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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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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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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
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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
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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
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Progression-Free Survival with PARP Inhibitors According to Clinical Risk in Patients with Ovarian Cancer: An Indirect Comparison Using Reconstructed Data.

Gasperoni L, Del Bono L, Farolfi A et al. · 2026 · Oncology research

Background: Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors (PARPi) are established maintenance treatments in ovarian cancer, but comparative efficacy across genetic profiles and relapse risk categories remains unclear. The aim of this…

View details →DOI: 10.32604/or.2026.077700
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Gynecomastia: Etiological Analysis Beyond Hormonal Imbalance.

Kim JH, Song M, Lee K et al. · 2026 · Life (Basel, Switzerland)

Background: Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast with multiple causes. This retrospective study evaluated whether serum estradiol (E2), testosterone (T), or the E2/T ratio differed between patients and controls, while…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/life16061010
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Regional Fascial Plane Blocks and Early Postoperative Complications in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Derebaşınlıoğlu H, Avcı O, Çelik M et al. · 2026 · Aesthetic plastic surgery

Background Regional fascial plane blocks are widely used in breast surgery for postoperative analgesia. While analgesic benefits are established, their impact on early complications after reduction mammaplasty remains unclear. Objective To…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00266-026-06068-8