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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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Do Biochemical Markers Reflect Parathyroid Adenoma Volume in Primary Hyperparathyroidism?

Çimen Ş, Altındağ N, Erginöz E et al. · 2026 · International journal of molecular sciences

The relationship between biochemical severity parameters and adenoma burden in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has been widely studied, although some variability across studies persists. This relationship is clinically relevant for…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijms27115034
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Acute Autonomic and Perceptual Responses to Resistance Training Performed With and Without Blood Flow Restriction.

Steiger, Almeida, Massini et al. · 2026 · Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the acute effects of high-intensity resistance training (HIRT), low-intensity resistance training (LIRT), and low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (LIRT-BFR) on heart rate…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jfmk11020235
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Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) as a Predictive Biomarker of Therapeutic Response in Psoriasis: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Anti-TNF, Anti-IL-17, and Anti-IL-23 Agents.

Trovato, La Marca, Simonini et al. · 2026 · Journal of personalized medicine

Background/Objectives: The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), derived from routine blood counts, has emerged as a potential marker of systemic inflammation in psoriasis. However, its longitudinal behavior across different systemic…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jpm16060323
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Outcome After Surgery for Type A Intramural Hematoma.

Biancari, Dell'Aquila, Mäkikallio et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Background: The nature and prognosis of type A intramural hematoma (TAIMH) are not well established. In this study, we evaluated the early and late outcome after surgery for this emergency condition. Methods: The ERTAAD registry included…

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Substance P as a potential salivary biomarker to differentiate Sjögren's disease from non-Sjögren sicca syndrome: a pilot study.

Rosso, Fico, Di Criscio et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in immunology

The diagnosis of Sjögren's Disease (SjD) remains challenging due to the non-specific nature of sicca symptoms and the need for invasive biopsies. This pilot study aimed to investigate the potential of salivary Substance P (SP), a…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1851367
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Evaluating the effectiveness of three communication modes in promoting repeat voluntary donation behavior in first-time blood donors at a tertiary care blood center in North India.

Mahajan, Akhtar, Sharma et al. · 2026 · Asian journal of transfusion science

Due to rapid technological advancements, several new methods such as telephone (TP), e-mail, social media, WhatsApp (WA), and Short Message Services are being used as effectively among blood centers worldwide for postdonation communication…

View details →DOI: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_190_23
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Endosonography-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen apposing metal stent vs. ERCP: Individual patient data and aggregate meta-analyses.

Chen, Spadaccini, Sahai et al. · 2026 · Endoscopy international open

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy using a lumen-apposing metal stent (EUS-CDSL) has been shown in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to be effective compared with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2863-1621
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Thoracic paravertebral block with different doses of liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia in single-port thoracoscopic lung surgery: a randomized clinical trial.

Ren, Nan, Li et al. · 2026 · Annals of medicine

To evaluate the analgesic efficacy of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) with different doses of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) or ropivacaine in patients undergoing single-port thoracoscopic lung surgery. A total of 105 patients scheduled…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2026.2687941
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Is There a Long-Term Benefit to use Patient-Specific Guides for Glenoid Implant Positioning in aTSA? A comparative study at minimum 10 years.

Gauci, Millet, Jacquot et al. · 2026 · Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery

The efficacy of patient-specific guides (PSGs) in improving accuracy and reducing the number of outliers in glenoid implant positioning in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty has been clearly shown. However, long-term clinical benefit in…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2026.06.018
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Individual SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Risk of New-Onset Cancer in Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

Kim, Seo, Nam et al. · 2026 · Cancer research and treatment

Preclinical studies suggest that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) may have cancer-preventive effects; however, clinical evidence remains inconclusive. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the association between the…

View details →DOI: 10.4143/crt.2025.1243
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Efficacy and safety of tirofiban after successful endovascular reperfusion in acute ischaemic stroke (ATTRACTION) in China: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Huang, Xu, Qin et al. · 2026 · Lancet (London, England)

Successful reperfusion after endovascular thrombectomy does not consistently result in functional independence in acute ischaemic stroke. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of tirofiban, a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(26)00983-9
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Exploration of executive function measures in native English-speaking adults with varying education and reading levels.

Harris, Housman · 2026 · Applied neuropsychology. Adult

Neuropsychological performance is influenced by demographic/premorbid factors in addition to acquired cognitive impairment. This study examined relationships between educational attainment, reading ability, and executive functions in a…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2026.2693225
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Management of stiffness after total knee arthroplasty: influence of intervention timing and surgical technique on clinical outcomes.

Peretó Villaescusa, Coelho, Grillo et al. · 2026 · European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie

Postoperative knee stiffness following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a challenging complication that may require surgical intervention when conservative treatment fails. Although manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) and arthroscopic…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00590-026-04838-3
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Comparison of the effectiveness of 30% Aloe vera cream and 20% urea cream as topical treatment for xerosis cutis in chronic kidney disease: a randomized clinical trial.

Fajriani, Djawad, Tabri et al. · 2026 · Dermatology reports

Xerosis is a prevalent skin disorder among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). While both Aloe vera cream 30% and urea cream 20% have been shown to improve skin hydration in cases of xerosis cutis,…

View details →DOI: 10.4081/dr.2026.10496
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Clinical performance of a flowable bulk-fill composite compared with highly viscous glass ionomer cement in class II restorations of primary molars: A 1-year randomized clinical trial.

Fahmy, El-Geleel, Anwar et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)

Caries is the most prevalent chronic disease in children, affecting more than 530 million people worldwide. Timely restoration of primary molars is critical for maintaining function and preventing premature tooth loss. The choice of…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2026.03.026
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Comparison of Prognostic Performance Between a Machine Learning Model and Manually Measured Grey-White-Matter Ratio on Early Brain Computed Tomography After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Inoue, Ono, Okazaki et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Objectives Early prediction of neurological outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is critical for guiding treatment decisions. Machine learning (ML) model and grey-white matter ratio (GWR), both derived from brain…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.109468
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Erectile and ejaculatory outcomes after penile fracture repair: a comparative analysis of absorbable vs non-absorbable sutures.

Mod, Keskin, Can et al. · 2026 · International journal of impotence research

This study aimed to compare the effects of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures on postoperative erectile function, ejaculatory function and sexual satisfaction in patients undergoing penile fracture repair. In this single-center…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41443-026-01313-9
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Ultrasound Assessment of Talar, Femoral and Metacarpal Cartilage Thicknesses in Hemiplegic Patients and their Relationship with Functional Parameters.

Eroğlu, Taş, Ekici · 2026 · Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie

In hemiplegic patients, joint cartilage alterations may arise from impaired balance reactions, decreased selective motor control, abnormal muscle tone, or reduced weight shifting toward the affected limb. This study aimed to investigate…

View details →DOI: 10.1055/a-2887-2112