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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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Correlation Between Baseline Serum Testosterone Levels and Cognitive Gain Following Combined Oral Contraceptive Treatment in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Kumari S, Marwah S, Manna S et al. · 2026 · Cureus

Background Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are the cornerstone therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). While COCs have been shown to improve cognitive performance, the relationship between these gains and hormonal profiles,…

View details →DOI: 10.7759/cureus.108574
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Long-term and monthly changes in population characteristics and spatial distribution of the swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus in the Bohai Sea

Wu Q, Han Q, Shan X et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract With the global decline of fish stocks, crustaceans have gained increasing ecological and economic significance. Portunus trituberculatus is a key crab species in the Asia-Pacific, with its highest density in China's Bohai Sea.…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9095878/v1
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A Comparative Analysis of Differences in Salivary hBD-2 Levels and Their Correlation with Dental Caries and Unstimulated Saliva pH in Children with Primary and Permanent Dentition.

Stojković B, Igić M, Jevtović Stoimenov T et al. · 2026 · Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : This exploratory study aimed to investigate potential differences and associations between salivary hBD-2 levels and dental caries, as well as between unstimulated salivary pH and salivary hBD-2 levels, in children…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics16040591
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The Correlation Between Cognitive Function and Motoric Function With Quality of Life in Chidren Suspected of Down Syndrome

Mauludin MR, Permana I, Pratamawati TM et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, commonly referred to as trisomy 21. In 2020, its prevalence was estimated at approximately 1 in 10.000 live births. The presence of an…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9119273/v1
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FeNO as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Type 2 Inflammation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Correlation with Serum IgE and Eosinophils.

Fereydouni S, Jabbari-Azad F, Bakhshaee M et al. · 2026 · Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology

Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is a heterogeneous inflammatory disorder often driven by type 2 inflammation. Identification of non-invasive biomarkers, such as fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), may support the…

View details →DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2025.88968.3979
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Associations Between Dynamic Quantitative Sensory Testing and Physical Therapy Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain: An Exploratory, Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Petrey K, Golden A, Durbin J et al. · 2026 · European journal of pain (London, England)

Background The primary objective of this study was to determine whether baseline conditioned pain modulation (CPM) is associated with pain and disability outcomes following a 6-week course of physical therapy intervention. Secondary…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70312
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Short-term neurocognitive changes among people living with HIV assessed using the International HIV Dementia Scale.

Patel A, Meena DS, Santhosh K et al. · 2026 · Journal of neuroimmunology

Background Neurocognitive dysfunction remains an important complication among people living with HIV (PLWH). Early identification of neurocognitive dysfunction by using the International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) may help in the prevention…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2026.579001
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Different effect of aldosterone on corrected HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> across primary aldosteronism subtypes.

Yasuda H, Yokota K, Katabami T et al. · 2026 · Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension

Primary aldosteronism (PA) causes biochemical abnormalities such as hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. This study aimed to compare the effects of aldosterone on serum potassium and corrected bicarbonate (cHCO 3 - , defined as Na - Cl -…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41440-026-02609-5
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Axial length, anterior chamber parameters, and white-to-white corneal diameter: Their inter-correlations with intraocular pressure among young Saudis.

Alotaibi W, Alrasheed S · 2026 · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Objective To evaluate axial length, anterior chamber angle, anterior chamber depth, refractive errors and white-to-white corneal diameter, and to assess their inter-correlations with intraocular pressure among young individuals. Methods…

View details →DOI: 10.47391/jpma.20964
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Sex differences modulate olfactory bulb volume-function relationships but not olfactory training-induced plasticity.

Hsieh YT, Liao YC, Dulnuan HGP et al. · 2026 · Brain structure & function

Men typically display larger olfactory bulb (OB) volumes, while women demonstrate superior olfactory performance. Olfactory training (OT) has been shown to induce structural changes in OB, but whether sex influences OT-related plasticity…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00429-026-03126-4
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Correlation between blood biomarkers and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of depression and mental health scores in individuals with multiple sclerosis (iwMS).

Baharnoori M, Glanz B, Polgar-Turcsanyi M et al. · 2026 · Journal of the neurological sciences

Background Serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (sGFAP) are promising biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) disease activity. There is less known about their association with the symptomatic…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2026.125786
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Positive correlation between IL-6 levels and lumbar bone mineral density in menopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis in comparison to menopausal women without osteoporosis.

Alhosseini R, Aghaie M, Ghorbani S et al. · 2026 · BMC research notes

BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder characterized by decreased bone density. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), plays a crucial role in bone homeostasis. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum levels of IL-6 and…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13104-026-07811-9
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Multiple sclerosis and related disorders multiple sclerosis across Isfahan Province, Iran: Urban-rural disparities and no association with air quality measures.

Etemadifar M, Bagheri S, Dehghani A et al. · 2026 · Multiple sclerosis and related disorders

Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence varies worldwide and appears to be rising in Iran. Environmental factors like air pollution have been hypothesized to contribute to MS risk. This study aimed to map MS prevalence across Isfahan…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2026.107025
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Relationship Between Salivary and Serum Cardiac Troponin I in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study

Mrkonjić R, Šribar A, Rudež I et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Background: Cardiac troponin I (TnI) is the reference biomarker for detecting myocardial injury. Saliva has recently emerged as a potential non-invasive diagnostic fluid; however, evidence regarding the clinical utility of salivary TnI…

View details →DOI: 10.20944/preprints202606.0114.v1
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Association of Triglyceride-glucose Index and Obesity Metrics with Cardiovascular Disease Among U.S. Adults with Hyperlipidemia: Findings from the NHANES 2007-2016.

