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The Pathologist

June 9, 2026

Pathologist Perspectives on PD-L1 CPS Scoring in Challenging Cases.

June 9, 2026
1 min

Summary
Takeaways
Insight Report
Quiz
Clinical Scorecard

Objective: To provide expert insights into CPS scoring in challenging cases across different indication types. Key Findings: Indication-specific staining charac

Dr. Georgios Deftereos provides expert insights on CPS scoring in challenging pathology cases.
The presentation covers indication-specific staining characteristics affecting CPS evaluation.
Scoring demonstrations are included to enhance understanding of CPS evaluation.
Tips for accurate and efficient evaluation of CPS scoring will be shared.
An interactive Q&A session will allow for discussion and clarification of concepts.

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Obesity Surgery

May 9, 2026

Impaired Iron-Copper Metabolic Axis in Human Intestinal Mucosa After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Transcriptomic Study Using Double-Balloon Enteroscopy

Camila Shimizu
Dan Linetzky Waitzberg
Raquel Susana Torrinhas
Steven B. Heymsfield
Mariana Doce Passadore
Priscila Sala
May 9, 2026

Summary
Quiz

Objective: To evaluate longitudinal changes in the expression of key genes involved in the copper-iron metabolic axis following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB).

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Pediatric Cardiology

May 9, 2026

Fenestration Re-creation for Early Fontan Deterioration: Long-Term Hemodynamic and Clinical Outcomes

Thi Hai Yen Tran
Yoshihiko Kurita
Maiko Kondo
Yosuke Fukushima
Yusuke Shigemitsu
Yuya Kawamoto
Mayuko Hara
Hirokazu Tsukahara
Tatsuo Iwasaki
Shingo Kasahara
Kenji Baba
May 9, 2026

Summary
Insight Report
Quiz

Objective: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and hemodynamic changes after recreating spontaneously closed fenestration in Fontan patients over a defined follow

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Pediatric Cardiology

May 9, 2026

Pulse Oximetry, Skin Pigmentation, and Occult Hypoxemia in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Fabio Savorgnan
Joshua Prabhu
Pranathi Pilla
Saul Flores
Rohit S. Loomba
Sebastian Acosta
May 9, 2026

Summary
Insight Report
Poll

Objective: To synthesize evidence on pulse oximetry accuracy and occult hypoxemia, focusing on pediatric critical care and cardiac intensive care populations, a

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Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery

May 9, 2026

Robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty is associated with lower odds of prolonged hospitalization and no higher odds of high-charge admission during the index hospitalization

Qiaoqiao Sun
Ying Xu
Xiaodan Hong
Ming Dai
Jianping Wang
Hao Xie
Zicai Fu
May 9, 2026

Summary
Quiz

Objective: To compare inpatient outcomes between robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (RA-UKA) and conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplast

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Dermatology And Therapy

May 9, 2026

Therapies for Infantile Haemangiomas: Current Practice and Evolving Perspectives

B. Nolan
C. O’Connor
May 9, 2026

Summary
Insight Report
Quiz

Objective: To review current management strategies for infantile haemangiomas (IH) and highlight emerging insights in treatment, emphasizing the need for indivi

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Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics

May 9, 2026

Clinical relevance and prognostic role of PDL-1 expression in cervical cancer patients

Antonio Arnò
Angelina Pernazza
Martina Leopizzi
Elena Benedettucci
Bruna Cerbelli
Lucia Manganaro
Giacomo Barchiesi
Federica Tomao
Giorgia Perniola
Violante Di Donato
Gabriella Gentile
Sofia Mancini
Francesca De Felice
Ludovico Muzii
Carlo Della Rocca
Innocenza Palaia
May 9, 2026

Summary
Quiz

Objective: To explore the correlations between clinicopathological factors and PD-L1 expression in tumor and inflammatory cells in cervical cancer patients, emp

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Drug Safety

May 9, 2026

Assessing Natural Health Product-Drug Interactions and Coding Feasibility: Analysis of a New Zealand General Population Dataset from an Online Market Research Panel

E Lyn Lee
Fraser Ogle
Jyadeep Nagra
Sofia Su Ye
Jeff Harrison
Joanne Barnes
May 9, 2026

Summary
Insight Report
Quiz
Clinical Scorecard

Objective: To identify natural health product (NHP) and conventional medicine combinations used by respondents in New Zealand and assess the potential for adver

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May 8, 2026

AI Model May Help Decipher Malignant, Benign Breast Lesions on MRI

Andrea Surnit
May 8, 2026
3 min

Summary
Takeaways

A recent study highlights an interpretable artificial intelligence model, known as Concept Bottleneck Model (CBM), which matches the diagnostic performance of t

CBM achieved an AUC of 0.92 in detecting breast cancer.
Study included data from 1,695 lesions across five hospitals.
Radiologists' accuracy improved significantly with CBM assistance.
The model is interpretable and aligns with clinical reasoning.
Less experienced radiologists showed marked improvement in diagnostic performance with CBM.

May 8, 2026

Not All Lung Bacteria Are the Enemy

Andrea Surnit
May 8, 2026
4 min

Summary
Takeaways

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes found that higher levels of specific lung microbiome genera, often not recognize

Systematic review of 34 studies on lung microbiome and airway inflammation.
Higher abundance of specific non-pathogenic genera linked to lower inflammation markers.
Key genera include Prevotella, Rothia, and Veillonella.
Study included 4,119 patients with chronic airway diseases.
Significant variations in findings based on disease state.
Methodological limitations include cross-sectional designs affecting causal inference.
Need for species-level studies to understand implications.

