Retrospective cohort study assesses clinical improvement prediction in adult acute organophosphate poisoning cases.
New tool predicts who will feel relief from poison quickly
This retrospective cohort study included 138 adult acute organophosphate poisoning cases. The analysis demonstrated discrimination of 0.930 …
A new scoring chart helps doctors spot patients who will feel better fast after dangerous chemical exposure so they can focus resources wher…
Early enteral nutrition linked to favorable biomarker trajectories and lower mortality risk in adult ICU sepsis patients.
Early feeding helps sick patients avoid dangerous metabolic spikes.
This retrospective cohort study of 3,354 adult ICU patients with sepsis at West China Hospital examined early enteral nutrition (EEN). EEN w…
Starting food early in the ICU helps patients avoid dangerous metabolic spikes and lowers the risk of dying within 28 days.
Circulating biomarkers and gut microbiota profiling predict post-stroke infection in acute ischemic stroke patients.
Combined biomarkers and gut bacteria predict stroke infection risk
This prospective observational study evaluated 80 acute ischemic stroke patients admitted within 24 h of onset. Circulating biomarkers and g…
A new study suggests that mixing blood markers with gut bacteria data helps predict infections in stroke patients better than looking at jus…
H. pylori prevalence 34.3% in French Guiana; gastric adenocarcinoma found in 1.65%
One Third of Stomach Tests Show Hidden Bacteria Risk
A retrospective cohort study of 545 patients with H. pylori infection at Cayenne Hospital found a histological prevalence of 34.3%. Gastric …
A new look at stomach biopsies shows one in three patients carry a hidden bacteria that can lead to serious disease.
High aMAP Risk Scores Associated With Increased Mortality in Metabolic and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
New Score Predicts Liver Disease Death Risk Across All Types
This cohort study analyzed 32,654 NHANES participants and 642 from a Southern Chinese cohort to evaluate the aMAP risk score. High aMAP scor…
A new blood test score helps doctors spot patients with fatty liver disease who face a higher risk of dying soon.
Telemedicine applications in general practice show positive clinical outcomes for chronic diseases
New review shows telemedicine works well for chronic illness.
This structured review of 22 studies, primarily RCTs, evaluated telemedicine applications for patients with chronic somatic diseases in gene…
New evidence suggests telemedicine is safe and effective for managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of CLDN18.2 expression prevalence in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Half of Pancreatic Cancers May Have a Hidden Target for New Therapies
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated CLDN18.2 expression prevalence in 2,025 adult patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcin…
A hidden doorway may exist inside many pancreatic tumors.
Meta-analysis identifies genetic variants linked to inflammatory pathways in rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis
New Gene Links Found Between Two Major Joint Diseases
This meta-analysis synthesizes data from three large European cohorts to identify new overlapping and disease-specific genetic risk factors …
This study reveals how specific genes may drive both shared and unique features of two common joint diseases, opening doors for more persona…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs shows no mortality benefit for conservative oxygen therapy in mechanically ventilated adults.
Does Oxygen Level Matter for Ventilated Patients? New Data Says No
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated conservative oxygen therapy (COT) versus liberal oxygen t…
A massive new study shows doctors do not need to worry about choosing high or low oxygen for most patients on machines.
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. It found cognitive gains were most reported…
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. It will examine publication lag in interventional, RCT-based meta-analyses published in…
A new protocol examines delays in publishing medical research, noting that long waits might not just be journal inefficiency.