Antiplatelet Therapy in Myocardial Bridge: Insights From the RIALTO Registry by Renzo Laborante, Giuseppe Ciliberti, Gaetano Rizzo, Francesco Canonico, Donato Antonio Paglianiti, Fabio Casamassima, Attilio Restivo, Domenico Cicchella, Francesco Burzotta, Carlo Trani, Cristina Aurigemma, Mattia Galli, Rocco Vergallo, Italo Porto, Gianluca Anastasia, Giuseppe Massimo Sangiorgi, Gianluca Massaro, Marta Cocco, Simone Biscaglia, Gianluca Campo, Daniele Andreini, Antonio Maria Leone, Filippo Crea, Giuseppe Patti, Domenico D'Amario

“…The aims of this study are to describe the use of antiplatelet therapy (APT) in a cohort of patients with MB and assess its impact on ischemic and bleeding events. Methods The RIALTO (Myocardial Bridge Evaluation Towards Personalized Medicine) registry (ID: NCT05111418) is an ambispective multicenter observational registry, enrolling patients with a clinical indication to coronary angiography and evidence of MB. …”
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Potential source of bias in AI models: lactate measurement in the ICU in sepsis patients as a template by Pratiksha Pradhan, Pratiksha Pradhan, Fredrik Willumsen Haug, Fredrik Willumsen Haug, Nebal S. Abu Hussein, Nebal S. Abu Hussein, Dana Moukheiber, Lama Moukheiber, Mira Moukheiber, Sulaiman Moukheiber, Luca Leon Weishaupt, Jacob G. Ellen, Helen D'Couto, Ishan C. Williams, Leo Anthony Celi, Leo Anthony Celi, Leo Anthony Celi, Joao Matos, Joao Matos, Joao Matos, Tristan Struja, Tristan Struja, Tristan Struja

“…We aimed to evaluate variation in serum lactate measurements in the intensive care unit (ICU) in sepsis.MethodsUtilizing MIMIC-IV (2008–2019), we identified adults fulfilling sepsis-3 criteria. …”
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A risk-adjusted and anatomically stratified cohort comparison study of open surgery, endovascular techniques and medical management for juxtarenal aortic aneurysms—the UK COMPlex A... by Rui V Duarte, Carrol Gamble, Claire Taylor, Bruce Campbell, Jonathan R Boyle, Andrew Cook, Srinivasa Rao Vallabhaneni, Colin D Bicknell, Shaneel R Patel, David C Ormesher, Samuel R Smith, Kitty H F Wong, Paul Bevis, John A Brennan, Alastair P Crosher, Murray M Flett, Richard J Jackson, Maciej T Juszczak, Ian M Loftus, Ian M Nordon, Jai V Patel, Kellie Platt, Eftychia-Eirini Psarelli, Peter C Rowlands, John V Smyth, Theodoros Spachos, Leigh Taggart

“…The aim of the UK COMPlex AneurySm Study (UK-COMPASS) is to answer the research question identified by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) Programme: ‘What is the clinical and cost-effectiveness of strategies for the management of juxtarenal AAA, including fenestrated endovascular repair?’Methods and analysis UK-COMPASS is a cohort study comparing clinical and cost-effectiveness of different strategies used to manage complex AAAs with stratification of physiological fitness and anatomical complexity, with statistical correction for baseline risk and indication biases. …”
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Preoperative continuation vs. discontinuation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers on early cognitive function in elderly patients undergoin... by Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Yanan Yan, Yanan Yan, Yurong Liu, Yurong Liu, Chun Xu, Chun Xu, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang

“…ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of preoperative continuation vs. discontinuation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on early cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.MethodsThis prospective randomized controlled study was performed at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University. …”
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The effect of stellate ganglion block on postoperative recovery quality in peri-menopausal women undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery by Xueling Yuan, Xueling Yuan, Yijie Tang, Yijie Tang, Xiyuan Xie, Xiyuan Xie, Jiapeng Qiu, Jiapeng Qiu, Yupeng Han, Yupeng Han, Peng Ke, Peng Ke, Chengjie Zheng, Chengjie Zheng, Kai Zeng, Xiaodan Wu, Xiaodan Wu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to observe whether right-sided stellate ganglion block (SGB) before surgery can improve early postoperative recovery quality in peri-menopausal women undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery.MethodsNinety-four peri-menopausal women, who meet the inclusion criteria, scheduled for gynecological laparoscopic surgery were selected (Trial Registration: ChiCTR2200057907, March 21, 2022). …”
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Wider perioperative glycemic fluctuations increase risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation and ICU length of stay. by Ming Ann Sim, Weiling Liu, Sophia T H Chew, Lian Kah Ti

