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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

Comparable survival over an extended follow-up after on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a propensity score-matched cohort.

Pikkujämsä A, Rinne P, Wistbacka JO et al. · 2026 · BMC cardiovascular disorders

Background Long-term survival following off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) compared with conventional on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (ONCAB) remains uncertain. Randomised trials and meta-analyses up to 5-10 years…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12872-026-06117-9
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Impact of music intervention on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography patients' pain, anxiety, and vital signs: a randomized controlled trial.

Çakır E, Ciğerci Y, Yılmaz S · 2026 · Scientific reports

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a music intervention on anxiety, pain, and vital signs in patients undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This randomized controlled trial included 70 patients who…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-50809-3
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Automated Rigo Classification: An Innovative Artificial Intelligence System.

Schmidt N, Johnson G, Nencka A et al. · 2026 · Studies in health technology and informatics

Although there is variation in clinicians' application of the Rigo classification system (RCS) to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, no artificial intelligence (AI) models have been developed to standardize the RCS specifically. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.3233/shti260751
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Effects of Combined Extreme Warming and Drought on the Physiology and Growth of <i>Quercus variabilis</i> Blume Seedlings.

Lee SH, Jang JW, Han SH et al. · 2026 · Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Climate change is intensifying extreme climatic events such as warming and drought. This study investigated the physiological and growth responses of Quercus variabilis , a major broadleaf plantation species in South Korea, to warming and…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/plants15091354
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Three-year retinal and visual outcomes after ultraviolet- and blue light-filtering intraocular lenses.

Ceylan FA, Tatar Kartaloğlu O, Yılmaz İE · 2026 · Clinical & experimental optometry

Clinical relevance Intraocular lens selection following cataract surgery has implications beyond refractive correction, with different lens chromophore compositions potentially affecting retinal light exposure and downstream visual and…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2026.2688367
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Mid-term clinical outcomes of mobile-bearing UKA: a retrospective study on the influence of patellofemoral joint disease, lower limb alignment, and implant positioning.

Chen M, Zhang C, Fan Z et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders

Background Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has become an effective treatment for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. However, its use in patients who also have patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (PFOA) before surgery…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12891-026-10086-7
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Deficit irrigation and grafting effects on soil attributes, vegetative growth, yield components, and quality of 'Crimson Seedless' grapevines under a semiarid region.

Salama AM, Al-Obeed RS, Helmy A et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in plant science

This study evaluated the combined effects of grafting and deficit irrigation (DI) on soil attributes, vegetative growth, yield components, fruit quality, and water productivity of 'Crimson Seedless' grapevines under semiarid conditions. It…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2026.1785340
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Fiber-to-stone distance and fragment size with holmium laser lithotripsy.

Glienke L, Hall TL, Ghani KR et al. · 2026 · Urolithiasis

Control of fragment size during laser lithotripsy has taken on increasing importance with adoption of ureteroscopic aspiration technologies. The objective of this study was to characterize the relationship between laser-fiber-to-stone…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00240-026-01970-x
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Effect of ulnar positive variance on outcomes after arthroscopic transosseous repair of palmer 1B TFCC foveal tears.

Won JH, Shin JW, Kwon J et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

Purpose To determine whether ulnar positive variance (UPV) and relative ulnar positive variance (RUPV) affect clinical outcomes following arthroscopic transosseous repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) foveal tears. Methods…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13018-026-07010-z
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Influence of surface treatment and cement type on the bond strength of additively manufactured permanent resin materials.

Diken Türksayar AA, Öztemel N, Yeşil Kurt İB et al. · 2026 · Odontology

This study evaluated the shear bond strength (SBS) of two dual-cure resin cements to a stereolithography-fabricated 3D-printed permanent crown material after various surface pretreatment protocols. Disc-shaped specimens were fabricated…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10266-026-01464-7
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Comparison of the efficacy of posterior lumbar interbody fusion and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of double-level lumbar spondylolisthesis combined with spinal stenosis: a retrospective comparative study.

Ma Z, Luan H, Abulimiti K et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery

Objective To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in the treatment of double-level lumbar spondylolisthesis combined with spinal…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12893-026-03917-w
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Correlation between swallowing and diaphragmatic functions in stroke patients with hemiplegia: a cross-sectional observational study.

Liu X, Zhao J, Wu Y et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Swallowing and diaphragmatic functions share neural regulatory pathways and require synchronous assessment. Patients who have had a stroke are susceptible to many complications, of which dysphagia and diaphragmatic dysfunction are…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-50341-4
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The Effect of Preoperative Tranexamic Acid on Blood Transfusions in Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sullivan M, Perea LL, Bradburn E et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Objectives To evaluate whether preoperative intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces postoperative blood transfusion rates in geriatric patients undergoing operative treatment for hip fracture. Methods Design Prospective, double-blinded,…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000003172
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

A comparative study of clinical efficacy, electrophysiological outcomes, and perioperative parameters between endoscopic carpal tunnel release and open carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Zhang Z, Liu Y, Yang H et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in cellular neuroscience

Purpose To compare the clinical efficacy of endoscopic (ECTR) and open (OCTR) carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and provide evidence-based surgical guidance. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted including…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2026.1845917
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Comparison of the Bond Strength of Silane-Treated Glass Fiber Posts at Different Solvent Evaporation Times: An In Vitro Study.

