Review of rectal abscess case after endoscopic mucosal resection highlights diagnostic considerations
Rectal Surgery Complication Doctors Rarely See But Must Spot Fast
This narrative review discusses a case of rectal submucosal abscess following endoscopic mucosal resection for a rectal polyp in a 74-year-o…
A 74-year-old woman developed a dangerous hidden infection after standard polyp removal, proving why doctors must recognize rare complicatio…
Global research on olfactory dysfunction mechanisms shows rising publication trends and key molecular pathways
Smell Loss Signals Hidden Brain Changes Doctors Are Tracking Now
A comprehensive review of 7,915 articles reveals growing interest in olfactory dysfunction mechanisms linked to neurodegenerative diseases a…
• Smell trouble often warns of brain health issues early • Helps people with Parkinson’s or long COVID symptoms • Not ready for clinics but …
Narrative review on multi-omics for spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis
New multi-omics strategies help doctors better understand spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis conditions
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on multi-omics strategies for spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It argues that integrati…
Doctors are using advanced genetic and protein tests to study spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. These new methods help find better …
Network meta-analysis of immunomodulatory therapies for sepsis mortality
Ulinastatin and other immune drugs may lower death risk in sepsis
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 76 RCTs in 22,194 patients with sepsis synthesized evidence on immunomodulatory therapie…
A large review of 76 trials found ulinastatin and other immune therapies can reduce death risk in sepsis patients.
Narrative review suggests suprachoroidal injections may improve vision and reduce edema in diabetic macular edema
New eye injection method reduces shots and protects vision for diabetics
This narrative review examines suprachoroidal space injections versus conventional intravitreal therapies for diabetic macular edema. The au…
A new injection technique for diabetic eye disease could spare patients from frequent shots and lower the risk of cataracts while improving …
Case report describes rare coexistence of giant cell tumor and enchondroma in a 36-year-old woman
A Rare Tumor Duo Found in a Woman's Hip Bone
This case report describes a 36-year-old woman with a rare coexistence of giant cell tumor of bone and enchondroma. Histopathology revealed …
A 36-year-old woman with hip pain was found to have two distinct tumors in her pubic bone, a rare combination that highlights the need for c…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows remimazolam versus non-remimazolam anesthesia and delirium risk
New Anesthesia Drug Does Not Raise Delirium Risk After Surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates remimazolam compared with non-remimazolam agents in surgical patients. The analysis inclu…
A new anesthetic called remimazolam does not raise the risk of confusion after surgery, and it may protect children from waking up agitated.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of vismodegib for periocular and orbital basal cell carcinoma
Vismodegib shows response rates for periocular and orbital basal cell carcinoma
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 764 patients with periocular or orbital basal cell carcinoma found that vismodegib achieved comp…
A review of 764 patients found vismodegib helped shrink tumors, but side effects were common and led many to stop treatment.
Scoping review maps educational strategies for clinical medical students in laboratory medicine
Medical Students Are Missing a Key Skill: Reading Lab Results
This scoping review synthesized eleven studies on educational strategies to enhance clinical medical students' competency in laboratory medi…
Your doctor's lab results are only as good as their training, and a new review shows medical schools are still not teaching students how to …
Systematic Review Finds Intersectional Barriers Hinder Nursing Education Access
Nursing schools must fix deep barriers to help all students succeed today
This systematic review examines intersectional perspectives in nursing education. It finds that intersectional barriers substantially hinder…
New research shows nursing schools must fix deep barriers to help all students succeed today
Systematic review and meta-analysis of herpes zoster risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Face Higher Shingles Risk Than General Public
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized data on herpes zoster risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients. The pooled proportion of h…
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a much higher chance of getting shingles, and doctors must watch for specific risk factors like high s…
SLE-DAS Responder Index shows 34% response rate in systemic lupus erythematosus trials
New Lupus Measurement Tool Predicts Patient Quality of Life Improvements
This post-hoc analysis of three randomized trials in 438 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus found that 34.0% achieved SLE-DAS Respon…
• A new lupus activity score tracks real patient improvements better • Helps people in clinical trials get effective treatments faster • Sti…