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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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Mesial temporal shape asymmetry as a neuro-imaging correlate of epilepsy in mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Zawar I, Zhu S, Quigg M et al. · 2026 · Brain communications

Epilepsy is a common comorbidity of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). Both epilepsy and ADRD affect the mesial temporal structures in volume and morphology. Nonetheless, mesial temporal shape and volume asymmetry…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcag179
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The Reciprocal Risk Relationship of Dental Caries with NAFLD and Liver Fibrosis: Combined Evidence from the NHANES Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis.

Xu L, Wang X, Meng X et al. · 2026 · Oral health & preventive dentistry

Purpose To explore the relationship between dental caries and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its advanced stage of liver fibrosis, and to confirm causality by employing a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR)…

View details →DOI: 10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2714
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Analysis of US Pediatric Pharmacists Incomes: A Gender Comparison Survey Study by the Pediatric Pharmacy Association, Practice-Based Research Network.

Popovici I, Carvajal MJ, Higgins T et al. · 2026 · The journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG

Objectives While gender disparities in the US workforce have received substantial attention, income inequalities among subspecialty pharmacists remain understudied. This study aimed to develop a professional profile of pediatric…

View details →DOI: 10.5863/jppt-25-00095
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The potential clinical significance of immunomodulation of immune and inflammatory responses involving selected adipokines in patients with ovarian cancer - preliminary studies.

Stępień S, Morawiec ML, Smycz-Kubańska M et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in oncology

Ovarian cancer (OC) is a major clinical problem in gynaecological oncology, characterised by difficulties in early diagnosis, which contributes to the high mortality rate from OC. Therefore, the search for new biological markers continues,…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2026.1757624
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Validation of the C-WATCH score for predicting severity in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding at a tertiary public hospital in Lima, Peru.

Espinoza-Ríos J, Ruiz-Cortez R, Santiago B et al. · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains one of the most common emergencies in gastroenterology, with mortality rates reaching 14% in some settings. Despite advances in management, mortality has remained relatively…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12876-026-04963-7
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Study of Vitamin D and Serum Calcium Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Shinde N, Warad VG, Potkar S et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health concern. Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D and calcium play an important role in glucose metabolism and insulin function. The present study aimed to compare…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.108040
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Cytomorphometric and Clinical Analysis of the Effects of Azithromycin and Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Wound Healing After Surgical Removal of an Impacted Mandibular Third Molar.

Spasić M, Todorović K, Živković N et al. · 2026 · Journal of functional biomaterials

Impacted mandibular third molars present a common challenge in oral surgery, often associated with postoperative complications such as delayed healing and periodontal defects; therefore, optimizing adjunctive therapies is clinically…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jfb17060307
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Exploratory Analysis of Tannic Acid-Induced Antiproliferative Effects in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells: Associations with Toll-like Receptors and microRNAs.

Gül T, Seçme M · 2026 · Biomedicines

Background/Objectives : Neuroblastoma is the most frequent solid tumor outside the brain in children and is associated with unfavorable outcomes in high-risk patients. Tannic acid, a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound, has been…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines14051117
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A Comparative Study of Intra-articular Steroid Injection Alone Versus Steroid Injection Combined with Hydroplasty and Manipulation in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder.

Thakur A, Singh BP, Parihar YS · 2026 · Cureus

Background Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability in middle-aged adults, characterized by progressive pain and restriction of both active and passive range of motion. Despite multiple…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.105746
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Sources of Variability in Intracranial Aneurysm Model Reconstruction and Evaluation: A Systematic Investigation.

Chong JT, Yi H, Wang AE et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular engineering and technology

Purpose The intracranial aneurysm (IA) model reconstruction is critical for pathophysiology diagnosis and computational simulations. This study aimed to quantify the impact of segmentation thresholds and software platforms on the…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s13239-026-00841-1
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Bony Path Assisted Suturing and Tendon-to-Tendon Suturing Technique for External Rotator Repair After Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized-Controlled Trial.

Wen Z, Ye Y, Chen H et al. · 2026 · Indian journal of orthopaedics

Objective To compare and verify the effectiveness of tendon-to-bone suture technique for the repair of external rotator injuries after hip arthroplasty. Methods This was a prospective, randomized, controlled study including 178 patients…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s43465-026-01748-8
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Changes in tobacco sales before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: An interrupted time series analysis.

Kondo K, Morita I, Sakuma S et al. · 2026 · PloS one

Objectives This study aimed to longitudinally examine nationwide changes in smoking behavior among the Japanese population in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Design and setting A secondary analysis was conducted using cigarette sales…

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0350820
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Which Residual Symptoms Predict Relapse in major Depression? A Scoping Review: Quels symptômes résiduels constituent des prédicteurs de rechute de dépression majeure? Un examen de la portée.

