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October 202624

Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Val66Met Polymorphism and Cognitive Outcome after Stroke: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined the association between the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and cognitive outcomes in 2,494 adults post-stroke.

Transl Stroke ResOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

HD-tACS at 40 Hz improves consciousness and brain connectivity in prolonged disorders of consciousness: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial.

This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial evaluated 40 Hz and 4 Hz high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) in 60 patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.

NeuroimageOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNephrology

Bone Anabolic Treatment in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of anabolic parathyroid hormone (PTH) treatments in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stages 4-5D.

Basic Clin Pharmacol ToxicolOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Vitamin D Supplementation and Mortality in the Elderly: A Review of a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Using the REB Method.

This meta-analysis reviewed 25 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the impact of vitamin D supplementation on mortality in individuals aged 75 and older.

Fundam Clin PharmacolOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Metabolomic biomarkers and metabolic remodelling in genetically characterised hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a systematic review.

This systematic review examined metabolomic evidence in 1511 participants with genetically characterised hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

MetabolomicsOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Concordance of Microbiological and Histopathological Examination of Bone Biopsies in Diagnosing Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, a Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the diagnostic concordance of histopathology and microbiology in bone biopsies from 308 adults with diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO).

J Foot Ankle ResOct 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Impact of digital health interventions in improving pediatric immunization coverage and timeliness in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized controlled trials of digital interventions to improve pediatric vaccination outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.

VaccineOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Hypofractionated 44 Gy in 20 fractions versus conventional chemoradiation in cervical cancer: 2-year results of the randomized HYPOCx-iRex trial with an exploratory pooled analysis of a single-institute EMBRACE-II cohort.

The randomized HYPOCx-iRex trial compared hypofractionated chemoradiation (44 Gy in 20 fractions) with conventional chemoradiation (45 Gy in 25 fractions) for locally advanced cervical cancer; an exploratory pooled…

BrachytherapyOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinologyOpen access

Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Plasma Concentrations and Renal Clearance of the Risk Marker Trimethylamine-N-Oxide in Patients With Type-2 Diabetes.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors empagliflozin and dapagliflozin on plasma levels and renal clearance of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Endocrinol Diabetes MetabOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchHematology

Rapid manufactured CAR-T cells enriched for CD45RA-negative T cells exhibit superior persistence compared to conventional CAR-T therapy.

This comparative study evaluated InstanCAR-T, a rapid CD19 CAR-T manufacturing protocol enriched for CD45RA-negative T cells, against conventional CAR-T in laboratory assays, murine B-ALL models, and a Phase I clinical…

Cancer LettOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Comparison of Molecular Methods With Culture for Identifying Microbial Etiology in Pediatric Empyema Thoracis: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Test Accuracy.

This systematic review evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of molecular methods versus culture for identifying microbial etiology in pediatric empyema thoracis.

Indian PediatrOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Attachment styles and problematic involvement in potentially addictive behaviours: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined associations between attachment styles and problematic involvement in behaviours described as addictions, using peer-reviewed studies published before July 23rd, 2026.

Clin Psychol RevOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Efficacy and Safety of Oral Non-Statin Lipid-Lowering Therapies in Dyslipidaemia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of oral non-statin lipid-lowering therapies in adults with dyslipidaemia.

Endocrinol Diabetes MetabOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Native collagen matrix plus PHMB antimicrobial in hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers: results from the PREPARE randomised controlled trial.

The PREPARE prospective, multicentre randomised controlled trial compared purified native type 1 collagen extracellular matrix plus polyhexamethylene biguanide (PCMP) with standard care (SoC) alone in patients with…

J Wound CareOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Non-Ischemic Cerebral Enhancing (NICE) lesions after flow diversion for intracranial aneurysms: a systematic review with case-level synthesis.

This PROSPERO-registered systematic review synthesized reports of delayed non-ischemic cerebral enhancing (NICE) lesions after flow-diverter treatment of intracranial aneurysms; heterogeneity precluded meta-analysis.

BMC NeurolOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyOpen access

Clinical outcomes of early versus standard liver transplantation in patients with alcohol-related liver disease: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis compared early and standard liver transplantation in patients with alcohol-related liver disease. It included 12 studies and 2323 patients.

Langenbecks Arch SurgOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine and Postoperative Delirium After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery with Free-Flap Reconstruction: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

This delirium-focused secondary analysis of a single-centre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined adults undergoing elective head and neck cancer surgery with free-flap reconstruction.

Drug Des Devel TherOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Postnatal interventions to support newborn survival: updates for the Lives Saved Tool.

This systematic review evaluated postnatal interventions aimed at reducing neonatal mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

J Glob HealthOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Outcome assessment in frozen shoulder trials: A systematic review and COSMIN-informed recommendations.

This systematic review mapped outcome measures in 927 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of frozen shoulder and conducted a COSMIN-informed appraisal of measurement-property evidence for commonly used instruments.

Complement Ther MedOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Stepped-Care Program to Reduce Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among Long-Term Care Workers With Psychological Distress: The REPICAL Study.

The REPICAL study evaluated a digital stepped-care program aimed at reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms among long-term care workers (LTCWs) in Catalonia, Spain.

Depress AnxietyOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Effects of stellate ganglion block on postoperative sleep disturbance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of stellate ganglion block (SGB) on postoperative sleep disturbance in 734 participants from 10 randomized controlled trials.

Sleep BreathOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Tumor-Free Circulating Tumor DNA in Node-Negative Rectal Cancers Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Excision, and Observation in the Phase II NEO Trial (CO.28).

The Phase II NEO trial investigated the role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in guiding treatment decisions for 53 patients with node-negative rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy and transanal excision.

JCO Precis OncolOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchMedical GeneticsOpen access

Short-chain enoyl-CoA hydratase deficiency: a systematic review of clinical spectrum, genotype-phenotype correlations and survival predictors.

This systematic review examined short-chain enoyl-CoA hydratase 1 (SCEH) deficiency in 165 patients with confirmed ECHS1 variants.

NeurogeneticsOct 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & GynecologyOpen access

Maternal and fetal outcomes of spinal tuberculosis in pregnancy: A systematic review and descriptive pooled analysis.

Spinal tuberculosis (TB) in pregnancy is rare and poses diagnostic, neurological, and obstetric challenges. Data are limited to isolated case reports and small series, precluding evidence-based guidance on management…

Neurosurg RevOct 2, 2026Read summary

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