Non-penetrating mesh fixation may reduce pain and hematoma risk in laparoscopic groin hernia repair
The Hernia Fix That Skips the Staples — Does It Actually Work?
A systematic review of 35 RCTs with 4329 adults undergoing laparoscopic groin hernia repair found non-penetrating fixation (e.g., fibrin sea…
Glue might hold hernia mesh just as well as staples while causing less pain, but the evidence remains too uncertain to call it a clear win y…
Multifocal cryoballoon ablation achieves high eradication rates in Barrett esophagus with dysplasia
Freezing Away Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts
A prospective European multicenter study of 107 patients with Barrett esophagus segments (Prague classification C≤2M≤5) and dysplasia or ear…
A targeted freezing procedure may offer people with Barrett's esophagus a safe, highly effective way to destroy pre-cancerous cells before t…
Low OT-NLR predicts superior survival in recurrent/metastatic HNSCC treated with cetuximab plus nivolumab
A Simple Blood Ratio May Predict Cancer Drug Success
This Phase II clinical trial evaluated patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) receiving combine…
A low white blood cell ratio found in blood tests predicts better survival and treatment response for advanced head and neck cancer patients…
Meta-analysis profiles emergent surgical airways in head and neck conditions
A Simple New Plan Could Save Lives in a Rare Airway Crisis
A meta-analysis of 14 studies (1,011 procedures) characterized emergent surgical airways for head and neck conditions.
For patients with head and neck conditions who suddenly can’t breathe, a new analysis of over 1,000 emergencies provides a clearer, safer ro…
Machine learning model using 15-item questionnaire shows high accuracy for obstructive sleep apnea screening
A Simple 15-Question Quiz Could Transform Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
A mixed-methods study of 4,036 participants found that a gradient boosting prediction model using a 15-item questionnaire achieved AUCs of 0…
This isn't just another online quiz—it's a smarter, data-driven screening tool that could help doctors identify a dangerous sleep disorder w…
BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implant via middle fossa approach in patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss
Hearing restored without the traditional ear surgery
This single-institution observational case series evaluated 72 patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss undergoing unilateral BONEBRID…
Doctors restore hearing by entering through the cheekbone instead of risky ear surgery, offering a safer fix for patients with scarred bone …
Meta-analysis finds TSP-9 test predicts progression to HGD/EAC in Barrett's esophagus
TSP-9 test predicts disease progression in Barrett's esophagus patients with high accuracy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 699 patients with Barrett's esophagus found the Tissue Systems Pathology (TSP-9) test was associate…
A new test for Barrett's esophagus accurately predicts who is at high risk of developing serious esophageal cancer, helping doctors focus ca…
Exercise improves functional capacity and quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors
Can exercise help head and neck cancer survivors walk farther and feel better?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of low-quality studies in head and neck cancer survivors found exercise was associated with improved f…
Head and neck cancer survivors who exercised walked nearly 100 meters farther, moved with more flexibility, and reported better quality of l…
Oral and IV metronidazole show similar tissue concentrations in oral cancer flap reconstruction
Oral and IV metronidazole show similar tissue levels in small oral cancer surgery study
A randomized trial in 18 patients undergoing FAMM flap reconstruction after oral cancer surgery found no significant difference in tissue AU…
Oral and IV metronidazole reach the same tissue levels in oral cancer surgery, suggesting patients might take the antibiotic by mouth instea…
Topical dexamethasone mouthwash reduces oral mucositis severity in head and neck cancer radiotherapy patients
Can a simple mouthwash prevent the painful mouth sores of cancer radiation?
A phase II randomized controlled trial of 50 patients with head and neck cancer receiving ≥60 Gy radiotherapy found prophylactic topical dex…
Rinsing with a steroid mouthwash during head and neck cancer radiation reduced severe mouth sores, delayed pain peaks, and prevented the wor…
Meta-analysis identifies genetic loci and proteins associated with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps
Why do some people get severe sinus inflammation while others stay healthy?
This meta-analysis of six biobanks utilized comparative genomic analyses and proteome-wide Mendelian methods to investigate chronic rhinosin…
A massive DNA analysis maps the genetic roots of severe sinus inflammation, revealing specific immune system factors that make some people f…
Protocol for cross-cultural adaptation of an implementation science glossary into Simplified Chinese
Can we make complex medical research terms clear for Chinese-speaking students and experts?
This prospective study protocol outlines the cross-cultural adaptation of an implementation science glossary into Simplified Chinese.
A new project adapts English implementation science terms into Simplified Chinese to help over one billion speakers avoid confusion and impr…