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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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Exploring how weight stigma relates to psychological distress, physical activity, and eating behaviors over time: a longitudinal study among young adults in Hong Kong.

Fung XCC, Siu AMH, Ye J et al. · 2026 · Journal of eating disorders

Background Many researchers have expressed concerns that weight stigma may cause adverse health effects and worsen weight issues in a vicious cycle. However, empirical evidence evaluating this cycle is scarce, especially among Eastern…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40337-026-01525-w
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fMRI biomarkers of length of working week: A UK Biobank study

Souter NE, Armitage RM, Sladekova M et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Working longer hours is associated with negative outcomes in health and wellbeing. While effects of occupational stress on the brain have been observed, there have been no investigations into the effect of amount of time spent at work on…

View details →DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/aek6g_v1
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Risks associated with consumption of bivalves from PFAS-affected aqueous film-forming foam sites.

Pandelides Z, Arblaster J, Pandelides AF et al. · 2026 · Integrated environmental assessment and management

To understand the significance of bivalve consumption as an exposure route for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), the presence of PFASs in bivalve tissues at PFAS-affected sites and bivalve specific bioaccumulation metrics are…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/inteam/vjaf142
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The effect of moral distress experienced by intensive care nurses on end-of-life care attitudes and care behaviours: a single-centre cross-sectional and correlational study.

Özyürek P, Kılıç İ, Akarsu A et al. · 2026 · BMC nursing

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of moral distress experienced by intensive care nurses on their attitudes toward end-of-life care and their care behaviors. METHODS: This cross-sectional and correlational study was…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12912-026-04417-1
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Examining the relationship between attachment styles, stress coping styles, and psychological resilience levels in adults seeking treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders.

Duran S, Demirci HT · 2025 · Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

This relational survey study aims to examine the relationship between attachment styles, coping styles, and psychological resilience levels in adults seeking treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders. The study was conducted with…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2025.2535490
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Patterns in meperidine distribution and associations with income and obesity in the USA and Puerto Rico between 2019 and 2023: a retrospective study.

Gonzalez B, Healy LG, Harrison LR et al. · 2026 · BMJ open

Objectives Meperidine, once viewed as relatively safe, is now discouraged in clinical settings due to its associated risks. Previous studies have identified a significant decrease in meperidine distribution across the USA from 2000 to…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108130
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Computer vision syndrome: prevalence and risk factors among medical students in Jordan.

Emeish CM, Saadeh A, Haroon Al-Kubaisi S et al. · 2026 · International journal of environmental health research

CVS prevalence was found to be 76.9%. Females had higher odds of CVS (OR = 1.834, p = 0.028). Each one-unit increase in screen time was associated with higher odds of CVS (OR = 1.340, p = 0.030). Each one-unit increase in screen distance…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2026.2614976
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Modeling Factors Affecting Physicians' Acceptance of E-Prescriptions Using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Zahiri M, Yazdani A, Honarvar B et al. · 2026 · Health science reports

Background and aims The acceptance of technology is a critical factor influencing the success of health information systems. This study aimed to investigate the key factors affecting physicians' acceptance of electronic prescription…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.72018
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Impact of cone-beam computed tomography image quality on artificial intelligence-driven three-dimensional tooth segmentation and evaluation of external apical root resorption.

Senén-Carramolino R, Navarro-Fraile E, Dehesa-Santos A et al. · 2026 · The Angle orthodontist

Objectives To assess the reliability of the diagnostic method using Diagnocat artificial intelligence (AI)-generated standard tessellation language (STL) files and Geomagic Wrap software and to evaluate whether cone-beam computed…

View details →DOI: 10.2319/092125-785.1
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Phacoemulsification combined with bent ab interno needle goniectomy versus high-frequency deep sclerotomy: a comparative study of surgical outcomes in open-angle glaucoma.

Yayla U, Orenc P · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology

Background This study aims to compare intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction, surgical success, antiglaucoma medication (AGM) usage, complication profiles, and structural and functional outcomes between phacoemulsification combined with bent…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12886-026-05074-3
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An effective strategy for rare microdissection testicular sperm involves utilizing a micro-cryopreservation technique combined with laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm after thawing.

