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 …
Meta-analysis reveals CMR and biomarkers key in ICI myocarditis
Heart MRI and Blood Tests Help Detect Immunotherapy Heart Inflammation
In a meta-analysis of 3568 patients, abnormal CMR and elevated cardiac biomarkers were strongly associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor-…
A large review found that heart MRI and blood tests can help diagnose heart inflammation from immunotherapy, but no single test is enough on…
Meta-analysis of 2,579 participants identifies neural dysfunction patterns in insomnia disorder
Insomnia changes brain circuits and gene activity in specific ways
This meta-analysis of 2,579 participants, including 1,305 with insomnia disorder and 1,274 healthy controls, synthesizes neural dysfunction …
A massive review of brain scans shows insomnia changes specific brain circuits and gene activity linked to energy and focus
Systematic review and meta-analysis of ML with cfDNA for cancer detection across stages
Simple blood test spots early cancer without scary scans
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 109 articles synthesized diagnostic performance of machine learning with circulating cell-free D…
• AI analyzes blood fragments to catch hidden cancers early • Helps people avoid painful biopsies and late diagnoses • Still in labs not rea…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI-assisted imaging for abdominal infections shows enhanced diagnostic accuracy
AI Helps Doctors Spot Dangerous Belly Infections Faster Saving Crucial Time
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of AI-assisted imaging modalities for conditions including append…
• AI boosts scan accuracy for appendicitis and other belly infections • ER patients with sudden stomach pain benefit most • Not in hospitals…
Meta-analysis finds AI tools show high accuracy for Schistosoma haematobium detection in sub-Saharan Africa
AI tools show high accuracy for detecting a parasitic infection in Africa
This meta-analysis of 10 studies in sub-Saharan Africa synthesized the diagnostic accuracy of AI-assisted tools for Schistosoma haematobium …
A review of studies in Africa found AI tools can accurately detect a parasitic infection in urine samples, offering a promising new screenin…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional indices in breast cancer prognosis
Better nutrition scores predict longer life for breast cancer patients now
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and controlling nutritional status (…
New research shows that simple nutrition scores can predict how long breast cancer patients live, but results vary a lot between different h…
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 …