment and fish oil in rats with experimental non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced by high-fat diet. The NAFLD rats were either maintained on high-fat diet, or transferred…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10517-026-06577-1
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Semisynthesis of Mycothiazole Analogs having Distinct Bioactivity.

Clarke JG, Dutta N, Nickel MS et al. · 2026 · ACS medicinal chemistry letters

Semisynthetic modification of mycothiazole ( 1 ) with Meerwein's salt to generate a more stable and/or potent analog than 8- O -acetylmycothiazole ( 2 ) unexpectedly yielded diastereomers devoid of the diene. Analysis of NMR, HR-LCMS, and…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.6c00117
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Effect of Rituximab on Neurofilament Levels in CIDP: Results From the CIDPRIT Randomized Trial.

Doneddu PE, Collet-Vidiella R, Gallo C et al. · 2026 · Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS

Background and aims Rituximab has been proposed as a potential treatment in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), but formal evidence regarding its clinical effectiveness is weak. The CIDPRIT trial found no…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/jns.70107
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Acute therapeutic management of M1-middle cerebral artery occlusion with underlying intracranial atherosclerotic disease: is mechanical thrombectomy the right first-line choice?

Cavazza M, Carità G, Pizzuto S et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background Acute occlusions of the anterior circulation with an underlying intracranial atheromatous disease (ICAD) represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The aim of this study was to compare the results of the…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7897991/v1
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Effects of smartphone cognitive behavioural therapy on social functioning in non-depressive and subthreshold depressive adults: a secondary analysis of the RESiLIENT trial.

Tajika A, Toyomoto R, Sakata M et al. · 2026 · BMJ mental health

Background Depression is a leading cause of global disability, and subthreshold cases contribute substantially to the burden. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective for depressive symptoms, but its impact on social functioning in…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmjment-2025-302303
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Curcumin and Resveratrol vs. Ferrocene-Modified Polyphenols: Role in Enhancing Protective Properties in Human Keratinocytes.

Miletić M, Kovač V, Barišić L et al. · 2025 · Pharmaceutics

Background/Objectives : Resveratrol (RSV) and curcumin (CRC) have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, and cell-repairing properties. We selected them to investigate the potential role involved in human keratinocyte protection.…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17121511
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Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE 4) Inhibition Reduces Ischemia-Reperfusion-Induced Leucocyte Infiltration, Apoptosis and Mitochondrial Fission Markers in Mice Skeletal Muscles Four Hours After Ischemia Onset.

Charles AL, Tetsi L, Quiring G et al. · 2026 · Muscles (Basel, Switzerland)

Peripheral arterial disease is a leading cause of amputation and/or death worldwide. Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE 4) inhibitors demonstrated beneficial effects in ischemia-reperfusion (IR) settings, but whether PDE 4 inhibition protects…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/muscles5010019
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Change of maternal weight gain trajectory following lifestyle interventions for gestational diabetes and its impact on abnormal infant birthweight: an observational study based on longitudinal weight measurements.

Li J, Yang C, Li K · 2026 · BMC pregnancy and childbirth

BACKGROUND: Restricted gestational weight gain (GWG) following lifestyle interventions for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been observed in clinical trials but not been explicitly confirmed in real-world clinical settings.…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12884-026-08757-3
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A Targeting Arm for Interlocking Screws Reduces Radiation Exposure: Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Stanley M, Huang K, Garlich J et al. · 2025 · Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Objectives To compare time, fluoroscopic utilization, and number of misses for placement of far interlocking screws in tibial and femoral nails using a targeting arm (Targeter) versus perfect circle technique (Control). Methods . Design…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000003066
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Application of cold atmospheric plasma in pyoderma gangrenosum: a pilot study.

Gewiss C, Gehrdau K, Hischke S et al. · 2025 · Journal of wound care

Objective The application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has been described as a promising therapeutic approach for wound healing. Its use in immunologically mediated wounds such as pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) has not yet been sufficiently…

View details →DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2024.0018
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Inhaled Treatment Effects on Mortality in Patients with Lung Cancer.

Lee J, Sun J, Lee HW · 2025 · Annals of the American Thoracic Society

Rationale: In patients with lung cancer, the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis and subsequent management on mortality remains uncertain, because evidence supporting the efficacy of inhaled therapies in…

View details →DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202409-990oc
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Effect of a recommended shunt infection prevention protocol on perioperative practices and infection rates in the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network-Quality.

Tamber MS, Jensen H, Reeder R et al. · 2025 · Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics

Objective The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network-Quality (HCRNq) was established to encourage adoption of evidence-based best practices for the care of children with hydrocephalus. A shunt infection prevention initiative is ongoing…

View details →DOI: 10.3171/2025.7.peds25208
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Rethinking Melatonin Dosing: Safety and Efficacy at Higher-than-Usual Levels in Aged Patients with Sleep Disturbances and Comorbidities.

Valiensi SM, Vera VA, Folgueira AL et al. · 2025 · Brain sciences

Background . Although melatonin is widely used in Sleep Medicine for its chronobiological action, its potent antioxidant and mitochondrial regulatory effects, as well as its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory functions, make it of…

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Does Statin Therapy Have a Beneficial Effect on Knee Osteoarthritis?

El Hajjaji A, Akasbi N, El Mezouar I et al. · 2025 · Cureus

Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (KO) is a major public health issue, that significantly affects patients' quality of life. Metabolic comorbidities, particularly dyslipidemia, have been shown to influence the incidence and progression of…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79420
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Effect of treatment with long-acting injectable progesterone and/or hCG three days after TAI on circulating progesterone profile, luteal dynamics and fertility of high-producing dairy cows.

de Souza EDF, E Silva LO, Vieira LM et al. · 2026 · Theriogenology

The aim was to evaluate the effects of administering long-acting injectable progesterone (iP4) and/or hCG 3 days after timed artificial insemination (TAI) on luteal dynamics, circulating progesterone (P4) concentrations, and fertility…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117796