May 8, 2026

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

Kerri Miller
May 8, 2026
5 min

Summary
Takeaways

A study conducted by researchers at Colgate University explored the connection between nonconcussive head impacts in American football and changes in gut microb

The study linked nonconcussive head impacts to gut microbiome changes.
Only 6 NCAA athletes were analyzed due to high attrition.
226 fecal samples were subjected to 16S rRNA sequencing.
Bray-Curtis dissimilarity increased after substantial impacts.
Pre-workout energy drink consumption linked to microbiome changes.
Limitations included lack of control group and underpowered analysis.
No significant differentiation based on sex in the study.

May 8, 2026

Digital Twin Model May Improve Alcohol Intake Reconstruction

Olivia Anderson
May 8, 2026
5 min

Summary
Takeaways

A unified physiological model offers potential to enhance the evaluation of alcohol consumption through biomarker patterns. This model addresses the limitations

A new physiological model enhances alcohol consumption evaluation.
Traditional BAC and BrAC markers decline quickly.
The model aims to assess plausibility rather than reconstruct events.
It incorporates alcohol absorption and metabolism processes.
Limited validation to controlled testing scenarios minimizes generalizability.
The model requires detailed data input for practical application.
Potential for future research into alcohol metabolism exists.

May 8, 2026

Vaginal DNA Assay Shows Promise

Kerri Miller
May 8, 2026
14 min

Summary
Takeaways

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a two-marker methylated DNA assay that detects endometrial cancer with 96% sensitivity and 82% specificity using self-

New assay detects endometrial cancer with 96% sensitivity.
Samples collected using unscented tampons.
Assay requires further validation for real-world use.
Limited performance for atypical endometrial hyperplasia (43% sensitivity).
Study involved 15 institutions.
Focus on improving diagnostic pathways for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Need for negative predictive value analysis emphasized.

May 8, 2026

Fabricated Citations Are Reaching Medical Journals

Kerri Miller
May 8, 2026
4 min

Summary
Takeaways

A recent study published in The Lancet identified 4,046 fabricated references across 2,810 papers submitted between January 2023 and February 2026, after screen

Study identified 4,046 fabricated references in papers.
Incidence rose from 1 in 2,828 papers (2023) to 1 in 277 (2026).
Review articles had a higher fabrication rate.
98.4% of affected papers had no publisher action.
Calls for automated reference verification in publishing.
Concerns about clinical evidence integrity.
Previous estimates show 25% of references contain errors.

May 8, 2026

The Flu Vaccine Face-Off Ends in a Draw

Kerri Miller
May 8, 2026
5 min

Summary
Takeaways

A large pragmatic study evaluated the effectiveness of adjuvanted versus high-dose influenza vaccines in adults aged 65 years and older during the 2023-2024 sea

Study compared adjuvanted vs high-dose influenza vaccines.
Involved 429,595 patients aged 65+.
Found similar effectiveness rates for both vaccines.
Primary outcome was confirmed influenza via PCR.
Secondary outcomes included hospitalizations.
Funded by CSL Seqirus, manufacturer of adjuvanted flu vaccine.
Results may not generalize outside the study's population.
Continued recommendation for both vaccine types for older adults.

May 8, 2026

Premenstrual Disorders Linked to Broad Psychiatric Risk

Kerri Miller
May 8, 2026
5 min

Summary
Takeaways

A nationwide Swedish cohort study involving over 3.6 million women reveals significant bidirectional associations between premenstrual disorders and psychiatric

Study involved 3.6 million women in Sweden.
Strong bidirectional associations between premenstrual and psychiatric disorders.
Depression and anxiety showed the highest correlation.
Average diagnosis age for premenstrual disorders was 35 years.
Possible shared biological pathways were identified.
Study used national registries from 2001-
Suggested need for sex-specific psychiatric care.
Limitations included reliance on registry diagnoses.

May 8, 2026

Reduced-Dose Radiation Shows Durable Control

Andrea Surnit
May 8, 2026
4 min

Summary
Takeaways

A cohort study published in JAMA Otolaryngology examines a 60-Gy radiotherapy regimen for p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma, showing low locoregional recurre

Study on 60-Gy radiotherapy for HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma.
Low locoregional recurrence of 3.4% at 5 years.
Overall survival of 92.4% reported.
Patients had favorable smoking histories, untreated situations.
Treatment duration was over six weeks, with concurrent weekly cisplatin.
Nodal stage significantly impacted progression-free survival.
Further studies on treatment deintensification recommended.

May 8, 2026

A Smarter Screen for Sleep Apnea Stimulation

Kathryn Wighton
May 8, 2026
4 min

Summary
Takeaways

A retrospective cohort study evaluated a clinical staging system to predict response to hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) in obstructive sleep apnea patients

- Study evaluated hypoglossal nerve stimulation response in OSA patients. - 119 patients, 69.7% met response criteria. - Median AHI decreased from 30.7 to 6.9 after treatment. - Key predictive factors: neck circumference, BMI, preimplant AHI. - Clinical staging system showed moderate discrimination (C statistic 0.68). - Highlights need for further validation due to study limitations. - Predominantly male and White cohort limits diversity. - Comprehensive patient counseling can be improved by staging system.

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