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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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Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

The clinicopathologic characteristics and outcomes of uncommon KRAS mutations in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Zhang Y, Zhao J, Gao Q et al. · 2026 · Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology

Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) mutations occur in 25-30% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Pooled analyses in previous research have largely focused on the prognostic and predictive value of overall or…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00428-026-04475-5
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Efficacy and Safety of PHPV Fusion Factor Vaginal Gel (PHPV®) in Clearing Cervical Persistent High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Yan L, Yin H, Shi L et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PHPV in the treatment of persistent high-risk papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection of the cervix. Patients and methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted on patients with persistent…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s542859
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Effect of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Combined With Different Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Fixation Techniques on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes and Shoulder Function.

Guan J, Chen Y, Ye J et al. · 2026 · Annali italiani di chirurgia

Aim Rotator cuff tears and long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) injuries are primary causes of shoulder pain. During rotator cuff repair, concurrent LHBT injuries are frequently identified. Surgical management of LHBT injuries can…

View details →DOI: 10.62713/aic.4500
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Altered Pharmacokinetics and Delayed Sputum Conversion in Tuberculosis Patients Co-Infected With HIV.

Phyo AP, Hoglund RM, Saito M et al. · 2026 · Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH

Background HIV co-infection affects host responses and pharmacokinetics (PK) of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. This study assessed the PK of first-line anti-TB drugs and clinical outcomes in patients with and without HIV co-infection.…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/tmi.70165
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Enhanced biomechanical outcomes of split-thickness skin grafts with a three-dimensional collagen-elastin matrix in deep second-degree burns: A 12-month comparative study.

Nicklas A, Bienger K, Rudari M et al. · 2026 · Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries

Background Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) remains the standard for deep second-degree burns, but grafted skin often shows suboptimal biomechanical properties. The dermal substitute MatriDerm® may improve elasticity, structural…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2026.107977
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Mid- and long-term results of primary vs. secondary total elbow arthroplasty after index intra-articular fracture of the distal humerus in the elderly.

Deml O, Schenk P, Fritsche C et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty

Background Geriatric distal humerus fractures are difficult to manage. Open reduction and internal fixation remain the standard, but total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) appears to be a viable alternative. This study evaluated the long-term…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jsea.2026.100027
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Validation of aortic valve calcification quantification on contrast-enhanced computed tomography against ex vivo gravimetric analysis: comparison of fixed Hounsfield unit thresholds and deep learning segmentation.

Jiang D, Zhang W, Liu L et al. · 2026 · BMC cardiovascular disorders

Background Accurate quantification of aortic valve calcification (AVC) on contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography (CTA) is pivotal for planning surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The optimal Hounsfield unit (HU)…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12872-026-06108-w
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Impact of First Medical Contact Time and Door-to-Balloon Time on In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Monthly Chest Pain Center Data

liu p, Hu S, Zeng H et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background : Timely reperfusion is critical for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). While door-to-balloon (D2W) time has been substantially optimized in chest pain centers, the impact of first…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8972635/v1
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Examination of elevated myocardial extracellular volume and exercise capacity in pediatric Fontan patients at moderate altitude.

Arnouts EC, Drysdale ND, Gerstner Saucedo J et al. · 2026 · Pediatric radiology

Background Diffuse myocardial fibrosis, as measured by T1 (longitudinal relaxation time) mapping and extracellular volume, may be associated with ventricular dysfunction in the Fontan circulation. However, the relationship between diffuse…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00247-026-06675-2
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Development and evaluation of the IPEConnect model: A quasi-experimental study to enhance interprofessional collaboration among health students.

Hadi M, Natashia D, Purwati NH et al. · 2026 · Nurse education today

Background Effective interprofessional collaboration is essential for optimal patient care, but inadequate training often hinders teamwork and communication among healthcare professionals. Interprofessional Education (IPE) can address this…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2026.107138
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index independently predicts mortality beyond frailty and sarcopenia screening in older adults: a retrospective cohort study.

Levent M, Akın S · 2026 · BMC geriatrics

Background Malnutrition drives adverse outcomes in older adults, but routine screening is often hindered by time constraints and reliance on subjective data. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), derived from serum albumin and body…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12877-026-07597-2
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

T4bN0 colon cancer shows worse survival than T1-2N1 disease: a multicenter real-world study in China.

