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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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Empirical evaluation of feature processing strategies in deep residual networks for short-term load forecasting: a Malaysian tropical power system case study.

Liu, Ahmad, Samsudin et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Short-term load forecasting (STLF) plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable and economical operation of power systems, particularly under complex and dynamic meteorological conditions. While Deep Residual Networks (DRNs) have…

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Bile reinfusion is associated with shifts in host-microbiota metabolic profiles following cholangiocarcinoma-associated microbiota transplantation.

Saensupha, Jirahiranpat, Pratumwan et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogeneous group of malignant tumours originating along the biliary tract. Previous studies have demonstrated that CCA is characterised by altered gut microbial composition and disrupted bile acid…

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Gender disparities in research trial leadership within oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Danesh, Janati, Gigliotti · 2026 · International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

Gender disparities in research trial leadership have been reported in nearly every medical specialty. The true extent of women's involvement as principal investigators (PIs) in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) research trials remains…

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Wide excision with clitovulvopexy for the treatment of chronic vulvar pruritus: A new surgical technique.

Kim, Hyo Eun, Kim et al. · 2026 · Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

Chronic vulvar irritation and pruritus are among the most common reasons for gynecologic consultation. These symptoms often persist or recur, posing a significant therapeutic challenge. This preliminary study aimed to evaluate the…

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The effectiveness of vitrified zygote banking for managing the severe diminished ovarian reserve in infertile women: A retrospective cohort study.

Huang, Tsai, Lin et al. · 2026 · Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology

A higher oocyte yield is generally associated with improved outcomes in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Vitrification enables the accumulation of oocytes, zygotes, or embryos across multiple cycles, offering a potential strategy to…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2025.06.010
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Co-occurrence and multi-system clustering of respiratory and allergic symptoms in Polish school-aged children: a Global Asthma Network Cross-sectional Study.

Prendergast, Jarosińska, Kalita et al. · 2026 · Advances in medical sciences

Allergic and asthma-related respiratory symptoms frequently co-occur in childhood and may reflect shared inflammatory mechanisms. However, population-based data on their overlap in Central and Eastern Europe remain limited. We conducted a…

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Rapid near-patient screening for active surveillance of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales at admission in a long-term acute care rehabilitation hospital: a four-year experience in a setting of high endemicity.

Grifoni, Pancani, Vannetti et al. · 2026 · The Journal of hospital infection

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) pose significant risks in healthcare settings, including long-term acute-care rehabilitation hospitals (LTACRHs). The study investigated the impact of implementation of a near-patient rapid…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2026.06.018
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Telemedicine-Assisted vs Conventional Telephone Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: The TACTIC Cluster Randomized Trial.

Riyapan, Laopran, Chantanakomes et al. · 2026 · Resuscitation

Dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DA-CPR) has been shown to increase bystander CPR rates and improve outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, dispatchers cannot directly visualize the scene, which may…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111191
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Establishment of predictive machine learning models for disinfection byproduct formation during chlorination or chlorine photolysis.

Chen, Chen, Su et al. · 2026 · Water research

In recent years, in addition to traditional chlorine disinfection, disinfection methods based on chlorine photolysis reactions using ultraviolet or xenon lamps as light sources, have received increased attention. However, both approaches…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126344
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Effectiveness of deep learning-based denoising on image quality and diagnostic performance of low-dose abdominal CT for acute appendicitis.

Shin, Kim, Lee · 2026 · European journal of radiology

To evaluate the effect of deep learning-based denoising on image quality and diagnostic performance of low-dose abdominal CT in diagnosing acute appendicitis, and to determine whether filtered back projection (FBP) or iterative…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2026.113037
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Prognostic impact of time to first recurrence in low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma: A multicentric retrospective study from the French TMRG network.

Montassier, Laas, Hotton et al. · 2026 · Gynecologic oncology

In high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC), time to first recurrence is a major prognostic factor guiding therapeutic management. However, this parameter remains poorly studied in low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (LGSOC), a rare…

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Can Knowledge and Motivation for Lymphedema Self-Management Be Improved with the Use of ICG Lymphography? A Prospective Observational Repeated Measures Study.

Trevethan, Doig, Patterson et al. · 2026 · Lymphology

ICG lymphography is a lymphatic imaging tool that can inform lymphedema treatment, including self-management. Self-management requires patient engagement in a multimodal treatment program. However, lack of knowledge about lymphedema,…

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Search for Double Beta Decays of ^{134}Xe with EXO-200 Phase II.

