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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 Report

To do Elastography or not to do? Comparative study between shear wave Elastography versus Doppler in the Evaluation of O-RADS 3 and 4 Ovarian Lesions

Sobhi A, Hegazy RM, Zolfakar DS et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose Ovarian lesions are common diseases nowadays that should be diagnosed accurately. The Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) classification helps to a great extent in categorizing the type of ovarian lesions,…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8573044/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Impact of a Pharmacy-Driven (1,3)-β-D-Glucan Algorithm on Micafungin Duration of Therapy in the ICU.

Abi Kheir DJ, Moriles K, Carr AL et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pharmacy technology : jPT : official publication of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Background: The (1,3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) test can be used as a stewardship approach to decrease antifungal overutilization, development of resistance, and excess costs. Objective: This study assessed the impact that a BDG algorithm has on…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/87551225261446911
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Comparative analysis of laboratory-based and portable qPCR platforms: CFX, MIC, and Biomeme Franklin for African swine fever and avian influenza detection.

Auer A, Settypalli TBK, Rozstalnyy A et al. · 2026 · BMC veterinary research

Background Rapid diagnosis is critical for the early detection and control of transboundary animal diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), particularly because it enables timely containment measures at the farm…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12917-026-05606-5
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Reliability of routine HPV testing in Burkina Faso: Laboratory quality control as part of the establishment of a laboratory network for the implementation of HPV testing

Zougmore WAMJ, Kaboré NF, Bado P et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background : Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing is recommended as a high-performance screening method within the World Health Organization (WHO) global strategy for cervical cancer elimination. However, the programmatic…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9484224/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Unusual vulvar cancer recurrence after radical vulvectomy with negative margins: a case report.

Saliba M, Haddad E · 2026 · International journal of surgery case reports

Introduction The most common type of vulvar cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. The management of early-stage vulvar squamous cell carcinoma includes radical local excision of the primary tumor. Evaluation of sentinel nodes for metastases…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/rc9.0000000000000450
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Host-virus association databases as tools for understanding viral spillover at varying scales.

Lindsley IC, Juman MM, Seifert SN et al. · 2026 · PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Large host-virus association databases are increasingly used to explore broad questions in disease ecology, particularly around host range, pathogen diversity, and the potential for spillover. While these databases have been instrumental…

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013343
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Sensitivity and Predictors of False-Negative SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in a High-Burden Coronary Artery Disease Population: A Retrospective Analysis Using Revascularization as the Reference Standard

Wright L, Hamze J, Nagrani TR et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) places a disproportionate burden on rural Appalachian communities. Scioto County, Ohio has among the highest rates of CAD-related hospitalizations in the state, approaching double the…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9246863/v1
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Field study using sentinel birds and ELISA for differentiating infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA) in chicken flocks vaccinated with inactivated avian influenza H5 vaccines.

Ibrahim M, Mostafa D, Manie EA et al. · 2026 · British poultry science

1. This study used unvaccinated sentinels plus Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) specific ELISA for differentiating infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA). Birds assessed were from 10 broiler flocks (F1-F10), three layer (F11-F13) and two…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2026.2645007
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

The impact of symptom duration on D-dimer: results from the Venous Thrombosis Registry in Østfold Hospital.

Tavoly M, Jørgensen CT, Sandblad KG et al. · 2026 · Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis

Background It has been suggested that D-dimer testing should be avoided in patients with prolonged symptoms, as results may yield false negatives. However, the evidence supporting this recommendation is limited. Objectives This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.rpth.2026.103457
Failed Experiment ReportMedicine

Pitfalls of therapies targeting the nitric oxide signaling pathway in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Loeb SA, Tharp DL, Zawieja SD et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

Over 30 million individuals globally are afflicted with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Despite this substantial figure, treatment options for HFpEF remain limited. This is largely attributed to the variability in…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001844
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Reality check: testing the <i>in silico</i> predictions of false negative results due to mutations in SARS-CoV-2 PCR assays using templates with mismatches <i>in vitro</i>.

Otwell T, Knight B, Coryell M et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Molecular diagnostic assays are critical tools to test, diagnose and treat infectious and other diseases. For example, PCR test results have been extremely valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only to provide appropriate health care…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1524025
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Diagnostic performance of somatostatin receptor positron emission tomography in preoperative evaluation of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor lymph node metastases.

Gudmundsdottir H, Hernandez-Delima FJ, McDowell BC et al. · 2026 · Surgery

Background Regional lymph node involvement impacts prognosis for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and may influence management decisions for small tumors. Conventional cross-sectional imaging modalities have low sensitivity…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2026.110136
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Endogenous Biomarkers Analysis and False-Negative Results for SARSCov2 Using two Commercial RT-PCR Diagnostic Kits.

Khoshakhlagh M, Dehghani T, Alizadeh A et al. · 2026 · Iranian journal of pathology

Background & objective Real-time PCR is widely used to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, but false-negative results can occur even with internal controls. This study aimed to investigate the impact of using alternative…

View details →DOI: 10.30699/ijp.2025.2053609.3417
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Verification of the Phadebas® forensic press test for the screening of human saliva.

