Current Volume 32, 2026

10 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Assessment of Changes in Postural Stability and Load Distribution in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis After 12 Weeks of Self-Paced Exercises Programmed by a Physiotherapist: A Prospective Cohort Study
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951639
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951639

10 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Assessment of Changes in Postural Stability and Load Distribution in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis After 12 Weeks of Self-Paced Exercises Programmed by a Physiotherapist: A Prospective Cohort Study
Malwina Pawik
, Łukasz Pawik
, Felicja Fink-Lwow
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951639
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951639
407

09 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Capnography With Integrated Pulmonary Index for Preventing Hypoxemia During Pediatric Urologic Surgery Under Sedation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951900
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951900

09 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Capnography With Integrated Pulmonary Index for Preventing Hypoxemia During Pediatric Urologic Surgery Under Sedation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
YiRu Wang
, Huan Liu
, Mei Yang
, XinYu Hu
, LiuYang Yu
, Hang Guo
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951900
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951900
522

08 May 2026 : Review article
Discontinuation of Oral Anticoagulation After Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation – Are We Ready to Change Clinical Practice in 2026?
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952757
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952757

08 May 2026 : Review article
Discontinuation of Oral Anticoagulation After Successful Atrial Fibrillation Ablation – Are We Ready to Change Clinical Practice in 2026?
Karol Momot
, Stanisław Surma
, Kamil Krauz
, Michał Pruc
, Łukasz Szarpak
, Dariusz Rodkiewicz
, Małgorzata Buksińska-Lisik
, Artur Mamcarz
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952757
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952757
1,010

07 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Preliminary Evaluation of Large Language Models in Kennedy Classification and Removable Partial Denture Planning: An In Silico Study
Ebru Sümer Ekin, Yalçın Değer
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953353
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953353

07 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Preliminary Evaluation of Large Language Models in Kennedy Classification and Removable Partial Denture Planning: An In Silico Study
Ebru Sümer Ekin, Yalçın Değer, Berivan Dündar Yilmaz, İsmail Yildiz
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953353
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953353
387

06 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Outcomes From Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy Versus Infrared Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy Among Patients With Myofascial Low Back Pain
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951779
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951779

06 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Outcomes From Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy Versus Infrared Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy Among Patients With Myofascial Low Back Pain
Zekai Hu
, Jinyan Wang, Jinyi Li, Qin Zhan, Yunjing Jin, Xiaoting Cao, Sicong Ma
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951779
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951779
1,090

05 May 2026 : Animal Research
RAPTOR Silencing Inhibits Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression via Regulation of S100A8/A9 and Urokinase Plasminogen Activator
Zhenzhen Fu, Song Wang
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952169
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952169

05 May 2026 : Animal Research
RAPTOR Silencing Inhibits Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression via Regulation of S100A8/A9 and Urokinase Plasminogen Activator
Zhenzhen Fu, Song Wang, Haoran Zheng, Huadong Wu, Tao Li, Lihao Wang, Hong Li, Qiang Zhang
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952169
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952169
439

04 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Recurrence Rate and Survival in 260 Patients With Oncocytic Thyroid Cancer According to Response to Initial Treatment – A Single-Institution Experience
Nikola Besic, Barbara Gazic
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950937
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e950937

04 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Recurrence Rate and Survival in 260 Patients With Oncocytic Thyroid Cancer According to Response to Initial Treatment – A Single-Institution Experience
Nikola Besic, Barbara Gazic
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950937
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e950937
458

03 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Evaluation of I-PRF-Enriched Bone Graft Matrix (Sticky Bone) Among Patients Requiring Sinus Lift Operation: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Melih Mecit, Yasin Çaglar Koşar
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952138
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952138

03 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Evaluation of I-PRF-Enriched Bone Graft Matrix (Sticky Bone) Among Patients Requiring Sinus Lift Operation: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Melih Mecit, Yasin Çaglar Koşar
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952138
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952138
556

