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Admissions for child maltreatment decreased during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic, but ICU admissions increased later

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Hospital admissions for maltreatment of children under the age of 2 years declined 31% during the 16-week lockdown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to prepandemic levels after restrictions lifted, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.251317.

Journal: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Inhaled microplastics and lung health

University of Technology Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory diseases, new research suggests.

Journal: Food Bioscience

Calls for global guidelines for safer AI use in medicine

Adelaide University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A world-first review led by Adelaide University researchers has found there’s a lack of clear guidelines around the early testing of AI tools in health clinics, during a process known as silent trials.

Journal: Nature

Telehealth in cardiovascular care

University of Technology Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Telehealth is a critical tool for cardiovascular care, and a new position statement provides best practice guidance for safe use by clinicians.

Journal: Heart Lung and Circulation

1 in 6 Medicare beneficiaries depend on telehealth for key medical care

American College of Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A cross-sectional analysis of Medicare beneficiaries found that one in six beneficiaries used telehealth between 2021 and 2023, with nearly half of all mental health visits conducted virtually.

Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine

External validation of the feeding intolerance prediction model (NOFI) in critically ill patients: A post hoc analysis of a large-scale randomized controlled trial

Journal of Intensive Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Post hoc analysis of a multicenter cluster-RCT (NEED; 97 ICUs, China) validated the NOFI feeding intolerance prediction model in 1,545 ICU patients started on early enteral nutrition within 48 h and fed ≥ 3 days. NOFI uses primary diagnosis, APACHE II, and AGI grade. Performance was assessed by discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility (DCA/CIC). Risk strata: > 0.85 high, 0.30–0.85 middle, < 0.30 low. High-risk patients had higher 28-day mortality.

Journal: Journal of Intensive Medicine

Early study connects dogs’ cancer survival with which microorganisms live in their gut

Oregon State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Canine cancer patients receiving a new form of immunotherapy lived longer or shorter depending on the composition of their microbiome, the community of organisms living in their gut.

Journal: Veterinary Oncology
Funder: Canine Cancer Alliance, OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine

Special issue highlights research advancing women’s heart disease and stroke care

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on blood pressure in children, is featured in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation focused on research in women’s cardiovascular health, for American Heart Month 2026.

Journal: Circulation

Researchers question editorial bias in COVID-19 vaccine debate

Impact Journals LLC
Peer-Reviewed Publication

BUFFALO, NY – February 16, 2026 – A new commentary was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled “Censorship in science: How publishing decisions could have shaped the perceived “general consensus” on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy.”

Journal: Oncotarget