Individual patient data meta-analysis on preterm birth risk in asymptomatic pregnant individuals with prior spontaneous preterm birth
Women with prior preterm birth may need less treatment if risk is low
This individual patient data meta-analysis synthesized data from 1316 patients across 7 data sets to assess recurrent spontaneous preterm bi…
A new analysis shows doctors can better predict who needs extra care after a preterm birth while sparing others from unnecessary treatment
AI interventions in undergraduate health professions education show positive effects on satisfaction, confidence, and knowledge
AI Tutors Show Promise for Med Students, But Evidence Is Weak
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated AI interventions for undergraduate health professions edu…
AI-powered tutors and chatbots are helping medical students learn faster and feel more confident, but the research behind them is still too …
Meta-analysis of resting-state fMRI shows brain activity alterations in social anxiety disorder compared to healthy controls
Brain scans show specific activity changes in people with social anxiety compared to healthy controls
This meta-analysis reviews resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data from patients with social anxiety disorder and healthy c…
A review of brain scans found that people with social anxiety show different activity in several brain areas. These changes might help docto…
Sono-HSG and HSG show high accuracy for diagnosing tubal occlusion compared to laparoscopy
New Evidence Shows Ultrasound Beats X-Rays for Detecting Blocked Tubes
This Cochrane review analyzed diagnostic accuracy for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx in 1939 women trying to conceive. Sono-HSG and HSG de…
• Ultrasound tests spot blocked tubes as well as surgery • Helps women facing infertility avoid unnecessary procedures • Not all clinics off…
Meta-analysis on Tongxinluo plus statins for carotid atherosclerosis
Herbal Combo Shrinks Dangerous Neck Artery Plaques Faster
This meta-analysis of 4,175 patients with carotid atherosclerosis found that Tongxinluo capsules combined with statins significantly decreas…
• Adds Chinese herbs to statins for better plaque reduction • Helps people with clogged neck arteries avoid strokes • Not yet approved outsi…
Systolic blood pressure metrics improve prediction of functional independence after successful endovascular thrombectomy
AI predicts stroke recovery better by tracking blood pressure changes
This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated 288 patients who underwent successful recanalization by endovascular thro…
A new AI tool that tracks blood pressure changes after stroke treatment predicts recovery better than standard methods, giving doctors a cle…
AI models improve diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma compared to conventional methods
AI models improve pancreatic cancer diagnosis accuracy in large review
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated radiomics-based models derived from computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, posi…
A large review shows AI tools using scans can detect pancreatic cancer with higher accuracy than standard methods, offering hope for earlier…
Haemorrhage pattern predicts complications in angiogram-negative subarachnoid haemorrhage patients
Blood pattern predicts risk for hidden brain vessel issues in patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 5921 angiogram-negative subarachnoid haemorrhage patients.
New data shows that how blood spreads in the brain helps doctors decide if a second scan is needed to find hidden vessel problems
Meta-analysis links perihematomal edema growth to poor outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage patients
Brain swelling linked to worse outcomes in hemorrhage patients
This meta-analysis examines the association between perihematomal edema volume changes and outcomes in 1523 participants with intracerebral …
Early swelling in the brain after a bleed may predict higher risk of death or disability within three months.
Risk factor modeling showed modest performance for predicting visual function progression in acute NAION eyes
Risk Factors for Vision Loss in NAION Identified in Trial Analysis
This secondary analysis of a multicenter, double-masked, sham-controlled, randomized clinical trial evaluated 589 study eyes with acute NAIO…
Analysis of trial data links sleep apnea and high diastolic pressure to early vision decline in NAION patients.
Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates apical sparing ratio for cardiac amyloidosis detection in hypertrophy
A specific heart pattern helps spot amyloidosis but misses some cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the apical sparing ratio (ASR) derived from echocardiographic …
A new analysis shows a heart scan pattern finds amyloidosis in most people with thick heart walls, but it still misses some cases.
Ultrasound-guided microconvex in-plane subclavian puncture reduces composite risk and improves success rates compared to landmark technique
Ultrasound-guided puncture lowers risks for subclavian vein catheterization
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 101 patients scheduled for elective surgery.
A trial of 101 patients found ultrasound-guided microconvex in-plane subclavian puncture reduced complications and improved success rates co…