02 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Functional and Radiological Benefits of Adding Fibular Osteotomy to Supramalleolar Osteotomy in Ankle Osteoarthritis
Pengwei Li, Heda Liu
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951712
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951712

02 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Functional and Radiological Benefits of Adding Fibular Osteotomy to Supramalleolar Osteotomy in Ankle Osteoarthritis
Pengwei Li, Heda Liu, Fei Huang, Lin Liu, Sheng Liu
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951712
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951712
624

01 May 2026 : Editorial
Editorial: The Quest for Biomarkers of Biological Age and Longevity Identifies Roles for Small Noncoding RNAs, Including PIWI-Interacting RNAs
Dinah V. Parums,
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953865
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953865

01 May 2026 : Editorial
Editorial: The Quest for Biomarkers of Biological Age and Longevity Identifies Roles for Small Noncoding RNAs, Including PIWI-Interacting RNAs
Dinah V. Parums
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953865
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953865
279

01 May 2026 : Laboratory Research
Evaluating Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity of Potential Therapeutics Against Enterococcus faecalis in Endodontic Pathologies
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951972
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951972

01 May 2026 : Laboratory Research
Evaluating Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity of Potential Therapeutics Against Enterococcus faecalis in Endodontic Pathologies
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951972
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951972
347

30 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Treatment Outcomes From 6 Weeks of Home-Based Kinesio Taping and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Combined With Self-Applied Myofascial Stretching in Adults With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wei-Hsien Hong
, Chia-Ling Chen
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951932
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951932

30 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Treatment Outcomes From 6 Weeks of Home-Based Kinesio Taping and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Combined With Self-Applied Myofascial Stretching in Adults With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wei-Hsien Hong
, Chia-Ling Chen, Hsiu-Chen Lin, Sui-Foon Lo, Chia-Ming Chang
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951932
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951932
570

29 Apr 2026 : Database Analysis
Telomerase-Associated Genes as Prognostic Markers in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951804
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951804

29 Apr 2026 : Database Analysis
Telomerase-Associated Genes as Prognostic Markers in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Xiaohua Wang
, Shuyu Han
, Xi Wang, Yanwei Guo
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951804
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951804
425

28 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
A Dynamic Online Nomogram for Predicting Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Sleeve Gastrectomy
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951259
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951259

28 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
A Dynamic Online Nomogram for Predicting Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sainan Li, Chengxiang Liu
, Chen Zhu, Juan Zhou, Miao Zhang, Hong Chen, Ye Zhang, Zengxia Liu
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951259
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951259
505

27 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Retrospective Study of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in 222 Children and Adolescents Aged 6-18 Years With Obesity
Ceren Yapar Gümüş
, Yavuz Özer
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952489
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952489

27 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Retrospective Study of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in 222 Children and Adolescents Aged 6-18 Years With Obesity
Ceren Yapar Gümüş
, Yavuz Özer
, Yeliz Kaşko Arıcı
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952489
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952489
437

26 Apr 2026 : Meta-Analysis
Influence of Operative Techniques on Clinical and Laboratory Outcomes in Class II Resin-Based Composite Restorations: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951980
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951980

26 Apr 2026 : Meta-Analysis
Influence of Operative Techniques on Clinical and Laboratory Outcomes in Class II Resin-Based Composite Restorations: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951980
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951980
749

25 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Long-Term Endothelial Outcomes and Dislocation Risks in Small Versus Large Grafts for Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
Yingxin Chen, Jiaxin Xiao
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952103
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952103

25 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Long-Term Endothelial Outcomes and Dislocation Risks in Small Versus Large Grafts for Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty
Yingxin Chen, Jiaxin Xiao, Ruiyao Gao, Zhida You, Yanhong Ba
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952103
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952103
525

24 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Postural Alterations in Adolescents With Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum: A Retrospective Observational Study
Hayrünisa Kahraman Esen, Mustafa Yüksel
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952511
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952511

