April 27, 2026

OR Air Setbacks May Not Affect Outcomes

Findings suggest lower ventilation during idle periods may reduce energy use without worsening outcomes.

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April 22, 2026

OI Link to Metaphyseal Fractures Remains Unclear

Review found only one confirmed classic metaphyseal fracture and supports continued evaluation for possible abuse

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April 21, 2026

Bioabsorbable Implants May Reduce Symptoms in Flatfoot Surgery

Meta-analysis found similar correction with metallic and bioabsorbable devices, but fewer implant-related symptoms with resorbable implants

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April 17, 2026

AI Scribes Lag Clinicians on Note Quality

A VHA study across 11 vendors finds AI-generated primary care notes score lower than clinician-written notes, with the largest deficits in thoroughness, organization, and usefulness

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April 17, 2026

Lactate–Albumin Ratio Tied to TBI Mortality

Admission biomarker showed prognostic value alongside clinical scoring systems in pediatric intensive care

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April 16, 2026

Mandatory Training Modules Deserve a Harder Look

A JAMA Viewpoint argues that 4 million physician-hours spent on compliance modules each year warrants institutional reassessment.

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April 10, 2026

Grill Brush Bristle Injuries Continue to Rise

Most patients were treated and released, with the oropharynx the most common injury site

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April 10, 2026

Can Google AI Handle Surgical FAQs?

Clinician review found strong quality and reliability, but the material exceeded recommended reading levels for patient education

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April 06, 2026

The Loan Cap That Could Shrink the Doctor Pipeline

New federal limits on medical school borrowing may quietly reshape who becomes a physician—and where they practice.

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April 03, 2026

Nonoperative Care Resolves Pediatric Duodenal Obstruction

Monitoring and nutritional support resolved obstruction from retroperitoneal hematoma following surgical repair of gastric perforation

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