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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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Evaluating the impact of Lutetium-177 therapy on bioprosthetic heart valves in carcinoid heart disease.

Scalia IG, Abdelfattah FE, Farina JM et al. · 2026 · Cardio-oncology (London, England)

BACKGROUND: Severe carcinoid heart disease (CaHD) may require bioprosthetic valve (BPV) replacement. Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) DOTATATE is increasingly utilized in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs); however, its effect on BPVs remains…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s40959-026-00496-w
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Detection of Longer Leukocyte Telomere Length in Patients With Bone Sarcomas.

Chantre-Justino M, Silvestre RT, Delmonico L et al. · 2026 · World journal of oncology

Background Bone sarcomas are rare and heterogeneous malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal origin, often associated with poor clinical outcomes. Being rare neoplasms, a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved in the tumor…

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Signet-Ring Cell Colorectal Cancer and Signet-Ring Cell Component Colorectal Cancer: Do They Differ in Clinical Behavior?

Akyuz C, Sunamak O, Selman A et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background : Signet-ring cell colorectal cancer (SRCC) and colorectal cancer with a signet-ring cell component (SRC) are rare histological subtypes associated with poor prognosis. Although these entities are classified separately based on…

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Evaluation of the safety of high-dose <i>Lactobacillus gasseri</i> CP2305 supplementation in healthy adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Fuchida H, Sawada D, Hirota T et al. · 2026 · Toxicology reports

Objective Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 (L. gasseri CP2305) has been reported to exert intestinal regulatory, anti-stress, and sleep-improving effects in healthy adults. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of an excessive intake of L.…

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A Viral-Host Immunogenetic Interaction Model in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Co-Association of HHV-6B Infection and IL-18 rs1946518 Polymorphism.

Alheany ARA, Abdulkareem AZ, Abdullah ZA et al. · 2026 · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Background Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) arises from germinal center B cells through complex viral, genetic, and environmental factors. This study examines HHV-6B infection and the IL-18 rs1946518 polymorphism as potential contributors to…

View details →DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2026.27.5.1931
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Validation of the OMNI Rate of Perceived Exertion Color-Face Scale With Prescription Congruence and Intensity Discrimination in Laboratory and Field

Balasekaran G, Boey P, Ng YC · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose To develop and validate the OMNI RPE Color-Face Scale (CFS) on adults. Methods A total of 28 healthy participants were recruited for the study which involved scale development and validation. Scale development –…

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Diffusion kurtosis imaging for detecting renal functional changes in glomerulonephritis: a longitudinal experimental study.

Liu J, Wu Y, Yang D et al. · 2026 · BMC medical imaging

BACKGROUND: Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a major contributor to chronic kidney disease, highlighting the need for reliable biomarker to monitor GN. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) for dynamic…

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Comparison of academic performance of primary school children presenting with strabismus and/or amblyopia in Nigeria with age- and sex-matched classmates.

Ojinnaka GC, Okoye OI, Ojinnaka NC et al. · 2026 · Journal of tropical pediatrics

To compare the academic performance of urban primary school children with strabismus and/or amblyopia seen at the Eye Clinic of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria, with that of their controls. In…

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[Effects of Salt-tolerant Rice Cultivation on Organic Carbon Pool and Carbon Conversion Enzyme Activities in Coastal Saline Soil].

Ji RT, Xie XF, Jia ZY et al. · 2026 · Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue

Cultivating salt-tolerant rice (STR) is an effective approach to ameliorating coastal saline soils (CSL). In this study, the CSL without STR cultivation served as the control (CK), while soils with different rice cultivation years (1-5…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Differential responses of mineral-associated organic carbon and particulate organic carbon upon desertification of the Inner Mongolian grassland.

Peng H, Dong B, Naren G et al. · 2026 · Frontiers in microbiology

Introduction Grassland desertification substantially reduces soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. However, the responses of two distinct SOC fractions-mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) and particulate organic carbon (POC)-to…

View details →DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2026.1814844
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Comparison between accuracies of intraoral scanning and photogrammetry techniques performed with various devices in full-arch implant impressions.

Albayrak B, Kader İT, Köroğlu EN et al. · 2026 · BMC oral health

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the distance and angular accuracy of current intraoral scanners and photogrammetry devices in a full-arch implant model. METHODS: Six multi-unit abutment replicas (Astra Tech…

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Observational study exploring the association between sexes and perioperative morbidities after aseptic hip revision arthroplasty.