Ramos-Ramos V, Dextre-Herrera S, Ramírez-Vargas G et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry

Background Silane is used as a coupling agent on glass fiber posts to enhance chemical interaction at the post-resin cement interface. This in vitro study evaluated the bond strength of silane-treated glass fiber posts at different solvent…

View details →DOI: 10.4317/jced.63939
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Association of central α-klotho with dopaminergic and melanocortin receptors on feed intake regulation in chicken.

Hassania Y, Hassanpour S, Zendehdel M et al. · 2026 · Poultry science

This study aimed to detemine association of central α-klotho with dopaminergic and melanocortin receptors on feed intake regulation in chicken. 264 meat-type chicken were included 6 experiments, each containing 4 groups. In experiment 1,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.107042
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Association Between Early Childhood Caries and Systemic Inflammatory Profiles: A Retrospective Analysis of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia.

Tez Yaşar BÇ, Çakmak AB, Eberliköse H et al. · 2026 · Children (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/objectives Early childhood caries (ECC) is a chronic inflammatory condition that may impose a systemic burden in pediatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental caries severity, classified by dmft…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/children13050691
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Impact of primary tumor SUVmax on PET accuracy in mediastinal lymph node staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Kużdżał A, Gambuś K, Moszczyński K et al. · 2026 · Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University

Background Positron emission tomography (PET) using 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18-FDG) is the primary imaging modality for mediastinal staging of lung cancer. Higher standardized uptake value (SUVmax) reportedly correlates with more aggressive…

View details →DOI: 10.17219/acem/210368
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Innovative competency-based education approach to radiology residency: integrating modular training in clinical practice and research.

Wan S, Ye L, Yang X et al. · 2026 · Insights into imaging

Objectives This study aimed to design and evaluate a competency-based education (CBE)-oriented modular training model for radiology residents, emphasizing interdisciplinary integration and disease-focused instruction to enhance clinical…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13244-026-02335-z
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The Effect of Sleep Environment on Sleep Quality and Behavior in Firefighters: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Zera JN, Esper E, Simonson AP et al. · 2026 · International journal of environmental research and public health

Firefighters face high-stress occupational demands and irregular shift work that negatively impact sleep quality, which is intrinsically linked to long-term physical and psychological health. This cross-sectional study examines how the…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijerph23060692
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Tinnitus, temporomandibular disorders and muscle activity: what's the connection?

Çoban E, Altay B, Ulucan MÇ et al. · 2026 · Brazilian oral research

This study was aimed at comparatively evaluating the relationship between temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and subjective tinnitus, as well as the effects of TMD treatment on masticatory muscle activity, tinnitus symptoms, and patient…

View details →DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2026.vol40.037
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The Impact of Pregnant Women’s Dietary Behavior on the Physiological Adaptation Paradox and Maternal-Fetal Resource Conflict in Conflict Settings: A Predictive Analytical Study

Al-Wesabi MM, Eskander NA · 2026 · Preprint

This scientific study aims to assess the level of awareness, nutritional knowledge, and actual behavioral practices among pregnant women in the Capital District of Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, and to determine their impact on the health and…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.06.17.26355845
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Effect of Powder-to-Liquid Ratio on pH, Calcium Ion Release, and Solubility Behaviors of Endodontic Bioceramics: An In Vitro Study.

Aka A, Matsuura T, Yoshimura A · 2026 · Journal of functional biomaterials

This study investigated the physicochemical properties of three endodontic bioceramics: MTA Flow White (F), MTA Repair HP (HP), and Nishika Canal Sealer BG multi (BG). Disc-shaped samples were immersed in deionized water for 28 days to…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jfb17050220
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Association between changes in blood eosinophil levels and alterations in olfactory function in asthma.

Rhyou HI, Bae WY, Nam YH · 2026 · Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Olfactory dysfunction has been observed in asthma, but its underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. This prospective study assessed olfactory function using the YSK Olfactory Function Test in 30 patients with moderate to severe asthma,…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13223-026-01025-1
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Comparative accuracy of complete-arch intraoral scans using full-scan and segmental-and-merge strategies.

Shin YJ, Lee KB, Kim SY et al. · 2026 · The journal of advanced prosthodontics

Purpose Full-arch intraoral scanning often suffers from cumulative stitching errors. Segmental scanning using overlapping segments followed by digital merging has been proposed as a potential solution, but quantitative evidence remains…

View details →DOI: 10.4047/jap.2026.18.2.116
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Capsular management in posterolateral total hip arthroplasty: impact on proprioception, balance, functional outcomes, and complications.

Guven S, Veizi E, Nazligul AS et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

Background The role of capsular management in total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed via the posterolateral approach remains debated, particularly regarding its effects on proprioception, balance, and postoperative stability. While…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13018-026-07020-x
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Melatonin administration as a strategy to mitigate weaning stress in Lacaune lambs.

Moreno-Manrique M, Ródenas JB, Mínguez C et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in veterinary science

Introduction Weaning from artificial milk feeding represents a critical transition in intensively reared dairy lambs, involving dietary change, relocation, and social reorganization, all of which may compromise welfare, immune status, and…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2026.1824547
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Effect of Verbal Working Memory Training on Auditory Processing Abilities, Working Memory, and Listening Effort in Children With Central Auditory Processing Disorders.

Spandita HL, Jain C · 2026 · Language, speech, and hearing services in schools

Purpose The study aimed to assess the effect of verbal working memory (WM) training on auditory processing abilities, WM, and listening effort (LE) in children with central auditory processing disorders ((C)APD). Method The study involved…

View details →DOI: 10.1044/2026_lshss-25-00120