Arq Bras Cardiol. 2025 Dec;122(12):e20250534. doi: 10.36660/abc.20250534.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Initial clinical and imaging associations in Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) are poorly defined.OBJECTIVES: To characterize initial manifestations, their associations, and long-term outcomes in a TAK cohort.METHO
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2026 Feb 3;20:e26. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10271.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: On September 17, 2024, a coordinated detonation of approximately 5,000 pager devices in Lebanon produced a large mass-casualty incident. Devices contained pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). We repor
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2026 Feb 2;146(1):34. doi: 10.1007/s00402-025-06140-z.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Symptomatic neuromas result from disorganized nerve growth at the site of amputation, causing pain that affects recovery and quality of life. In patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), nerve regenerati
Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi. 2026 Jan 10;43(1):19-30. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511374-20250825-00511.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To explore the genetic variants and phenotypic characteristics of patients with Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1).METHODS: Twenty two NF1 patients who presented at Enze Medical (C
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2026 Jan 14;114:160-171. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2026.01.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) is an established microsurgical approach for secondary lymphedema; however, the optimal recipient site remains uncertain. This systematic rev
Neurobiol Dis. 2025 Dec;217:107157. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2025.107157. Epub 2025 Oct 25.ABSTRACTParkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor. Amplification of beta-band oscillations in both cortical and subcortical areas have often been im
Surg Case Rep. 2026;12(1):25-0693. doi: 10.70352/scrj.cr.25-0693. Epub 2026 Jan 23.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Parastomal hernia is a common complication of stoma creation; however, gastric involvement is extremely rare, with only approximately 2 dozen cases reported. Gastric incarceration in a parastomal
Medicina (Kaunas). 2026 Jan 18;62(1):200. doi: 10.3390/medicina62010200.ABSTRACTBackground and Objectives: This study aimed to identify clinicopathological factors associated with axillary pathological complete response (ApCR) in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer presenting with clinically n
Diagnostics (Basel). 2026 Jan 10;16(2):224. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics16020224.ABSTRACTBackground and Clinical Significance: Giant sphenoid wing meningiomas are generally viewed as skull base masses that compress frontal centers and their respective pathways gradually enough to cause a dysexecutive-ap
Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2026 Jan 27:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2026.2615569. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTObjectives. Operative dentistry puts practitioners at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) because it involves repetitive tasks and static postures. Although ergonomic principles can reduce
Cureus. 2025 Dec 26;17(12):e100146. doi: 10.7759/cureus.100146. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTPaget-Schrotter syndrome (PSS), or exercise-induced upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT), is an uncommon but clinically significant phenomenon that typically affects young, otherwise healthy individu
Radiol Case Rep. 2026 Jan 12;21(4):1418-1421. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.12.024. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTOssification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) and calcification of the ligamentum flavum (CLF) are rare disease entities in the cervical spine which may result in neurologic symptoms. A 72-year
CVIR Endovasc. 2026 Jan 24;9(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s42155-025-00637-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: To evaluate outcomes of Castor single-branched stent graft combined with in situ fenestration of the left subclavian artery for aortic arch disease.METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 30 patients undergoing TEVAR
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 Jan 23;105(4):e46997. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000046997.ABSTRACTRATIONALE: Subungual melanoma is the rarest subtype of cutaneous melanoma, accounting for approximately 1.9% of cases. Involvement of the fifth digit is exceptionally uncommon, often contributing to delayed dia
J Wrist Surg. 2025 Feb 18;15(1):24-34. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1800948. eCollection 2026 Feb.ABSTRACTScaphoid fractures are the most frequent fractures of carpal bones, accounting for 70 to 80% of all carpal fractures. Appropriate and early diagnosis of scaphoid fractures is imperative. To relieve sympt
J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000001747. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEarlier this year, the American College of Surgeons Cancer Program published its first annual report from the NCDB 2021 adult participant user file including three cancers of focus: breast, pancreas, and co
Sci Rep. 2026 Jan 20;16(1):4707. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-34767-w.ABSTRACTElastic band exercises are widely used in clinical and field settings to improve shoulder muscle function due to their portability and accessibility. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different humeral
Cureus. 2025 Dec 19;17(12):e99594. doi: 10.7759/cureus.99594. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Acute hand infections are a frequent cause of emergency surgical admission and can lead to significant morbidity. C‑reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) count are commonly used biom
J Orthop Surg Res. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1186/s13018-025-06635-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Marijuana use is rising in the United States, yet its impact on perioperative outcomes remains poorly understood, particularly in orthopaedic trauma where cessation is often not feasible. This
Ergonomics. 2026 Jan 19:1-11. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2026.2615116. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWork-related musculoskeletal disorders are common in surgery due to sustained non-neutral postures. This study evaluated two wearable vibrotactile feedback methods designed to encourage real-time postural
Hand (N Y). 2026 Jan 18:15589447251397009. doi: 10.1177/15589447251397009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Over the last few decades, hand surgeons have described a variety of wounds resulting from opioid use disorder (OUD). In the Philadelphia region, fentanyl mixed with xylazine has rise
Cureus. 2025 Dec 15;17(12):e99251. doi: 10.7759/cureus.99251. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Treatment of venous malformations is challenging for physicians. Previously, surgery was regarded as the only treatment option. Recently, sclerotherapy has been proven to be a low-cost, effective,
Ann Vasc Surg. 2026 Jan 10:S0890-5096(26)00019-1. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2026.01.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The introduction of the hemodialysis reliable outflow (HeRO) graft in 2009 presented an alternative upper extremity access for hemodialysis (HD) patients with failing access si
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Jan 9;14(1):e7375. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007375. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Surgical intervention, particularly sentinel lymph node and lymph node dissection, is essential in managing melanoma, targeting locoregional disease. Our aim was to eluc
