Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2026;37:67-76. doi: 10.5080/u27834.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study investigates the association between tic disorders in children and adolescents and the 2D:4D digit ratio (the ratio of index to ring finger lengths), a widely recognized indirect marker of prenatal hormonal exposu
Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2026 Sep 21;219(3):18. doi: 10.1007/s10549-026-08078-1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in node-positive breast cancer (N + BC) is evolving with opportunities to de-escalate surgery in those with complete
Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2026 Sep 15;22:637373. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S637373. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have simplified treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE), but fewer mandatory monitoring visits may reduce opportunities for structured reassessment. We
Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2026 Jul 28;51(7):1520-1529. doi: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2026.260206.ABSTRACTCharcot arthropathy of the shoulder is a rare destructive joint disorder that is most commonly secondary to syringomyelia and often leads to osteolysis of the shoulder joint and sever
Spinal Cord. 2026 Sep 18. doi: 10.1038/s41393-026-01278-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSTUDY DESIGN: Multicenter prospective study.OBJECTIVE: To clarify the postoperative course and predictive factors for motor recovery of the proximal upper extremity in patients with degenerative cervical myelopa
JPRAS Open. 2026 Aug 20;52:344-351. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2026.08.019. eCollection 2026 Nov.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a rare sporadic disorder in which fibrous bands of amniotic origin encircle and progressively constrict developing fetal structures. Humeral involvement is ex
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Sep 15;40(9):1359-1363. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.202604027.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of using a modified latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for the treatment of upper limb injuries with complex tissue defects
J Surg Res. 2026 Sep 15;327:28-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.08.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Physicians who perform colonoscopies experience a high incidence of musculoskeletal pain due to repetitive and strenuous motion, which can reduce career longevity. We designed a novel ergon
PLoS One. 2026 Sep 15;21(9):e0357806. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0357806. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This study characterized research productivity and impact of rehabilitation science (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders) faculty across Canada.MET
J Clin Med. 2026 Aug 31;15(17):6755. doi: 10.3390/jcm15176755.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: This study aimed to expand the recognized clinical spectrum of Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) by integrating illustrative oncologic and non-oncologic cases with a contemporary review of the evidence regarding i
Nat Neurosci. 2026 Sep 14. doi: 10.1038/s41593-026-02446-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStroke and neurodegenerative diseases can impair speech and nonverbal gestures, limiting natural communication. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) aim to restore these functions by translating neural activity int
JPRAS Open. 2026 Aug 20;52:264-274. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2026.08.009. eCollection 2026 Nov.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Forequarter amputation and related shoulder-girdle ablative procedures create extensive defects, often in previously irradiated fields. "Spare-parts" reconstruction using tissue from the amp
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Sep 3;9(1):101135. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.101135. eCollection 2027 Jan.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have high rates of pathologies, which may necessitate finger amputation, such as infection or vascular insufficiency. Still, little wor
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2026 Aug 26;88(9):5986-5989. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000005549. eCollection 2026 Sep.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) is a genetic condition characterized by scaly skin due to steroid sulfatase (STS) deficiency, often associated with additional neur
SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2026 Sep 9;14:2050313X261489336. doi: 10.1177/2050313X261489336. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Non-anastomotic disruption of an axillofemoral bypass graft is an exceedingly rare but potentially life-threatening complication. Most reported cases present with a delayed p
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2026 Sep 10. doi: 10.1007/s00266-026-06238-8. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder that may involve the upper extremities, particularly in advanced disease stages, leading to pain, heaviness, and functional complaints. While li
Kyobu Geka. 2026 Jun;79(6):464-467.ABSTRACTA 77-year-old woman complained of sudden chest pain and consciousness disturbance (Japan Coma Scale 3). Consciousness disturbance was improved( Japan Coma Scale 1) without paralysis on arrival at our hospital. Right upper-extremity and carotid arterial puls
Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2026 Sep 9. doi: 10.2176/jns-nmc.2026-0167. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Syringomyelia, secondary to adhesive arachnoiditis, is an intractable disease characterized by progressive extension cranially and caudally, resulting in severe neurological deficits. Subar
Cureus. 2026 Aug 9;18(8):e114217. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114217. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly progressive, and invariably fatal prion disease whose early clinical features often overlap with more common neurological conditions, leading to diagnostic de
Cureus. 2026 Aug 9;18(8):e114205. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114205. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTPectoralis minor syndrome (PMS) is an uncommon cause of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and is frequently overlooked because its clinical manifestations resemble cervical radiculopathy and other shoulder d
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 Sep 8:e77675. doi: 10.1002/advs.77675. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLysosome-targeting chimeras (LYTACs) have emerged as a strategy for eliminating secreted, extracellular, and plasma-membrane proteins by redirecting them to the endolysosomal system. By coupling target recogni
J Thromb Haemost. 2026 Sep 7:S1538-7836(26)00557-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jtha.2026.08.032. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is increasingly diagnosed because of the widespread use of venous catheters, particularly in patients with cancer. However, its
Cureus. 2026 Aug 7;18(8):e114134. doi: 10.7759/cureus.114134. eCollection 2026 Aug.ABSTRACTCervical radiculopathy in elderly patients is commonly associated with degenerative spine disease, which can make the diagnosis of less frequent epidural tumors challenging. Epidural cervical plasmacytoma is r
Pract Radiat Oncol. 2026 Sep 5:S1879-8500(26)00272-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2026.08.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the incidence of upper extremity lymphedema following moderately hypofractionated regional nodal irradiation (MH-RNI) for breast
