March 06, 2026

Framework Targets Hospital-Onset UTIs

The expert panel outlines surveillance, device management, and diagnostic stewardship strategies to address both catheter-associated and non–catheter-associated infections.

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March 05, 2026

Calcium Strategy Following Thyroidectomy

Investigators compare routine prophylaxis vs postoperative parathyroid hormone-guided supplementation.

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March 03, 2026

Antibiotic Guideline Gaps Raise SSI Risk

Nonadherence to IDSA/SIS/SHEA perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines associated with significantly higher surgical site infection rates, finds nationwide analysis.

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February 27, 2026

Early Hip Fracture Surgery Safe in Patients on DOACs

Multicenter cohort findings indicate that early surgery in patients on direct oral anticoagulants was associated with shorter hospitalization without increased bleeding.

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February 25, 2026

Head Trauma After Pressure Cooker Blast

Investigators describe a rare extradural hematoma requiring surgical evacuation.

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February 25, 2026

Medical Oddities: For the Birds—and the Brain

Birds for brains, blackout laughs, anti-aging tea, thin air, muscle memory—and torn marriages, all with a clinical touch this week.

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February 23, 2026

FDA Approves New Option in Obesity

The Allurion Gastric Balloon System is now authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for short-term weight loss in adults aged 22 to 65 years with obesity and a body mass index of 30 to 40 kg/m2.

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February 23, 2026

Telesurgery Matches Local Surgery in RCT

First randomized trial shows remote robotic urologic procedures achieve comparable success.

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February 23, 2026

Rapunzel Syndrome Masks Weight Loss

Researchers identify an extensive trichobezoar in a child with progressive weight loss and feeding changes.

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February 19, 2026

Afro-Textured Hair: Clinical Framework for Care

Investigators examine clinician communication, updated hair classification, and culturally informed care in Afro-textured hair.

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