Seasonal Patterns and Trends of Air Pollution in the Upper Northern Thailand from 2004 to 2018 by Sarawut Sukkhum, Apiradee Lim, Thammasin Ingviya, Rattikan Saelim

“…Abstract The seasonal patterns and trends of air pollutants can be used in assessments of air quality, facilitating authorities’ decisions on policies for monitoring and managing. The objective of this study was to investigate the seasonal patterns and trends of air pollutants in the upper northern Thailand (UNT) from 2004 to 2018. …”
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The Impact of Perioperative Multimodal Pain Management on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients (Aged 75 and Older) Undergoing Short-Segment Lumbar Fusion Surgery by Shuaikang Wang, Tongtong Zhang, Peng Wang, Xiangyu Li, Chao Kong, Wenzhi Sun, Shibao Lu

“…Pain control is a crucial part of perioperative management. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of multimodal pain management on pain control, opioid consumption, and other outcomes. …”
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Prediction of Insulin Resistance and Impaired Fasting Glucose Based on Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) Levels in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aleksandra Biernacka-Bartnik, Piotr Kocełak, Aleksander Jerzy Owczarek, Piotr Choręza, Monika Puzianowska-Kuźnicka, Leszek Markuszewski, Paweł Madej, Jerzy Chudek, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz

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Preoperative Anxiety Management Practices in Pediatric Anesthesia: Comparative Analysis of an Online Survey Presented to Experts and Social Media Users by Armin Sablewski, Christine Eimer, Marcus Nemeth, Clemens Miller

“…Health care professionals using social media as a source of medical expertise may offer insights into their management approaches. ObjectiveA public survey targeting health care professionals was disseminated via social media platforms to evaluate current practices in anxiety management in children. …”
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Preoperative anxiety and its impact on surgical outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed A. Shebl, Eman Toraih, Menna Shebl, Ahmed Mosaad Tolba, Parisa Ahmed, Harshdeep Singh Banga, Mohab Orz, Mahmoud Tammam, Keroles Saadalla, Mohamed Elsayed, Mennatallah Kamal, Mohamed Abdulla, Ahmed Ibrahim Eldessouky, Yousef Tarek Moustafa, Omar Ahmed Mohamed, Hani Aiash

“…Despite its prevalence, there remains a lack of consensus on its precise effects and optimal management strategies. Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize current evidence on the impact of preoperative anxiety on various surgical outcomes, including anesthetic and analgesic requirements, delirium, recovery times, and pain. …”
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Evaluation of the Antinociceptive Effect of Maropitant, a Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy by Janaina M. X. Corrêa, Priscila C. L. R. Soares, Raquel V. Niella, Brenda A. Costa, Maxuel S. Ferreira, Alex C. Silva Junior, Aline S. Sena, Kátia M. O. R. Sampaio, Elisângela B. Silva, Fabiana L. Silva, Mário S. L. Lavor

“…Maropitant is a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist that can be used for pain management. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of continuous infusion of two doses of maropitant on cardiorespiratory parameters and its postoperative analgesic effect in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. …”
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Tigers and Their Prey in Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling: Abundance Baseline for Effective Wildlife Reserve Management by Febri Anggriawan Widodo, Stephanus Hanny, Eko Hery Satriyo Utomo, Zulfahmi Zulfahmi, Kusdianto Kusdianto, Eka Septayuda, Tugio Tugio, Effendy Panjaitan, Leonardo Subali, Agung Suprianto, Karmila Parakkasi, Nurchalis Fadhli, Wishnu Sukmantoro, Ika Budianti, Sunarto Sunarto

“…Solid baseline information on tigers and prey is fundamentally needed for the management. The objective of this study was to produce robust estimate of tiger density and prey a vailability in the reserve. …”
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Intracranial CT findings in traumatic brain injury: A retrospective, cross-sectional study among Igbo population in Nigeria by Angel-Mary Anakwue, Felicitas Ugochinyere Idigo, Uloma Benedicta Nwogu, Sylvester Osita Ogbu, Anthony Nnamani, Kennedy Joseph, Camillus Chukwuemeka Ugwoke

“…Computed Tomography (CT) plays a key role in accurate TBI diagnosis and management. The objective of this study was to document the pattern of CT findings in TBI cases reported from Igbo people, in Nigeria. …”
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Self-Management Strategies for Low Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers: Protocol for a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study by Kim Dunleavy, Heidi Liss Radunovich, Jason M Beneciuk, Boyi Hu, Yang Yang, Janeen McCormick Blythe, Kelly K Gurka

“…Given the challenges of implementing interventions for those working in small businesses, self-management offers an attractive and feasible option to address work-related risk factors and manage LBP. ObjectiveThis study will (1) investigate the effectiveness of self-management strategies for nursery and landscape workers by comparing within-subject control and intervention periods and (2) determine if adoption and effectiveness differs between participants randomly assigned to review self-management videos only and those who also receive multimodal implementation support. …”
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Ibero-American consensus statement on migraine treatment by José Miguel Láinez, Oscar Pradilla, Pablo Irimia, Fidel Sobrino, Michel Volcy, Pedro Kowaks, Ildefonso Rodríguez Leyva, Fiorella Martín, Lucía Zavala, Alex Espinoza

“…Migraine is an underdiagnosed disorder and patients frequently receive inappropriate treatment, which is why it is necessary to establish recommendations to improve patient management. The objective of this document is to establish a consensus position on the pharmacological treatment of migraine, including general measures and detailed analysis of the different options for the treatment of attacks and their prevention, from the perspective of Ibero-American countries. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Feedback from the interviews and questionnaire were collated, and Study Management Group members with a background in urology then considered this in conjunction with available evidence/guidelines to inform the development of the draft management recommendations. Objective 4: a prototype online clinical decision support tool The prototype tool is available at PriMUS decision aid for LUTS (shinyapps.io). …”
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