Frontiers in Medicine

Brief Research Report

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Dual Specificity Phosphatase (DUSP22) promoter hypomethylation in cell-free DNA is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and its radiographic severity

in Rheumatology

Lissette Delgado-Cruzata
Milena Rodriguez Alvarez
Alorah D. Bliese
Toni-Ann T. Bravo
Nicholas Petraco
Edgardo Guzman
Wallis Tavarez
Menachem Gold
Shante Hinson

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1730527

343 views

Clinical Trial

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Topical probiotic Lactobacillus lactis treatment in atopic dermatitis: a placebo-controlled pilot study on tolerability and efficacy

in Dermatology

Ville Salo
Anita Remitz
Antti Lauerma
Alexander Salava

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1694229

572 views

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Efficacy and safety of probiotic/synbiotic supplementation for osteoporosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

in Precision Medicine

Xinyu Wang
Lei Zhou
Xingming Yu
Qiang Hou
Chenglong Wang
Wei Cui
Yuheng Hu
Xiumei Wang
Zhuangchen Zhu

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1731528

378 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Evaluation of factors affecting Pneumonia Severity Index and antibiotic resistance status in culture-proven bacterial pneumonia

in Pulmonary Medicine

İlknur Kaya
Aynur Gülcan
İnci Arıkan

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1720340

334 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

ACADL and ADH1B signify ketone body metabolic reprogramming in osteoarthritic synovium: insights from bioinformatics and animal model studies

in Rheumatology

Kuokuo Li
Bingshu Chen
Xun Yang
Yijun Yuan
Siyao Yang
Jinteng Liu
Jiawei Guo
Meng He

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1700784

597 views

Case Report

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Case Report: Fatal prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis—a wolf in coagulase-negative clothing

in Infectious Diseases: Pathogenesis and Therapy

Raj Patel
Ekta Patel
Riddhi Patel

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1704784

256 views

Review

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Complications in follicular unit excision hair transplantation: current evidence and practical approaches

in Dermatology

Cristina Romera de Blas
David Vega Díez
José María Ricart Vayá
Alba Gómez Zubiaur

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1750989

466 views

Editorial

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Editorial: Nanomedicine targeting central nervous system

in Precision Medicine

Tara Chand Yadav
Barkha J. Yadav-Samudrala
Sylvia Fitting

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1755137

556 views

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Feb 2026

To eradicate or not? Helicobacter pylori in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

in Gastroenterology

Yuzhen Bi
Limin Zhou
Shunhai Zhou
Yan Sun
Jun Zhang

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1757356

488 views

Editorial

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Editorial: Paleoradiology and mummy studies for disease identification

in Pathology

Sahar N. Saleem
Dario Piombino-Mascali

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1783130

384 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Implementation and preliminary evaluation of a structured stepwise training program for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a single-center pilot study

in Healthcare Professions Education

Yi Zhao
Wenda Wang
Yuzhi Zuo
Zhigang Ji
Xingcheng Wu

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1736330

216 views

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Feb 2026

A bibliometric analysis of research on the learning environment in medical schools: trends, gaps, and global perspectives

in Healthcare Professions Education

Afaf Sulaiman Alblooshi
Falah Mohammed Almarzooqi
Anmol Punn
Taleb M. Almansoori
Raghad Salem Alharthi
Shaikha Ahmed Alzaabi
Gamila Ahmed
Saif Al-Shamsi
Faten Abdullah AlRadini

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1760995

480 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Parameter-optimized generative adversarial network framework for synthetic MRI generation: fine-tuning critical variables for enhanced image fidelity

in Pathology

Anto Lourdu Xavier Raj Arockia Selvarathinam
Naveenkumar Anbalagan
Parvathaneni Naga Srinivasu
Jaeyoung Choi
Muhammad Fazal Ijaz

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2025.1731370

724 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Analysis of clinical research coordinator (CRC) deviation from assigned responsibilities in Sichuan, China based on empirical investigation

in Regulatory Science

Shuxia Shi
Shangyuan Qin
Qin Yu

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1744512

323 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Value of virtual reality integrated with multilevel team-based pedagogy in standardized residency training: a randomized controlled study with longitudinal follow-up in anesthesiology

in Healthcare Professions Education

Si Chen
Chuanguang Wang

Frontiers in Medicine

doi 10.3389/fmed.2026.1745346

269 views

Review

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Artificial intelligence in osteoporosis assessment using CT imaging: a scoping review

in Geriatric Medicine

Hanwen Cheng
Yajun Zhang
Meng meng
Simin Liu
Yang Yang
Yuyang Ran
Yuhui Kou

Frontiers in Medicine

243 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Association Between LDL-C/HDL-C Ratio and Long-term Carotid Plaque Risk in middle-aged and elderly Rural Populations: A Prospective Population Study

