2026 March-2 - 377 articles
Background: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS), a condition characterized by elevated pressure within an enclosed compartment, leads to ischemia and organ failure, and is hence a surgical emergency. Renal compartment syndrome (RCS) is a disease in whic...
Background: While mobile health (mHealth) interventions show promise for type 2 diabetes management, mechanisms linking user experience to clinical outcomes remain poorly understood. We hypothesized that perceived usability may mediate associations b...
Background/Objectives: Early recurrence after complete initial transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) may indicate biologically aggressive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This study aimed to identify clinicopathological predict...
Background/Objectives: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly prescribed for type 2 diabetes in addition to other conditions such as obesity. As their use expands, understanding potential ocular safety signals is impor...
Background/Objectives: Effective wound closure in breast surgery achieves a compromise between safety and aesthetic outcomes. This systematic review evaluates the effect of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) tissue adhesive (Dermabond) as a primary means...
Ocular Color Doppler ultrasound (OCDUS) has been underutilized in the past as a diagnostic technique, although several OCDUS-based studies were performed in the last 30 years for diagnosis or monitoring of some ophthalmological, cerebrovascular or sy...
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects many pregnancies worldwide and is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Current screening at 24–28 weeks limits opportunities for early intervention. We evaluated whether ma...
High-frame-rate (HFR) ultrasound imaging enables the acquisition of up to several thousand frames per second, substantially improving the temporal resolution of echocardiography. This technical advancement allows visualization of rapid mechanical and...
Objectives: During cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) exams in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), incidental liver abnormalities are increasingly found. However, no systematic data exist on the incidence of liver lesions in patients...
Background/Objectives: Stroke is among the leading causes of disability in adults, as hemiparesis affects motor function and daily activities. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has proven effective in functional recovery through intensive us...
Background/Objectives: Advancements in digital dentistry have led to new approaches for soft tissue management aimed at improving impression accuracy. This pilot split-mouth study included a single 39-year-old male patient with 19 abutment teeth (114...
Background/Objectives: In exercise science and sports medicine, the potential use of large language models for generating personalized exercise programs is being explored. However, the practical applicability of AI-generated exercise prescriptions ha...
Background/Objectives: Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing procedures that require intravascular contrast administration. Therefore, the early identification of...
Background: Surgical interventions are complex and comprise multiple components, creating difficulties when considering how they might be described, standardised, and monitored (i.e., quality assurance) within randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Con...
Background/Objectives: Half of diagnosed unilateral maxillary sinusitis may have odontogenic origin, and root canal treatment (RCT) can be beneficial as a single-mode treatment for full resolution of maxillary sinusitis of endodontic origin (MSEO) sy...
Background/Objectives: Odontogenic cysts and ameloblastomas (AB) are mostly asymptomatic, often discovered later due to severe symptoms, and only histopathological examination provides definitive diagnosis. AI-assisted diagnostics offer a fast, nonin...
Background/Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) care has been reshaped by immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), now used across adjuvant and metastatic settings as PD-1/PD-L1 blockade alone, combined with anti-CTLA-4 agents, or in combination with v...
Background/Objectives: Syncope remains a common problem in the elderly, adversely affecting quality of life, morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is challenging due to the atypical presentation, multifactorial aetiology, overlap with non-syncoptic fall...
Objectives: To clarify the characteristics of Basosquamous cell carcinoma (BSC), this study compares demographic, clinical, therapeutic, histological, and outcome findings of BSCs with those of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (...
Background: Lipomas are common benign subcutaneous neoplasms treated surgically for cosmetic or symptomatic reasons. The minimal one-third incision and four-step (MOTIF) technique provides reliable excision with minimal scarring, but smaller proporti...
Background: Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) are the first-line treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR mutations. Although EGFR-TKIs can cause various adverse events (AEs),...
PET scans have long been used in oncology imaging to provide molecular and metabolic information about diseases. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in PET scans in oncology theranostics has the potential to optimise PET modality and overcome the...
Background: Severe asthma remains associated with substantial morbidity despite optimized inhaled therapy. Biologic agents targeting type 2 inflammation improve clinical outcomes; however, real-world evidence regarding the durability of these effects...
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing. In healthcare, especially through machine learning and deep learning, AI is emerging as a promising tool to support the diagnosis, management, and prevention of lung diseases and to advance...
