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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Gökce İK, Turgut H, Kaya H et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Background Evidence suggests that increased intravascular and interstitial fluid load in neonates with transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) may delay the clearance of fetal alveolar fluid (FAF). Restricted fluid (RF) therapy…
Nishida K, Hirata Y, Murano M et al. · 2026 · Digestion
Background/Aims Evidence-based pharmacological options for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) remain limited, and complementary approaches are of interest. We evaluated the real-world effectiveness of hangeshashinto (TJ-14),…
Tian L, Hu B, Song M et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in oncology
Background Drug-eluting bead (DEB) transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) possesses several advantages over conventional TACE (cTACE) such as higher intratumor drug concentration and lower systemic toxicity, which has been widely applied…
liu s, jia g, guo c et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate gender differences in the protective effect of education against depressive symptoms among older adults, while examining potential urban-rural disparities in this gender-moderated…
Das A, Ghosh A, Pal S et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
The Growth arrest-specific protein 8 (GAS8) domain-containing gene family (Orthogroup 6127at5690) is a highly conserved, single-copy orthologous group in the Trypanosoma taxa retained for codon-based evolutionary analysis (10 validated…
Alshareef T, Alenazi A, Qayyum B et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) insertion is a common procedure in pediatric patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition. While both surgical and endoscopic methods are widely used, comparative data on outcomes remain limited.…
Samuel AS, Qiao A, Merrill CD et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Purpose: LR-M nodules > 1cm, are probably or definitely malignant, but not specific for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC is found within LR-M category in 44%. We identify CEUS imaging features within the LR-M category…
Sharma P, Samaria A, Tak H et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a major and growing health concern in both global and Indian populations. In addition to progressive renal dysfunction, CKD is frequently accompanied by metabolic and endocrine…
F G, J H, L SJ et al. · 2026 · Cancer treatment and research communications
Background Obesity is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for several malignancies, including cervical cancer. Women with obesity participate less frequently in screening and may have higher rates of unsatisfactory cytology,…
Koçak N, Özdemir A, Esenkaya M et al. · 2026 · Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Purpose To evaluate plasma and aqueous humor angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) levels in patients with proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) secondary to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).…
Vella C, Romano V, Ricchetti G et al. · 2026 · The Canadian journal of cardiology
Mitral paravalvular leaks (PVLs) are a recognized complication of prosthetic valve implantation and may cause heart failure or hemolysis, often requiring percutaneous closure in patients at high surgical risk. Although transesophageal…
Zhang H, Hu X, Zhao J et al. · 2026 · Precision radiation oncology
Objective This study aimed to investigate whether baseline skeletal muscle status and malnutrition in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) are associated with short-term treatment outcomes and acute radiation oral…
KALENDER E, YILDIRIM EE, YERDEŞ E et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare lesion detection and uptake characteristics of 68 Ga-FAPI PET/CT and 18 F-FDG PET/CT in patients undergoing imaging for gastric cancer (GC) staging. Methods A total of 24 patients with…
Yamauchi S, Kondo H, Mitarai K et al. · 2026 · Heart and vessels
Background The clinical course of patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) remains insufficiently characterized, particularly in the era of disease-modifying therapy…
Cho ST, Cho JH, Lee DH et al. · 2026 · Global spine journal
Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.ObjectiveTo compare the association of vertebroplasty and hook fixation at the uppermost instrumented vertebra (UIV) with proximal junctional failure (PJF) after long-segment fusion for degenerative…
García-Gómez B, Jarillo-Ochoa M, García-Rojo E et al. · 2026 · Andrology
Introduction Penile elongation patterns lack objective scientific validation, and their association with vascular mechanisms of erectile dysfunction (ED) remains unclear. The objective is to define objective grower and shower profiles…
Kang D, Eun SD, Park J · 2026 · Scientific reports
Stroke survivors living in the community often experience persistent impairments in muscle strength, balance, mobility, and cardiorespiratory fitness after hospital discharge, which increase vulnerability during daily activities. This…
Johansson M, Lindberg M, Lundh Å · 2026 · The Journal of dairy research
This study investigated the hypothesis that milk quality traits and milk proteolytic activity vary with lactation number in dairy cows. Milk was collected from 109 individual cows, 20 Swedish Holstein and 89 Swedish Red, from 12 commercial…
Lambright KR, Bunn JA, Newmire DE · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research
Abstract Lambright, KR, Bunn, JA, and Newmire, DE. No effect of menstrual cycle phase on Wingate power outputs or perceived exertion in eumenorrheic women. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2026-This study examined whether anaerobic…
Andriyanto DB, Syafhan NF, Nurhayati F · 2026 · Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
BackgroundThe adoption of rituximab biosimilars offers a cost-effective alternative for treating Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). However, real-world safety data regarding severe hematological toxicities in the Indonesian clinical setting…
Richard V, De Ridder D, Héritier H et al. · 2026 · Preprint
ABSTRACT Background Childhood overweight and obesity represent major public health challenges, shaped by socio-economic and environmental factors. This study investigates the mediating and moderating role of urban environmental exposures…
Dőri F, Németh F, Arweiler N et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health
Background Periodontal regenerative surgery is a well-established treatment modality for intrabony periodontal defects. Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) is one of the most extensively documented biologic agents, whereas platelet-rich fibrin…
Tojo Y · 2026 · Frontiers in human neuroscience
Listening to music while studying is common, yet it remains unclear whether self-selected popular music facilitates or interferes with memory performance. This exploratory pilot fMRI study examined whether preferred Japanese pop music…
Lee CO, Park SY, Yun Y et al. · 2026 · Acta neurochirurgica
Objective Glioblastoma (GBM) incidence increases with age, and its etiologies may differ between young and elderly patients. This study aimed to investigate genetic differences between young and elderly GBM patients using next-generation…
Rapčan R, Kočan L, Witkovsky V et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Objective Endoscopic facet denervation (ED) and percutaneous cryoneurolysis (Cryo) have emerged as alternative interventional treatments for lumbar facet joint–mediated pain; however, comparative long-term outcome data remain…
Virta L, Engström-Öst J · 2026 · Ecology and evolution
The effects of elevated temperature are pronounced in high latitudes where warming is faster than the global average. It is unclear how warming and other simultaneous stressors will affect the functioning of trophic levels. To study the…
Vandenbossche V, Valcke M, Maldoy M et al. · 2026 · Anatomical sciences education
Digital media have reshaped anatomy education through the integration of virtual three-dimensional models. Techniques such as surface scanning, enable the development of highly photorealistic anatomical models; however, evidence regarding…
Yahata A, Nakamoto N, Oiwa H · 2026 · Rheumatology international
To investigate the clinical characteristics of muscle-dominant ANCA-associated vasculitis (muscle-dominant AAV) in a consecutive single-center cohort. We retrospectively analyzed consecutive patients newly diagnosed with microscopic…
León-Lloreda A, Muñoz-Sánchez B, Polonio-González M et al. · 2026 · Preprint
INTRODUCTION: Delayed initiation of mepolizumab may influence long-term disease control and the achievement of clinical and functional outcomes in patients with uncontrolled severe asthma (SUA), but no definitive conclusions have yet been…
Jaramillo Quiceno GA, Sarmiento Riveros PA, Arias Perez RD et al. · 2026 · Journal of ISAKOS : joint disorders & orthopaedic sports medicine
Introduction/objectives Residual rotational laxity remains a relevant clinical concern after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Combined ACL and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction has been proposed to improve control…