AI models provide high accuracy for pulmonary inflammation and COVID-19 detection in diverse populations
Artificial Intelligence Shows Promise for Detecting Lung Inflammation
This mini-review synthesizes evidence on artificial intelligence applications for detecting pulmonary inflammation and managing perioperativ…
New research shows that artificial intelligence tools can accurately identify lung conditions like pneumonia and COVID-19 from medical imagi…
ME/CFS linked to 7-fold higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome in meta-analysis
People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have irritable bowel issues
This meta-analysis reports that individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) have significantly higher odds …
A new look at the data shows people with chronic fatigue syndrome are much more likely to also deal with irritable bowel symptoms.
Predictive models for postoperative infection risk in hip fractures show AUC of 0.699 to 0.946
Predictive Models Help Identify Risk of Infection After Hip Surgery
This meta-analysis of 17 articles covering 21 predictive models evaluated the performance of tools identifying postoperative infection risk …
New data shows that specific risk factors like diabetes and age can help predict if a patient will develop an infection after hip surgery.
Acupuncture effectively relieves pain and improves function in chronic low back pain, new guideline states
Acupuncture May Relieve Pain and Improve Function in Back Pain
A new clinical practice guideline on acupuncture for chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) concludes that acupuncture can effectively r…
New clinical guidelines suggest acupuncture can help adults with chronic low back pain manage symptoms and improve daily physical function.
Endoscopic closure of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula resolves cough in adult case
Endoscopic Technique Successfully Closes Persistent Bronchoesophageal Fistula
This case report and review describes a 58-year-old man with a congenital bronchoesophageal fistula presenting as a 40-year history of swall…
A new endoscopic technique may offer a minimally invasive way to treat a rare condition causing chronic coughing and breathing issues in adu…
Pyrotinib-based regimen achieves pathological complete response after non-response to standard neoadjuvant therapy in HER2+ breast cancer
Case shows new drug combo may help breast cancer patient
This case report and literature review describes a patient with HER2+/HR+ breast cancer who achieved total pathological complete response af…
A woman with HER2-positive breast cancer achieved complete response after switching to a pyrotinib-based regimen when standard therapy faile…
Upadacitinib shows rapid improvement in refractory acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau
Upadacitinib Shows Promise for Treatment of Chronic Skin Condition
This case report and literature review describes a 54-year-old man with a 13-year history of isolated acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (…
A new case report shows how a specific medication helped a man with a rare, long-term skin condition and nail inflammation.
Network meta-analysis protocol aims to rank structured exercise interventions for fall prevention in dementia
Exercise Programs May Help Prevent Falls in Seniors with Dementia
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis regarding structured exercise interventions for older adults with mild …
A planned review aims to determine which types of structured exercise best help older adults with memory loss stay safe and avoid falling.
A staged framework integrates dry needling, Fascial Manipulation, and Yijinjing for chronic cervical myofascial pain
New framework proposes staged approach for neck pain
This narrative review proposes a hypothesis-driven staged framework for treating chronic cervical myofascial pain using a combination of man…
A new framework combines acupuncture, fascial work, and gentle exercise for chronic neck pain, but it's not yet proven.
FGF/FGFR signaling systems provide diverse mechanistic targets across multiple systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases
New research maps potential targets for several autoimmune diseases
This evidence-informed review synthesizes the role of FGF/FGFR signaling in conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis, SLE, and SSc-ILD. The…
Researchers are mapping out how specific proteins might help manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus by targeting tissue repai…
Essential oil interventions reduce acute nausea severity in patients with chemotherapy-induced breast cancer symptoms
Essential oils may reduce chemotherapy nausea in breast cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of essential oil-based interventions for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy found a sign…
Essential oil treatments like peppermint extract could help ease severe nausea for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Airway clearance techniques triple odds of treatment success in Chinese pneumonia patients
Airway clearance techniques may improve treatment for pneumonia patients
This meta-analysis of RCTs in Chinese adults with pneumonia found that adding airway clearance techniques to conventional treatment signific…
Adding airway clearance to standard care may help Chinese adults with pneumonia breathe better and face fewer complications.