COVID-19 pandemic associated with lower screening participation and higher mortality in colorectal cancer patients
COVID-19 pandemic caused significant delays and risks for colorectal cancer
This systematic review examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer management, outcomes, and survival. The findings in…
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a massive drop in colonoscopies and higher mortality rates for people with colorectal cancer.
Ultrasound-indicated cerclage most consistently benefits high-risk singleton pregnancies with prior spontaneous preterm birth
Ultrasound guided procedures help high risk pregnancies with short cervix
This mini review examines the efficacy of ultrasound-indicated cerclage for cervical insufficiency in both high-risk and low-risk population…
New insights show that ultrasound-guided procedures can protect high-risk pregnancies, but the benefits for low-risk patients remain less ce…
Physical rehabilitation improves muscle strength and reduces ICU-acquired weakness in critically ill adults
Physical rehab in ICU boosts strength, cuts weakness
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 5,135 critically ill adults found that physical rehabilitation, compared with u…
Starting physical rehab early in the ICU can improve muscle strength and reduce ICU-acquired weakness, a new analysis finds.
Syringe pump alarm misinterpretation can lead to local anesthetic overdose in patients with acute pancreatitis
Misread Pump Alarm Causes Local Anesthetic Overdose
This case report and literature review describes an instance of local anesthetic overdose caused by the misinterpretation of a syringe pump …
A misread syringe pump alarm led to a local anesthetic overdose in an ICU patient, causing severe side effects. Learn how to prevent this.
Alexithymia and interoceptive disturbances show consistent links with functional neurological disorder
Psychological traits linked to autonomy may help explain FND
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on psychological characteristics conceptually related to autonomy-connectedness in functional ne…
New research identifies specific psychological traits, like difficulty identifying emotions, that are consistently linked to Functional Neur…
Chinese stroke policy shows three-stage progression toward system-embedded and quality-oriented governance structures
China's Stroke Policies Shift Toward Quality Governance
This policy analysis of 33 national policies in China identifies a transition from disease-specific screening to integrated, quality-oriente…
China's stroke policies evolved from screening to quality-focused governance, with a new analysis of 33 national policies revealing the shif…
Telemedicine Intervention Impacts Spontaneous Breathing Trial Frequency and Ventilation Duration
Telemedicine helps ICU patients breathe on their own faster
A stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial suggests telemedicine rounding significantly increases spontaneous breathing trials in ICU patients…
A new analysis shows that telemedicine rounds can help ICU patients spend less time on breathing machines and try to breathe on their own mo…
Expert consensus recommends universal screening and oral iron therapy for pediatric iron deficiency anemia
Experts set new standards for treating iron deficiency in children
This consensus statement from 14 experts addresses the management of iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children in the MENA region…
New guidelines target high rates of iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children across the Middle East and North Africa.
Short mechanical ventilation after successful spontaneous breathing trials may reduce reintubation risk in critically ill adults
Short Ventilation Period May Help Prevent Reintubation in Critically Ill Adults
This meta-analysis of 1071 patients evaluated whether a short period of invasive mechanical ventilation following a successful spontaneous b…
A short period of mechanical ventilation after a successful breathing trial may help prevent the need for reintubation in critically ill pat…
Large language models offer potential benefits and significant challenges for emergency medicine education
Large Language Models Offer New Tools for Emergency Medicine Training
This narrative review explored the integration of large language models into emergency medicine training. The authors identified several edu…
New research highlights how AI tools can provide faster feedback and better practice scenarios for emergency medicine students and educators…
Tachypnoea at 60 breaths per minute increases odds of mortality in infants with sepsis
Rapid breathing in infants linked to higher sepsis mortality
This meta-analysis evaluates the association between tachypnoea and mortality or culture-confirmed sepsis in infants aged 0 to 59 days. Tach…
Fast breathing rates can signal a serious risk of death in newborns with sepsis, helping doctors identify the most at-risk infants more quic…
STR genotyping confirms gestational origin of pelvic choriocarcinoma, guiding risk score revision
Genetic testing helps identify the source of rare tumors
This case report describes a 29-year-old woman with pelvic gestational choriocarcinoma whose tumor origin was confirmed via STR genotyping, …
A 29-year-old woman with a rare tumor was treated successfully after genetic testing confirmed the exact origin of her cancer.