Over the past decade, the therapeutic landscape of cystic fibrosis (CF) has undergone a historic transformation; once considered a progressive, life-limiting multisystem disease treated exclusively with symptomatic therapies, CF has entered the era o...
Background/Objectives: This study investigates a surgical concept that restores constitutional bony alignment within predefined safety boundaries in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using modern 3D navigation. The technique combines a standard k...
Background: Cushing’s syndrome (CS) causes excessive cortisol exposure, leading to significant skeletal complications. However, there is no validated, CS-specific model to predict osteoporosis and fracture risk. This study aimed to identify ind...
Background/Objectives: Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) have a substantially higher risk of ischemic stroke than the general population. Circulating biomarkers such as N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP), high-sensitivity...
Background and Objectives: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a highly prevalent comorbidity among critically ill patients and may significantly influence intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes through metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular mechanisms. This study...
Background: Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) is a common benign pancreatic lesion frequently encountered in practice. However, diagnostic confirmation by Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) is often limited by inadequate tissu...
Background/Objectives: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common orthopedic procedure, with healing outcomes strongly influenced by patient-specific factors such as tissue quality, tear characteristics, and biological healing potential. Bioinductive coll...
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts in apocrine gland-rich areas, leading to significant impairment in patients’ quality of life (QoL). P...
Background/Objectives: Psoriasis and periodontitis share inflammatory pathways. Current evidence suggests a bidirectional non-causal relation. However, the evidence on the effects of periodontal treatment on psoriasis outcomes (severity, inflammatory...
Background: Chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1 (CEAS) is a rare genetic disorder that is prone to misdiagnosis and characterized by significant challenges in achieving an early diagnosis. Current diagnosis relies on clinical manifestation co...
Background: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is an accessible prognostic biomarker in cardiovascular disease, but its independent association with clinical outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing percutaneous cor...
Background/Objectives: Preinduction of labor is commonly performed in women with unfavorable cervical conditions at term. Oral misoprostol is increasingly used due to its ease of administration and effectiveness; however, optimal dosing regimens rema...
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has been associated with elevated cardiovascular risks. However, the impact of IBD on outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PC...
Background/Objectives: Recent guidelines have emphasized the importance of early mobilization and rehabilitation of patients following cardiac surgery. However, studies on the optimal targets and prescription methods for phase I cardiac rehabilitatio...
Background/Objectives: Non-invasive radiofrequency (NIRF) therapy is increasingly used in physical rehabilitation. However, its efficacy across different lower limb pathologies remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of NIRF on pain...
Background/Objectives: Distal biceps tendon rupture (DBTR) significantly impairs upper-limb function, particularly in movements requiring elbow flexion and forearm supination. This condition continues to attract clinical interest due to its complex b...
Background: In sepsis, albumin homeostasis is altered by capillary leak and recovery mechanisms (synthesis and interstitial–lymphatic return), which are difficult to capture clinically. A joint evaluation of ratio-based escape dynamics and mass...
Background: Cardiac troponin testing is central to evaluating suspected acute coronary syndromes, yet its expanding use may increase resource utilization in low-risk emergency department populations. Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective...
Introduction: Simultaneous resection of primary colorectal malignancies and liver metastases resulted in outcomes comparable to those achieved through a two-stage procedure, while offering the advantage of a single surgical intervention. The role of...
Background/Objectives: Fully robotic pancreatic resections using the Hugo™ RAS platform have not yet been described in the literature. Methods: A 72-year-old male with a cystic lesion in the pancreatic tail underwent a fully robotic distal panc...
Background: Burn injuries have both physical and psychological impacts on patients. Factors such as personal beliefs, prior experiences, and geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, as well as fear of hospitals, can contribute to delays in seeking...
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an infection proven to increase the risk of gastric cancer, especially among hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) seropositive patients. However, the route through which HBV injures gastric mucosa and its m...
Background/Objectives: With advances in surgical techniques for rectal cancer—particularly laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches—the choice of operative method may influence not only oncological but also functional outcomes. This s...
Background/Objectives: Racial and ethnic disparities in cesarean birth and labor management persist in the United States, including among individuals considered low risk. Understanding variation in labor progression and cesarean indications within lo...
Background/Objectives: Adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and treatment of reversible causes are essential for improving the survival of patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs). The Advanced Life Sup...
Background: Hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a major cause of neonatal mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental impairment despite advances in perinatal care and the widespread use of therapeutic hypothermia. Reliable early progn...
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