Cañete FT, Williams L, Parry R et al. · 2026 · Forensic science international. Synergy

The Phadebas® Forensic Press Test (PFPT) is widely employed in forensic laboratories for presumptive saliva screening by observation of α-amylase activity. This enzyme hydrolyses starch embedded in the test paper, resulting in a blue…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100691
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinical Features, Treatment, and Outcomes of Nivolumab-induced Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

Liu M, Kong L, Sun W et al. · 2026 · Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997)

To investigate the clinical profile of nivolumab-induced autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and to reveal the diagnostic and therapeutic patterns of this disease. Articles on nivolumab-induced AIHA published before October 31, 2025 were…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/cji.0000000000000612
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When the test lies: Fatal cryptococcosis and the prozone effect in advanced HIV infection.

Costa M, Rodrigues P, Araújo B et al. · 2026 · Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease

Cryptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening opportunistic infection in advanced HIV disease. Cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) detection by lateral flow assay (LFA) is the diagnostic cornerstone, offering high sensitivity and specificity.…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117512
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

False-negative results of combined endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound in mediastinal staging of lung cancer.

Gambuś K, Moszczyński K, Popovchenko S et al. · 2026 · Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Introduction Accurate assessment of mediastinal lymph node involvement is crucial for treatment planning in lung cancer. Combined endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound (CUS) offers high sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV),…

View details →DOI: 10.5114/kitp.2026.160677
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Anterior middle cingulate cortex gamma-aminobutyric acid level is elevated in children with both familial and prenatal alcohol exposure-associated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Alger JR, Gupta I, Farkouh L et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background Prior neuroimaging suggests brain differences between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder due to prenatal alcohol exposure (ADHD+PAE) and non-exposed children with ADHD due to other, e.g., familial, causes…

View details →DOI: 10.64898/2026.05.25.26354065
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[Tuberculous mastitis: A rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis].

Dellbrügge F, Schaumann N, Kruppa M et al. · 2026 · Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)

Abstract We present the case of a 39-year-old Indian female patient diagnosed with tuberculous mastitis and lymph node tuberculosis. The patient had a history of tuberculosis infection treatment as a newborn. She initially presented with…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2845-3440
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A Case Report of HIV Transmission Within a Household Involving a Married Man Who Has Sex with Men in China.

Li X, Huang Y, Hao J et al. · 2026 · Current HIV research

Background Married Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) constitute a bridge population for HIV diffusion into low-risk groups, with spousal non-disclosure rates exceeding 60% in China. It will increase the risk of secondary transmission within…

View details →DOI: 10.2174/011570162x444930260409114355
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Evaluation of a Point-of-Care Multiplex PCR Analyser for Detection of <i>Babesia gibsoni</i> in the Canine Population of Hong Kong.

Tsang SM, Merino Gutierrez V, Yu J et al. · 2026 · Veterinary sciences

Canine babesiosis caused by Babesia gibsoni is prevalent in Hong Kong. While molecular diagnosis via PCR is highly sensitive, it typically requires reference laboratory access, delaying clinical decisions. This study evaluated the…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/vetsci13060548
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The Usefulness of Antinuclear Antibody Multiplex Immunoassay for Screening of Rheumatological Diseases: A Real-World Population-Based Study.

Hijaze E, Razi T, Arbel R et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic performance of BioPlex 2200 multiplex immunoassay (BI) for detecting antinuclear antibodies (ANA), compared with the gold standard, the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IIF), as a screening…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000002372
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Early computed tomography may miss main pancreatic duct injury in distal pancreatic trauma: a prospective surgically verified diagnostic accuracy study.

Tri PM, Hung NT, Liet DH et al. · 2026 · Emergency radiology

Purpose To assess the diagnostic performance of computed tomography (CT) for predicting main pancreatic duct injury in surgically explored patients with distal pancreatic trauma. Methods We conducted a prospective single-center diagnostic…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10140-026-02504-z
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[Evaluation of the screening performance of ultrasound for fatty liver using transient elastography in the elderly population of Shanghai communities].

Wei XT, Zhu LY, Wu YL et al. · 2026 · Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi

Objective: To evaluate the screening performance and related factors of ultrasound for hepatic steatosis in community-based elderly populations using controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) measured by transient elastography as the…

View details →DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20250626-00436
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging versus Computed Tomography for Lumbar Spondylolysis in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

TEZCE A, DURMUŞ E · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose The objective of this study is to compare the diagnostic efficacy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) in detecting lumbar spondylolysis among patients presenting with chronic low back pain, and…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9247900/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Diagnostic and therapeutic impact of PCR in uveitis: real-world data from intraocular fluid analysis of 45 uveitis patients in a tertiary referral center in Turkey.

Zorlutuna Kaymak N, Pekel İ, Demir Tekol S et al. · 2026 · BMC ophthalmology

Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic utility and real-world clinical impact of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of aqueous humor (AH) and vitreous samples in patients with uveitis including suspected infectious and mixed…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12886-026-05002-5