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.
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.
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…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows no significant difference in complication rates between delayed and early maxillofacial fracture management
Delayed care for face fractures shows similar complication rates
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated delayed versus early management for patients with maxillofacial fractures in resource-lim…
A review of studies found no clear difference in problems when face fractures are treated later versus right away. This suggests timing may …
AI models aim to improve risk stratification for strangulated small bowel obstruction
AI may help triage patients with strangulated small bowel obstruction
Dynamic AI models may enhance early risk stratification for strangulated small bowel obstruction, moving beyond static parameters to guide c…
A review suggests AI models could help doctors more accurately assess risk and guide decisions for patients with a dangerous bowel blockage.
Scoping review maps research gaps in competitive floorball athlete health and performance
Floorball research is growing fast but still needs more work on performance and mind
This scoping review of 55 studies examined research on competitive floorball athletes, focusing on injury, prevention, and performance. It f…
Floorball is booming globally but science lags behind with most studies focusing only on injuries instead of performance or mental health
Narrative review examines ureteroscopy with negative-pressure suction sheath for kidney and ureteral stones
New Suction Tech Makes Kidney Stone Surgery Safer and Clearer for Patients
This narrative review evaluates ureteroscopy combined with a negative-pressure suction sheath versus ureteroscopy without the device for pat…
• Suction sheaths keep surgery views clear during kidney stone removal • Helps patients with complex stones or infection risks most • Not wi…
Narrative review on fusion space concept in colorectal cancer surgery
Surgeons Agree on One Thing Right Colon Surgery Needs New Rules
This narrative review synthesizes the concept of fusion space in colorectal cancer surgery. The authors conclude the concept appears most us…
• Clearer anatomy maps boost cancer survival rates significantly • Helps patients facing right side colon surgery • Not a new surgery but cl…