Propofol-first sequence reduces hypoxemia in obese patients undergoing gastroscopy
Giving anesthesia in a new order cuts oxygen risk for obese patients
May 2, 2026
This single-center RCT compared propofol-first versus remifentanil-first sedation sequences in obese patients undergoing gastroscopy. The propofol-first group h…
A new drug sequence cuts low oxygen events by nearly half in obese patients getting gastroscopy sedation.
Meta-analysis shows association between adequate antimicrobial therapy and reduced hospital length of stay
Right Antibiotic Choice Cuts Hospital Stay by Nearly Two Weeks
May 2, 2026
This meta-analysis of 4158 adult hospitalised patients examines the relationship between adequate empirical antibiotic therapy and clinical outcomes. The findin…
Choosing the right antibiotic from the start can cut a hospital stay by nearly two weeks for adults with serious infections.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection outperforms precut mucosal resection for colorectal polyp removal
Doctors find ESD works better than precut cuts for big polyps
May 2, 2026
A meta-analysis of 1,460 patients reveals that ESD provides superior en bloc resection compared to EMR-P.
A new review shows endoscopic submucosal dissection removes colorectal polyps more cleanly without adding extra risk to patients.
Meta-analysis of surgical resection for lung neuroendocrine tumors
Sparing Lung Tissue May Save Lives Without Hurting Survival Rates
May 2, 2026
This meta-analysis of six studies compared lobectomy to sub-lobar resection for lung neuroendocrine tumors. It found no significant difference in overall surviv…
New research shows taking less lung tissue during surgery for rare tumors gives patients the same long-term survival chance as taking more.
Surgical resection shows superior survival outcomes compared to radiofrequency ablation for small hepatocellular carcinoma cases
Surgery offers better long-term survival and lower recurrence rates for small liver cancer cases compared to ablation
May 2, 2026
A meta-analysis of 3,551 patients indicates surgical resection offers significantly better long-term survival than radiofrequency ablation for early-stage liver…
A review of 3,551 patients found surgery works better than ablation for small liver tumors. People who had surgery lived longer and had fewer cancer returns ove…
Meta-analysis evaluates high-intensity focused ultrasound for primary breast cancer treatment
Using ultrasound heat therapy to treat certain types of breast cancer
May 2, 2026
This meta-analysis examines the efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablative therapy in patients with primary breast cancer. The syn…
A recent review shows how ultrasound heat therapy might help treat breast cancer without major surgery.
Bismuth quadruple therapy shows higher H. pylori eradication in pediatric patients with clarithromycin resistance
High-Level Clarithromycin Resistance May Predict Bismuth Success in H. pylori
May 2, 2026
This observational study of 4,610 pediatric patients with H. pylori infection compared bismuth quadruple therapy to triple therapy. Bismuth therapy achieved sup…
A simple blood test level may predict which H. pylori infections respond best to bismuth therapy, turning a treatment failure sign into a guide for success.
Sacubitril/Valsartan plus RFCA improves rhythm control in hypertensive NPAF patients
ARNI plus RFCA improves heart rhythm control in hypertension patients
May 2, 2026
This randomized controlled trial in 240 hypertensive patients with nonparoxysmal atrial fibrillation compared sacubitril/valsartan plus radiofrequency catheter …
Adding sacubitril/valsartan to a heart procedure helped more patients stay in normal rhythm and lowered blood pressure markers.
Systematic review of post-stroke delirium prediction models finds moderate discriminative ability
New Tools Help Spot Confusion After a Stroke
May 2, 2026
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized 12 studies constructing 21 risk prediction models for post-stroke delirium. The combined area under the rec…
Doctors can now spot dangerous confusion after a stroke more accurately using new prediction tools that look at age and heart health.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of interim FDG PET in large B-cell lymphoma patients
Early PET scans help doctors predict how well large B-cell lymphoma treatments will work for patients
May 2, 2026
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the utility of interim FDG PET (iPET) in 44 eligible studies involving large B-cell lymphoma patients. The au…
A review of many studies shows that early PET scans can tell doctors if cancer treatment is working. This helps them decide the best next steps for patient care…
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares intravesical gemcitabine/docetaxel versus BCG for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Gemcitabine and docetaxel show similar recurrence-free survival to BCG for bladder cancer
May 2, 2026
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel compared with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in patients with non-musc…
A meta-analysis of 1634 patients found gemcitabine and docetaxel offered recurrence-free survival rates comparable to BCG therapy for non-muscle-invasive bladde…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI for infant hip ultrasound accuracy
AI helps detect hip problems in babies during ultrasound exams
May 2, 2026
This meta-analysis of 9 studies evaluated AI-assisted ultrasound for developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants. Pooled sensitivity was 0.92 and specificity …
A review of studies shows AI can accurately spot hip dysplasia in infants during ultrasounds, potentially helping non-experts.