Eur J Pain. 2026 May;30(5):e70289. doi: 10.1002/ejp.70289.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chronic spine pain is linked to self-reported cognitive complaints. However, objective markers are lacking. The 90-s Continuous Visual Attention Test (CVAT) quantifies key attention subdomains: reaction time (RT, alertness
Life (Basel). 2026 Apr 16;16(4):681. doi: 10.3390/life16040681.ABSTRACTThe electrocardiogram (ECG) is a central tool in cardiovascular diagnostics, yet interpretation requires expertise and remains subject to variability. Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) have shown emerging capabilities in m
Diagnostics (Basel). 2026 Apr 15;16(8):1171. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics16081171.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) are increasingly evaluated for diagnostic tasks in medical imaging, including radiographic interpretation. However, most studies focus primarily on bi
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 May 2;146(1):167. doi: 10.1007/s00402-026-06302-7.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Rerupture after primary flexor tendon repair of the hand and wrist is a serious complication that can substantially impair hand function and restrict activities of daily living, occupational perform
Orthop J Sports Med. 2026 Apr 24;14(4):23259671261424923. doi: 10.1177/23259671261424923. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Orthopaedic surgeons treating skeletally immature patients with knee pathology rely on an accurate evaluation of skeletal age. Although the Greulich and Pyle atlas remai
Nat Med. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1038/s41591-026-04357-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTArtificial intelligence has advanced cancer pathology, but many systems still depend on hand-crafted features, are hard to explain and rely on fragmented workflows. We introduce SPARK (System of Pathology Agents for
Toxins (Basel). 2026 Apr 15;18(4):188. doi: 10.3390/toxins18040188.ABSTRACTBotulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) treatment outcomes are commonly assessed through visual evaluation of facial wrinkle patterns, a process that remains inherently subjective despite structured grading systems. This study evaluated
Hand Ther. 2026 Apr 21:17589983261444990. doi: 10.1177/17589983261444990. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: ChatGPT is a popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool used to answer questions on any subject. Given ChatGPT's popularity, it is prudent to investigate its ability to answer common pat
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005710. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSTUDY DESIGN: Literature review and international cross-sectional survey with Rasch psychometric analysis.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical, economic, and operational impact of navigation and robot
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2026 Apr 21:17531934261436305. doi: 10.1177/17531934261436305. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated transformative potential in medical education and assessment, with large language models achieving competitive results across
Turk J Surg. 2026 Apr 16. doi: 10.47717/turkjsurg.2026.2025-3-27. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of head and neck surgery has remarkably impacted in various domains, including investigation, diagnosis, pre-operative decision making, surgical pla
Front Surg. 2026 Mar 26;13:1763744. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2026.1763744. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTKnee cartilage injury, a prevalent clinical condition leading to pain and functional impairment, presents significant challenges for complete restoration due to the tissue's limited regenerative capacity. T
J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2026 Mar 31;8(3):100992. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2026.100992. eCollection 2026 May.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study examines the efficiency and proof-of-concept use of a generative artificial intelligence (AI) documentation prototype, evaluating whether it can produce usable notes an
J Oral Pathol Med. 2026 Apr 12. doi: 10.1111/jop.70140. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, are increasingly utilised in medical education and clinical information retrieval. Nevertheless, the
Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg. 2026 Apr 11. doi: 10.1007/s11548-026-03614-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Pituitary adenoma resection via the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach is technically demanding, with outcomes influenced by surgical skill. However, the association between techniq
J Clin Nurs. 2026 Apr 9. doi: 10.1111/jocn.70327. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: To describe nurses' experiences in managing malnutrition in hospitalized adults and providing support along an interprofessional nutritional standard.DESIGN: A qualitative study using focus group discussions and an
JMIR Med Inform. 2026 Apr 8;14:e80553. doi: 10.2196/80553.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Upper and lower extremity lymphedema is a chronic, progressive condition that significantly impairs the quality of life of affected patients. Despite the recently established effectiveness of physical therapy and supermicr
No abstractJ Cosmet Dermatol. 2026 Apr;25(4):e70853. doi: 10.1111/jocd.70853.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41947433 | PMC:PMC13058168 | DOI:10.1111/jocd.70853
Neurobiol Dis. 2026 Jun 1;223:107380. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2026.107380. Epub 2026 Apr 3.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy made a breakthrough in treating essential tremor (ET), but with variable tremor responses. This study employed support vector ma
Front Public Health. 2026 Mar 18;14:1758228. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1758228. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Reliable inpatient transportation is a critical component of hospital operations and clinical workflow. As demand increases, traditional manual transport systems often struggle to mee
Imaging Sci Dent. 2026 Mar;56(1):1-10. doi: 10.5624/isd.20250197. Epub 2026 Jan 30.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This systematic review evaluated the diagnostic performance of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the early detection of oral cancer, particularly emphasizing sensitivity, specificity, and overall
Orthopadie (Heidelb). 2026 May;55(5):398-406. doi: 10.1007/s00132-026-04814-z. Epub 2026 Mar 31.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Restoring the ability to work after hand injuries is a central goal of rehabilitation. Digital therapy applications are increasingly finding their way into everyday clinical practice.
EBioMedicine. 2026 Apr;126:106238. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2026.106238. Epub 2026 Mar 28.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Large language models (LLMs) are emerging tools for evidence synthesis. Risk of bias (RoB) assessment of trials remains an essential but time-consuming step inconsistent even amongst experts. Ea
J Clin Med. 2026 Mar 22;15(6):2435. doi: 10.3390/jcm15062435.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common orthopedic procedure, with healing outcomes strongly influenced by patient-specific factors such as tissue quality, tear characteristics, and biological healing potential
