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In cardiac surgery patients with coagulopathy, prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) reduces chest tube drainage and red blood cell transfusions compared with fresh frozen…
For bleeding after heart surgery, prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) may reduce chest tube drainage and the need for reoperation compared with fresh-frozen plasma (FFP), but…
AI-assisted colonoscopy has been shown to improve the detection of adenomas, including those on the right side of the colon, particularly in training environments.
Research indicates that AI-assisted colonoscopy can significantly improve the detection rate of colorectal adenomas compared to standard colonoscopy.
Computer-aided detection (CADe) technology has been shown to improve the adenoma detection rate (ADR) in certain groups of endoscopists.
AI and machine learning use toxicogenomic data, such as gene expression profiles and protein interaction networks, to predict which drugs may cause liver injury, with models…
Yes. Studies link ultra-processed foods to weight gain and metabolic problems, and some evidence suggests the harm goes beyond just their nutrient content [2][7][8].
Yes. Studies show that resistance training plus a higher-protein diet can improve metabolic flexibility, insulin sensitivity, and body composition, which are key markers of…
Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) can help with wound healing by modulating immune signaling, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration.
Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have evaluated recovery protocols, specifically Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs, for patients undergoing scoliosis…
Current research in scoliosis management focuses on improving surgical recovery, improving measurement accuracy through artificial intelligence, and addressing the impact of bone…
ERAS protocols are evidence-based programs designed to speed up recovery and reduce hospital stays for patients undergoing scoliosis surgery.
Several endoscopic techniques exist for diagnosing sarcoidosis, with endobronchial ultrasound-guided methods often providing higher diagnostic yields than traditional techniques.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may reduce the risk of hypoglycemia in ICU patients compared to standard point-of-care testing, though the level of certainty regarding this…
Remote ischaemic conditioning shows promise for acute ischaemic stroke, but its specific benefit for large-vessel occlusion patients treated with thrombectomy is still being…
A systematic review found that preterm birth is a statistically significant risk factor for the development of neonatal biliary atresia.
Molecular markers may improve risk assessment for oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) because traditional grading based on tissue appearance can be unreliable due to the…
Emerging research suggests that an imbalance in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) and its impact on bile acid metabolism may play a role in how biliary atresia develops and progresses.
Molecular markers show promise for improving risk assessment in oral potentially malignant disorders, but they are not yet proven better than standard histopathology and need…
A UK trial for relapsed Wilms tumor reported a 63% four-year event-free survival rate and a 68% overall survival rate.
Surgery is a standard treatment for epithelial-type Wilms tumor in both children and adults.
While rare, Wilms tumor can recur many years after the initial diagnosis, with one documented case occurring 32 years after the first diagnosis.
While Wilms tumor is primarily a childhood cancer, it can occur in adult women, though these cases are extremely rare.
Social and environmental conditions can impact pregnancy outcomes by influencing biological pathways, such as those involving placental health.
We pull real patient questions from public Reddit health communities (r/AskDocs, r/diabetes, r/menopause, etc.). Each question is rewritten into a generic medical question (no personal details), then answered by an AI using only cited sources from Vellito's article database and PubMed. A second AI independently scores each answer for accuracy and citation fidelity before publication. Answers below the safety threshold or touching emergency, dosing, or pediatric topics are queued for human review and never auto-published.
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