Li X, Liang L, Yang ZY et al. · 2026 · Translational cancer research

Background Growing evidence suggests that deeply invasive node-negative colon cancer, particularly T4bN0 disease, may have a worse prognosis than early node-positive tumors, challenging the current American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC)…

View details →DOI: 10.21037/tcr-2026-0545
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Night shift work and epigenetic modifications: cardiovascular-related miRNA expression within a European cohort of night shift workers.

Harding BN, Jiang Z, Pineda D et al. · 2026 · Environmental health : a global access science source

Background The major pathways contributing to cardiovascular disease among night shift workers remain poorly understood. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified as novel regulators of cardiovascular risk factors. Our objective was to…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12940-026-01308-5
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Development of a therapeutic education program for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Perrignon C, Baudouin R, Perrignon M et al. · 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a long-lasting inflammatory disease that affects 1-4% of the population and markedly impairs quality of life, daily functioning, and socio-professional activities. As no…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00405-026-10190-3
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Clinical and imaging differences between pancreatic carcinoma in situ and T1a/T1b pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Satoh T, Kawaguchi S, Nakatani E et al. · 2026 · Abdominal radiology (New York)

Background/objectives Accurate differentiation between pancreatic carcinoma in situ (CIS) and small invasive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is critical for optimizing patient management. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00261-026-05453-w
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Intraoperative optic nerve sheath diameter changes in vNOTES versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective randomized study.

Acil F, Dedeoğlu A, Tosun Söner H et al. · 2026 · Surgical endoscopy

Background Pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning during laparoscopic hysterectomy may increase intracranial pressure. Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), measured by transorbital ultrasonography, is a validated noninvasive…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00464-026-12731-7
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Robot-Assisted TKA for Varus Knees: Post Hoc Exploratory Analysis of Alignment Strategy and Deformity Severity.

Lychagin AV, Gritsyuk AA, Elizarov MP et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (raTKA) improves the precision of component positioning and coronal alignment restoration, but it remains uncertain whether that technical accuracy modifies the clinical effect of…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15124515
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Construct Validity of the WAIS- 5: Complementary Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses of the 20 Primary and Secondary Subtests.

Canivez GL, Watkins MW, McGill RJ et al. · 2026 · Assessment

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fifth Edition (WAIS-5) latent factor structure was assessed using complementary hierarchical exploratory factor analyses (EFA) with the Schmid and Leiman procedure and confirmatory factor analyses…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/10731911251412219
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Genetically predicted lower FLT3L levels increase the risk of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy partly mediated by phosphate: Evidence from a 2-step Mendelian randomization analysis.

Li Y, Chen R, Hou C et al. · 2026 · Medicine

We performed a 2-step Mendelian randomization (MR) study to investigate the associations of Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (FLT3L) and phosphate levels with the risk of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Genetic instruments for 75…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000049477
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Metal implantation and high-grade osteosarcoma of the femur: a case report and review of the literature.

Aghaalikhani M, Rostami Abusaidi S, Azimi F et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical case reports

Background Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor, typically affecting adolescents and young adults. While its development is often associated with rapid bone growth and genetic factors, the potential link between…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13256-026-06257-8
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Effect of unequal stimulus size on color matching performance.

Liu Y, Wei M · 2026 · Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision

Color matching functions (CMFs) play important roles in color specification, characterization, and reproduction. Though the CIE 1931 2° CMFs are widely used in practice, its well-known weaknesses and poor performance have motivated great…

View details →DOI: 10.1364/josaa.590626
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Association between total body water and the risk of gastrointestinal symptoms: evidence from NHANES and Mendelian randomization analyses.

Li YB, Zheng ZW, Zuo M · 2026 · BMC gastroenterology

Background Total body water (TBW) is an important indicator of fluid homeostasis and is closely related to various metabolic and chronic diseases. However, the relationship between TBW and gastrointestinal symptoms (stomach or intestinal…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12876-026-05023-w
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Association of Oral Contraceptives with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Mendelian Randomization and Colocalization Study.

Liu P, Dang C, Liu J et al. · 2026 · Current medicinal chemistry

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the causal relationship and biological mechanism between oral contraceptives (OCs) and adverse pregnancy outcomes using Mendelian randomization (MR) methods. Methods We conducted a drug-target…

View details →DOI: 10.2174/0109298673396130260330140027
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Immersive Virtual Reality with Haptic Simulators for Dental Education: A User Acceptance Study in Poland.

Zadrożny Ł, Orlańska A, Ponto-Wolska M et al. · 2026 · European journal of dentistry

Objective This article aims to evaluate dental students' experiences, perceptions, and expectations related to training with virtual reality-based haptic simulators (VRHS) introduced into the preclinical and clinical dental curriculum.…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1824443