Open Access Has a Dirty Secret, Surgical Editors Say

• by Kerri Miller

• April 1, 2026

Postextubation Pneumonia Tops Ventilator Pneumonia

Older age, male sex, underweight status, reduced activities of daily living, and mild consciousness disturbance were associated with postextubation pneumonia in elective surgical patients.

• by Andrea Surnit

• May 28, 2026

• 4 min

Funnel Mesh Reduced Parastomal Hernias

Randomized trial found lower hernia rates at 3 years with no increase in mesh-related complications

• by Andrea Surnit

• May 8, 2026

• 4 min

Infections Lead Thoracic CT Findings in SLE

Researchers characterize spectrum of pulmonary and extrathoracic involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 7, 2026

• 3 min