“…We aim to investigate the effect of the magnitude of acute perioperative glycemic fluctuations on the incidence of POAF in a multi-ethnic Southeast-Asian population.<h4>Methods</h4>We obtained data from1743 patients who underwent elective CABG in a tertiary heart centre from 2009-2011. …”
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Lipid imbalance and inflammatory oxylipin cascade at the maternal-fetal interface in recurrent spontaneous abortion by Hao Liu, Huijia Chen, Ting Han, Xin Wang, Jingcong Dai, Xiaojia Yang, ShanAn Chan, Richard D. Cannon, Yang Yang, Hatem Mousa, Shufang Chang, Ruiqi Chang, Ting-Li Han

“…Therefore, this research aimed to explore the effect of essential fatty acids, their transport, and downstream oxylipins at the maternal-fetal interface on RSA pathogenesis. Methods: Plasma, chorionic villus, and decidual tissue samples from the first trimester were collected from healthy pregnant women undergoing elective pregnancy terminations, as well as from patients experiencing spontaneous abortion. …”
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Transcriptomic Signature of Frailty in Older Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery or TAVI by Omar Baritello, Simon H. Sündermann, Kristian Espinosa‐Garnica, Jörg Kempfert, Markus Jähnert, Nick L. Beetz, Dominik Geisel, Jasmin Gaugel, Julia Rominger, Ursula Müller‐Werdan, Catrin Herpich, Kristina Norman, Alexandra Chadt, Hadi Al‐Hasani, Heinz Völler, Annett Salzwedel, Heike Vogel

“…Our objective was the determination of the transcriptomic signature of physical frailty phenotypes in older patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods Patients aged ≥ 70 years, referred for elective cardiac surgery (e.g., coronary artery bypass graft) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) were recruited. …”
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Diagnosis of postpartum depression and associated factors in South Africa: a cohort study of 47,697 women by C. Gastaldon, V. Whitesell Skrivankova, G. Schoretsanitis, N. Folb, K. Taghavi, M. A. Davies, M. Cornell, G. Salanti, C. Mesa Vieira, M. Tlali, G. Maartens, M. Egger, A. D. Haas

“…We aimed to estimate the proportion of women with PPD and investigate socio-demographic, medical and obstetric risk factors for PPD among women receiving private medical care in South Africa (SA). Methods In this longitudinal cohort study, we analysed reimbursement claims from beneficiaries of an SA medical insurance scheme who delivered a child between 2011 and 2020. …”
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Effect of comprehensive nursing interventions in operating room on emergence agitation in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia (手术室综合护理干预对口腔颌... by XIE Juan (谢娟), SUI Zhenhua (眭振华), XU Xiuqing (徐秀清)

“…Objective To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing interventions in operating room on emergence agitation (EA) in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia. Methods Totally 88 patients undergoing elective oral and maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into control group and observation group, 44 cases in each group. …”
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Pregnancy outcomes following surgical repair of female genital fistula in UgandaAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Abner P. Korn, MD, Justus K. Barageine, PhD, Hadija Nalubwama, MPH, Jaffer Okiring, PhD, Florence Nalubega, MMed, Shane Ian Asiimwe, MMed, Alphonsus Matovu, MMed, Alison M. El Ayadi, ScD

“…Objective: We sought to contribute to the postfistula repair evidence base through estimating rates of spontaneous abortion and stillbirth as well as the associated risk factors of these adverse outcomes in pregnancies following fistula repair. Methods: We captured data on sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric and fistula history, and pregnancy and childbirth care and experiences, and outcomes for the first postrepair pregnancy from 302 women who became pregnant within 10 years following genital fistula repair, recruited from six fistula repair facilities in Uganda. …”
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Pharmacogenetic and pharmacokinetic factors for dexmedetomidine-associated hemodynamic instability in pediatric patients by Yanping Guan, Bilian Li, Yiyu Zhang, Hao Luo, Xueding Wang, Xue Bai, Zhuoling Zheng, Yaying Huang, Wei Wei, Min Huang, Xingrong Song, Guoping Zhong

