An esophageal-pleural fistula following transesophageal echocardiography-guided left atrial appendage closure: a case report

• by Libin Qiu, Jinpeng Liu, Haijing Fan, Hongxia Hao

• May 13, 2026

Fabricated Citations Are Reaching Medical Journals

A large audit of biomedical publications suggests fabricated references are increasingly appearing in peer-reviewed papers — often in ways that are difficult for reviewers and readers to detect.

• by Kerri Miller

• May 8, 2026

• 4 min

Early Referral in Aortic Disease: Expanding Options, Improving Outcomes

Aortic disease often progresses silently, with patients remaining asymptomatic until the condition reaches an advanced or life-threatening stage.

• by

• May 4, 2026

• 6 min

Bundled Care Strategy May Reduce Moderate to Severe AKI

Multicenter trial finds KDIGO-recommended approach lowers moderate to severe acute kidney injury; measured 90-day outcomes were similar between groups

• by Kathryn Wighton

• April 17, 2026

• 5 min