24 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Postural Alterations in Adolescents With Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum: A Retrospective Observational Study
Hayrünisa Kahraman Esen, Mustafa Yüksel
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952511
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952511
702

23 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Pedicle Screw Loosening After Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery and an Analytical Review of Recurrent Loosening: Based on Revision Surgery Experience
Ömer Faruk Şahin
, Oğuzhan Uzlu
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951549
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951549

23 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Pedicle Screw Loosening After Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery and an Analytical Review of Recurrent Loosening: Based on Revision Surgery Experience
Ömer Faruk Şahin
, Oğuzhan Uzlu
, Halil İbrahim Açıkgöz, Bekir Tunç, Durmuş Oğuz Karakoyun, Egemen Ünal, Mağruf İlkay Yapakcı
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951549
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951549
749

22 Apr 2026 : Review article
Role of the STAT3 Signaling Pathway in Cell Proliferation and Inflammation in Psoriasis and Approaches for Targeted Therapies: A Review
Limin Li, Lu Chen
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952449
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952449

22 Apr 2026 : Review article
Role of the STAT3 Signaling Pathway in Cell Proliferation and Inflammation in Psoriasis and Approaches for Targeted Therapies: A Review
Limin Li, Lu Chen, Cai Zhang, Wenchao Yao, Zhengxiao Li, Faming Tian
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952449
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952449
825

21 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 110 Undergraduates in Radiological Sciences at Jazan University
Ali S. Alyami,
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952017
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952017

21 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 110 Undergraduates in Radiological Sciences at Jazan University
Ali S. Alyami
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952017
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952017
445

20 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Penetrating Abdominal Injuries: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of 49 Patients at a German Trauma Center
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952184
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952184

20 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Penetrating Abdominal Injuries: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of 49 Patients at a German Trauma Center
Sascha Beck
, Dan Bieler
, Sandy Kuchmann-Nowak, Marcus Jäger, André Busch, Manuel Burggraf, Alexander Wegner
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952184
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952184
563

19 Apr 2026 : Database Analysis
Divergent Trends in Stroke Subtype Mortality Attributable to High Systolic Blood Pressure in China, 1990 to 2021: An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis and Projection
Yaoyao Li, Linfeng Li
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951794
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951794

19 Apr 2026 : Database Analysis
Divergent Trends in Stroke Subtype Mortality Attributable to High Systolic Blood Pressure in China, 1990 to 2021: An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis and Projection
Yaoyao Li, Linfeng Li, Min Wang, Qiaohong Xu, Lixin Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xue Liu, Hengjie Li, Fahuan Song, Wenwei Cai
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951794
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951794
549

18 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Use of Deep Learning Models in the Diagnosis of Proptosis Through Orbital Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Uğur Kesimal, Habip Eser Akkaya
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951157
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951157

18 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Use of Deep Learning Models in the Diagnosis of Proptosis Through Orbital Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Uğur Kesimal, Habip Eser Akkaya, Önder Polat, Murat Sağlam
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951157
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951157
517

17 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Effects of Abdominal Bracing Versus Abdominal Hollowing on Abdominal Muscle Thickness and Activation During Static and Dynamic Trunk Stabilization Tasks in Healthy Adults
Kwang-Hyuk Jung, DooChul Shin
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952117
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952117

17 Apr 2026 : Clinical Research
Effects of Abdominal Bracing Versus Abdominal Hollowing on Abdominal Muscle Thickness and Activation During Static and Dynamic Trunk Stabilization Tasks in Healthy Adults
Kwang-Hyuk Jung, DooChul Shin
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952117
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952117
1,482
Editorial
01 January 2026 : Editorial
Editorial: Increasing Awareness of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers and Never-Smokers Challenges Current Approaches to Prevention and ScreeningDOI: 10.12659/MSM.952454
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952454
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