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This study looked at whether using a calcium phosphate bone paste during jaw lengthening surgery leads to more complications like infections. Researchers followed 196 patients to see if the benefits of the paste for stability and appearance outweigh the potential risk of increase…

This study tested whether a special forehead sensor could accurately measure a child's deep body temperature during and after surgery. It involved 70 children aged from newborns to 16 years old. The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could help doctors better monitor and…

This study tested whether a new smartphone app could accurately measure how well a patient's muscles recover after receiving muscle-relaxing drugs during surgery. Researchers compared measurements from the app to those from a standard medical monitor used in operating rooms. The …

This study tested a handheld device called MyotonPRO to see if it could reliably measure stiffness and tone in facial muscles of people with facial paralysis. Researchers compared this quick, painless method to the current standard test (electromyography), which involves needles …

This study compared two different devices used to help patients breathe safely during gynecologic keyhole surgery. It tested a newer, softer laryngeal mask (I-gel) against the traditional breathing tube to see which was easier to use and caused fewer side effects like sore throat…

This study looked at the safety of a numbing drug called ropivacaine when used to block pain during circumcision in boys. Researchers reviewed over 2,000 procedures at a single hospital to see if the drug caused any serious side effects, especially damage to the tip of the penis.…

This study explored how a mild, non-invasive form of brain stimulation might change how healthy people's brains process social criticism and praise. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) and mood surveys to compare the effects of real stimulation versus a fake (sham) stimulation in…

This study aimed to understand how common high-risk anal HPV infections and abnormal cell changes are in men who have sex with men (MSM). Researchers compared two groups: HIV-negative men using medication to prevent HIV (PrEP) and men already living with HIV. They collected infor…

This study tested whether a very short training video could help medical students and junior doctors get better at spotting signs of cancer in pictures of colon polyps. Researchers recruited 65 participants with no prior endoscopy training. They compared how accurately the partic…

This study looked back at medical records to see if patients who had a difficult time having a breathing tube placed during surgery were more likely to develop lung problems afterward. Researchers compared 1,000 patients who had a difficult intubation to similar patients who had …

This research study aimed to understand how a mild, non-invasive form of brain stimulation might affect how people regulate stress and imagine future events. It involved 60 healthy young adults who underwent a single MRI session where they performed stressful tasks and received e…