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Outcomes of early vs delayed medial malleolar fixation in the treatment of open ankle fractures

OBJECTIVE: To investigate outcomes after early versus delayed fixation of clean open ankle fractures involving the medial malleolus. METHODS: Design: Retrospective review. SETTING: Single-center academic Level I trauma center. PATIENT SELECTION CRITERIA: Patients undergoing open...

A Scoping Review of Psychological Distress Outcomes in NICU Healthcare Providers

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a demanding work environment that provides medical care for acutely ill and premature infants while supporting parents experiencing significant stress and psychological distress. This scoping review is the first to examine quantitative r...

National Utilization of Navigation and Robotics in Inpatient Spinal Fusion Remains Low but is Increasing, 2016–2022

Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives Adoption patterns in spinal fusion remain poorly defined at the national level. This study aimed to evaluate national adoption trends of navigation and robotics in spine fusion from 2016 to 2022. Methods The National Inpatient S...

Medetomidine as a Fentanyl Adulterant: Pharmacology, Detection, Clinical Presentation, and Management

Abstract Purpose of Review Medetomidine is a veterinary α2-adrenergic agonist that has been an adulterant of illicitly manufactured opioids since 2022. We review its pharmacology, detection, intoxication, withdrawal, and management, and assess why severe withdrawal has emerged in...

Opportunities for Pediatricians to Address Racism and Bias to Reduce Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk: Policy Statement

Pediatricians play an essential role in breastfeeding care and are uniquely positioned to help reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding. Evidence-based solutions include partnerships between pediatricians and community health workers, implementation of culturally centered hospi...

Practical management of BRAF inhibitors in glioma: toxicity and resistance

BRAF inhibitors have advanced treatment for patients with BRAF-altered high and low-grade glioma (HGG and LGG, respectively). Clinically-available therapies are effective but require selection by mutation type and careful, proactive toxicity management to maximize patient quality...