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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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Physical activity levels, sleep quality and perceived stress in Chilean students: a cross-sectional study.

Aguilera-Eguía R, Fuentes-Barría H, Avilés-Santos Y et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in sports and active living

Objective To describe sleep quality, perceived stress, and physical activity levels, as well as to identify the associations between these variables in fourth-year Kinesiology students at the Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1789806
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Perioperative Anesthetic Factors and Flap Outcome in Pediatric Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study.

Lech D, Maksymowicz R, Matysek J et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background: Microvascular free flap reconstruction is an established method for the management of complex head and neck defects in pediatric patients. However, the influence of perioperative anesthetic management on flap outcome in this…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/jcm15114321
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Remote monitoring contribution to the continuation of CPAP treatment in the long term: which gain and for whom? A cohort analysis.

Bayle JY, Onen F, Onen SH · 2025 · Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung

PURPOSE: The impact of remote monitoring (RM) on the likelihood of continuing CPAP therapy in apneic patients remains unknown in the long term and was addressed by a comparative cohort analysis. METHODS: The probability of continuing CPAP…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s11325-025-03558-y
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Adding free leucine to a balanced essential amino acid mixture suppresses intracellular transamination of isoleucine and valine in healthy older adults.

Knezek SB, Engelen MPKJ, Coyle KS et al. · 2026 · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Background Adding leucine (LEU) to protein meals enhances protein anabolism, but excess LEU reduces valine (VAL) and isoleucine (ILE) plasma concentrations. We examined in older adults whether additional LEU added to an essential amino…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2026.106659
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Differential astrocyte activation by Taenia solium antigens: Specific induction of IL-10 and IL-1β by Excretory/Secretory (ES) products.

Gonzales K, Condori J, Fernández G et al. · 2026 · Immunobiology

Background Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a parasitic infection of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by the larval form of Taenia solium. This disease provokes an inflammatory response that intensifies when the parasite dies. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2026.153162
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Zinc deficiency is associated with erythropoietin-stimulating agents hyporesponsive anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients: a cross-sectional study.

Kuwahara F, Harada K, Nagata M et al. · 2026 · Clinical and experimental nephrology

Background Zinc deficiency is widely recognized as a cause of anemia, but no studies have clarified the impact of zinc deficiency on achieving target hemoglobin levels in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) and receiving high-dose…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10157-026-02816-x
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Risk factors for asseptic loosening after revision total knee replacement (rTKR): a component-specific analysis of femoral and tibial reconstruction.

Souto CS, Pereira F, Carvalho A et al. · 2026 · The Knee

Background Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) remains a technically demanding procedure, with re-revision representing a major clinical challenge. The role of reconstruction strategies, particularly the use of augments and metaphyseal…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2026.104528
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Similar Outcomes in Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated With Conventus Intramedullary Cage Device and Open Reduction Internal Fixation.

Kurkowski SC, Taleghani ER, McMillan P et al. · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Objectives To compare clinical outcomes between open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with or without Conventus intramedullary cage (CC) for proximal humerus fractures. Methods Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Level 1…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000003161
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A comparative experimental study on the impact of radiotherapy dose rate and melatonin pretreatment in tongue and esophageal tissues.

Hacımustafaoğlu F, Aras S, Çaykara Peran B et al. · 2026 · International journal of radiation biology

Aim This study aimed to investigate the differential biological responses in tongue and esophageal tissues induced by flattening filter (FF) and flattening filter-free (FFF) beams at varying dose rates, and to assess the radioprotective…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2026.2669157
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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
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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
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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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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
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Acquired Buried Penis Reconstruction: A Description of the "Manta Ray" Technique and a Comparative Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

Massoud L, Jeng G, Parish C et al. · 2026 · Annals of plastic surgery

Adult acquired buried penis (AABP) is a condition in which the penis is obscured by excessive surrounding soft tissue or skin folds, commonly associated with obesity. It is often worsened by Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans or Lichen…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000004780
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Risk factors for postoperative deep vein thrombosis during hospitalization in patients with hip fractures: a prospective nested case-control study.

Chen Z, Wang X, Zhang J et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with hip fractures during hospitalization to establish a foundation for early prevention and management of DVT. We conducted a…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-55121-8
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HSP-70, Presepsin, and HO-1 for Differentiating Acute Appendicitis From Nonsurgical Abdominal Pain in Children: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sahin S, Ibrahimoglu H, Can F et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background Diagnosing acute appendicitis in children remains challenging when symptoms, examination findings, laboratory results, or imaging are equivocal. Additional biomarkers may help support diagnostic decision-making in…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9734817/v1