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Perceived Inappropriateness of Intensive Care Treatment: Prevalence, Predictors, and Impact on Patient Outcomes in Dutch ICUs

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This nationwide study reveals that 26% of ICU clinicians perceive at least one patient's care as inappropriate, linked to ethical climate and team dynamics, and predicts poorer patient outcomes including mortality and severe disability.

Internal Medicine news

When Well-Done Is Not the Same: Dissecting Communication Skill Assessment in Virtual versus In-Person OSCEs Among Medicine Residents

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study employs Item Response Theory to reveal that while overall communication scores in virtual and in-person OSCEs are similar, specific communication items like explaining jargon differ in proficiency thresholds across modalities, underscoring nuanced evaluation needs.

Hematology-Oncology news

IDH3 as a Metabolic Checkpoint Modulating Venetoclax Resistance in AML Stem Cells

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This article elucidates how the TCA cycle enzyme IDH3 critically regulates metabolic fitness in AML stem cells, influencing venetoclax resistance and offering a novel target to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Respiratory

Comparative Skeletal Risks of COPD and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from a Nationwide Propensity-Matched Cohort

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study reveals that COPD poses a greater risk to bone health than T2DM, with combined COPD and T2DM further increasing osteoporosis and fracture risk, especially in men, emphasizing the need for targeted bone health screening.

news Otorhinolaryngology Pediatrics

Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Otitis Media With Effusion Surgery: Insights from a Japanese Time-Series Study

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study reveals a significant decline in pediatric otitis media with effusion surgeries during COVID-19 in Japan, except among high-risk groups, highlighting differing drivers of disease and guiding surgical prioritization in crises.

Clinical Updates news Oncology

Contemporary Surgical Management of Vulvar Cancer: Balancing Improved Survival with Increased Reoperation Rates — Insights from a Finnish Nationwide Study

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This review synthesizes evidence that modern personalized surgical strategies for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma enhance survival outcomes despite higher reoperation rates, emphasizing evolving surgical techniques, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstructive approaches.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Internal Medicine news

Optimizing Interpretation of Serial Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio Measurements in Primary Aldosteronism Diagnosis

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This article evaluates strategies for interpreting consecutive aldosterone-to-renin ratio tests in primary aldosteronism diagnosis, highlighting the diagnostic trade-offs and guiding clinical decision-making based on discordant or concordant results.

Cardiology Clinical Updates news

Stroke and Systemic Embolism Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Insights from the EMBOL-AF Global Registry and Contemporary Evidence

By MedXY 09/27/2026

The EMBOL-AF Global Registry provides comprehensive data on stroke and systemic embolism post-atrial fibrillation ablation, highlighting incidence, timing, risk factors, and procedural impacts alongside evolving ablation strategies and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

news Plastic Surgery Radiology

Noncontrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography as a Noninferior and Safer Alternative to Contrast-Enhanced CT in DIEP Flap Planning: Insights from a 4-Year Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/27/2026

A 4-year cohort study demonstrates that optimized noncontrast MRA is a reliable, noninferior alternative to contrast-enhanced CTA for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap planning, reducing operative time and avoiding radiation and contrast risks.

news Orthopedics Plastic Surgery

Recurrent Dupuytren Contracture: Comparing Surgical Fasciectomy and Collagenase Injection for Optimal Management

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This randomized controlled trial compares surgical fasciectomy and collagenase injection for recurrent Dupuytren contracture, revealing similar functional outcomes at 2 years but higher adverse events with surgery.

news Oncology Plastic Surgery

Prepectoral vs. Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction After Radiotherapy: A Prospective Long-Term Outcome Analysis

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This prospective study compares long-term outcomes of prepectoral and subpectoral implant breast reconstructions in post-mastectomy radiotherapy patients, revealing similar complication rates and quality-of-life measures, with patient factors like age and BMI influencing results more than technique.

AI news Plastic Surgery

AI Detects Digital Manipulation in Online Rhinoplasty Photos: A New Frontier for Surgical Transparency

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study reveals that nearly 20% of online rhinoplasty photos on a major platform are digitally manipulated, using an AI model with high accuracy, highlighting the need for authenticity checks in aesthetic surgery imaging.

