MDASI-HN Scores Predict Hypoglossal Neuropathy Risk in Oropharyngeal Cancer
A composite symptom score and speech-specific items identify survivors at high risk for latent cranial nerve XII damage after treatment.
Cataract Surgery Increases Thyroid Eye Disease Risk in Thyroid Patients
A large cohort study finds a 51% higher risk of thyroid eye disease and increased need for orbital decompression after cataract extraction.
MR Neurography Adds Diagnostic Value in Proximal and Multi-Nerve Neuropathies
An analysis of 800 patients identifies lesion location and multi-nerve involvement as key indicators for magnetic resonance neurography.
Gingivoperiosteoplasty Matches Bone Grafting Success in Unilateral Clefts
A five-year retrospective study finds surgical outcomes for alveolar clefts depend on defect type and patient selection.
Permanent Shunts Reduce 3-Month Mortality in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Shunting improves survival by 60 percent but correlates with early morbidity and incontinence before functional recovery at one year.
Reduced 60-Gy Radiation Maintains Control in HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer
A cohort study shows 96.6% locoregional control at five years, though nearly half of recurrences emerge after the second year.
Clinical Score Identifies Th2-Driven Endotype in Bullous Pemphigoid
The BPDAI urticaria/erythema subscore correlates with IL-13 levels and JAK-STAT signaling, suggesting a role for targeted immunotherapies.
Psychosocial Screening at Intake Increases Comprehensive Care in Pediatric Psychiatry
Identifying family risk profiles through standardized tools helps clinicians tailor interventions and improve resource allocation for youth.
Botulinum Toxin Increases Eyelid Height More Than Levator Shortening
A cohort study shows orbicularis oculi injections improve palpebral fissure height by 3.5 mm with fewer complications than surgery.
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Preserved White Matter in Hispanic Adults
A large cohort study finds that higher diet adherence correlates with better structural brain integrity mediated by cardiovascular health.
Mixed Hip Arthroplasty Components Show Similar Revision Rates to Matched Systems
A population-based study of over 66,000 patients finds no increased risk of surgical failure when using non-matched hip implants.
Social Participation Buffers Chronic Depression Risk After Childhood Trauma
A 10-year longitudinal study of 8,141 adults shows sustained social engagement mitigates the psychiatric impact of early-life adversity.