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Virtual Placement of Pterygoid Implants and Assessment of Critical Anatomical Parameters on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Turkish Patients with Severely Atrophic Maxillae

This retrospective study of 362 severely atrophic maxillae in Turkish patients over 50 years old utilized CBCT to virtually place pterygoid implants, revealing a 40.6% success rate primarily limited by inadequate clearance from the greater palatine canal, which underscores the necessity of population-specific anatomical assessment and strict safety margins for predictable treatment planning.

Dilara Sevinç Doğan, Emre Balaban, Taha Emre Köse, Mert Karabağ, Yasemin Bilir Akbaş2026-09-04
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Perceptions of Healthcare Workers Towards Biospecimen Donation and Biobank Governance in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Despite limited awareness and uncertainties regarding religious alignment and donation willingness, healthcare workers in Pakistan generally hold positive attitudes toward biobanking, highlighting the need for targeted education, religious engagement, and transparent governance to establish sustainable national biobank policies.

Zainab Jamil, Nihal Habib, Muhammad Anas Zahid, Nimra Afzal, Momena Ali, Saleha Azeem, Sobia Yaqub, Muhammad Abbas Khoka (…)2026-09-04
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Clinical Effectiveness and Long-term Durability of Prostatic Urethral Lift in Real- World Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

This longitudinal cohort study demonstrates that Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL) provides robust, sustained relief for lower urinary tract symptoms and improves urinary flow and quality of life in a real-world Brazilian clinical setting, with high retreatment-free survival rates that remain consistent regardless of patient age, prostate volume, or the presence of an obstructive median lobe.

Wagner Augusto Machado da Silva¹, Mauro Antônio Dall Agnol, Fabio Sant Anna²2026-09-04
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Outcomes of Handmade Tri-Leaflet ePTFE Valved Conduits for RVOT Reconstruction: A Propensity-Matched Analysis Compared With PVR

This propensity-matched analysis demonstrates that large-caliber handmade ePTFE valved conduits offer long-term durability and outcomes comparable to bioprosthetic pulmonary valve replacement in adolescent and adult patients, though smaller conduits are associated with significantly higher reoperation rates due to progressive stenosis.

Naoki Masaki, Junichi Koizumi, Yuya Yamazaki, Daichi Edaki, Kanchi Saito, Akira Sato, Yurie Takizawa, Satoshi Nakano, Hi (…)2026-09-04
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Biomechanical evaluation of mini-plate special shaped anchor loop plate and traditional fixation technique in the treatment of comminuted olecranon fracture

This finite element study demonstrates that the novel Anchor Loop Plate (ALP) offers superior biomechanical stability and lower stress and displacement compared to traditional tension band, locking plate, and double plate techniques for treating comminuted olecranon fractures with proximal articular surface collapse.

Bing Du, Bo Wu, Huanan Bai, Xianjie Ai, Teng Ma, Zhong Li, Ming Li2026-09-04
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Antibiotic Resistance: Prevalence and Determinants in Yaounde Gynaecology Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital, Cameroon

This prospective mixed-methods study conducted at Yaoundé Gynaecology Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital in Cameroon reveals a 5.7% prevalence of antibiotic resistance driven by systemic challenges like diagnostic limitations and guideline gaps, alongside patient behaviors such as self-medication, highlighting the urgent need for tailored stewardship programs and improved diagnostic capacity.

Larissa Samnga Samnga, Valeri Oben Mbi, Elisabeth Menkem Zeuko'o, Julius Dohbit Sama, Rhoda Nsen Bughe, Ines Beki Obolo (…)2026-09-04
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A Nomogram for Predicting Chemotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression Risk in Colorectal Cancer Patients

This study retrospectively analyzed 3,126 colorectal cancer patients to develop and validate a nomogram incorporating eight independent risk factors—including prior febrile neutropenia, hepatic insufficiency, and nutritional status—that accurately predicts chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression with high discrimination and clinical utility.

Zhiying Yue, Liang Tang, Qiong Yao, Lu Pan, Jiang Zhu, Xiang Song, Yu Sun, Yinbo He2026-09-04
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Relationship Between Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Chronic Lung Disease in Older Adults: Results from Two National Cohort Studies

Based on data from two national cohort studies involving over 11,000 adults aged 50 and older, higher estimated cardiorespiratory fitness is significantly associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic lung disease, demonstrating a consistent protective dose-response relationship across various demographic subgroups.

Deju Zhou, Shuyuan Li, Kewei Zhang, Yong Ge, Jingsong Liu, Zheng Wang, Xiaotong Zhou, Hao Zhang2026-09-04
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Inadvertent intra-arterial infusion of hydroxyethyl starch through a radial arterial line: a case report

This case report describes a rare instance of inadvertent intra-arterial infusion of hydroxyethyl starch in a septic patient, highlighting that the error was best identified by a viscous aspirate rather than waveform changes and that systemic anticoagulation was appropriately withheld due to bleeding risks, ultimately resulting in preserved limb perfusion.

Hariharan Rajangam, Lavakumar Penumaka, Ranjith Kumar Mekala2026-09-04