in Geriatric Medicine

Yingzhe Shao
Juan Hao
Hailu Zhang
Yixin Chen
Jun Tu
Xianjia Ning
Yan Li

Frontiers in Medicine

180 views

Correction

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Correction: Evaluation of sepsis CDS tool knowledge and utilization among graduate medical trainees: insights to inform redesign in an academic health system

in Healthcare Professions Education

Paddy Ssentongo, MD, PhD

Frontiers in Medicine

Editorial

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Advancing HIV Treatment and Prevention for Cisgender Women: Approaches to Optimize Health Outcomes

in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maria L Alcaide
Renee Heffron
Seble G Kassaye
Kathleen M Powis
Anandi N Sheth

Frontiers in Medicine

103 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

in Nephrology

Hongyan Chu
Shuling Li
Liyuan Cao
Guangzhe Xu
Lihua Yang
Chun Ma

Frontiers in Medicine

Opinion

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Multistage acupuncture intervention perioperatively: A clinical optimization plan based on the ERAS concept

in Intensive Care Medicine and Anesthesiology

JiaMin LI
Zhiqiang Dou
Pai Yu
Ting Liu
Yuming Chang
Xingyu Lei
Tie Li
Shuming Zhao
Jiazhen Cao

Frontiers in Medicine

128 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Effect of Orthokeratology Lens Wear on Axial Length Elongation in Myopic Children

in Ophthalmology

Xuejiao Li
Zhijuan Hua
Jie Yin
Liping Xue
Jieying Zhang
Yuan Zhou
Xiaofan Zhang
Xianbo Su
Yingting Zhu
Qin Zhu

Frontiers in Medicine

127 views

Case Report

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Endoscopic Diagnosis of Appendiceal Hemorrhage with a Disposable Imaging Catheter (EyeMax): A Case Report

in Gastroenterology

Jiamu Zheng
Yuesheng Sun
Beibei Xu

Frontiers in Medicine

105 views

Original Research

Accepted on 02 Feb 2026

Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15) as a modulator of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis: Insights from a 6-Year retrospective cohort study

in Hepatobiliary Diseases

Dirk Alexander Wittekind
Maria Schmidt
Johannes Wiegand
Thomas Berg
Ronald Biemann
Ronny Baber
Michael Kluge
Kerstin Wirkner
Nicole Anna Dietzel

Frontiers in Medicine

122 views

21,031 articles

articles

Dual Specificity Phosphatase (DUSP22) promoter hypomethylation in cell-free DNA is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and its radiographic severity

Topical probiotic Lactobacillus lactis treatment in atopic dermatitis: a placebo-controlled pilot study on tolerability and efficacy

Efficacy and safety of probiotic/synbiotic supplementation for osteoporosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Evaluation of factors affecting Pneumonia Severity Index and antibiotic resistance status in culture-proven bacterial pneumonia

ACADL and ADH1B signify ketone body metabolic reprogramming in osteoarthritic synovium: insights from bioinformatics and animal model studies

Case Report: Fatal prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis—a wolf in coagulase-negative clothing

Complications in follicular unit excision hair transplantation: current evidence and practical approaches

Editorial: Nanomedicine targeting central nervous system

To eradicate or not? Helicobacter pylori in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Editorial: Paleoradiology and mummy studies for disease identification

Implementation and preliminary evaluation of a structured stepwise training program for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a single-center pilot study

A bibliometric analysis of research on the learning environment in medical schools: trends, gaps, and global perspectives

Parameter-optimized generative adversarial network framework for synthetic MRI generation: fine-tuning critical variables for enhanced image fidelity

Analysis of clinical research coordinator (CRC) deviation from assigned responsibilities in Sichuan, China based on empirical investigation

Value of virtual reality integrated with multilevel team-based pedagogy in standardized residency training: a randomized controlled study with longitudinal follow-up in anesthesiology

Artificial intelligence in osteoporosis assessment using CT imaging: a scoping review

Association Between LDL-C/HDL-C Ratio and Long-term Carotid Plaque Risk in middle-aged and elderly Rural Populations: A Prospective Population Study

Correction: Evaluation of sepsis CDS tool knowledge and utilization among graduate medical trainees: insights to inform redesign in an academic health system

Advancing HIV Treatment and Prevention for Cisgender Women: Approaches to Optimize Health Outcomes

Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Multistage acupuncture intervention perioperatively: A clinical optimization plan based on the ERAS concept

Effect of Orthokeratology Lens Wear on Axial Length Elongation in Myopic Children

Endoscopic Diagnosis of Appendiceal Hemorrhage with a Disposable Imaging Catheter (EyeMax): A Case Report

Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15) as a modulator of hepatic steatosis and fibrosis: Insights from a 6-Year retrospective cohort study