“…The aim of this study was to identify the clinical, pharmacokinetic, and genetic factors associated with DEX-induced hemodynamic instability in pediatric anesthesia patients.MethodsA cohort of 270 pediatric patients scheduled for elective interventional surgery received an intranasal dose of 3 mcg·kg-1 of dexmedetomidine, and subsequent propofol induction was conducted when patients had a UMSS of 2–4. …”
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Planned mode of delivery after previous cesarean section and short-term maternal and perinatal outcomes: A population-based record linkage cohort study in Scotland. by Kathryn E Fitzpatrick, Jennifer J Kurinczuk, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Maria A Quigley

“…This study investigated the short-term maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with planned mode of delivery after previous cesarean section among women delivering a term singleton and considered eligible to have a planned VBAC.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A population-based cohort of 74,043 term singleton births in Scotland between 2002 and 2015 to women with one or more previous cesarean sections was conducted using linked Scottish national datasets. …”
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The Effect of Hyaluronidase as an Adjuvant to Local Anaesthetics in Peripheral Nerve Stimulator-guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: A Randomised Controlled Study by Tejash H Sharma, Jainy Shah, Amit Chauhan, Dushyant Chavda, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Aim: To evaluate the sensory and motor blockade resulting from the addition of hyaluronidase as an adjuvant to LA in Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS)-guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block (SBPB). Materials and Methods: This prospective, comparative, double-blinded, randomised controlled study was conducted in a Department of Anaesthesiology S.B.K Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre, Vadodara, Gujarat, India at a tertiary care hospital on 72 patients undergoing elective upper limb surgeries under PNS-guided SBPB over 18 months from November 2022 to August 2024. …”
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Criminal Law Protection of the Electoral Rights in the Contemporary Serbian Criminal Legislation by Ivana P. Bodrožić

“…In the paper, the author tries to point out the general characteristics of the conception of the criminal law protection of electoral rights in the legislation of the Republic of Serbia by using dominantly the normative method, the method of generalizing abstraction and other methods of formal logic, accompanied by the classic analysis of certain criminal offences from this category. …”
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Implications of Bounds in Approval Voting by Kholud Alghamdi, Marius Silaghi

“…Distinct ways meet different requirements, and it was shown that no particular method can meet all of them. The studied voting systems mechanisms on the aforementioned website are called: Single Casting, Limited Casting, and Unlimited Casting methods. …”
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Intelligent Control of Smooth Blasting Quality in Rock Tunnels Using BP-ANN, ENN, and ANFIS by Baoping Zou, Jianxiu Wang, Zhanyou Luo, Lisheng Hu

“…This paper presents the construction principle of a tunnel smooth blasting quality control system, introduces a process quality control technology into quality control of tunnel smooth blasting construction, designs a framework for the tunnel smooth blasting quality control system, and collects control index data based on field investigation, expert consultation, and experimental research. By using the methods of index utilization rate statistics, gray correlation analysis, and principal component analysis, this paper primarily elects and selects the control indexes; establishes the tunnel smooth blasting quality control index system; constructs a comprehensive optimization control model of tunnel smooth blasting quality using back propagation artificial neural network (BP-ANN), Elman neural network (ENN), and adaptive neuro fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS); and studies the tunnel smooth blasting quality control system. …”
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A Two-Stage Hidden Markov Model for Medium- to Long-Term Multiple Wind Farm Power Scenario Generation by Lingxue Lin, Zuowei You, Fengjiao Li, Jun Liu, Chengwei Yang

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BIOGEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF LAND SNAILS OF CLAUSILIIDAE GRAY FAMILY, 1855 CAUCASUS by Madina Zayirbegovna Magomedova

“…The object of this study was elected phyletic compact group of land snails, characterized by stringent strictly confined to a particular environment and a poor ability to overcome geographical barriers, which makes it very convenient model when conducting ecological and zoogeographical studies.Methods. …”
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AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC AND NON-ECONOMIC FACTORS OF CAPITAL FLIGHT: AN EXAMPLE OF THE ECONOMETRIC MODEL by E. I. Markovskaya, A. V. Belov

“…Article Retracted.The paper presents the results of a study related to the assessment of the impact of economic and non-economic factors on the international export of capital.The purpose of the study was an econometric assessment of the influence of some economic and non-economic indices on the export of capital in 2015 throughconstruction of a consistent econometric model.To select a method for the capital outflow evaluation for the research purposes, three potential methods for measuring the scale of the capital escape from the country are analyzed: the CBR method, the World Bank method and assessment of direct foreign investments. …”
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