Neurology news Psychiatry

Structural Brain Changes and Long-Term Outcomes in NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Insights from a German Cross-Sectional Study

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study reveals persistent structural brain alterations and evolving psychiatric symptoms in post-acute NMDA receptor encephalitis, highlighting the need for focused long-term care and advanced imaging markers.

news Psychiatry

Serial Ketamine Infusions Show Promise in Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression: A Groundbreaking Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/27/2026

A recent randomized clinical trial reveals that adjunctive intravenous ketamine significantly reduces depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant bipolar depression, with good safety and tolerability compared to midazolam.

news Psychiatry

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme as a Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Early-Stage Psychosis

By MedXY 09/27/2026

This study reveals significantly reduced ACE protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid and serum of early-stage psychosis patients, particularly in treatment-resistant cases, highlighting a potential biomarker and mechanistic role beyond enzymatic activity in schizophrenia risk.

news Psychiatry Public Health

Unraveling Assortative Mating: How Parental Similarity Shapes Psychiatric Disorder Heritability and Prevalence at the Population Level

By MedXY 09/27/2026

A large Danish cohort study reveals that partner similarity for psychiatric disorders significantly inflates both prevalence and heritability estimates, highlighting important public health and genetic counseling implications.

AI Critical Care news

Evaluating ChatGPT-4o in Critical Care Board Review: High Accuracy but Risky Multimodal Interpretations

By MedXY 09/27/2026

ChatGPT-4o achieves high accuracy on critical care board questions but shows notable limitations in image interpretation and reasoning, posing potential clinical risks.

Critical Care news Respiratory

Enhancing Shock Evaluation: Feasibility and Impact of Transesophageal Lung Ultrasound Combined with Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography

By MedXY 09/27/2026

Integrating transesophageal lung ultrasound with resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography in mechanically ventilated shock patients improves operator-reported shock etiology identification with minimal added procedure time, suggesting potential clinical benefit.

Critical Care news Pediatrics

Unveiling Pre-Hospitalization Healthcare Encounters in Pediatric Sepsis: Opportunities for Early Detection and Intervention

By MedXY 09/27/2026

Over half of pediatric sepsis hospitalizations are preceded by healthcare visits within 7 days, highlighting a critical window for early sepsis recognition and intervention in children.

Cardiology Internal Medicine news

Unraveling the Clinical Complexity of Extremely High NT-proBNP in Hospitalized Adults: Beyond Heart Failure

By MedXY 09/27/2026

Extremely high NT-proBNP levels in hospitalized patients often indicate infection rather than heart failure, with a high mortality risk; interpretation requires comprehensive clinical context.

Perceived Inappropriateness of Intensive Care Treatment: Prevalence, Predictors, and Impact on Patient Outcomes in Dutch ICUs

When Well-Done Is Not the Same: Dissecting Communication Skill Assessment in Virtual versus In-Person OSCEs Among Medicine Residents

IDH3 as a Metabolic Checkpoint Modulating Venetoclax Resistance in AML Stem Cells

Comparative Skeletal Risks of COPD and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from a Nationwide Propensity-Matched Cohort

Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Otitis Media With Effusion Surgery: Insights from a Japanese Time-Series Study

Contemporary Surgical Management of Vulvar Cancer: Balancing Improved Survival with Increased Reoperation Rates — Insights from a Finnish Nationwide Study

Optimizing Interpretation of Serial Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio Measurements in Primary Aldosteronism Diagnosis

Stroke and Systemic Embolism Following Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Insights from the EMBOL-AF Global Registry and Contemporary Evidence

Noncontrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography as a Noninferior and Safer Alternative to Contrast-Enhanced CT in DIEP Flap Planning: Insights from a 4-Year Cohort Study

Recurrent Dupuytren Contracture: Comparing Surgical Fasciectomy and Collagenase Injection for Optimal Management

Prepectoral vs. Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction After Radiotherapy: A Prospective Long-Term Outcome Analysis

AI Detects Digital Manipulation in Online Rhinoplasty Photos: A New Frontier for Surgical Transparency

Structural Brain Changes and Long-Term Outcomes in NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Insights from a German Cross-Sectional Study

Serial Ketamine Infusions Show Promise in Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression: A Groundbreaking Randomized Trial

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme as a Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Early-Stage Psychosis

Unraveling Assortative Mating: How Parental Similarity Shapes Psychiatric Disorder Heritability and Prevalence at the Population Level

Evaluating ChatGPT-4o in Critical Care Board Review: High Accuracy but Risky Multimodal Interpretations

Enhancing Shock Evaluation: Feasibility and Impact of Transesophageal Lung Ultrasound Combined with Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Unraveling the Clinical Complexity of Extremely High NT-proBNP in Hospitalized Adults: Beyond Heart Failure

Clesrovimab for Prolonged Protection Against Severe RSV in High-Risk Infants: Insights From a Two-Season Randomized Trial

Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Breakthrough Noninvasive Therapy for Severe Early Childhood Caries in US Children

Persistent High Rates of Head CT in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Variability Among Hospital Types and Implications for Practice

Behavioral Interventions in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: Optimizing Glycemic Control Through Family-Centered, Multicomponent Strategies