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October 202624

Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Meta-analysis of 990 EBV genomes identifies EBER2 SNP7048 and its interaction with HLA-A*11:01 driving nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk.

This meta-analysis examined whether EBV genetic variation and host genetics are associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) across endemic populations in Singapore, Hong Kong, and China’s Guangdong and Guangxi…

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S AOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Oxygen vs Air at Birth for Moderate- to Late-Preterm Infants: The AIROPLANE Cluster Randomized Crossover Trial.

The AIROPLANE trial was an unblinded, cluster randomized crossover study at 26 Australian maternity hospitals comparing initial oxygen concentrations of 0.30 and 0.21 during the first 3 minutes of respiratory support…

JAMAOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious DiseasesOpen access

Initial HIV Therapy for Adults and Treatment-Associated Weight Gain: The Opti-DOR Randomized Clinical Trial.

The Opti-DOR open-label, noninferiority randomized trial compared two initial antiretroviral regimens in 600 ART-naive adults at two South African sites; 99.5% of participants were Black African.

JAMAOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Entinostat plus exemestane for hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer: long-term overall survival results from the EOC103A3101 randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial assessed long-term overall survival with entinostat plus exemestane versus placebo plus exemestane in 354 patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer…

Signal Transduct Target TherOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Neoadjuvant Therapy for Gastric Adenocarcinoma with Signet Ring Cells: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery versus upfront gastrectomy in adults with signet ring cell-containing gastric cancer.

J Gastrointest CancerOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Ciliated hepatic foregut cyst in children and adolescents: a systematic review of clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes.

This PRISMA 2020 systematic review descriptively synthesised case reports and case series of histopathologically confirmed ciliated hepatic foregut cysts in patients aged 19 years or younger.

Pediatr Surg IntOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

A Systematic Review of Complications Following Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery.

This systematic review synthesized complication profiles and risk factors in adults undergoing elective foot and ankle surgery.

J Foot Ankle ResOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Effectiveness and Influencing Factors of Drama-Based Interventions for Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis assessed drama-based interventions for social skills in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), drawing on 16 controlled studies involving 703 participants.

Res Child Adolesc PsychopatholOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurosurgeryOpen access

Neurosurgical manifestations and management of mucopolysaccharidoses: A systematic review.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review synthesized contemporary reports of neurosurgical manifestations and management across mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) subtypes.

Neurosurg RevOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Neonatal gastric perforation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical characteristics, risk factors, surgical management and outcomes.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined clinical features, risk factors, surgical management and outcomes of neonatal gastric perforation using observational studies of neonates aged 28 days or younger.

Pediatr Surg IntOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & GynecologyOpen access

Robotic-assisted living-donor hysterectomy for uterus transplantation: a systematic review of surgical techniques, donor safety, and recipient outcomes.

This systematic review assessed robotic-assisted hysterectomy in living donors for uterus transplantation, examining surgical methods, donor safety, graft outcomes, and reproductive success.

J Robot SurgOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatricsOpen access

Levetiracetam versus valproate for new-onset or previously treated but inadequately controlled epilepsy in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared levetiracetam with valproate in children aged 0–18 years with new-onset or inadequately controlled epilepsy.

Eur J Clin PharmacolOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

The effect of seizure-free period on seizure recurrence following antiseizure medication withdrawal: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis examined whether the duration of seizure freedom before antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal is associated with subsequent seizure recurrence in people with…

J NeurolOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of Different Exercise Modalities on Interleukin-6, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, and Cognitive Function in Obese Older Women.

This randomized controlled trial compared control, aquatic aerobic exercise, aerobic dance, and combined aerobic and resistance exercise in obese women aged 65 years or older.

J Obes Metab SyndrOct 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Loop Taping for Heel Fat Pad Syndrome: A Crossover Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

This two-period crossover pilot randomized controlled trial assessed loop taping in adults with heel fat pad syndrome, comparing it with control taping in randomized order.

J Foot Ankle ResOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Technological Integration in Triage With AI and Machine Learning Compared With Conventional Triage and Narrative Synthesis of Telehealth for Patient Prioritization in Emergency and Acute Care Settings: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed AI- and machine-learning-assisted triage alongside tele-triage and digital tools in emergency and acute care.

J Med Internet ResOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Effects of the GnRH agonist leuprorelin on liver volume in premenopausal women with severe polycystic liver disease.

This prospective, open-label randomized trial evaluated leuprorelin in premenopausal women aged 18–45 years with severe polycystic liver disease (PLD).

Hepatol CommunOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Safety and effectiveness of the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System in acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism: the SPIRARE II pivotal trial.

SPIRARE II was a prospective, single-arm, multicentre pivotal trial evaluating the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System for aspiration thrombectomy in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism.

EuroInterventionOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

Tranexamic acid in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: bleeding control amid thrombotic concerns and hemodynamic instability: a randomized double-blinded clinical trial.

This randomized, double-blinded clinical trial assessed tranexamic acid (TXA) for perioperative bleeding prevention in 185 patients with morbid obesity undergoing elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Acta Cir BrasOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Coronary artery disease management in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials compared coronary revascularisation strategies in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

EuroInterventionOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Effectiveness of digital educational technologies in knowledge acquisition for adolescent health promotion: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed whether digital educational technologies improve health-promotion knowledge among adolescents.

Rev Gaucha EnfermOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous efgartigimod with prednisone in moderate-to-severe pemphigus (ADDRESS): a global, phase III, randomised controlled, double-blind trial.

ADDRESS was a global, phase III, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing moderate-to-severe pemphigus.

Br J DermatolOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

A process evaluation of community-led distribution of HIV self-testing kits in rural communities in Zimbabwe.

This process evaluation examined community-led HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution in rural Zimbabwe, within the community-led arm of a cluster-randomized trial comparing it with paid, community-based distribution.

Health Policy PlanOct 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Evaluating the impact of conditional micro-incentives on linkage to HIV care in rural South Africa: results from the Home-Based Intervention to Test and Start (HITS) trial.

The HITS real-world randomized trial assessed whether conditional food vouchers improved linkage to HIV care after home-based testing in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Health Policy PlanOct 19, 2026Read summary

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