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Inside Dentistry

  • September 17, 2026
Why 'Good Enough' Software Costs More Than You Think
  • Stephen Fong
  • September 17, 2026
  • 8 min

Objective: To highlight the hidden costs associated with maintaining legacy on-premises software in dental practices and DSOs, emphasizing the broader implicati

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MDSpire News

  • September 17, 2026
Cleveland Clinic's chief digital officer on ambient scribes, sepsis prediction, and what comes next
  • Lisa Astor
  • September 17, 2026
  • 7 min
  1. Cleveland Clinic's A.I. Summit aims to unite AI and healthcare experts to enhance collaboration and address healthcare challenges.
  2. AI has the potential to make healthcare cheaper, more scalable, and more accessible, addressing physician scarcity and caregiver workload.
  3. Cleveland Clinic employs AI for various applications, including predicting sepsis and streamlining the coding process for billing.
  4. The AI scribe tool transcribes physician-patient conversations, significantly reducing the time physicians spend on documentation.
  5. Future AI advancements aim to improve healthcare efficiency and assist physicians directly in care delivery, enhancing patient care.
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The Pathologist

  • September 17, 2026
ECP 2026: Combined Approach Predicts Metastasis in Prostate Cancer
  • September 17, 2026
  • 3 min

Objective: To investigate whether molecular information from primary tumor regions can identify prostate cancer likely to spread, potentially reducing unnecessa

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1 min

The Pathologist

  • September 17, 2026
Rethinking Infection Diagnostics in Cystic Fibrosis
  • Mollie Spindler
  • September 17, 2026
  • 6 min

Objective: To discuss the evolving diagnostic landscape in cystic fibrosis (CF) and highlight opportunities for addressing unmet needs in diagnosing and managin

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The Ophthalmologist

  • September 17, 2026
Taking the Pressure Off Tonometry
  • September 17, 2026
  • 3 min
  1. A handheld, automated applanation tonometer has shown accurate intraocular pressure measurements in human donor eyes.
  2. The device automates the subjective component of traditional Goldmann applanation tonometry, improving measurement consistency.
  3. Testing on eight human cadaveric eyes demonstrated a mean difference of −1.2 mm Hg from set intraocular pressure values.
  4. Performance was notably better in the 10–30 mm Hg range, with a mean absolute difference of 1.4±1.1 mm Hg.
  5. The study highlights the need for further clinical evaluations to assess usability and performance across diverse corneas.
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The Ophthalmologist

  • September 17, 2026
Heru Expands Prime Platform
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 min

Objective: To introduce PretestPro, a new software-based pretesting workflow for the Heru Prime virtual reality diagnostic headset that combines multiple eye ex

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The Ophthalmologist

  • September 17, 2026
New Data for Bioerodible DURAVYU in Wet AMD
  • September 17, 2026
  • 5 min

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of DURAVYU (EYP-1901) in comparison to aflibercept in patients with wet AMD. Approach: Trial Design: The LUGANO t

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The Medicine Maker

  • September 17, 2026
The Power of Policy
  • September 17, 2026
  • 9 min
  1. Operational changes, such as faster clinical trial approvals, are critical for accelerating evidence generation and project funding.
  2. Global harmonization of regulatory frameworks for advanced therapies could reduce costs and improve patient access.
  3. Using biomarker-based trial endpoints may enable earlier drug approvals while maintaining safety and efficacy standards.
  4. Policies should recognize the unique nature of cell and gene therapies, requiring tailored trial designs and payment models.
  5. Reducing reliance on large animal testing in favor of human-relevant models could enhance drug development efficiency.
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Drug Safety

  • September 17, 2026
Challenges in Disproportionality Analysis: Understanding Their Intricate Nature and Proposing an Initial Mitigation Approach
  • Manfred Hauben
  • Rave Harpaz
  • Robert Weber
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To clarify the complexity arising from pitfalls and assumption violations in disproportionality analysis (DPA) and propose methods for improvement. A

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3 min

Journal Of General Internal Medicine

  • September 17, 2026
Advancements in Achieving Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals: An Analysis of the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH)
  • Caitrin M. Kelly
  • Sherri L. Bucher
  • Fabian Esamai
  • Kara Wools-Kaloustian
  • Rachel Vreeman
  • Paula K. A. Braitstein
  • Adrian Gardner
  • E. Jane Carter
  • Sylvester Kimaiyo
  • William M. Tierney
  • September 17, 2026
  1. SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages, with 12 targets and 57 health-related indicators.
  2. AMPATH, formed by Indiana University and Moi University, has expanded to 21 institutions across seven countries, focusing on HIV care and health access.
  3. AMPATH has provided care to over 250,000 patients with HIV/AIDS and has applied lessons learned to non-communicable diseases.
  4. Key AMPATH initiatives include the A-PLUS and ASPIRIN trials, which have contributed to reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
  5. Findings from AMPATH trials have informed WHO guidelines and national health programs in several low- and middle-income countries.
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Eye

