Increased Tibial Slope Raises Risk of Meniscal Allograft Failure
A retrospective cohort study finds higher posterior tibial slope correlates with reoperation and failure despite stable functional scores.
Systematic Review Evaluates 70 Years of Neuroimaging in Extra-Sensory Perception
Analysis of 143 reports identifies potential electrophysiological markers despite widespread methodological limitations and small samples.
Gut Permeability Triggers Atrial Fibrillation via JNK2 Activation in Mice
Intestinal barrier dysfunction releases cytokines that activate cardiac JNK2, driving the calcium leaks that sustain atrial arrhythmias.
Lower Tau PET Sensitivity in Older Men Reflects Reduced Tangle Density
Flortaucipir PET sensitivity for advanced Alzheimer pathology drops to 42% in patients over 83, mirroring lower biological tangle burdens.
Coronary CT Angiography Misses Over One Third of Calcified Plaques
High-resolution non-contrast CT identifies small, low-density calcifications overlooked by standard angiography in nearly 9% of patients.
One Quarter of Helicopter Emergency Missions Provide No Clinical Benefit
A retrospective analysis of 2,286 missions shows that while 74 percent are beneficial, many deployments lack clear utility.
Single-Responder Paramedic Units Meet Patient Needs for Immediate Help
Qualitative analysis shows patients prioritize clinical assistance over transport, finding single-paramedic units reduce medical drama.
Delphi Panel Defines 50 Criteria for Pediatric Critical Illness
A multidisciplinary panel established standardized hospital-based measures to improve prehospital triage and emergency medical services.
Oral Frailty Affects 69% of Hospitalized Patients With Schizophrenia
A machine learning analysis identifies medication non-adherence and hospitalization frequency as key predictors of dental decline.
Device Conflicts Affect 10% of Pediatric Mental Health Boarding Patients
Younger males with neurodevelopmental disorders face the highest risk of behavioral dysregulation when digital device access is restricted.
Anisometropia and Disease Duration Predict Sensory Loss in Intermittent Exotropia
A cross-sectional study of 809 pediatric patients identifies key risk factors for impaired near stereoacuity in intermittent exotropia.
Clinical Pathway Cuts Pediatric CT Use and Emergency Department Wait Times
A multidisciplinary protocol prioritizing ultrasound and surgical consultation met national quality goals while reducing stay by 103 minutes.