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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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Photodynamic therapy changes tumour immunogenicity and promotes immune-checkpoint blockade response, particularly when combined with micromechanical priming

Catarina S. Lobo, Maria Inês P. Mendes, Diogo A. Pereira et al. · 2023 · Scientific Reports

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with redaporfin stimulates colon carcinoma (CT26), breast (4T1) and melanoma (B16F10) cells to display high levels of CD80 molecules on their surfaces. CD80 overexpression amplifies immunogenicity because it increases same cell (cis) CD80:PD-L1 interactions, which (i) disrupt binding of T-cells PD-1 inhibitory receptors with their ligands (PD-L1) in tumour cells, and (ii) inhibit CTLA-4 inhibitory receptors binding to CD80 in tumour cells. In some cancer cells, redaporfin-PDT also increases CTLA-4 and PD-L1 expressions and virtuous combinations between PDT and immune

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38862-8Cited by 34
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Histone Deacetylation Critically Determines T Cell Subset Radiosensitivity

Jason L. Pugh, Alona S. Sukhina, Thomas M. Seed et al. · 2014 · The Journal of Immunology

Lymphocytes are sensitive to ionizing radiation and naive lymphocytes are more radiosensitive than their memory counterparts. Less is known about radiosensitivity of memory cell subsets. We examined the radiosensitivity of naive (TN),…

View details →DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1400434Cited by 34
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Outcome and Prognostic Factors for Canine Splenic Lymphoma Treated by Splenectomy (1995–2011)

Lucinda L. van Stee, Sarah E. Boston, Ameet Singh et al. · 2015 · Veterinary Surgery

OBJECTIVE: To assess the outcome of canine splenic lymphoma treated with splenectomy and to evaluate prognostic factors, including involvement of other sites, adjuvant chemotherapy, and the effect of World Health Organization (WHO)…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12405Cited by 34
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Obese Rats Exhibit High Levels of Fat Necrosis and Isoprostanes in Taurocholate-Induced Acute Pancreatitis

Javier Pereda, Salvador Pérez, Javier Escobar et al. · 2012 · PLoS ONE

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a prognostic factor for severity in acute pancreatitis in humans. Our aim was to assess the role of oxidative stress and abdominal fat in the increased severity of acute pancreatitis in obese rats. METHODOLOGY: Taurocholate-induced acute pancreatitis was performed in lean and obese Zucker rats. Levels of reduced glutathione, oxidized glutathione, L-cysteine, cystine, and S-adenosylmethionine were measured in pancreas as well as the activities of serine/threonine protein phosphatases PP1 and PP2A and tyrosin phosphatases. Isoprostane, malondialdehyde, triglyceride, and fr

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044383Cited by 34
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Efficacy and safety of TACE combined with lenvatinib and PD‐1 inhibitors for unresectable recurrent HCC: A multicenter, retrospective study

Weijun Wang, Zong‐Han Liu, Kang Wang et al. · 2023 · Cancer Medicine

BACKGROUND: There is no consensus on the optimal regimen for unresectable recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), so this retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors (T-L-P) versus TACE combined with lenvatinib (T-L) or TACE alone. METHOD: Data were collected from 204 patients with unresectable recurrent HCC who received T-L-P, T-L, or TACE alone at three medical centers from January, 2019 to December, 2020 for analysis. The survival outcomes, tumor response, and adverse events were compa

View details →DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5880Cited by 34
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Clinical outcomes of patients with corticosteroid refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enterocolitis treated with infliximab

James L. Alexander, Hajir Ibraheim, Bhavisha P. Sheth et al. · 2021 · Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer

INTRODUCTION: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) have changed the treatment landscape for many cancers, but also cause severe inflammatory side effects including enterocolitis. CPI-induced enterocolitis is treated empirically with corticosteroids, and infliximab (IFX) is used in corticosteroid-refractory cases. However, robust outcome data for these patients are scarce. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter (six cancer centers), cohort study of outcomes in patients treated with IFX for corticosteroid-refractory CPI-induced enterocolitis between 2007 and 2020. The primary outcome was corticoster

View details →DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-002742Cited by 34
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessImmunology and Microbiology

Acute Sleep Deprivation Enhances Post-Infection Sleep and Promotes Survival during Bacterial Infection inDrosophila

Tzu‐Hsing Kuo, Julie A. Williams · 2014 · SLEEP

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Sleep is known to increase as an acute response to infection. However, the function of this behavioral response in host defense is not well understood. To address this problem, we evaluated the effect of acute sleep…

View details →DOI: 10.5665/sleep.3648Cited by 34
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Evaluation of gene xpert for routine diagnosis of HIV-associated tuberculosis in Nigeria: A prospective cohort study

Maxwell Akanbi, Chad J. Achenbach, Babafemi Taiwo et al. · 2017 · BMC Pulmonary Medicine

