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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

Is torsion of the undescended testis intrinsically associated with worse salvage? A matched cohort analysis.

Ahmad I, Khondker A, Rickard M et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric surgery

Background Testicular torsion in undescended testes (UDT) has poor salvage rates, but it remains unclear if the cryptorchid state itself confers an intrinsic disadvantage. We aimed to compare testicular salvage between UDT and descended…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163210
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Data-Driven Discovery of Plant-Based Dietary Subtypes and Their Association with Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, and Type 2 diabetes in Postmenopausal Women: Insights from the Women's Health Initiative.

Moosavi D, Nejati N, Arcan C et al. · 2026 · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Background Plant-based diets have been associated with lower risks of chronic diseases; however, not all plant-based diets confer equal health benefits. Data-driven methods provide an opportunity to empirically identify distinct…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2026.156406
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Early outcomes of facilitated transfemoral versus alternative access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

Mustafa A, Wang D, Dutton C et al. · 2026 · The Journal of invasive cardiology

Objectives Transfemoral (TF) access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be challenging in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Alternative access through intra- and extrathoracic approaches can be performed.…

View details →DOI: 10.25270/jic/25.00171
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Clinical Impact of Using Real-Time Image-Processing Algorithms (Comb Removal and Image Sharpening) in Dacryoendoscopic Surgery.

Tasaki K, Hoshi S, Hiraoka T et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background/Objectives: Lacrimal passage intubation is commonly used to treat lacrimal duct obstruction. However, conventional dacryoendoscopes, which are limited by their low resolution and comb-structure artifacts, pose challenges for…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15051951
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Predictors of <i>Candida auris</i> Infection in Previously Colonized Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Large Tertiary Reference Center.

Ergün N, Karabulut SS, Türken M et al. · 2026 · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen associated with high mortality in healthcare settings. Although colonization is recognized as the harbinger of invasive infection, predicting which patients will develop bloodstream…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jof12060449
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Abid H, Khan Y, Khan N et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEis) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were historically considered contraindicated in severe aortic stenosis (AS) due to theoretical haemodynamic risks. Contemporary evidence…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15082904
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High Variability in Resistance to Deformation Under Valgus Load of Knee Braces used for the Treatment of Medial Collateral Ligament Tears: A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis

Pechlivanidou E, Stacheter M, Wahl P et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Introduction To quantify valgus deformation and per-load mechanical stiffness of commercially available knee braces indicated for medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, and to evaluate whether mechanical performance is…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9849551/v1
Negative / Null Result ReportMedicine

Development of Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Modified NK Cells for the Immunotherapy of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma.

Uchida Y, Tateo S, Wakao M et al. · 2026 · European journal of haematology

Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) is an aggressive hematological malignancy with a poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. ATL cells exhibit aberrant surface glycosylation patterns resulting from dysregulated glycosyltransferase…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/ejh.70199
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Art v 3 sensitization is associated with increased immunological complexity but not clinical severity in lipid transfer protein syndrome.

Carbonell Martínez A · 2026 · European annals of allergy and clinical immunology

Summary Background. Lipid transfer protein (LTP)-mediated food allergy represents one of the most severe and heterogeneous forms of IgE-mediated food allergy in Mediterranean populations. Although Pru p 3 is the main marker of LTP…

View details →DOI: 10.23822/eurannaci.1764-1489.442
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Surface Texture of Taste Carriers Modulates Bitter Taste Identification.

Brothánková P, Faitlová H, Sitina M et al. · 2026 · ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between texture and the correct identification of gustatory stimuli (sweet, salty, bitter, and sour) in both healthy participants and patients with taste disorders. Patients and…

View details →DOI: 10.1159/000553068
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Fostering a Reflecting Processing of the Academic Crisis: The Effectiveness of Group Counselling for Underachieving University Students.

Esposito G, Passeggia R, Cannata A et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background: University counselling services provide essential support for students navigating critical academic phases. These services have proven to be successful in promoting long-term psychological well-being and student retention.…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14121776
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AI literacy and digital psychological states: social-behavioral implications for FOMO and NOMOPHOBIA over time (2019-2025).

Sezgin ME, Kaya NB, Basarmak U et al. · 2026 · BMC psychology

Background AI literacy has become increasingly relevant in digitally mediated environments, yet its relationship with fear of missing out (FOMO) and nomophobia remains underexplored. Method The study used an exploratory design to examine…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05001-7
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Optimal Site of Tactile Stimulation during Initial Steps of Neonatal Resuscitation: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kolachena V, Priyadarshi M, Singh P et al. · 2026 · Resuscitation

The optimum site of tactile stimulation (TS) during initial steps of neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room (DR) is not well-established. To compare the impact of three different sites of TS (back rub, trunk rub, and sole rub) on…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111190
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Comparison of spread patterns and survival outcomes in uterine carcinosarcoma versus grade 3 endometrioid endometrial cancer.