  • September 17, 2026
The Role of Large Language Models in Ophthalmology: Opportunities, Risks, and the Critical Need for Safeguards
  • Shameer Mohamed Naleer
  • Safras Mohamed Naleer
  • September 17, 2026
  1. Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 show potential in ophthalmology for documentation and patient communication but pose significant risks.
  2. LLMs do not integrate real-time clinical data, leading to confident yet potentially inaccurate responses in patient assessments.
  3. Hallucination remains a critical issue, with LLMs generating plausible but factually incorrect content that can harm patients.
  4. Biases in training datasets may result in LLM outputs being less accurate for under-represented demographic groups in ophthalmology.
  5. Current governance for LLMs in clinical settings is lacking, necessitating mandatory auditing and oversight before deployment.
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United States Department Of Health And Human Services

  • September 17, 2026
HHS Invites Public Feedback on Health Impacts of Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Radiation
  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To gather public input on potential health effects linked to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Approach: Request for I

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United States Department Of Health And Human Services

  • September 17, 2026
HHS Secretary Kennedy Reveals New Members Appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To announce the appointment of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Approach: Announcement Date: The announcement was made o

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2 min

Jama Network Open

  • September 17, 2026
Utilizing Whole Genome Sequencing for Diagnosis and Healthcare Management in Severely Ill Pediatric Patients
  • Joao M. L. Dias
  • Ravi P. More
  • Duncan Butler
  • Julian Brown
  • Courtney E. French
  • Helen Dolling
  • F. Lucy Raymond
  • David H. Rowitch
  • Catherine E. Aiken
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To characterize and compare longitudinal clinical utilization patterns in diagnosed and undiagnosed children, focusing on baseline differences in cli

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World Journal Of Urology

  • September 17, 2026
Comparative Evaluation of the Vortex Intelligent Stone Optimized Removal (VISOR) System and the Flexible Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) for Stone Clearance and Intrarenal Pressure Management in vitro
  • Wenjun Gao
  • Li Fang
  • Jia-Lun Kwok
  • Baiyang Song
  • Steffi Kar Kei Yuen
  • Vineet Gauhar
  • Yue Cheng
  • Bohan Wang
  • September 17, 2026
  1. Kidney stone disease affects 5-10% of individuals, with a 50% recurrence rate within 5 years.
  2. The VISOR system integrates a dual-channel ureteroscope for concurrent irrigation and suction, enhancing stone clearance efficiency.
  3. The study compared the VISOR system's performance against the FANS approach using a 3D-printed renal model.
  4. Primary outcomes included single-session stone clearance, operative time, total laser energy use, and removed stone mass.
  5. The VISOR system features automated intrarenal pressure monitoring to potentially reduce complications during procedures.
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Bmc Ophthalmology

  • September 17, 2026
Understanding Parental Awareness of Common Pediatric Eye Disorders: A Community-Centered Cross-Sectional Analysis
  • Walaa Abdullah Aldairi
  • Nouran Alshehri
  • May Alkhaldi
  • Abdulmalek W. Alhithlool
  • Ossama M. Zakaria
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning common childhood eye diseases within a local community. Approach: Study Design: A

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Journal Of Medical Internet Research

  • September 17, 2026
Addressing the Gaps: Rethinking Responsibility in the Commercial Digital Health Landscape
  • Hajira Dambha-Miller
  • Lucy Smith
  • Lysanne Veerle Michels
  • September 17, 2026

Objective: To examine how commercial digital health technologies contribute to inequity in healthcare and propose an accountability model for their lifecycle, f

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Journal Of Medical Internet Research

  • September 17, 2026
Effectiveness of a Digital Intervention Utilizing a Virtual Agent (Echo App V2.0) for Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Study
  • Shuo Li
  • Dapeng Zhang
  • Weicong Sang
  • Ruihua Li
  • Wei Yuan
  • Jingyang Liu
  • Huixue Li
  • Meimei Liu
  • Yunchun Zhang
  • Bingqian Zhang
  • Qianying Wu
  • Chuanning Huang
  • Haidi Shan
  • Jiang Du
  • Haifeng Jiang
  • Na Zhong
  • Tianzhen Chen
  • Min Zhao
  • September 17, 2026
  1. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) contributes to 3 million deaths annually and has a prevalence of 3.2% in China, with treatment rates significantly low.
  2. Digital interventions for AUD are emerging as effective and cost-efficient alternatives, enhancing treatment accessibility and patient-centered care.
  3. Virtual agents (VAs) improve user engagement and adherence compared to traditional text-based interventions, addressing limitations like high dropout rates.
  4. The Echo app, a VA-based digital intervention, serves as a virtual psychotherapist, representing a significant advancement over text-only tools.
  5. Evidence indicates that digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional face-to-face therapy for AUD.
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