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Tailoring Surgical Tools: The Differential Impact of 3D-Printed Temporal Bone Models on Cognitive Load in Cochlear Implantation

By MedXY 09/05/2026

This randomized controlled trial evaluates how patient-specific 3D-printed temporal bone models influence surgeon cognitive load during cochlear implantation, revealing experience-dependent benefits for attendings and challenges for trainees.

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3D-Printed Temporal Bones Provide a Reliable, Objective Way to Assess Mastoidectomy Skill Across Otolaryngology Training

By MedXY 05/11/2026

A prospective single-center study found that final product analysis on 3D-printed temporal bones reliably distinguished mastoidectomy performance by residency level and may support competency-based assessment.

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Enhancing Surgical History-Taking Skills in Medical Students Using AI-Driven Simulated Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 09/14/2025

This randomized trial shows that using a deep language learning model as a simulated patient significantly improves surgical history-taking skills and student confidence in senior medical students during clinical rotations.