Drews G, Migliorini F, Götze C et al. · 2026 · BMC musculoskeletal disorders

BACKGROUND: Sex-based analyses in total hip arthroplasty have become increasingly important in understanding the nuanced outcomes and risks associated with this surgical procedure. Recent studies analyzed the complex interplay between…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12891-026-09607-1
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Clinical Features and Outcomes of Surgically Treated Infective Endocarditis in Adults with and Without Congenital Heart Disease: A 12-Year Cohort Study.

Ren S, Zhang L, Zhai Y et al. · 2026 · Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

Background Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at markedly increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE); however, data comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes in surgically treated IE patients with and without CHD…

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Goggles on Pain, Anxiety, and Comfort During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Gezginci Akpinar E, Cabi Z · 2026 · Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of virtual reality goggles on pain, anxiety, and comfort in patients undergoing non-sedated upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy. This randomized controlled study was conducted with 60…

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The impact of orthodontic treatment on face and smile attractiveness: A cross-sectional study of longitudinal data.

Coppola G, Verna C, Michelotti A et al. · 2026 · American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics

Background Although esthetic concerns are a primary motivation for seeking orthodontic treatment, few studies with strong protocols have evaluated its impact on facial and smile attractiveness as perceived by laypeople. This study aimed to…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2026.03.009
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Identification of DARPP-32 as a novel sleep regulator in physiological conditions and experimental Parkinsonism.

Pisanò CA, Santino ML, Russotto A et al. · 2026 · iScience

Sleep disorders are common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and respond poorly to current pharmacological treatments, partly due to limited understanding of their underlying mechanisms. Using polysomnographic recordings, we investigated the…

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Ultra-early decompression and prevention of secondary injury in traumatic spinal cord injury: A single-center study.

Wang HK, Huang SH, Li CY et al. · 2026 · The journal of spinal cord medicine

Context/objective The optimal timing of surgical decompression for traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) remains uncertain. This study evaluated the association between ultra-early decompression and neurological outcomes, focusing on early…

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Trueness and precision of direct-printed and thermoformed clear aligners after artificial saliva exposure: A comparative in vitro study.

Dantagnan CA, Salem C, Charavet C et al. · 2026 · American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics

Introduction This study aimed to compare the effect of artificial saliva (AS) aging on the trueness and precision of direct-printed aligners vs thermoformed aligners. Methods Four types of aligners were manufactured from the same reference…

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Diagnostic accuracy of anterior joint space widening on CBCT for identifying anterior disc displacement: a retrospective study using MRI as the reference standard

Chen Z, He S, Li C et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of anterior joint space widening on Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for identifying anterior disc displacement (ADD) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), using Magnetic…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9526187/v1
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Assessment of Orofacial Function After Mandibular Angle Harmonization with Hyaluronic Acid: A Longitudinal Observational Study.

Bettiol NB, de Carvalho FA, Siessere S et al. · 2026 · Dentistry journal

Background: The relationship between facial aesthetic procedures and changes in the stomatognathic system has attracted increasing interest, motivating investigations into their functional and structural impacts. This longitudinal…

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Is segmentation solved? An evaluation of vision foundation models for head and neck tumor segmentation.

Baldeon-Calisto M, Perez-Pérez N, Guevara C · 2026 · Physics in medicine and biology

Objective. Vision foundation models (FMs) have shown strong potential for adapting to diverse downstream tasks without specialized fine-tuning. However, their performance in head and neck cancer (HNC) tumor segmentation remains…

View details →DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ae6af8
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Short-term memory and the integration of syntactic and semantic information in sentence processing: Evidence from a case of right-hemisphere language dominance

Ansorena X, Quiñones I, Hernandez M et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Purpose: We present the clinical case of AB, a right-handed individual who experienced a stroke affecting the right temporo-parietal cortex, resulting in phonological short-term memory (pSTM) impairment. Functional MRI revealed…

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Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum Levels and Gene Expression of IL-10 and IL-35 Among Women with Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.

Marghmaleki MS, Rostami S, Mojtahedi MF et al. · 2026 · Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery

Introduction The study aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D (Vit D) supplementation on serum levels and gene expression of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-35 in women with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (uRSA). Methods In…

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