Novel objective-subjective pain assessment score results in decreased opioid prescription after elective spine surgery: a prospective pilot study

• by Dia R. Halalmeh, Yusuf-Zain Ansari, Arwa Jader, Ashra Mirza, Hazem Eltahawy

• February 16, 2026

FDA Okays Weekly Option in Achondroplasia

Navepegritide is described as the first therapy to deliver continuous C-type natriuretic peptide exposure over a weekly dosing interval in eligible pediatric patients.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• March 2, 2026

• 2 min

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

Staphylococcus aureus Surgical Site Infection Following Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Two-Case Report

• by Hong, Chunlin , Chen, Lingfeng , Chen, Huinuan , Lin, Yahui , Lin, Hong , Huang, Zhirong , Liu, Xuena , Lin, Shiming

• March 13, 2026