Systematic review and meta-analysis finds no difference between laparoscopic and ultrasound-guided TAP blocks for colorectal surgery
Lap-TAPB offers same pain relief as ultrasound-guided block for colon surgery patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 585 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery compared laparoscopic-guided and ultraso…
A review of 585 patients found that a laparoscopic-guided nerve block worked just as well as the standard ultrasound-guided version for pain…
Systematic review of AI chatbots in nursing education finds limited evidence for learning gains
AI chatbots show promise for nursing students, but evidence remains inconclusive
This systematic review synthesized evidence from 25 studies on AI chatbots in nursing education.
A review of 25 studies suggests AI chatbots may help nursing students learn, though results vary and more research is needed.
Protocol for a meta-epidemiological study on publication lag in systematic reviews
New study protocol looks at why medical papers take so long to appear online
This is a protocol for a meta-epidemiological study.
A new protocol examines delays in publishing medical research, noting that long waits might not just be journal inefficiency.
Systematic review suggests dexmedetomidine may improve tolerance and reduce agitation in pediatric and adult non-invasive respiratory support
Calm Kids Need Breathing Help
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates dexmedetomidine use in pediatric and adult patients receiving non-invasive respiratory su…
Imagine a child struggling to breathe. They are scared, agitated, and fighting the mask that saves their life.
3D-printed organ models improve nursing interns' physiology knowledge scores in RCT
3D Printing Helps Nurses Master Anatomy Faster
This randomized controlled trial in 120 undergraduate nursing interns compared 3D-printed organ model-assisted teaching to traditional 2D ma…
Using 3D-printed body parts helps nursing students understand anatomy better than old textbooks.
Narrative Review Suggests Electroacupuncture May Benefit NAFLD with Minimal Side Effects
Electroacupuncture shows promise for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This narrative review summarizes evidence on electroacupuncture for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
A review suggests electroacupuncture may help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with minimal side effects, offering a new option for p…
R-CHOP immunochemotherapy associated with symptom resolution and complete metabolic response in a case of intravascular large B-cell lymphoma
High Fever and High Ferritin May Signal Rare Blood Cancer
This case report and literature review describes a 60-year-old woman with intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL), fever of unknown ori…
A rare case suggests a specific lab pattern might help doctors find a hidden blood cancer when standard tests fail.
Invasive aspergillosis after COVID-19 linked to higher 14-day mortality than after influenza
Why COVID-19 Makes Lung Fungus Deadlier
This retrospective cohort study of 45 IAPA and 82 CAPA patients found that 14-day mortality risk was 4.92 times higher for CAPA versus IAPA.
Imagine a patient fighting a severe lung infection.
Post-injury TyG–BMI shows U-shaped link to nonunion in older limb fracture patients
Low or High This Number? Higher Risk of Failed Bone Healing
This multicenter retrospective cohort study of 8,499 older patients undergoing limb fracture surgery found a U-shaped, nonlinear relationshi…
Every year, thousands of older adults break a bone and go under the knife.
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in posterior lumbar fusion with anticoagulants
Giving a clot-busting drug before surgery reduced blood loss during spinal fusion
This retrospective case–control study of patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion found that intravenous tranexamic acid was as…
Patients on blood thinners who got a specific clot-preventing drug before spinal surgery lost less blood during the operation and needed les…
Telitacicept plus standard therapy in SLE patients with antiphospholipid antibodies
New Lupus Drug May Help Patients With Specific Antibodies
This prospective observational cohort study evaluated telitacicept added to standard therapy in 20 SLE patients with antiphospholipid antibo…
A new treatment shows promise for a tough lupus group by targeting specific immune cells.
Paraprobiotic supplementation associated with improved bodily pain in women with fibromyalgia over 2 months
Fibromyalgia Pain May Ease with New Type of Probiotic
This retrospective observational study of 86 women with fibromyalgia found that paraprobiotic supplementation was associated with a signific…
She wakes up every morning bracing for the ache.