Al Kharusi, Anton, Badhrees et al. · 2026 · Physical review letters

EXO-200 was a leading double beta decay experiment consisting of a single-phase, enriched liquid xenon time projection chamber filled with an admixture of 80.672% ^{136}Xe and 19.098% ^{134}Xe. The detector operated at the Waste Isolation…

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A Geospatially Customizable Culturally Tailored Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Violence-Affected People Living With HIV: Mixed Methods Acceptability, Feasibility, and User Experience Study.

Skeen, Tokarz, Gasik et al. · 2026 · JMIR human factors

Posttraumatic stress, along with comorbid mental health challenges and hazardous alcohol use, disproportionately affects people living with HIV. The drivers of these stressors are both intraindividual, rooted in early life adversity and…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/80705
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When performance declines: culturally mediated delay in pediatric knee fracture following traditional healing and scarification-a case report from rural Cameroon.

Npochinto Moumeni, Dikongue · 2026 · Frontiers in pediatrics

Delayed presentation of pediatric musculoskeletal trauma remains a critical yet underexplored challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where cultural beliefs, socioeconomic constraints, and reliance on traditional healing practices frequently…

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Effect of Vaginal Palpation on Voluntary Pelvic Floor Muscle Performance During Early Motor Learning in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI): A Randomized Controlled Trial.

de Azevedo Ferreira, Fitz, Gimenez et al. · 2026 · International urogynecology journal

Seventy percent of women with pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction are unable to contract these muscles correctly. Instruction to contract properly is essential for effective PFM training (PFMT). The study aimed to compare two…

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Nonlinear Association of Serum Sodium with Urine Output in Postoperative Pediatric Cardiac Patients Receiving Furosemide: A Retrospective Study.

Gilad, Jacover, Levy et al. · 2026 · Pediatric cardiology

Furosemide resistance and fluid overload remain major challenges in postoperative pediatric cardiac patients. Although adult studies suggest synergistic effects of hypertonic saline with loop diuretics, pediatric postoperative physiology…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00246-026-04341-w
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Chronic Neutropenia in Children: A Single-Center Experience.

Roganović, Zubović, Đorđević et al. · 2026 · Acta medica academica

To analyze the characteristics, etiology, diagnostic evaluation, management, follow-up, and outcomes of children with chronic neutropenia treated at a tertiary care pediatric hospital in Croatia. We retrospectively reviewed the…

View details →DOI: 10.5644/ama2006-124.510
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EXPRESS: Longitudinal evaluation of discordant symmetric dimethylarginine and creatinine as markers of glomerular filtration rate in radioiodine-treated hyperthyroid cats.

Hardy, Hibbert, Tasker et al. · 2026 · Journal of feline medicine and surgery

To determine the frequency and clinical significance of discordant serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and creatinine concentrations relative to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in mature and senior hyperthyroid cats treated with…

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AMCP Market Insights: Managed care considerations in Barth syndrome.

Flavin, Vernon, Todd Cade et al. · 2026 · Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy

Barth syndrome is an ultrarare, complex, multisystem, X-linked metabolic and neuromuscular disease, which poses significant and wide-ranging burden to patients and caregivers. Pharmacologic management focuses on treatment of disease…

View details →DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2026.32.7-b.s1
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Effectiveness of intravenous infusion protocol in improving quality of care and reducing complications among hospitalized patients.

Ani, Hameed · 2026 · Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured intravenous infusion protocol in improving the quality of care and reducing IV-related complications among hospitalized patients. Materials and Methods: A purposive sample…

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Long-term mortality trends and disparities in renal failure across the United States, 1999 to 2024: A nationwide population-based ecological time-trend study.

Wang, Leng · 2026 · The Journal of international medical research

ObjectiveAlthough renal failure is an important cause of death in the United States, recent mortality trends and subgroup differences remain insufficiently characterized. This nationwide ecological time-trend study examined renal failure…

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Fibrocartilaginous Embolism Presenting as Isolated L2-3 Radiculopathy without Spinal Cord Infarction.

Kim, Park, Park et al. · 2026 · American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

Lumbosacral radiculopathy often presents as back pain and lower limb weakness and is frequently encountered in rehabilitation medicine. Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is an uncommon but significant vascular cause of radiculopathy. It…

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