Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine in providing short-term protection against medically attended COVID-19 among immunoco
Objective: To characterize diabetic retinopathy care in the US using a cascade-of-care framework. Approach: Study Inclusion: Included English-language US-based
Over 70% of patients with photographic evidence of diabetic retinopathy were unaware of their diagnosis, indicating significant gaps in awareness.
Annual diabetic retinopathy screening adherence varied widely, ranging from 3% to 69%, with a median adherence of about 47%.
Only 31% to 63% of patients diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy were linked to ophthalmic care, highlighting ongoing gaps post-diagnosis.
Approximately 0.4% of patients with diabetic retinopathy in the US experienced diabetic retinopathy-related blindness, with 2.64% having moderate to severe visual impairment.
Barriers to follow-up care included younger age, systemic racism, language barriers, transportation issues, and lack of insurance.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Stockholm3 blood-based screening test compared to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in detecting clinicall
Objective: To explore whether GLP-1 receptor agonists can influence behavioral pathways linked to violence. Approach: Study Design: Cross-sectional analysis usi
Objective: To explore the author's journey in medicine, particularly in pathology, and the cultural differences encountered while adapting to the US medical sys
Objective: To investigate the spread of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in community settings across the United States. Approach: Study Design: A nati
Objective: To evaluate the potential of vision and vision-language foundation models in ophthalmology and identify challenges to their adoption. Approach: Syste
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of tezepelumab in reducing maintenance oral corticosteroid doses in adult patients with severe oral corticosteroid-dependent
Objective: To investigate the long-term effects of LASIK on corneal nerves and immune cell behavior using advanced imaging techniques. Approach: Study Design: T
Objective: To identify current trends in physician recruitment based on various reports and surveys. Approach: Signing Bonuses: Average physician signing bonuse
Objective: To explore recent breakthroughs in cell and gene therapy (CGT) and assess the maturity of the field. Approach: Event Coverage: Filmed at ARM’s Meetin
Objective: To analyze the effects of limaprost combined with unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) surgery on patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) at diffe
Objective: To identify factors associated with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in wasp sting patients and develop a quantitative risk prediction mode
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a severe complication of wasp stings, with a death rate exceeding 40%.
A study of 324 wasp sting patients identified age, time to admission, pleural effusion, RALE score, MPV/PLT, and SIRI as independent risk factors for MODS.
A nomogram-based prediction model for MODS was developed, showing an AUC of 0.828, with sensitivity of 66.7% and specificity of 87.9%.
The model integrates clinical characteristics, imaging findings, and laboratory parameters for risk assessment of MODS.
Further validation of the model is needed through large-scale, multicenter, prospective studies to confirm its reliability.
Objective: To understand how first-year medical students perceive changes in their learning approaches during a course emphasizing critical thinking. Approach:
First-year medical students reported a shift from surface-level memorization to deeper understanding during a critical thinking-focused science course.
Participants developed more questioning stances toward course material, indicating a change in their engagement with the content.
Several students described efforts to map conceptual connections across lectures, finding this process meaningful yet cognitively demanding.
Most participants modified their study habits, including increased self-testing, after realizing prior methods were insufficient.
The study highlights students' nuanced awareness of changes in their learning approaches amid the demands of medical education.
Objective: To summarize the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiology, and current management of hot flashes. Approach: Clinical Presentation: Hot flash
Objective: To investigate the effects of maternal glycemic control during pregnancy on early biomarkers of neonatal metabolic syndrome. Approach: Study Design:
The study enrolled 130 pregnant women to assess the impact of maternal glycemic control on neonatal metabolic syndrome biomarkers.
Neonates from the poor glycemic control group showed lower levels of tyrosine and alanine, and higher levels of total carnitine, C18 acylcarnitine, and bilirubin.
The incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia was significantly higher in the poor glycemic control group compared to the adequate control group.
After adjusting for confounders, poor maternal glycemic control was linked to decreased neonatal tyrosine and alanine, and increased total carnitine and bilirubin.
The findings suggest that optimizing maternal glycemic control may help mitigate early metabolic disturbances in neonates.
Objective: To explore high-risk factors for venous thrombosis in preterm infants with varying gestational ages and catheterisation types, and to clarify clinica
Objective: To investigate the needs, perceptions, and expectations of children and adolescents with upper limb differences (ULDs) living in Nigeria regarding up