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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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Data accuracy of prescriptions reported to the Arkansas prescription drug monitoring program.

Embry K, Cima L, Turpin J et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA

Background Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are databases for controlled substances dispensed from retail pharmacies. Although all 50 states operate their own PDMP, only a few have assessed the accuracy of the data being…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2026.103138
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Climatic impact on ram lamb reproductive development: the effect of solar radiation.

Gómez-Vargas JC, Parra-Bracamonte GM, Muñoz-García C et al. · 2026 · Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience

Climate change has a significant impact on global animal production. The objective was to evaluate the long-term effects of direct solar radiation on reproductive development in Pelibuey ram lambs under heat stress. Eighteen ram lambs (6.9…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2026.101868
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Interhospital transfer dynamics in foreign body aspiration: Age-stratified nationwide retrospective cohort study.

Deniz MS, Çiflik KB, Özdemir Çiflik B et al. · 2026 · Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi

Background Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is an acute clinical emergency that is particularly common in the pediatric population and, if not managed promptly, can lead to serious morbidity and mortality across all age groups. The need for…

View details →DOI: 10.4274/tjtcs.2026.2026-4-11
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Evaluating the predictive utility of European-based and transethnic polygenic risk scores for kidney function in older Black adults: insights from the Health and Retirement Study.

Cobb RJ, Thorpe RJ Jr, Norris KC · 2026 · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences

Background Black populations in the U.S. experience a disproportionately faster progression of chronic kidney disease than the general population. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) are a promising tool for risk stratification, yet their utility…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glag122
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[Exploration of the value of VAS score in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vestibular diseases during caloric test].

Tian L, Liu X, Yu J et al. · 2026 · Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery

Objective: To identify the factors influencing the visual analogue scale(VAS) scores for distress experienced by patients with vestibular diseases during caloric tests, and to explore the value of VAS scores in disease diagnosis and…

View details →DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2026.06.002
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Echolocating free-tailed bats use vision and hearing but not magnetoreception when navigating a maze.

Lemus K, Meyers R, Ellis S et al. · 2026 · Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology

Insectivorous bats navigate mainly by echolocation, but may also use visual, olfactory, and magnetic cues when travelling long distances. Parsing the relative contributions of different senses for navigation is difficult in wild bats. In…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00359-026-01813-5
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Effects of Psychosocial Interventions on Measures of Stress Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.

Cousin L, Guillen S, Behar-Horenstein LS et al. · 2026 · Cancer nursing

Background With 4 million breast cancer survivors (BCSs) in the United States, researchers are interested in mitigating the effects of stress after cancer diagnosis. This stress can affect immune and endocrine systems, elevating cancer…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001550
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Health behaviors of young adults in the context of preventing cardiovascular diseases caused by atherosclerosis.

Kawalec-Kajstura E, Kopeć M, Sułkowska J et al. · 2025 · Folia medica Cracoviensia

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases caused by atherosclerosis are one of the leading causes of death in Poland and worldwide. Atherosclerosis develops from the earliest years of life and is influenced by modifiable risk factors resulting…

View details →DOI: 10.24425/fmc.2025.156703
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Ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter for predicting elevated intracranial pressure and clinical severity in children: a prospective observational study.

Naseem M, Anand V, Das R et al. · 2026 · European journal of pediatrics

Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) can complicate various neurological conditions in children and may result in fatal brainstem herniation. Early detection and management can prevent this fatal complication. This prospective…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00431-026-07053-8
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The Impact of the Number of Implantation-Window uNK Cells on Pregnancy Outcomes and Decidualization.

Huang B, Ma Y, Rao F et al. · 2026 · Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)

This study aims to further clarify the correlation between the quantity of natural killer (NK) cells in the endometrium and the successful implantation of embryos during the specific implantation window. Patients were stratified into four…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s43032-026-02125-4
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Combined Hormonal Contraception with Low-Dose Ethinylestradiol is Associated with Modest Reduction of Breast Milk Volume when Administered Vaginally, but Not Orally.

Segev L, Weitzman G, Hijazi B et al. · 2026 · Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

Background Combined hormonal contraception (CHC) is habitually not prescribed to breastfeeding women due to concerns of decreased milk production. This habit is based on inconclusive studies that examined lactation suppression of CHC with…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/15568253261450161
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Back to work: exploring barriers and facilitators to return to work and work participation following traumatic amputation.

Hutchison A, D'Cruz K, Keeves J et al. · 2026 · Disability and rehabilitation

Purpose To explore barriers and facilitators to returning to work and work participation experienced by people following traumatic amputation. Methods An exploratory qualitative study was conducted with nineteen adults in Australia with…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2645396
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Biomechanical assessment of intraocular lens stability and position based on suture and inlet variations in the Canabrava double-flanged technique.

