Ultrasound risk groups linked to sharply different rebleeding rates
A study of 56 patients with esophagogastric varices linked more rebleeding and less remission to more severe vascular abnormalities.
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Few Cancer Survivors Returned to Oncology After Primary-Care Transition
A retrospective study found that recurrence or new disease was detected in 4.8% of all 2,604 survivors after transition to primary care.
High-Volume Early Adopters Linked to Lower Robotic Surgery Uptake
A statewide registry analysis found the association across seven analytical approaches, but its observational design does not show that early adopters caused colleagues to hold back.
Clear Aligners Linked to Less Tooth Tipping After Jaw Surgery
A retrospective study of 24 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion found different incisor and molar movement patterns, but it did not establish that aligners were superior.
Review finds signs of lasting inflammation in cerebral palsy
A review of 17 studies reports inflammatory signals beyond the period around birth and highlights possible treatment targets, while samples and biomarkers varied across the evidence.
Study Links Breastfeeding to Lower Influenza Risk in Preterm Infants
Among 3,368 preterm infants, breastfeeding status up to 6 months was linked to lower influenza risk, but findings for other viruses were reported only as a trend.
Digital PET/CT showed higher detection of cranial giant cell arteritis
A peer-reviewed international study found higher sensitivity when cranial-artery assessment was included, but it does not show PET/CT should replace existing tests.
Reported Cognitive Problems Linked to Frailty, Mortality in Chinese Cohort
In 6,793 Chinese adults, the combined measure was associated with frailty progression, higher mortality and persistently high frailty trajectories. The study reports associations, not proof of cause.
Study finds distinct skeletal and muscle patterns in TMD
A cross-sectional study of 79 patients reported different bone and muscle measurements between two TMD subgroups, but did not validate a clinical risk tool.
Benzocaine Patch Shows Lower Pain Than Gel in Dental Trial
A randomized split-mouth study found lower patient pain ratings at both injection sites, while observer-rated pain was lower only at the palate.
Study Finds No Clear Hip-Fracture Benefit From Added Screws
A retrospective cohort found no significant reduction in later same-side hip fractures after distal femur fixation, but few cases limited the result.
Metal Cups Had Higher Observed Hip Implant Survival After Radiotherapy
A small retrospective comparison after pelvic radiotherapy found fewer revisions with trabecular metal cups, but the authors say larger studies are needed.
Testosterone therapy linked to higher five-year odds after neck fusion
A propensity-matched cohort found similar early complication rates but higher reported odds of three longer-term outcomes after single-level ACDF.
Review links autism to more rigid brain-network patterns at rest
A seven-study analysis found promising diagnostic signals in resting-state fMRI, but wide differences between studies limit clinical conclusions.
Pentixafor and FDG show similar lesion detection in thyroid cancer
A prospective study of 19 patients found lower overall Pentixafor uptake than FDG, while a smaller group of lesions showed the reverse pattern.
Long-term opium use linked to floppy iris during cataract surgery
A peer-reviewed cohort of 1,722 people undergoing phacoemulsification found an association between at least 10 years of opium use and higher odds of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
Levothyroxine Linked to More Heart Events in Diabetes Study
A retrospective study found higher rates of major cardiovascular events among new levothyroxine users than matched nonusers, but it did not establish that the medicine caused the difference.
Review urges testing for mycobacterial infections in joint implants
A review says hard-to-identify infections may require prolonged cultures, additional laboratory testing, and coordinated medical and surgical treatment.
Review backs pelvic floor training first for vaginal laxity
The review found low-certainty, short-term evidence overall, while surgical reports were very low certainty and included several harms.
Major Complications Affected 3.3% After PEF Liver Ablation
A retrospective study of 304 patients found no significant difference between microsecond and nanosecond treatments.