Background: Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a valuable tool used in the diagnosis of small intestinal lesions. The study aims to systematically review the literature and provide a meta‐analysis of the diagnostic accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and negative and positive predictive values of AI‐assisted CE in the diagnosis of small bowel lesions in comparison to CE.Methods: Literature searches were performed through PubMed, SCOPUS, and EMBASE to identify studies eligible for inclusion. All publications up to 24 November 2024 were included. Original articles (including observational studies and randomized control trials), systematic reviews, meta‐analyses, and case series reporting outcomes on AI‐assisted CE in the diagnosis of small bowel lesions were included. The extracted data were pooled, and a meta‐analysis was performed for the appropriate variables, considering the clinical and methodological heterogeneity among the included studies. Comprehensive Meta‐Analysis v4.0 (Biostat Inc.) was used for the analysis of the data.Results: A total of 14 studies were included in the present study. The mean age of participants across the studies was 54.3 years (SD 17.7), with 55.4% men and 44.6% women. The pooled accuracy for conventional CE was 0.966 (95% CI: 0.925–0.988), whereas for AI‐assisted CE, it was 0.9185 (95% CI: 0.9138–0.9233). Conventional CE exhibited a pooled sensitivity of 0.860 (95% CI: 0.786–0.934) compared with AI‐assisted CE at 0.9239 (95% CI: 0.8648–0.9870). The positive predictive value for conventional CE was 0.982 (95% CI: 0.976–0.987), whereas AI‐assisted CE had a PPV of 0.8928 (95% CI: 0.7554–0.999). The pooled specificity for conventional CE was 0.998 (95% CI: 0.996–0.999) compared with 0.5367 (95% CI: 0.5244–0.5492) for AI‐assisted CE. Negative predictive values were higher in AI‐assisted CE at 0.9425 (95% CI: 0.9389–0.9462) versus 0.760 (95% CI: 0.577–0.943) for conventional CE.Conclusion: AI‐assisted CE displays superior diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and positive predictive values albeit the lower pooled specificity in comparison with conventional CE. Its use would ensure accurate detection of small bowel lesions and further enhance their management.

Chromosomal instability (CIN) is a pivotal factor in gliomas, contributing to their complexity, progression, and therapeutic challenges. CIN, characterized by frequent genomic alterations during mitosis, leads to genetic abnormalities and impacts cellular functions. This instability results from various factors, including replication errors and toxic compounds. While CIN’s role is well documented in cancers like ovarian cancer, its implications for gliomas are increasingly recognized. CIN influences glioma progression by affecting key oncological pathways, such as tumor suppressor genes (e.g., TP53), oncogenes (e.g., EGFR), and DNA repair mechanisms. It drives tumor evolution, promotes inflammatory signaling, and affects immune interactions, potentially leading to poor clinical outcomes and treatment resistance. This review examines CIN’s impact on gliomas through a narrative approach, analyzing data from PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Scopus. It highlights CIN’s role across glioma subtypes, from adult glioblastomas and astrocytomas to pediatric oligodendrogliomas and astrocytomas. Key findings include CIN’s effect on tumor heterogeneity and its potential as a biomarker for early detection and monitoring. Emerging therapies targeting CIN, such as those modulating tumor mutation burden and DNA damage response pathways, show promise but face challenges. The review underscores the need for integrated therapeutic strategies and improved bioinformatics tools like CINdex to advance understanding and treatment of gliomas. Future research should focus on combining CIN-targeted therapies with immune modulation and personalized medicine to enhance patient outcomes.

The early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers is essential for better survival and to reduce the burden of malignancies worldwide

Complications are plausible events during surgical operations. Surgical complications profoundly impact surgeons, often called “second victims” of adverse events. These complications trigger a range of emotional and psychological responses, including guilt, anxiety, heightened empathy, and the looming threat of burnout. Moreover, the toll extends to physical health, with chronic stress and sleep disturbances taking their toll. Surgeons’ social lives are not immune to the fallout, and their career satisfaction may wane, pushing some towards defensive medicine practices. While mentorship, counselling, and peer support are crucial support mechanisms, they encounter barriers such as time constraints and the fear of negative perceptions. This paper suggests practical recommendations, including comprehensive wellness programmes, a streamlined badge card system for easy access to resources, and mindfulness training to mitigate stress and burnout. Recognising and proactively addressing these multifaceted impacts is imperative for cultivating a resilient medical community capable of providing optimal patient care.

Background and aims: In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), a shortage of skilled surgical practitioners hampers healthcare delivery, impacting well‐being and economic growth. Surgical mentorship programs offer a promising solution but face challenges in implementation. This review aims to comprehensively assess the impact of surgical mentorship programs in LMICs and identify challenges and opportunities for their development and implementation.Methods: A thorough literature search was conducted from 2000 to 2023 using multiple databases, focusing on surgical mentorship programs in LMICs. Inclusion criteria encompassed full‐text articles in English that demonstrated characteristics of mentorship. Rigorous exclusion criteria were applied to ensure high‐quality evidence inclusion.Results: Surgical mentorship programs in LMICs strengthen local surgical capacity, improve surgical skills and patient outcomes, optimize resources and technology utilization, and positively impact medical students aspiring to be surgeons. However, challenges such as resistance to change, resource limitations, financial constraints, logistical and technological challenges, and time constraints hinder their implementation.Conclusion: Despite challenges, surgical mentorship programs hold promise for enhancing surgical capacity and healthcare quality in LMICs. Standardized metrics for accountability, innovative funding mechanisms, collaborative partnerships for scalability, interdisciplinary integration, and leveraging virtual mentorship programs are key strategies to overcome challenges and foster sustainable learning cultures, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare equity and quality in low‐resource settings.

Background/Objective: Acute gastroenteritis is a major cause of diarrheal illnesses throughout the United States. The purpose of this article is to review the current knowledge in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on articles published within the last ten years. Results: There are multiple etiologies of gastroenteritis that affect the general population. Out of the many causes, norovirus continues to be a leading cause of acute diarrheal illness worldwide. Rotavirus was also a common form of diarrhea worldwide, but the development of routine vaccination has largely reduced its incidence. Bacterial gastroenteritis continues to be a significant burden on healthcare facilities worldwide. Supportive care remains the cornerstone of treatment, while using antibiotics remains crucial in severe bacterial forms of gastroenteritis. Conclusions: Acute gastroenteritis remains a significant global health concern requiring a multifaceted approach for effective management. Enhanced diagnostic techniques, vaccine development, and robust public health measures are essential in controlling the spread of gastroenteritis.