Exploring student acceptance of learning technologies in anatomy education: A mixed-method approach.

Anatomical education is transitioning from the time-honored cadaveric dissection to a blend of learner-centered and technology-enhanced learning approaches. In view of the increased use of various technologies for teaching and learning human anatomy, the aim of this study is to explore students' acceptance of four learning technologies using the technology acceptance model (TAM). This work was conducted at a graduate medical school in Singapore with first-year MD Program students.

Endoscopic ultrasound with bronchoscope-guided transesophageal cryobiopsy: A case series with technical insights, key enablers, and review of literature.

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is an established technique for lung cancer staging and the diagnosis of mediastinal diseases. Recently, the paradigm of EBUS guided mediastinal sampling with conventional cytology has shifted over to histology specimens through the use of cryobiopsy. This case series explores the novel technique, key enablers, and potential advantages of endoscopic ultrasound with bronchoscope-guided transesophageal cryobiopsy (EUS-B-TEC).

Federated learning as a smart tool for research on infectious diseases.

Background: The use of real-world data has become increasingly popular, also in the field of infectious disease (ID), particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. While much useful data for research is being collected, these data are generally stored across different sources. Privacy concerns limit the possibility to store the data centrally, thereby also limiting the possibility of fully leveraging the potential power of combined data.

Mesiodistal tip expression of mandibular anterior teeth in patients with mandibular incisor extraction treated with Invisalign aligners.

Introduction: Extraction of a single mandibular incisor may be prescribed in conjunction with clear aligner orthodontic treatment. The accuracy of therapeutic mesiodistal tooth positioning for the remaining mandibular anterior teeth for such patients has not been comprehensively evaluated. This retrospective study compared the predicted and achieved mesiodistal tooth movements in the mandibular anterior region for patients treated with Invisalign (Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif), along with the influence of aligner attachments and the frequency of aligner change.