Suh YK, Choi S, Yoon CK et al. · 2026 · Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

Purpose To evaluate how variations in suture type, suture length, and scleral outlet angle affect intraocular lens (IOL) positioning and fixation stability in the Canabrava technique, given ongoing concerns such as iris chafing and the…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001869
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Differences in Cyclotorsion Compensation Between Low, Medium, and Large Angles in Myopic PRK: Visual and Refractive Results.

Ben Ephraim Noyman D, Safir M, Sommer A et al. · 2026 · Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)

Purpose To evaluate the differences in myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) outcomes between small, medium, and large cyclorotational angle degrees. Methods This retrospective comparative study was conducted at Care Vision Laser…

View details →DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20260218-02
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Association between Plasma Uric Acid level and Mortality Rate in Children with Sepsis and Acute Kidney Injury.

Sadeghi Bojd S, Soleimani G, Yaghoubi S et al. · 2026 · Urology journal

Background Acute kidney injury is a common disease in hospitalized patients, which can have a significant impact on outcomes, including an increase in overall complications and mortality rates, criteria such as serum creatinine level,…

View details →DOI: 10.22037/uj.v23i00.8514
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Accuracy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adults With Postbariatric Hypoglycemia After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Under Stable and Dynamic Glucose Conditions.

Lizoain A, Vettoretti M, Ferreira A et al. · 2026 · Diabetes care

Objective Although continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are increasingly used to detect and manage postbariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) and associated glucose variability, data on their accuracy in this population remain scarce. Research design…

View details →DOI: 10.2337/dc25-2724
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Higher IVIG resistance in Kawasaki disease patients treated early after fever onset: a single-center retrospective study of 2,988 cases.

Wen J, Wu Y, Huang P et al. · 2026 · European journal of pediatrics

To investigate the impact of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) timing on coronary artery outcomes and treatment response in children with Kawasaki disease (KD). This retrospective study analyzed 2,988 pediatric patients with Kawasaki…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00431-026-06931-5
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Myocardial expression of <i>ADGRL4</i> and <i>AQP7</i> is related to regression of left ventricular hypertrophy after aortic valve replacement in a sex-dependent manner.

Halldórsson KB, Karagianni K, Leite-Moreira AF et al. · 2026 · American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology

Aortic stenosis (AS) may lead to left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH). After aortic valve replacement (AVR), LVH often does not regress fully. This has been associated with a worse prognosis. This study aimed at comparing LVH regression…

View details →DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00188.2026
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Perceived Professional Identity and Role Stress among Midwifery Students in South Central Mindanao: A Cross-sectional Study.

Liba ES, Falguera CC, Atendido MRA · 2026 · Acta medica Philippina

Background Professional identity plays a significant role in alleviating role stress among healthcare professionals. However, these two factors are poorly explored in the midwifery profession. Objective To determine the perceived level of…

View details →DOI: 10.47895/amp.vi0.13680
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Migraine as an occupational health risk among nurses in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia: a multicenter study of risk perceptions and associated factors.

Qalawa SAA, Elbqry MG, Elmansy FM et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in public health

Background Migraine is a common neurological disorder and an emerging occupational health risk among nurses due to demanding workloads, shift work, workplace stress, and prolonged screen exposure. Understanding nurses' risk perceptions of…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1789630
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The Relationship between Perceived Food Environment and Glycemic Control Among Malaysian Diabetic Patients.

Berahim AS, Rohana AJ, Yaacob NM et al. · 2026 · International journal of preventive medicine

Background The perceptions of diabetic patients on their food environment influence their dietary choices and would impact glycemic control. The main aim of this study was to determine any relationship between perceived food environment…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_197_24
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Relationship of nurses' sensory processing sensitivity trait to the perception of invisible care: A cross-sectional study

Rubiño-Díaz JÁ, Ferrández-Sempere S, Maqueda M et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Aim To analyze the influence of sensory processing sensitivity on nursing professionals' perception of invisible care. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive observational study. Seventy-nine professionals from a level III hospital…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9732284/v1
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Determining the Association Between Clear Cell Acanthoma and Psoriasis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.

Garakani R, Sejdiu Z, Kissinger CR et al. · 2026 · The American Journal of dermatopathology

Abstract Given clear cell acanthoma's overlapping similarities with psoriasis, we compared the presence of psoriasis and its known cardiovascular comorbidities in patients with clear cell acanthoma with patients with a control benign skin…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000003327
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Interspecific patterns of variation in dental growth increments of crocodilians.

Hogg R · 2026 · Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists

Background Multiple studies have supported the hypothesis that incremental growth lines in crocodilian dentin are analogous with circadian von Ebner's lines in mammals; however, variation in these growth lines has been largely unstudied.…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.70157