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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He J, Garoushi S, Lassila L et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
Objective The purpose of this study was to prepare dental resin composites (DRCs) with low shrinkage stress and limited leachable inhibitor content by incorporating a synthesized polymerizable inhibitor PBHT…
Atarashi C, Osawa K, Saito D et al. · 2026 · Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Background Jaw deviation is a common feature of skeletal mandibular prognathism and often extends to the maxilla, complicating diagnosis and treatment planning in surgical orthodontic treatment. Since occlusion and maxillary morphology…
Elakkad YE, Refai H, Ahmed HH et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Liver fibrosis, a severe health issue linked to liver injury, inflammation, and cell death, often progresses to liver cancer without effective treatments. In this study, an exosome-nanoliposome hybrid loaded with caffeine (Caff) was…
Luo B, Huang Y, Wu Y et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of robot-assisted versus conventional fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation for Tile type C posterior pelvic ring injuries. Methods A retrospective analysis was…
Song C, Ni J, Liu C et al. · 2026 · Drug design, development and therapy
Background The programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) technique is effective for labor analgesia. Although ropivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine is used for epidural labor analgesia, the optimal PIEB volume for this regimen…
Ashok AH, Field S, Ramakrishnan NK et al. · 2026 · Nuclear medicine communications
Background Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. The P2X7 receptor (P2X7R), expressed on microglia, is involved in neuroinflammatory responses. Despite evidence of P2X7R…
Yoon YK, Shim DW, Kim JH et al. · 2026 · Foot & ankle international
Background There is an increasing role for joint-preserving surgery in hallux valgus (HV) management among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We compared radiologic and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive transverse distal…
Ravi M, Annadurai P, Gupta R · 2026 · Biomaterial investigations in dentistry
Background Complete removal of organic tissue and microorganisms from the root canal system is essential for successful endodontic therapy. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remains the gold standard irrigant for its tissue-dissolving and…
Checchi V, Cavani F, Vistola M et al. · 2026 · Operative dentistry
Objective Single-shade materials are favored for simplifying clinical workflows without compromising the esthetics of restorations, although evidence supporting their use remains limited. Therefore, this laboratory evaluated color match of…
Wang G, Yu Y, Han Y et al. · 2026 · BMC cancer
Purpose To characterize the imaging features of succinate dehydrogenase-deficient renal cell carcinoma (SDH-RCC) and compare them with those of renal oncocytoma (RO) and chromophobe RCC (chRCC). Methods This retrospective two-center study…
Wei C, An J, Lin Y et al. · 2026 · PeerJ
Background Badminton is a physically demanding sport requiring a combination of aerobic endurance, anaerobic power, agility, and explosive strength. Repeated sprint training (RST) has emerged as a time-efficient strategy for improving…
McCabe M, Cheung Z, Mungara T et al. · 2026 · Journal of robotic surgery
Patients with cirrhosis have increased rates of gallstone formation. While laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is known to be safe in cirrhosis, perioperative morbidity remains higher than the general population. Prior work has suggested…
Ürer H, Yıldırım İ, Asker G et al. · 2026 · Tropical animal health and production
In this study, meat quality characteristics of Anatolian local geese (Anser anser domesticus) and Mast geese (Anser anser) reared under semi-intensive conditions were compared. A total of 100 geese were used: 50 from each breed, 25 males…
Dong C, Xu S · 2026 · Health science reports
Background and aims Dehydrated alcohol and lauromacrogol are the predominant sclerosing agents employed in cyst ablation. A clear determination of the therapeutic effects comparison between the two is still lacking. This study evaluates…
Feng X, Xi L, Lu J et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract Objective To analyze the application effect of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle management model in hospital infection control in closed psychiatric wards, and to provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for reducing…
Salih GA, Nilsson M, Allen M · 2026 · Genes
Background: It is essential to recover as much DNA as possible from evidence samples to ensure optimal DNA analysis in forensic casework. However, both DNA collection and purification procedures cause a substantial loss of genetic…
Liu M, Guo Z, Zhou J et al. · 2026 · PeerJ
This study compared the effects of complex training (CT) versus resistance training (RT) on agility, strength and power in elite modern pentathletes during precompetition periods. Ten male modern pentathletes from the Chinese national team…
Moranne O, Gerbal M, Chkair S et al. · 2026 · Blood purification
Introduction This single center randomized controlled trial (NCT03562754) compared pre-diluted IHDF (PIHDF) without systemic anticoagulation and the Prometheus system with regional citrate anticoagulation (IHD-RCA) in high-bleeding-risk…
Ulkumen B, Mutlu S, Celik O · 2026 · Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the impact of spreader graft placement during cosmetic rhinoplasty on both objective acoustic measures and subjective voice quality. Methods In this prospective, double-blind, controlled study,…
Kuroda S, Sawada T, Yui R et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular intervention and therapeutics
Drug-coated balloon (DCB)-based non-stent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may allow shorter dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), but whether a ≤ 30-day regimen is associated with worse outcomes remains unclear, particularly in…
Feeney KM, D'Souza L · 2026 · Cureus
Introduction Hallux valgus is a common disorder of the foot. The chevron osteotomy is among the most common methods of surgically correcting mild to moderate hallux valgus, though it has been associated with inadequate distal metatarsal…
Eslami S, Sayahpour B, Tashakor A et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the impact of sagittal and vertical skeletal patterns as well as gender on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Methods A cross-sectional analysis was…
Maheshwari D, Nagdev NG, Pillai MR et al. · 2026 · Journal of glaucoma
Precis This study concludes that combined gonioscopy assisted transluminal trabeculotomy-phacoemulsification have similar efficacy in terms of intraocular pressure and antiglaucoma medication reduction in primary open angle and primary…
Amaechi BT, Vohra R, Abdollahi S et al. · 2026 · BDJ open
Aim This in vitro study used a pH cycling model to compare the caries remineralizing efficacy of toothpaste formulations containing calcium hypophosphite (CaP), hydroxyapatite (HAP), or sodium fluoride (NaF). Methods Bovine enamel blocks…
Şen Uzeli Ü, Doğan M, Eser B et al. · 2026 · Medicine
This study aimed to examine the relationship between anxiety and kinesiophobia in individuals receiving continuous hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. This cross-sectional study included 109 patients receiving renal…
Malhotra VK, Tamoli S, Kalbhor R et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background and Objectives Alkaline Ionized Water (AIW) is considered among the highest quality healthy drinking water worldwide and is widely discussed for its various health benefits. Hydron Alkaline Ionized Water (HAIW) is produced…
Kurtz JL, Ehlers M, Montgomery SR Jr et al. · 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine
Background Smoking has been linked to alterations in cellular inflammatory pathways and adverse outcomes in orthopaedic procedures. It is unclear how patient smoking affects the intra-articular microenvironment in the setting of…
Elyeli K, Esmaeilzadeh S, Esmaeilzadeh S · 2026 · Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN
Diabetes is characterized as the "pandemic of the age" due to its increasing prevalence. Since it is a disease that affects all areas of life, it causes negative effects on the quality of life and self-care activities. This study aimed to…
Ibrahim EA, Hanno KIH, Alrafah E et al. · 2026 · The journal of advanced prosthodontics
Purpose The aim is to evaluate the trueness and displacement of tooth position as well as subjective retention of the monolithic complete denture (CD). Materials and methods Twenty-two completely edentulous patients received (n = 22)…
Youssef B, Ibrahim EA, Moselhy SS et al. · 2026 · Discover nano
Background The Late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) is progressive cognitive deficits associated with different abnormalities as cholinergic dysfunction, amyloid accumulation, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Magnolol is a polyphenolic…