J Phys Chem B. 2026 Feb 4. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c08307. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAloe vera gel, a polysaccharide-rich, plant-derived hydrogel with excellent biocompatibility and inherent wound-healing activity, was explored as a natural template for iodine delivery as an iodophor in gel form.
Anal Chem. 2026 Feb 4. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5c06616. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs the most prevalent form of genetic variation, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are strongly associated with disease pathogenesis, microbial resistance, and pathogenicity. The rapid mutation rates of viru
Chem Sci. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1039/d5sc09343k. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVacancies, which inevitably exist in all solids, influence numerous atomic behaviors and material properties and play a crucial role in both synthesis processes and application performance. In this study, we present a succe
Front Immunol. 2026 Jan 19;16:1645261. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1645261. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) joins skin, muscle, bone, nerve, and vessels into a single graft that is both highly immunogenic and mechanically complex. Biopolymers, natura
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 2;14(2):e7457. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007457. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Hand flexor tendon injuries can be treated with primary repair by direct tenorrhaphy or, when this option is not feasible, with secondary repair by reconstruction with t
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Feb 2;14(2):e7441. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007441. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTTransoral robotic surgery (TORS) has revolutionized head and neck cancer treatment by offering minimally invasive access to challenging anatomical regions. The first TORS procedure
Anal Chem. 2026 Feb 3. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5c07588. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising class of luminescence emitters due to their highly tunable structures and intrinsic luminescent characteristics. In this study, a double-shell hollow Hf
Int J Biol Macromol. 2026 Feb 2;346:150684. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.150684. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite advancements in clinical practice, the creation of an ideal skin substitute remains a significant challenge. An effective dermal substitute must closely replicate both the structure
Biomed Phys Eng Express. 2026 Feb 3. doi: 10.1088/2057-1976/ae4105. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a portable, non-invasive brain imaging method with growing applications in neurorehabilitation. However, signal variability, driven in part by difference
J Hand Surg Am. 2026 Feb 3:S0363-5023(25)00667-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2025.11.021. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTScapholunate (SL) ligament injuries are a common cause of wrist pain and instability but can be diagnostically challenging. Standard radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magn
Health Policy Plan. 2026 Feb 3:czaf113. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czaf113. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCorruption in health systems has serious implications for health outcomes and equitable care. Although various methods exist to measure it, their application, purpose, effectiveness, and context have n
Cureus. 2025 Dec 30;17(12):e100455. doi: 10.7759/cureus.100455. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTBone tissue engineering is a pillar of regenerative medicine; traditional bone autografts, allografts, and metallic implants face difficulties due to donor site morbidity, risks of infection, and poor integr
No abstractBMC Infect Dis. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1186/s12879-026-12630-1. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41629862 | DOI:10.1186/s12879-026-12630-1
Hand Surg Rehabil. 2026 Jan 31:102587. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2026.102587. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOsteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability, with diagnosis and management limited by inter-observer variability and the absence of individualized therapeutic strategies. This review crit
Carbon Balance Manag. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1186/s13021-026-00395-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe world economies have environmental sustainability as one of their main concerns. Although numerous studies have been conducted to determine the factors contributing to ecological problems, little has
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2026 Feb 2;36(1):88. doi: 10.1007/s00590-026-04663-8.ABSTRACTDiaphyseal non-union of forearm fractures that involve both the ulna and radius present unique challenges to treat. If left untreated, these non-unions may lead to severe instability of the forearm and/or chron
J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 2;28:e82773. doi: 10.2196/82773.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: People with hand osteoarthritis represent a large patient group with limited access to recommended treatment. In recent years, there has been a notable shift in health care delivery, with increased use of digital techno
IEEE Trans Image Process. 2026 Feb 2;PP. doi: 10.1109/TIP.2026.3658223. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn video-text cross-domain retrieval tasks, the generalization ability of the retrieval models is key to improving their performance and is crucial for enhancing their practical applicability. Howev
J Nutr Metab. 2026 Jan 30;2026:7216438. doi: 10.1155/jnme/7216438. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTFoodborne illnesses are a major global health issue, often due to poor food safety practices. The specific aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) and to identif
Cureus. 2025 Dec 29;17(12):e100375. doi: 10.7759/cureus.100375. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTPharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual's genetic constitution affects their response to drugs. In internal medicine, pharmacogenomics has the potential to transform prescribing practices, making
J Educ Health Promot. 2025 Dec 29;14:522. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_2046_24. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTMobile health (mHealth) technologies have emerged as positive tools for enhancing physical and psychological well-being. These technologies offer valuable support for various mental health and behavior
Cancer Commun (Lond). 2026 Jan 28;46:0008. doi: 10.34133/cancomm.0008. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTCytokines are essential components of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and play crucial roles in tumor initiation and progression. As key mediators of interactions between immune cells and tumor cells wit
Front Vet Sci. 2026 Jan 16;12:1735065. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1735065. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This study was conducted to examine the effects of Fructus sophorae extracts (SE) on the production performance, serum biochemistry and antioxidant, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbi
iScience. 2026 Jan 2;29(2):114612. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.114612. eCollection 2026 Feb 20.ABSTRACTInsufficient healing of the Achilles tendon remains a frequent clinical challenge, creating a need for early markers that identify patients at risk of impaired healing. To examine whether adaptive imm