Borghgraef D, Sienaert P, Lambrichts S · 2026 · Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie

BackgroundPreventing relapse following a successful acute treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a clinical challenge. The presence of residual depressive symptoms seems to be a reliable predictor of relapse. However, few…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/07067437261448747
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Comparison of the Effects of Intranasal and Oral Midazolam Premedication on Sedation and Separation From Parents for Pediatric Patients.

Metin Yamac D, Erguven N, Ozenc E · 2026 · Anesthesiology research and practice

Aim The aim of this study is to compare the effect of intranasal and oral midazolam administered for premedication to children of preschool age on hemodynamic parameters, sedation, and separation from parents. Method A prospective,…

View details →DOI: 10.1155/anrp/4837750
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Electromyographic and Handheld Dynamometry Assessment of Lumbo-Abdominal Function in Elite Acrobatic Military Parachutists: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.

Reina Abellán J, Bonato F, Ángel García D · 2026 · Military medicine

Background Elite acrobatic military parachutists are exposed to extreme repetitive axial loads and high gravitational forces, and low back pain (LBP) is common; however, the relationship between LBP and trunk neuromuscular function in this…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usag301
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A randomised controlled trial comparing effectiveness of audio-visual aid and ai-personalised video self-modelling interventions to reduce dental fear and anxiety in paediatric patients.

Tasgaonkar A, Rathi N, Tasgaonkar M et al. · 2026 · European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Purpose Paediatric dental anxiety remains a significant challenge in clinical practice, often impacting co-operation and treatment outcomes. This randomised controlled trial compares the anxiety-reducing effects of AI-based self-modelling…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s40368-026-01241-8
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Translating Evidence into Obstetric Care: Developing a Best Practice-Informed Stepped-Care Clinical Algorithm for the Management of Gestational Insomnia.

Zhao FY, Yue LP, Ho YS et al. · 2026 · Nature and science of sleep

Background and aims Insomnia during pregnancy is potentially associated with adverse outcomes, including gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia, cesarean delivery, preterm birth, and depression. This study aimed to synthesize…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/nss.s607896
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Electroacupuncture for essential hypertension: Mechanistic insights, current clinical evidence, and translational challenges.

Zhou Y, Qin S, Ma Y · 2026 · Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)

Background Essential hypertension (EH) remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Electroacupuncture (EA), combining traditional acupuncture with pulsed electrical stimulation at specific…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2026.2685125
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Artemisinin-Related Therapeutic Strategies for Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Chemokine-Receptor Networks, Spatial Thyroid Biology, and Molecular Mechanisms.

Sun Y, Yang X, Zhu Q et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is a chronic immune-mediated thyroid disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration, follicular epithelial injury, autoantibody production, and variable progression to thyroid dysfunction. Because current…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s614133
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Why evidence struggles to shape musculoskeletal health care and surgical practice in Australia: insights from an Australian clinician survey.

Yu J, Eyles JP, Moreti Cabral Silveira A et al. · 2026 · BMC health services research

Background Evidence based medicine is a critical cornerstone in contemporary medicine, yet uptake and adoption of evidence remain suboptimal. This is prominent in many fields of healthcare, including musculoskeletal health and surgery.…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12913-026-14843-1
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Clinical effectiveness of telepharmacy services in patients with non-communicable diseases in ambulatory care settings.

Sugita H, Sato MT, Yamaji N et al. · 2026 · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

Rationale Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, require continuous medication management. However, medication adherence remains suboptimal. Telepharmacy-defined as pharmacist-led care delivered…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015136.pub2
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Evaluating the Innovator Training Program: Strengthening Evidence-Based Practice and Building Implementation Capability in the Australian Aged Care Workforce.

Champion S, Bilton R, Gordon S · 2026 · Australasian journal on ageing

Objectives This study evaluated the outcomes for individuals who completed an Innovator Training Program (ITP) funded by the Commonwealth Government of Australia and delivered by Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA).…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ajag.70162
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Vitamin B12 supplementation for growth, development, and cognition in children.

Larvie DY, Güitrón Leal CE, Venkatramanan S et al. · 2026 · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

Rationale Vitamin B 12 deficiency is an important public health problem in children, and has been associated with anaemia and impaired growth, cognition, and development. Vitamin B 12 deficiency may develop in children due to lower content…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015264.pub2
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Embodied Intelligence Applications in Health Care Populations: Scoping Review.

Shu W, Zhou Y, Sun E et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical Internet research

Background Embodied intelligence-artificial intelligence instantiated in physical or virtual bodies that can perceive, communicate, and interact with users and their environments-has been increasingly applied in health care. However, the…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/83871