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20 stories
  1. Critically Ill Women in India Receive Less Organ Support, Show Similar Mortality
    Critical Care Medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Critically Ill Women in India Receive Less Organ Support, Show Similar Mortality

    A large registry-embedded cohort study reveals sex-based differences in critical care provision without impacting adjusted mortality.

  2. Indian ICUs: Women Receive Less Organ Support, Similar Mortality to Men
    Critical Care Medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Indian ICUs: Women Receive Less Organ Support, Similar Mortality to Men

    A large registry-embedded cohort study in India reveals sex-based differences in critical care resource utilization.

  3. Gram-Negative Bacteria Dominate Neonatal Infection Deaths in LMICs
    Lancet. Infectious diseases ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Gram-Negative Bacteria Dominate Neonatal Infection Deaths in LMICs

    A multicountry study identifies Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii as leading causes of neonatal infection mortality.

  4. Extra-Pulmonary TB Linked to Persistent Lung Function Deficits
    American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Extra-Pulmonary TB Linked to Persistent Lung Function Deficits

    A new study reveals that extra-pulmonary tuberculosis survivors experience lasting respiratory impairment, similar to pulmonary TB.

  5. Extrapulmonary TB Linked to Persistent Lung Function Deficits, Respiratory Symptoms
    American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Extrapulmonary TB Linked to Persistent Lung Function Deficits, Respiratory Symptoms

    A new study reveals that individuals treated for extrapulmonary tuberculosis frequently develop lasting ventilatory defects and respiratory symptoms.

  6. Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Noninferior to Renorrhaphy for Renal Tumors
    European urology ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 15, 2026

    Sutureless Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Noninferior to Renorrhaphy for Renal Tumors

    A randomized controlled trial indicates sutureless off-clamp robotic partial nephrectomy offers comparable surgical quality for cT1-2N0M0 renal tumors

  7. ECPR for OHCA in Singapore: Cost-Effective, but Sensitive to Transport Delays
    Critical Care Medicine ·Cost-Effectiveness Analysis · May 15, 2026

    ECPR for OHCA in Singapore: Cost-Effective, but Sensitive to Transport Delays

    A simulation-based analysis suggests ECPR for refractory OHCA in Singapore is cost-effective, though transport time significantly impacts its economic

  8. Telitacicept Reduces Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy: Phase 3 Interim Analysis
    New England Journal of Medicine ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 15, 2026

    Telitacicept Reduces Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy: Phase 3 Interim Analysis

    A dual BAFF and APRIL antagonist significantly lowers urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio in adults with IgA nephropathy at high risk of progression.

  9. CPES Score May Better Identify PE Patients Needing Advanced Intervention
    Annals of emergency medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    CPES Score May Better Identify PE Patients Needing Advanced Intervention

    A retrospective study suggests the Composite Pulmonary Embolism Shock score offers improved prediction for advanced interventions in PE.

  10. CPES Score Identifies PE Patients Needing Advanced Intervention
    Annals of emergency medicine ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    CPES Score Identifies PE Patients Needing Advanced Intervention

    A retrospective study finds the Composite Pulmonary Embolism Shock score particularly effective in predicting the need for advanced therapies.

  11. UK and Ireland Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births
    Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal ·Meta-Analysis · May 15, 2026

    UK and Ireland Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births

    A new surveillance study details the epidemiology, clinical patterns, and short-term outcomes of neonatal stroke in the UK and Ireland.

  12. UK Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births, Varied Presentations
    Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal ·Meta-Analysis · May 15, 2026

    UK Neonatal Stroke Incidence: 9.0 per 100,000 Live Births, Varied Presentations

    A new surveillance study details the incidence, clinical features, and initial management of neonatal stroke in the UK and Ireland.

  13. Dual PH Therapy Before BPA Reduces Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH
    CHEST Journal ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Dual PH Therapy Before BPA Reduces Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH

    A Dutch registry study indicates that dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical therapy improves safety and efficacy of balloon pulmonary angioplas

  14. Dual PH-Targeted Therapy Reduces BPA Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH
    CHEST Journal ·Cohort Study · May 15, 2026

    Dual PH-Targeted Therapy Reduces BPA Complications, Improves Outcomes in CTEPH

    A Dutch registry study indicates that dual pulmonary hypertension-targeted medical pretreatment lowers periprocedural risks and enhances clinical bene

  15. Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Increased Risk of Stroke and Dementia
    Neurology ·Meta-Analysis · May 15, 2026

    Acute Kidney Injury Predicts Increased Risk of Stroke and Dementia

    A meta-analysis of 11 million patients links acute renal insults to a 35% higher stroke risk and nearly fivefold 90-day poststroke mortality.

  16. CMR and NT-proBNP Improve Risk Prediction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    JAMA ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    CMR and NT-proBNP Improve Risk Prediction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    A prospective registry study identifies myocardial scar and natriuretic peptide levels as key predictors of long-term adverse outcomes.

  17. Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery
    JAMA Surgery ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 14, 2026

    Patient-Level Adherence Drives Enhanced Recovery Benefits in Pediatric GI Surgery

    A stepped-wedge trial shows that while site-level ERP implementation may not reduce length of stay, patient-level adherence does.

  18. High Antiplatelet Resistance, Elevated von Willebrand Factor in Vascular Surgery Patients
    Anaesthesia ·Cohort Study · May 14, 2026

    High Antiplatelet Resistance, Elevated von Willebrand Factor in Vascular Surgery Patients

    A new study reveals a high prevalence of antiplatelet resistance, particularly to clopidogrel, and elevated von Willebrand factor in patients undergoi

  19. Lower Oxygen Saturation Target Reduces Pediatric Hospital Stay, Oxygen Therapy
    PubMed ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 14, 2026

    Lower Oxygen Saturation Target Reduces Pediatric Hospital Stay, Oxygen Therapy

    A multicenter trial suggests targeting 88% peripheral oxygen saturation in children with acute respiratory illness shortens hospitalizations.

  20. JMJD1C Deficiency Drives Pathogenic Antibody Production in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
    Blood ·Preclinical Study · May 14, 2026

    JMJD1C Deficiency Drives Pathogenic Antibody Production in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

    Loss of the histone demethylase JMJD1C triggers B-cell hyperactivation and the production of platelet-activating antibodies.

Earlier

4 stories
  1. Extracorporeal Limb Perfusion Does Not Exacerbate Bleeding in Porcine Trauma Model
    Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care ·Animal Study · May 13, 2026

    Extracorporeal Limb Perfusion Does Not Exacerbate Bleeding in Porcine Trauma Model

    A study of Lower Extremity Extracorporeal Distal Revascularization shows stable clot integrity despite uncontrolled vascular injuries.

  2. Tirzepatide Reduces Major Kidney Events More Than Dulaglutide
    lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology ·Randomized Controlled Trial · May 13, 2026

    Tirzepatide Reduces Major Kidney Events More Than Dulaglutide

    In patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, tirzepatide lowered the risk of renal outcomes by 23% over four years.

  3. Commercial AI for Lung Cancer Screening Lacks Full Guideline Alignment
    European Radiology ·Narrative Review · May 13, 2026

    Commercial AI for Lung Cancer Screening Lacks Full Guideline Alignment

    An analysis of 16 CE-marked products reveals gaps in managing cystic lesions and a lack of prospective evidence for patient outcomes.

  4. Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Drives Recurrent Stroke After PFO Closure
    Neurology ·Case Report · May 13, 2026

    Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Drives Recurrent Stroke After PFO Closure

    A 23-year-old's recurrent M1 occlusion reveals how metabolic drivers of premature atherosclerosis can mimic or coexist with structural defects.