Soyak B, Ozgul N · 2026 · Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology

Purpose To compare the clinicopathologic characteristics, dissemination patterns, and survival outcomes of uterine carcinosarcoma (CS) and grade 3 endometrioid adenocarcinoma (G3EAC), focusing on nodal distribution and the impact of…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00432-026-06523-8
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Comparison of the Effects of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl Infusion on Postoperative Agitation and Analgesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Gul YG, Yildiz S, Güngör H et al. · 2026 · Children (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives: Postoperative agitation (PA) and postoperative pain in pediatric patients following sevoflurane anesthesia are challenging clinical scenarios. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of intraoperative…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/children13050700
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Detected After Oral Cancer Reconstructive Surgery: A Single- Center Retrospective Cohort Study With Routine Postoperative Ultrasonographic Screening

Shimojukkoku Y, Yoshida K, Matsui K et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Deep vein thrombosis detected after oral cancer reconstructive surgery may affect postoperative management, but procedure-specific risk factors remain insufficiently defined. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 201…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9864691/v1
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Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness in Clinically Significant Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema: An Interocular Comparison with Contralateral Pseudophakic Eyes.

Demir K, Çelik E · 2026 · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)

Purpose To evaluate subfoveal choroidal thickness (SCT) in eyes with clinically significant pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) and compare it with the contralateral pseudophakic eyes that underwent uncomplicated cataract surgery…

View details →DOI: 10.2147/opth.s605546
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Are In-Home and Foster Care Services Associated With Risk of Maltreatment-Related Fatality and Near Fatality Following a Child Protection Case? Evidence From Pennsylvania.

Jones DM, Connell CM, Font SA · 2026 · Child maltreatment

Many children who experience child maltreatment fatalities (CMF) or near fatalities (CMNF) are previously known to the child welfare system (CWS). Although in-home services and foster care (FC) are tools for preventing CMF/CMNF, relatively…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/10775595261451469
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Associations among stress, anxiety, and depression in postgraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study.

Islamzade B, Leblebicioglu Kurtulus I, Durmaz Yilmaz OM · 2026 · BMC medical education

Background Postgraduate dental education is a demanding process characterized by increased clinical responsibility and academic expectations. While psychological distress among undergraduate dental students has been widely studied,…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12909-026-09736-0
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Impact of skin flap elevation technique on the extent of gustatory sweating after superficial parotidectomy: a comparative study.

Karataş M, Durgut O, Solmaz F et al. · 2026 · BMC surgery

BACKGROUND: Frey syndrome is a frequent long-term complication following superficial parotidectomy, with reported prevalence varying widely according to diagnostic methods and follow-up duration. Although most studies focus on the presence…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12893-026-03614-8
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Match outcome influences accumulated but not relative external load in rolling small-sided games with loser rotation.

Dalen T, Stallvik M, Lagestad P et al. · 2026 · BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation

This study investigated whether match outcome influences external training load in a rolling three-team small-sided game (SSG) format in semi-professional male football players. Twenty outfield players contributed valid GPS data across…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13102-026-01821-7
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Level-specific impairment of the 10-second grip-and-release test and grip strength in degenerative cervical myelopathy: analysis of 39 surgical cases.

Kobayashi H, Watanabe K, Otani K et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders

PURPOSE: To characterise the relationship between the 10-second grip-and-release test (GRT) and grip strength—simple measures of upper limb function in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM)—with the responsible level. METHODS: We…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12891-026-09715-y
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Indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence angiography in free parascapular flaps: Distal flap perfusion assessment in a retrospective study of 112 cases.

Knoedler L, Thomas B, Mayer S et al. · 2026 · JPRAS open

Background Reliable perfusion of the distal portion of free parascapular (PSC) flaps is essential for successful lower extremity reconstruction. We hypothesized that intraoperative indocyanine green near-infrared video angiography…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2026.05.026
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Effects of vocal hygiene education program delivered via videoconference on acoustic and self-reported voice outcomes in Muslim religious officials in Turkiye.

Yesilli-Puzella G, Hanbal-İbooğlu E, Karataylı Özgürsoy S · 2026 · Scientific reports

This study examined the effects of a vocal hygiene education program delivered via videoconference on voice quality and self-perceived vocal outcomes among Muslim religious officials in Turkiye. The participants were 26 imams, aged between…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-54600-2