Lin R, Wang C, Xu K et al. · 2026 · Cryobiology

The challenge with spermatozoa retrieval in non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) patients is that testicular spermatozoa are frequently immotile and exceedingly scarce. The cryopreservation of these limited spermatozoa and the subsequent…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2026.105672
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Cable versus cerclage wire in weber tension band fixation for transverse olecranon fractures: a biomechanical study in a synthetic ulna model.

Eyceyurt RS, Suer O, Uzakgider M et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Stable fixation of displaced simple transverse olecranon fractures is required to maintain reduction under triceps traction and enable early elbow motion. Although Weber tension band fixation is widely used, the biomechanical influence of…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-59452-4
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Electrocardiographic Assessment of a Continuous Infusion of Lidocaine in Sevoflurane-Anesthetized Dogs.

Martins AP, Games BMM, de Siqueira CE et al. · 2026 · Veterinary medicine international

Introduction Lidocaine is a local anesthetic widely used in veterinary medicine and can be administered intravenously as a continuous infusion during general anesthesia. In addition to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties,…

View details →DOI: 10.1155/vmi/1961926
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Spectral detector CT-derived reconstructions for assessment of extramural venous invasion in rectal cancer.

Chen Y, Que YT, Shi D et al. · 2026 · European journal of radiology

Purpose To investigate the diagnostic performance of spectral detector CT (SDCT)-derived reconstructions, including iodine density overlay maps (IDOM) and virtual monoenergetic images at 40 keV (VMI 40keV ), in assessing extramural venous…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2026.113005
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Evaluation of physicomechanical and optical properties of bioactive glass (BAG)-filled resin composites: an <i>in vitro</i> study.

de Santana YVS, Vasconcelos EEM, de Melo Monteiro GQ et al. · 2026 · Biomaterial investigations in dentistry

Objective To evaluate the behavior of bioactive glass (BAG)-filled resin composites (Beautifil II / Shofu-BR and Beautifil Flow Plus / Shofu-BF) compared with conventional resin composites (Filtek Z350 XT / Solventum-ZR and Filtek Supreme…

View details →DOI: 10.2340/biid.v13.46233
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Evaluation of the Effects of Bryonia multiflora Extract in a Chemically Induced Rat Breast Cancer Model.

Aslan Ö, Yıldırım A, Durak MH · 2026 · Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

Introduction To evaluate the effects of dietary Bryonia multiflora Boiss. & Heldr. (B. multiflora) Extract, a rat breast cancer model was used that had been induced chemically with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA). In the study,…

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Comparison of functional outcomes between medialized and lateralized reverse shoulder prostheses in acute proximal humerus fractures.

Delgado-Flores L, Pérez-Abad M, Di Felice Ardente P et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

Hypothesis/background Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is increasingly used for complex proximal humerus fractures (PHFs). Although lateralized designs have demonstrated advantages in elective indications, their role in acute PHFs…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13018-026-06970-6
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Analysis of Contrast-enhanced CT Radiation Dose in Children.

Wang F, Sheng J, Zhang G et al. · 2026 · Health physics

Reducing radiation exposure in pediatric imaging is a key focus globally, and it is necessary to establish diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) in children. This study assesses typical radiation…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000002147
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Investigation of the effectiveness of different suture materials used in impacted mandibular third molar extractions on wound healing and clinical features.

Ömezli MM, Torul D, Doğanay Z · 2026 · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the physical and clinical efficacy of different suture materials used following impacted third molar surgery. Patients and methods This retrospective study included patients who underwent…

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Short-term HPV detection dynamics across hormonal contraceptive methods in adolescent girls and young women: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial in South Africa

Tanko RF, Taku O, Mbulawa ZZA et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is highly prevalent in adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated short-term differences in HPV prevalence and early detection dynamics across hormonal…

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Metabolic profiles show few differences in serum amino acid, one-carbon, and fatty acid compounds in dogs fed a plant-based ("vegan") or meat-based diet.

Dodd SAS, Adolphe JL, Shoveller AK et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in veterinary science

Introduction Dogs are omnivores, not herbivores, and yet entirely plant-based diets are formulated to meet their current known nutrient recommendations. However, little is known about the metabolic effects of feeding diets containing no…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1706965