Pediatric Cannabis Hyperemesis Protocol Increases Capsaicin Use and Lowers Haloperidol Dosing
A standardized algorithm shifted prescribing patterns for adolescent cannabis hyperemesis without altering admission rates or length of stay.
Early Bronchoscopy Linked to Shorter Ventilation After Cardiac Arrest
A retrospective study shows bronchoscopy within 24 hours reduces mechanical ventilation by 145 hours and guides antibiotic adjustments.
Whole Blood Reduces Male Trauma Mortality but Shows No Benefit in Females
A nationwide analysis of 8,631 patients finds sex-based disparities in both whole blood utilization and subsequent survival outcomes.
GLP-1 Agonists Show No Increased Suicide Risk in Large Cohort
A nationwide study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists carry no higher risk of suicide attempts than other common antidiabetic medications.
Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implants Preserve Spatial Hearing into Adolescence
Early synchronous auditory input prevents permanent localization deficits that persist despite years of bilateral device use.
Short Appendiceal Stump on CT Predicts Complex Resection and Open Conversion
A retrospective review found that a stump length under 2 cm increases the odds of extended resection twenty-fold in complicated cases.
Standardized Protocols Reduce Length of Stay in Cushing Disease
A multicenter study of 832 patients shows that formal clinical pathways and non-narcotic pain regimens lower readmission risk.
AI Model Predicts Glioblastoma Infiltration Beyond Visible Tumor Margins
A prospective trial validates an AI tool using biopsies to map microscopic tumor spread and predict survival in glioblastoma patients.
Buprenorphine Initiation Succeeds in 71% of Opioid-Tolerant Cancer Patients
A retrospective study shows transdermal and buccal buprenorphine reduce pain scores with low rates of precipitated withdrawal.
AI Model Predicts Axillary Response Using Baseline Mammography
A deep learning tool identifies nodal conversion after neoadjuvant therapy, potentially reducing unnecessary axillary dissections.
Isolated MPFL Reconstruction Stabilizes Patella Despite High Femoral Anteversion
Patients with femoral torsion over 30 degrees and minimal maltracking achieved stability without derotational osteotomy in a 2-year study.
Polymeric Clips Match Stapler Safety at Lower Cost in Appendectomy
A retrospective study of 692 patients shows polymeric clips are a cost-effective alternative to staplers for appendiceal stump closure.