Systematic review of Failure-to-rescue publications highlights gaps in evidence and standardization
Most surgery studies track failure-to-rescue but ignore how to fix it
This systematic review synthesized 38 studies on Failure-to-rescue in surgical patients. It found most publications use FTR as a primary out…
A review of 38 studies shows most track failure-to-rescue but few use it to improve care. This gap leaves patients without better tools.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on radiographic hip morphometry and fracture patterns
Hip bone shape predicts fracture type in older patients
This systematic review with meta-analysis synthesized data from 4184 patients with unilateral proximal femoral fractures. It found specific …
Simple hip bone measurements from standard X-rays can help predict fracture patterns in elderly patients. This analysis of 4,184 cases shows…
Systematic review of 12 electric shock cases shows 75% thoracic compression fractures in men
Electric shock can cause spine fractures in young men, and doctors must look closely
This case report and systematic review examines spinal fractures in patients with electric shock injuries. The analysis of 12 cases found th…
A review of 12 cases shows electric shock often breaks the thoracic spine in men. Back pain improves after surgery, but doctors need to susp…
Network meta-analysis ranks debridement strategies for venous and diabetic ulcers
Biological debridement ranks highest for healing chronic leg wounds in new analysis
Biological debridement ranked highest for wound healing and complete debridement in a network meta-analysis of 25 RCTs. Enzymatic and autoly…
Biological debridement shows the highest chance of healing wounds, but experts warn the evidence has gaps and needs careful reading.
Case report on Brucella periprosthetic joint infection after knee replacement
Two rare knee infections treated with specific antibiotics and surgery
This is a case report of two patients with Brucella-induced periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty. The authors descri…
Two patients with rare Brucella knee infections saw normal markers and restored motion after targeted antibiotic therapy and surgery.
Medial parapatellar approach may reduce anterior knee pain compared to transpatellar technique in tibial shaft fractures
Medial parapatellar approach linked to less knee pain after tibial fracture surgery
This systematic review evaluated medial parapatellar versus transpatellar approaches for tibial shaft fractures in adults. The analysis sugg…
A new analysis suggests a specific surgical cut may lower the risk of front-of-knee pain after tibial shaft fracture repair in adults.
Systematic review finds little fracture prevention benefit from calcium or vitamin D in low-risk adults
Big study finds little benefit from calcium and vitamin D for fracture prevention
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation versus placebo in community-dwelling adul…
A massive review of over 153,000 adults found that taking calcium or vitamin D alone did not lower the risk of breaking bones or falling.
Narrative review on gut-bone axis biomaterials for osteoporosis therapy
New materials help treat bone loss by talking to the gut bacteria inside the body
This narrative review synthesizes theoretical guidance on gut microbiota modulation and functional biomaterials for osteoporosis. It highlig…
Scientists are testing special materials that can change gut bacteria to help heal weak bones. These new tools might stop bone loss and redu…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of BCMA or GPRC5D bispecific antibodies in relapsed refractory multiple myeloma
New antibodies help some myeloma patients live longer, but infection risks are high
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates BCMA- or GPRC5D-directed CD3 bispecific antibodies in 1,900 patients with relapsed or ref…
A review of 1,900 patients found new antibodies helped many with advanced myeloma, yet serious infections and low white blood cell counts re…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of ERAS protocols in elderly major abdominal surgery patients
ERAS cuts hospital stay by over 3 days in elderly surgery patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for elderly patients undergoing m…
Older adults having major abdominal surgery leave the hospital 3 days sooner with ERAS protocols, a new analysis finds.
Meta-analysis finds minimal benefit of liposomal bupivacaine in TAP blocks for postoperative pain
Liposomal bupivacaine shows minimal benefit for postoperative pain
This meta-analysis of 1528 patients compared liposomal bupivacaine to standard bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane blocks for postope…
A review of 1,528 patients found liposomal bupivacaine in TAP blocks offers only small reductions in pain and opioid use after surgery.
Mini review on fluorescence-guided imaging with indocyanine green for gallstone disease
Fluorescence imaging helps surgeons see better during gallstone operations
This mini review synthesizes evidence on fluorescence-guided imaging with indocyanine green versus white light for symptomatic gallstone dis…
A review suggests fluorescence-guided imaging with indocyanine green improves visualization and may reduce complications during gallstone su…