BACKGROUND: Xpert MTB/Rif (Xpert) is described as a game changer in tuberculosis (TB) control. We evaluated the impact of Xpert on diagnosis, time to treatment, and treatment outcome among patients with HIV associated TB in Nigeria. METHODS: Adults with HIV being evaluated for pulmonary TB (PTB) were consecutively enrolled into the study cohort. At baseline, expectorated sputa were examined using Xpert and smear microscopy for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and acid fast bacilli, respectively. Patients diagnosed with TB were followed-up until 6 months post TB diagnosis. TB was defined as spu

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12890-017-0430-6Cited by 34
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Various Simulated Body Fluids Lead to Significant Differences in Collagen Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

Tomáš Suchý, Martin Bartoš, Radek Sedláček et al. · 2021 · Materials

This study aims to point out the main drawback with respect to the design of simulated body environments. Three media commonly used for the simulation of the identical body environment were selected, i.e., Kokubo's simulated body fluid that simulates the inorganic component of human blood plasma, human blood plasma, and phosphate buffer saline. A comparison was performed of the effects of the media on collagen scaffolds. The mechanical and structural effects of the media were determined via the application of compression mechanical tests, the determination of mass loss, and image and micro-CT

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ma14164388Cited by 34
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Mortality in Individuals Aged 80 and Older with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Relation to Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Blood Pressure, and Total Cholesterol

Shota Hamada, Martin Gulliford · 2016 · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether low glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and total cholesterol (TC) are associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality in very old individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. DESIGN:…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14215Cited by 34
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Inferring variant-specific effective reproduction numbers from combined case and sequencing data

Marlin D Figgins, Trevor Bedford · 2026 · eLife

Accurately estimating relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants remains a scientific and public health priority. Recent studies have used the sample proportions of different variants from genetic sequence data to describe variant frequency dynamics and relative transmission rates, but frequencies alone cannot capture the rich epidemiological behavior of SARS-CoV-2. Here, we extend methods for inferring the effective reproduction number of an epidemic using confirmed case data to jointly estimate variant-specific effective reproduction numbers and frequencies of co-circulating variants

View details →DOI: 10.7554/elife.104802.2Cited by 34
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Dispersion of Buoyant Waste Water Discharged from Outfall Diffusers of Finite Length

Roberts, Philip Joseph William · 2026 · CaltechAUTHORS (California Institute of Technology)

The three-dimensional flow field created by a simple line plume of finite length in a steady current of uniform density was investigated in a laboratory basin. The results can be used to aid in the prediction of dispersion of buoyant waste…

View details →DOI: 10.7907/5bjx-sh58Cited by 34
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Very Early Administration of Progesterone Does Not Improve Neuropsychological Outcomes in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Felicia C. Goldstein, Angela F. Caveney, Vicki Hertzberg et al. · 2016 · Journal of Neurotrauma

A Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (ProTECT III) found that administration of progesterone did not reduce mortality or improve functional outcome as measured by the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) in subjects with…

View details →DOI: 10.1089/neu.2015.4313Cited by 34
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Investigating the Interplay of Chinese English as Foreign Language Learners' Growth Mindset, Enjoyment, Adaptability, and Engagement in AI ‐Mediated Informal Digital Learning of English

Yongliang Wang, Yumeng Guo · 2026 · Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

ABSTRACT Background The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped English as Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, offering new opportunities for language learning. While much of the existing research focuses on AI integration in…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jcal.70189Cited by 33
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Spinal cord injury: Known and possible influences on the immune response to exercise

Christof A. Leicht, Victoria L. Goosey‐Tolfrey, Nicolette C. Bishop · 2026 · PubMed

A spinal cord injury (SCI) can increase the risk of infection by impacting on many aspects of immune function; one particularly well-documented observation is a reduction in lymphocyte numbers. The vast majority of lymphoid cells express…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessEconomics, Econometrics and Finance

Non-Stationarity in Time-Series Analysis: Modeling Stochastic and Deterministic Trends

Oisín Ryan, Jonas M B Haslbeck, Lourens Waldorp · 2025 · Multivariate Behavioral Research

Time series analysis is increasingly popular across scientific domains. A key concept in time series analysis is stationarity, the stability of statistical properties of a time series. Understanding stationarity is crucial to addressing frequent issues in time series analysis such as the consequences of failing to model non-stationarity, how to determine the mechanisms generating non-stationarity, and consequently how to model those mechanisms (i.e., by differencing or detrending). However, many empirical researchers have a limited understanding of stationarity, which can lead to the use of in

View details →DOI: 10.1080/00273171.2024.2436413Cited by 33
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The role of financial inclusion and technological innovation in stimulating environmental sustainability in the European countries: A new perspective based on load capacity factor

Ahmed Samour, Riza Radmehr, Ernest Baba Ali et al. · 2024 · Heliyon

Given the alarming level of climate change, policymakers across the globe are seeking strategies to mitigate environmental pollution to achieve sustainable development. In this context, renewable energy and technological advancements have…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39970Cited by 33
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Stepwise dual antiplatelet therapy de-escalation in patients after drug coated balloon angioplasty (REC-CAGEFREE II): multicentre, randomised, open label, assessor blind, non-inferiority trial

Chao Gao, Bin Zhu, Fan Ouyang et al. · 2025 · BMJ

Abstract Objectives To investigate whether a less intense antiplatelet regimen could be used for people receiving drug coated balloons. Design Multicentre, randomised, open label, assessor blind, non-inferiority trial (REC-CAGEFREE II).…

View details →DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2024-082945Cited by 33
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Digital learning in schools: Which skills do teachers need, and who should bring their own devices?

