Rectal indomethacin and somatostatin combination most effective for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis
New data shows best way to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This network meta-analysis of 15627 patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) found that the combination of …
A new analysis identifies a specific drug combination that helps protect patients from severe inflammation and complications during a common…
Cornell voltage product provides consistent diagnostic performance for left ventricular hypertrophy in African populations
ECG tests show promise for detecting heart muscle thickening
This subanalysis of an RCT evaluated the diagnostic performance of ECG-LVH criteria compared to echocardiographically assessed LVMI in 1,125…
A new analysis shows that specific ECG measurements can help identify thickened heart muscles in patients with high blood pressure.
LLM-based AI tools show large positive effect on empathy with SMD 1.02 in communication
AI tools show large gains in patient empathy scores
This meta-analysis of 2604 participants evaluated LLM-based AI tools for physician-patient communication compared to human-written responses…
Artificial intelligence tools can help doctors provide more empathetic and clearer information to patients with chronic conditions.
SPECT V/Q-based diagnostic strategy shows comparable 3-month VTE risk to CTPA and planar V/Q
SPECT V/Q Imaging May Be Reliable for Pulmonary Embolism
This multicentre randomized controlled trial of 603 patients with suspected pulmonary embolism compared SPECT V/Q against CTPA and planar V/…
A new trial suggests that SPECT V/Q imaging could be a reliable way to diagnose pulmonary embolism and monitor patient risk over three month…
Normal saline tract instillation reduces pneumothorax and chest tube requirements during CT-guided lung biopsy
Saline trick cuts lung biopsy complication risk
Researchers evaluated the impact of normal saline tract instillation on complications following CT-guided lung biopsies. The analysis found …
A simple saline rinse during lung biopsy may cut the risk of lung collapse and chest tube placement, new analysis finds.
Robotic training improves gait and motor scores in subacute and chronic spinal cord injuries
Robotic training shows promise for walking after spinal cord injury
This network meta-analysis of 905 patients evaluated robotic body weight supported treadmill training (RBWSTT) and overground robotic exoske…
New data suggests that robotic-assisted treadmill and exoskeleton training can improve walking and heart health for people with spinal cord …
Ambient AI tools significantly reduce cognitive workload and burnout among healthcare professionals
Clinical AI Tools May Reduce Workload and Burnout for Doctors
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 2885 healthcare professionals found that ambient AI tools significantly red…
New data suggests that using ambient AI tools can lower mental effort and reduce burnout levels among healthcare professionals.
Machine learning algorithms using EEG signals show 0.95 pooled AUC for sleep apnea detection
Machine learning shows high accuracy detecting sleep apnea from brain waves
This meta-analysis of 27 retrospective studies evaluates machine learning (ML) performance in detecting sleep apnea from EEG data. The analy…
New analysis shows machine learning can accurately detect sleep apnea by analyzing brain wave data, offering a potential new tool for clinic…
Environmental DNA and next-generation sequencing offer potential for post-elimination surveillance of neglected tropical diseases
New DNA tracking methods could help stop tropical diseases
This narrative review explores the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) for monitoring lymphatic filariasis,…
Scientists are looking at how environmental DNA can track hidden parasites and worms to keep communities safe after initial treatments succe…
Detailed ultrasound significantly enhances positive predictive value for trisomies 18 and 13 after high-risk cfDNA
Detailed Ultrasound Improves Accuracy For High Risk Genetic Screen Results
This meta-analysis of 858 scans across 8 studies evaluates the diagnostic performance of detailed ultrasound in singleton pregnancies with h…
Adding a detailed ultrasound to cell-free DNA testing can significantly improve the accuracy of results for certain chromosomal conditions.
GenAI-assisted instruction improves learner emotions in foreign language education with effect size g = 0.788
AI tools help students feel less anxious learning new languages
This meta-analysis of 23 experimental and quasi-experimental studies evaluates GenAI-assisted instruction compared to traditional methods fo…
Using AI during language lessons can significantly lower student anxiety and boredom while making the learning process more enjoyable.
fMRI meta-analysis identifies distinct and overlapping neural clusters for source memory and reality monitoring
Brain Mapping Shows Overlap Between Memory and Reality Monitoring
This meta-analysis of 51 articles synthesizes fMRI data to identify brain structures involved in source memory (SM) and reality monitoring (…
New research reveals how the brain distinguishes between remembering a source and determining if an event is real.