Narrative review estimates trauma-associated pneumonia prevalence and poor outcomes in major trauma victims
New AI Tool Could Spot Deadly Post-Trauma Pneumonia Early
This narrative review examines trauma-associated pneumonia (TAP) in victims of major trauma. The authors synthesize evidence indicating TAP …
A car crash survivor lies in the ICU, breathing with help from a machine.
Pathophysiological review explores platelet activity and antiplatelet agents in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and steatotic liver disease.
New Role for Blood Cells in Fatty Liver Disease Could Change Treatment
This pathophysiological review examines the role of platelet activity and antiplatelet agents in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepa…
Understanding how blood cells affect your liver could lead to new, targeted treatments for a dangerous liver condition.
Systematic review of MS proteomics/metabolomics in multiple myeloma cohorts
New Blood Test Spots Myeloma Return Months Earlier
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 19 studies involving 1,077 screened records regarding quantitative mass spectrometry-based …
This new test could give patients and doctors a critical head start in fighting a return of multiple myeloma.
Five medications including daptomycin and durvalumab show positive association with drug-induced eosinophilic pneumonia in database analysis.
15,000 Cases Found: Which Drugs Harm Your Lungs?
A retrospective pharmacovigilance investigation analyzed 15,374 cases in FAERS and Vigibase databases to identify drug-induced eosinophilic …
A massive data review reveals which medicines might silently damage your lungs.
Ultrasound muscle index TA-PA predicts 60-day mortality in critically ill ICU patients
A simple ultrasound measure may help predict survival in critical illness
This dual-center prospective observational study of 247 critically ill adults found that lower tibialis anterior pennation angle (TA-PA) wit…
A quick muscle scan at ICU admission may help spot who is at higher risk of dying, new research suggests.
Longitudinal ANA dynamics predict 12-month remission in 688 adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Rising Antibody Levels May Signal Trouble for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This retrospective cohort study of 688 adults with rheumatoid arthritis assessed longitudinal antinuclear antibody (ANA) dynamics over 12 mo…
A new study suggests that tracking changes in a common blood antibody could help predict which rheumatoid arthritis patients are less likely…
Endoscopy linked to lower mortality in postoperative GI bleeding after open-heart surgery
Endoscopy After Heart Surgery Bleeding May Cut Death Risk in Half
A retrospective cohort study of 271 adults with GI bleeding within 30 days after open-heart surgery found endoscopic intervention was associ…
Getting an endoscopy after bleeding starts may double a patient’s chance of survival after heart surgery.
Centurion active fluidics linked to lower intraoperative pain and corneal thickness versus gravity-based fluidics in cataract
Newer cataract surgery tech caused less pain and needed less extra numbing medicine.
This prospective cohort study evaluated 130 patients undergoing phacoemulsification for age-related cataract. Patients treated with the Cent…
Patients using a newer cataract surgery system felt less pain and needed significantly less extra numbing medicine during the procedure comp…
Retrospective cohort study links pulse pressure levels to 28-day mortality in septic shock patients.
New Blood Pressure Target Could Save Septic Shock Patients
This retrospective cohort study examined septic shock patients across two settings to assess pulse pressure levels during the first 24 h in …
A new study suggests a specific blood pressure range improves survival for people in septic shock.
Machine learning models predict inactive disease in juvenile idiopathic arthritis using registry data.
AI Predicts When Children’s Arthritis Will Go Into Remission
This cohort study of 8093 children with non-systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis used machine learning models to predict inactive disease …
New computer programs now predict when childhood arthritis will calm down, helping families plan better for their child's joint pain and dai…
Systematic review of 319 RCTs maps acupuncture and moxibustion for dry eye disease.
Acupuncture Helps Dry Eyes, But Data Needs Work
This evidence map synthesizes data from 319 randomized controlled trials evaluating acupuncture and moxibustion for patients with dry eye di…
Imagine waking up with gritty, burning eyes that won't stop watering.
Narrative review examines silicate pneumoconiosis mechanisms and epidemiological links to tuberculosis.
Why Everyday Dust Might Be Harming Your Breathing
This narrative review explores silicate pneumoconiosis and silicosis, covering human and animal populations globally. Authors synthesize mec…
Common dust from volcanoes and soil scars lungs just like factory work, raising risks for everyone living near these areas.