Anne Lohr, Michael Sailer, Matthias Stadler et al. · 2024 · Teaching and Teacher Education

We investigated factors that are potentially associated with teaching and learning with digital technology, by replicating and extending Sailer, Murböck, and Fischer's (2021) study with a representative sample of 407 German secondary school teachers. In line with the replicated study, teachers' technology-related teaching skills were crucial for different forms of students' active learning, whereas the digital technology equipment available in a school was less important. School support was positively related to successful digital teaching and learning at schools. The success of Bring-Your-Own

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2024.104788Cited by 33
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Flexible Instruments Outperform Rigid Instruments to Place Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Tunnels Without Hyperflexion

Mark E. Steiner, L. Ryan Smart · 2012 · Arthroscopy

Purpose This study evaluated the ability of flexible instruments compared with rigid instruments to place anatomic femoral tunnels in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions by use of both transtibial drilling and anteromedial drilling…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.11.029Cited by 33
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Micro-slips in an experimental granular shear band replicate the spatiotemporal characteristics of natural earthquakes

David Houdoux, Axelle Amon, David Marsan et al. · 2021 · Communications Earth & Environment

Abstract Memory effects in seismology—such as the occurrence of aftershock sequences—are implicitly assumed to be governed by the time since the main event. However, experiments are yet to identify if memory effects are structural or…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s43247-021-00147-1Cited by 33
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Significant association between TNFAIP3 inactivation and biased immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region 4‐34 usage in mucosa‐associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma

Sarah Moody, Leire Escudero‐Ibarz, Ming Wang et al. · 2017 · The Journal of Pathology

Both antigenic drive and genetic change play critical roles in the development of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, but neither alone is sufficient for malignant transformation, and lymphoma development critically depends…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/path.4933Cited by 33
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Associations between social media use and cognitive abilities: Results from a large-scale study of adolescents

Stefan Stieger, Sabine Wunderl · 2022 · Computers in Human Behavior

In adolescence, smartphone use in general and social media use in particular has often been associated with negative effects, such as higher anxiety levels and body dissatisfaction. Other outcomes – such as fundamental cognitive abilities and skills (e.g., intelligence, information processing, spatial perception) – have rarely been the focus of research. Here, we analysed data from a large sample of adolescents (12–16 years; N > 12,000) who performed a series of psychometric tests ranging from intelligence, spatial perception, and information processing, to practical numeracy, and compared the

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2022.107358Cited by 33
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Evaluation of a Computer-Tailored Healthy Ageing Intervention to Promote Physical Activity among Single Older Adults with a Chronic Disease

Janet M. Boekhout, Brenda Berendsen, Denise A. Peels et al. · 2018 · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

This study explores the effectiveness of the Active Plus65 intervention designed to stimulate physical activity among single older adults with a chronic physical impairment. A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study was performed. The intervention group (n = 411; mean age = 76.75; SD = 7.75) was assessed at baseline, three months, and six months. Data of comparable older adults who completed the original Active Plus intervention served as reference group (n = 87; mean age = 74.36; SD = 6.26). Multilevel regression analyses were applied: outcome measures were weekly minutes of moderate to v

View details →DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15020346Cited by 33
Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

ClpP-deletion impairs the virulence of Legionella pneumophila and the optimal translocation of effector proteins

Beibei Zhao, Xianghui Li, Yonglun Zeng et al. · 2016 · BMC Microbiology

BACKGROUND: The opportunistic bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila uses substrate effectors of Dot/Icm type IVB secretion system (T4BSS) to accomplish survival and replication in amoebae cells and mammalian alveolar macrophages. During the conversion between its highly resistant, infectious dormant form and vigorously growing, uninfectious replicative form, L. pneumophila utilizes a complicated regulatory network in which proteolysis may play a significant role. As a highly conserved core protease, ClpP is involved in various cellular processes as well as virulence in bacteria, and has be

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12866-016-0790-8Cited by 33
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“We couldn’t think in the box if we tried. We can’t even find the damn box”: A qualitative study of the lived experiences of autistic adults and relatives of autistic adults

Tracy L. Finch, Joan Mackintosh, Alex Petrou et al. · 2022 · PLOS ONE

Autistic children grow to become autistic adults, and autism is increasingly diagnosed in adulthood and later life. This qualitative study aimed to understand experiences of autism throughout adulthood. A national cohort study of autistic…

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A machine learning approach to college drinking prediction and risk factor identification

Jinbo Bi, Jiangwen Sun, Yu‐Wei Wu et al. · 2013 · ACM Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Technology

Alcohol misuse is one of the most serious public health problems facing adolescents and young adults in the United States. National statistics shows that nearly 90% of alcohol consumed by youth under 21 years of age involves binge drinking…

View details →DOI: 10.1145/2508037.2508053Cited by 33