Extrusion-based printing dominates biofabrication for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction in scoping review
Biofabrication strategies for face reconstruction show mixed progress in recent research
This scoping review of 107 studies from 2010 to 2025 synthesized biofabrication strategies for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction. Extrusion…
A review of 107 studies reveals that biofabrication for face reconstruction often focuses on structure rather than real-world function.
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares photogrammetry and intraoral scanning for full-arch implant accuracy
Photogrammetry beats intraoral scanning for dental implant accuracy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies evaluated photogrammetry versus intraoral scanning for full-arch implant impressions …
A new analysis finds photogrammetry gives more precise and accurate full-arch implant impressions than intraoral scanning.
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows 3D laparoscopy reduces operative time in adult inguinal hernia repair
Meta-analysis shows 3D laparoscopy shortens time for inguinal hernia repair
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates three-dimensional versus two-dimensional laparoscopy for inguinal hernia repair in adults…
A meta-analysis of 521 adults found 3D laparoscopy reduced operative time and improved visualization compared to 2D laparoscopy for inguinal…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 3D cardiac simulations for congenital heart disease surgery
3D heart models help surgeons plan better operations for children with heart defects
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on patient-centred 3D cardiac simulations for congenital heart disease surgery…
Using 3D heart models changed surgical plans more often and shortened hospital stays for patients having heart surgery.
Breast arterial calcification linked to increased cardiovascular mortality risk
Calcified breast arteries linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
This meta-analysis examined associations between breast arterial calcification and cardiovascular outcomes. The authors observed that the pr…
A large analysis shows breast arterial calcification is associated with higher risks of heart failure, stroke, and death in women.
Review of RISE-mitigation strategies in Ghana shows high immunization coverage and improved oxygen access
Ghana reduced oxygen travel distances and improved vaccine coverage with new pandemic strategies
This review uses mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluate RISE-mitigation strategies in Ghana. The analysis covers 10 novel…
New strategies in Ghana helped get oxygen closer to patients and reached 93% of people with vaccines while treating most confirmed cases.
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares 16-gauge and 18-gauge needles for native kidney biopsy
Smaller needles for kidney biopsies show similar safety and results to larger ones
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized data from 68 biopsy series to compare 16-gauge and 18-gauge needles for adult native ki…
A review of kidney biopsies found that using smaller 16-gauge needles offers similar safety and diagnostic value compared to larger 18-gauge…
AI workflow variations reduced perceived liability among hypothetical US jurors in an online vignette experiment
Using AI tools in radiology workflows can lower perceived liability for doctors in some situations
This online vignette experiment involved 2,347 United States adults acting as hypothetical jurors. The study compared 21 conditions involvin…
A study of 2,347 American adults acting as jurors found that using AI tools in radiology workflows can lower perceived liability for doctors…
Meta-analysis of amygdala connectivity in anxiety disorders versus healthy controls
Brain scans show altered connections in anxiety disorder patients
This meta-analysis of resting-state functional MRI studies synthesized amygdala connectivity in patients with anxiety disorders versus healt…
A meta-analysis of brain scans found specific changes in connectivity patterns between the amygdala and other brain regions in people with a…
Narrative review outlines mnemonic for preoperative temporal bone CT analysis in otologic surgery
A mnemonic framework helps review temporal bone CT scans for surgery
This is a narrative review of preoperative temporal bone CT analysis using a mnemonic framework for otologic and skull base pathologies. It …
A new mnemonic helps doctors review CT scans to find skull base issues before ear surgery. This educational tool aims to improve surgical pl…
Brazilian systematic review reveals NGS diagnostic rates and reporting gaps for inborn errors of immunity across regions
Next-generation sequencing helps diagnose immune disorders in Brazil but reporting varies widely
A systematic review of 419 Brazilian patients with inborn errors of immunity highlights Next-Generation Sequencing diagnostic success but ex…
A review of 419 Brazilian patients shows next-generation sequencing diagnoses immune disorders, yet method details often lack standardizatio…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links D-dimer and ultrasound findings to recurrent venous thromboembolism risk
Doctors find high D-dimer levels and ultrasound results predict higher risk of blood clot return
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 48 articles evaluates the association between residual vein thrombosis and positive post-treatme…
A review of many studies shows that leftover blood clots and high D-dimer levels after treatment raise the chance of venous thromboembolism …