IMPROVED PORTABLE INSTRUMENT TRACKING SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL TRAINING.

Surgeons in training have a limited opportunity to practice their skills in a realistic surgical environment. Surgical training models are expensive and are often single-use exercises involving consumable supplies. The goal of the work presented in this paper is to increase surgeon training time by developing a surgical training simulator that is portable, inexpensive, and offers a realistic surgical environment.

Malignancy risk associated with radioactive iodine therapy for Graves' disease.

Background: Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI) is a frequently chosen therapy for Graves' disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether RAI for Graves' disease increases the risk of thyroid malignancy.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of all Graves' disease patients who underwent thyroidectomy at a single institution between 2013 and 2022.

Can large language models address unmet patient information needs and reduce provider burnout in the management of thyroid disease?

Background: Patient electronic messaging has increased clinician workload contributing to burnout. Large language models can respond to these patient queries, but no studies exist on large language model responses in thyroid disease.

Methods: This cross-sectional study randomly selected 33 of 52 patient questions found on Reddit/askdocs.

Language-based exclusion associations with racial and ethnic disparities in thyroid cancer clinical trials.

Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in thyroid cancer care may be mitigated by improving enrollment of more diverse patient populations in clinical trials. We studied trial eligibility criteria and enrollment to assess barriers to equitable representation.

Methods: ClinicalTrials.

Magnetically responsive micro-clustered calcium phosphate-reinforced cell-laden microbead sodium alginate hydrogel for accelerated osteogenic tissue regeneration.

The rising prevalence of bone injuries has increased the demand for minimally invasive treatments. Microbead hydrogels, renowned for cell encapsulation, provide a versatile substrate for bone tissue regeneration. They deliver bioactive agents, support cell growth, and promote osteogenesis, aiding bone repair and regeneration.