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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Alomary, Baker, Schell et al. · 2026 · The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology
To compare thyrotropin (TSH) levels across nonscarring alopecia (NSA) subtypes-alopecia areata (AA), telogen effluvium (TE), and androgenetic alopecia (AGA)-in a primary analysis of all patients, a secondary analysis of euthyroid patients…
Wang, Peng, Liu et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in genetics
Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia and the TLR3 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs3775291 is associated with central nervous system diseases. In this study, we analysed the…
Wang, Li, He et al. · 2026 · Reviews in cardiovascular medicine
The influence of repair of congenital heart defect (CHD) via a right subaxillary thoracotomy (RSAT) on postoperative pulmonary function and prognosis in small infants is a key consideration. Data were collected from infants who underwent…
Wu, Zhou, Yin et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in immunology
To analyze and compare the efficacy of ripertamab, rituximab, and efgartigimod in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), focusing on treatment response rates, relapse rates, drug safety, long-term clinical…
van Susante, van Mierlo, Scheenstra et al. · 2026 · European heart journal. Digital health
The purpose of this subanalysis was to explore whether or not teleprehabilitation leads to worsening cardiac symptoms in patients accepted for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). A subgroup of patients accepted for CABG (including…
Sumi, Yasutaka, Ogata et al. · 2026 · Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
Hematologic malignancies have shown improved prognosis in some diseases owing to advanced treatment. Cytarabine (Ara-C) is widely used for treatment; however, ocular symptoms frequently occur as a side effect. In this retrospective study,…
Yakar, Özgür · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology
This study aimed to evaluate the agreement and interchangeability between a spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT)-based biometer (REVO FC) and a partial coherence interferometry (PCI) device (AL Scan). This prospective…
Liu, Shao, Zhang et al. · 2026 · Social cognitive and affective neuroscience
Human beings live in social groups, and processing group emotions is crucial for interacting with and understanding others' behaviors and feelings. This study investigated the cognitive and neural mechanisms of processing group versus…
Nunes, Theis, Gomes et al. · 2026 · Journal of vascular surgery
Branched endovascular aortic repair (BEVAR) has been increasingly utilized as a treatment option for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs), but risk of renal artery (RA) branch occlusion remains a concern. The aim of this study was to…
Saleechan, Pumklin, Puapichartdumrong et al. · 2026 · European journal of dentistry
This pilot study aimed to investigate masseter muscle (MM) and anterior temporal muscle activity, symmetry, synergy, and effort in Thai children with skeletal and dental malocclusions. Children aged 9 to 12 years were recruited ( N…
Noakes, Stevenson, Bird et al. · 2026 · International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
There has been a recent increase in the incidence of paediatric acute mastoiditis (AM) with a global trend towards more conservative management strategies. Our aim was to evaluate the contemporary management of paediatric AM in Aotearoa…
Bilgili, Abu-Mowis, Jeng et al. · 2026 · ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Database was studied to evaluate the state of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization before pediatric heart transplantation and to compare outcomes over the last two decades. A…
Paudel Ghimire, Dahal, Joshi et al. · 2026 · PloS one
Ensuring respectful maternity care is crucial to promote positive childbirth experiences among women. Globally, 22-100% women report experiencing at least one form of disrespect and abuse during facility-based birth, with a study in Nepal…
Rich, Ford, Cook et al. · 2026 · Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
The effect of isometric exercise on pain and strength for various tendinopathies has been investigated but there are no published studies on proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT). The objective of this trial was to determine the…
Li, Zeng, Wang et al. · 2026 · Journal of imaging informatics in medicine
The objective of the study is to develop and validate a multiparametric MRI (mpMRI)-based model that integrated with habitat-based radiomics, deep transfer learning (DTL), and quantitative parameters for the preoperative prediction of…
Yang, Dong, Cheng et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
To evaluate whether early orthodontic traction of inversely impacted maxillary central incisors with curved roots affects subsequent root development and labial/palatal alveolar bone support. A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography…
Hernandez, Christensen, Shumaker et al. · 2026 · Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to immobilization and a hypercoagulable state. The administration and optimal timing for chemoprophylaxis remain unclear because of…
Székely, Szabó, Kardos et al. · 2026 · Ideggyogyaszati szemle
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a complex impact on the incidence of spinal fractures. In 2020, Luigi di Filippo et al. published a surprising retrospective monocentric (in Milan) clinical study. X-rays of 114 COVID-19 infected pneumonia…
Kumar, Varghese, Pai et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of palliative care
Head-and-neck cancer (HNC) survivors undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy frequently experience treatment-related impairments such as trismus, cervical and shoulder dysfunction, and masticatory muscle weakness. This study aimed to…
Zhou, Ge, Jin et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in medicine
To evaluate the short-term effectiveness and safety of Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosynechialysis and goniotomy (PEI-GSL-GT) in eyes with prior failed trabeculectomy compared to surgically…
Qiu, Chen · 2026 · Frontiers in pediatrics
This research aims to investigate the performance of macrolide antibiotics for the treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) in children with or without Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) resistance genes. This retrospective study…
Zhang, Lu, Hua et al. · 2026 · Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)
This study aimed to evaluate whether intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) and retransfusion reduce allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) requirement and treatment costs in patients with placenta previa undergoing cesarean section. We…
Dreismann, Zimmermann · 2026 · Cancer medicine
At least half of all cancer patients suffer from significant psychological distress, yet despite well-validated screening procedures, distress often goes unrecognized or untreated. For this reason, a special training (OptiScreen-Training)…
Kaymakoglu, Duymaz, Karabag et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a killer turn angle in biceps tenodesis creates a guillotine-like effect under physiological loading conditions and to evaluate its influence on tendon elongation and tunnel widening. 30…
Yang, Becker, Mödl et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Vertebral hemangiomas are common benign spinal lesions. But studies of lumbar vertebral hemangiomas (LVHs) are still relatively limited. In this work, we assessed the distribution of LVHs within the study population, and explored their…
Bai, Cui, Wang et al. · 2026 · BMC ecology and evolution
Precipitation is a limiting factor for various system functions in desert steppe ecosystems, and its impacts on aboveground and belowground processes may diverge. To evaluate these differences, for five years, we conducted field…
Lee, Mak, Leong et al. · 2026 · European journal of clinical nutrition
Okara is a protein-rich food by-product that can be biovalorised with Rhizopus oligosporus to improve its protein digestibility and quality. This study investigated postprandial circulating amino acid changes following okara and…
Hamadani, Banu, Wieczorek et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
A soft-anchored titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) mesh implantable device was designed and morphologically characterised in an in vitro study. The mesh implant consists of a titanium mesh aimed at preserving continence and improving the quality of life…
Afifi, Hewaidy, El Shazly et al. · 2026 · Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Chronic Achilles tendon rupture often requires surgical reconstruction. Flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer is widely used, and endoscopic techniques may reduce soft-tissue morbidity and facilitate early recovery. Thirty patients…
Brochet, Cresseaux, Varazzani et al. · 2026 · Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery
Maxillo-zygomatic hypoplasia is common in patients with a Class III malocclusion, resulting in a flat and concave appearance of the midface. Le Fort I osteotomy is considered to be an effective treatment for occlusal and facial aesthetic…