Lan P, Lan T · 2026 · Metabolic syndrome and related disorders

Background Hyperlipidemia constitutes a systemic metabolic disorder. The correlation of cardiovascular disease [CVD] with the triglyceride-glucose index [TyG] in individuals with hyperlipidemia remains unclear. The current study examined…

View details →DOI: 10.1177/15578518251413507
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Does Remodeling of Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy Cause Recurrence of Knee Flexion Deformity in Children With Cerebral Palsy?

Gahukamble A, Arikrishnan AM, Thuppale VE et al. · 2026 · Journal of pediatric orthopedics

Background Distal femoral extension osteotomy (DFEO) is an established surgical option for correcting knee flexion deformity (KFD) in children with cerebral palsy. However, the extension deformity created at the distal femur may remodel…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000003347
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Occupational hazard awareness and safety-related knowledge among EMS students: evidence of a potential gap.

Almukhlifi Y, Alharbi A, Alghamdi L et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) trainees are exposed to multiple occupational hazards during their training; however, the extent to which their awareness translates into safe professional behaviours remains unclear. This study aimed to…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-56329-4
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The predictive role of Galectin-3 and renal arterial resistive index in patients with lupus nephritis versus other glomerulopathies

Elrefaey R, Abdelsalam AI, Yara M et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background Galectin-3 demonstrates multifunctionality with diverse biological roles. Its potential as a biomarker for inflammation and renal fibrosis has gathered attention. The renal doppler is commonly used as a guide for…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7374078/v1
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Machine learning identification of maternal inflammatory response and systemic inflammatory response from placental membrane whole slide images.

Sharma A, Nateghi R, Ayad M et al. · 2026 · Placenta

Introduction The placenta forms a critical barrier to infection through pregnancy, labor and, delivery. Acute placental inflammation in the membranes, diagnosed as Maternal Inflammatory Response (MIR), has short-term, and long-term…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2026.05.028
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Phthalate esters and microplastics in sediments of Haomeiliao Wetland, Southwestern Taiwan: Occurrence, spatial distribution, and management implications.

Bandola AM, Wang MH, Guo BF et al. · 2026 · Marine pollution bulletin

Phthalate esters (PAEs) and microplastics (MPs) are emerging contaminants in aquatic environments. However, their co-occurrence in wetland sediments remains poorly understood. This study aimed to quantify PAE concentrations and MP…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119988
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When PSMA Is Not Enough: The Diagnostic Blind Spots of PSMA PET/CT and the Added Value of [¹⁸F]FDG in High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Dual-Tracer Cohort Study

Ibrahim EA, Alper E · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Purpose: PSMA PET/CT has transformed prostate cancer management, yet its diagnostic utility is not absolute. It fails to detect PSMA-suppressed disease variants, including treatment-induced neuroendocrine prostate cancer (t-NEPC)…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9598282/v1
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Impact of SLCO1B1 Gene Polymorphisms on Vadadustat Pharmacokinetics.

Yokoyama S, Shimada M, Nakagawa J et al. · 2026 · European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics

Background and objective Vadadustat, an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor, is transported into hepatocytes via OATP1B1, which is encoded by the SLCO1B1 gene. Although interindividual variability in vadadustat…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s13318-026-01005-1
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Correlation of Serum Circulating Testosterone and Its Related Substances Levels With Stress Urinary Incontinence in Postmenopausal Women.

Chen Y, Ren Z, Yan J et al. · 2026 · Urology

Objective To elucidate the association of endogenous circulating testosterone and its related substances with the onset and severity of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in postmenopausal women. Patients and methods A comparative analysis…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2026.04.047
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Quality and educational value of youtube videos on inguinal hernia surgery: a cross-sectional study.

Sayur V, Uc C, Baki B et al. · 2026 · Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery

Background and aim With the increasing use of digital platforms in surgical education, YouTube has become a widely accessible resource for trainees. However, the absence of peer review raises concerns regarding the reliability and…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s10029-026-03721-8
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The role of Spexin and Phoenixin-20 in girls during puberty.

Koca SB, Kırkgöz T, Kara L et al. · 2026 · BMC endocrine disorders

BACKGROUND: Spexin has an inhibitory effect on the hypothalamus (GnRH expression), pituitary (LH and FSH expression) and ovary (estradiol expression). However, Phoenixin potentiate GnRH-stimulated GnRH receptor expression. Our aim is to…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12902-026-02268-0
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Cardiovascular Risk and Bone Mineral Density in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever: The Role of Disease Severity and Genetic Mutations

Çiğri E, Çatan İnan F, Gülten S et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Objective: In the present study, cardiovascular risk indices (Atherogenic Index of Plasma [AIP], Atherogenic Coefficient [AC], Castelli Risk Index-1 [CRI-1], and Castelli Risk Index-2 [CRI-2]) and bone mineral density (BMD SDS) were…

View details →DOI: 10.20944/preprints202605.2036.v1