Optimizing intraoperative conditions in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery to prevent anastomotic leakage: SmartCheck study

• by Taskforce Anastomotic Leakage, Anne de Wit, Daitlin E Huisman, Boukje T Bootsma, Geert Kazemier, Jennifer M J Schreinemakers, Bas Frietman, Lindsey de Nes, Freek Daams

• December 1, 2025

Case Report: Transthoracic echocardiographic diagnosis of agenesis of mitral chordae tendineae with papillary muscle fusion

• by Xinyu Xue, Meiling Liu, Meiju Zhang, Yunlong Cao, Jianbo Wu, Qian Liu

• May 7, 2026

AI Scribes Lag Clinicians on Note Quality

A VHA study across 11 vendors finds AI-generated primary care notes score lower than clinician-written notes, with the largest deficits in thoroughness, organization, and usefulness

• by Kerri Miller

• April 17, 2026

• 6 min

Bioabsorbable Implants May Reduce Symptoms in Flatfoot Surgery

Meta-analysis found similar correction with metallic and bioabsorbable devices, but fewer implant-related symptoms with resorbable implants

• by Andrea Surnit

• April 21, 2026

• 3 min