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October 202624

Clinical ResearchInfectious DiseasesOpen access

Rare and Novel Hepatitis C Virus Genotype Subtypes and Response to Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir in A5360 (MINMON) Clinical Trial.

This analysis of samples from the multicountry ACTG A5360 (MINMON) clinical trial characterized rare and novel hepatitis C virus (HCV) subtypes and assessed baseline resistance-associated substitutions and response to…

J Viral HepatOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Endobronchial Valves for Persistent Air Leak and Bronchopleural Fistula in Children: A Systematic Review of Indications, Procedural Approaches, and Outcomes.

This systematic review examined bronchoscopic endobronchial or intrabronchial valve placement for persistent air leak, bronchopleural fistula, or pneumothorax with ongoing air leak in children and late adolescents.

J Bronchology Interv PulmonolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Remimazolam for Sedation in Adults Undergoing Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compared remimazolam with other sedatives in adults undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

J Bronchology Interv PulmonolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions on fertility and childbearing intentions: a systematic review and meta-analysis among Iranian populations.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed theory-based educational interventions and fertility or childbearing intentions among Iranian populations.

Hum Fertil (Camb)Oct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Measuring the impact of migraine: a systematic review of the measurement properties of MIDAS, HIT-6, and MSQoL.

This systematic review compared the measurement properties of MIDAS, HIT-6, and MSQoL for assessing migraine impact. Following COSMIN methods, it included 22 studies with 20,455 participants.

Arq NeuropsiquiatrOct 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInternal Medicine (General)

A 58-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain, Fever, and Cough.

A 58-year-old woman presented with fever, abdominal pain, and a nonproductive cough. The report describes a diagnostic evaluation using focused history, physical examination, and testing, with the differential diagnosis…

NEJM EvidOct 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Next-Generation Bed Nets to Control Malaria in Côte d'Ivoire.

This cluster-randomized clinical trial compared pyrethroid-only long-lasting insecticidal nets with piperonyl butoxide-pyrethroid (PBO-py) and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid (CFP-py) nets in villages in Côte d'Ivoire.

NEJM EvidOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPreventive Medicine / Public Health

E-Cigarettes with and without Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation.

This randomized controlled trial compared an e-cigarette starter pack alone, the starter pack plus multisession telephone-based behavioral support, and automated supportive messages among people who smoked and were…

NEJM EvidOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Comparative effectiveness of three splints for rehabilitation after finger flexor tendon repair (FIRST): randomised controlled trial.

The FIRST pragmatic, multicentre randomised trial compared forearm-based long, Manchester short, and relative motion flexion mini splints for rehabilitation after primary zone 1 or 2 finger flexor tendon repair.

BMJOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effectiveness of Wrist-Worn Wearable-Guided Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivered Through Fully Remote or Hybrid Programs in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized trials of wrist-worn wearable-guided cardiac rehabilitation delivered remotely or in hybrid formats during phase II or III rehabilitation for adults with…

JMIR Mhealth UhealthOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Purrble Use Among LGBTQ+ Young People With Self-Harm Experiences: Findings From a Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

This qualitative process evaluation explored how LGBTQ+ young people with self-harm experiences used and perceived Purrble, a socially assistive robot evaluated in a related randomized controlled trial.

JMIR Form ResOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Assessing stigma and perceptions of respectful care in Malawi's index case testing program: Findings from a cluster randomized controlled trial.

This cluster randomized controlled trial assessed whether enhanced stigma-reduction training improved healthcare worker (HCW) attitudes and client experiences in Malawi’s HIV index case testing program.

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAllergy & Immunology

Disruption of the N-terminal domain in a STAT3 hyper-IgE syndrome variant causes disease by sequestering STAT3 in the cytoplasm.

A patient with a STAT3 R31Q variant presented with disseminated invasive aspergillosis involving the brain and lung, bronchiectasis, and elevated serum IgE, without nonimmune manifestations of hyper-IgE syndrome.

Sci SignalOct 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Evaluating treatment efficacy for Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A comparison of combined foam rolling and stretching with strengthening exercises versus strengthening alone in athletes.

This randomized controlled trial compared strengthening alone with strengthening plus foam rolling and stretching in 20 athletes with confirmed iliotibial band syndrome.

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Is resistance training effective to increase BDNF in multiple sclerosis? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of isolated interventions.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether isolated resistance training (RT) affects peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

STRONG prehabilitation before elective ventral hernia repair: Learnings from recruitment challenges in a randomized controlled trial.

The multicentre, parallel-group STRONG-Hernia randomised controlled trial assessed intensive lifestyle prehabilitation before elective ventral hernia repair in adults with at least one risky smoking, nutrition, alcohol…

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Erector spinae plane block added to intercostal nerve block versus intercostal nerve block alone for postoperative analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

This prospective, randomized controlled trial compared surgical intercostal nerve block (INB) alone with INB plus single-injection erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in 60 adults undergoing elective three-port…

PLoS OneOct 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPulmonology

Two Older Adult Patients With Anorexia and Cachexia Following Refractory Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Complex Pulmonary Disease Given Acupuncture Treatment to Improve Appetite and Food Intake.

Two older adults with refractory cavitary Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex pulmonary disease developed severe anorexia, dyspnea associated with eating, and cachexia.

Am J Case RepOct 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Cost-effectiveness of recommended interventions for managing low back pain: A systematic review.

This systematic review assessed the cost-effectiveness of guideline-recommended interventions for non-specific low back pain compared with usual care.

PLoS MedOct 27, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNephrologyOpen access

Ravulizumab monotherapy for anti-CFH antibody-associated aHUS in an elderly patient: a case report highlighting individualized clinical decision-making.

An 85-year-old man presented with acute kidney injury, thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and severe hypertension.

CEN Case RepOct 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Three-week ileostomy closure after colorectal surgery: a multicenter randomized trial of technical and postoperative outcomes.

This prospective multicenter randomized trial compared ileostomy closure at 3 weeks with conventional delayed closure in 224 patients after restorative colorectal resection.

Tech ColoproctolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Efficacy and safety of topical versus intravenous tranexamic acid in primary total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled randomized controlled trials comparing topical with intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. Eleven trials were included.

Eur J Orthop Surg TraumatolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchHematologyOpen access

The role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors as a post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant continuation therapy for pediatric acute leukemia: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) as continuation therapy after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in children with acute leukemia.

Cancer Chemother PharmacolOct 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Virtual reality surgical simulator training of residents and early-career surgeons for pedicle screw placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis included six randomized controlled trials comparing virtual reality (VR) simulation with conventional teaching for pedicle screw placement training in residents and early-career…

Eur J Orthop Surg TraumatolOct 27, 2026Read summary

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