Increase in (semi-) acute non-instrumented lumbar spine surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic by C.L.C. Gallé, A.Y.J.M. Smeets, E.A. Krekels-Huijbregts, H. van Santbrink, R.H.L. Haeren

“…Introduction: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic healthcare resources were reallocated, thereby reducing elective surgery capacity. An increase in acute surgeries due to postponed elective surgeries was expected. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024 by Wondimnew Mersha Biset, Nura Nasser, Lemi Belay Tolu, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Mebratu Abraha

“…Despite this complication, there is a scarcity of evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the magnitude and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.MethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1 to 30, 2024 at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. …”
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The Effect of Pharmacological Preconditioning with Nicorandil before Elective Coronary Stenting on the Long-Term Prognosis of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease by G. N. Soboleva, R. V. Gostishchev, A. N. Rogoza, T. I. Kotkina, A. N. Samko, Yu. A. Karpov

“…To study nicorandil prescription effects before elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to prevent myocardial injury and 4a type acute myocardial infarction (MI, primary endpoint) and cardiovascular events (CVE) in the first year after PCI (secondary endpoint) in patients with stable coronary artery disease.Material and methods. 182 patients with stable coronary artery disease were included into the study and were randomized into two groups: nicorandil treatment group (n=90) and a control group with a standard medical treatment (n=92). …”
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The Use of Social Networks in Project Decision-Making: Gender Perception of Information and Indirect Impact during the Election Campaign by K. Yu. Agarkov

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Pattern of Partai Solidaritas Indonesia Candidacy In the Selection of DPRD DKI Jakarta Member Candidates In 2024 General Election by Ida Bagus Gede Randika Pradayana, Ahmad Zaki Fadlur Rohman

“…That behavior, has been shown by PSI in the midst of political party situation which trapped in pragmatism. The method of this study is qualitative research with case study research type. …”
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The Role of Imperial Authorities in Electing Muslim Clerics across Yenisei Governorate, Mid-Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries by Elena A. Shershneva

“…To accomplish this, the chronological and historic-genetic methods are used. Results. The region’s sociohistorical agenda made any elections of required clerics somewhat problematic. …”
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The Impact of Conflicts of Interest on the Developments of the Elections Law of the Islamic Consultative Assembly: A Case Study of the Conditions for Candidates by Alireza Mazinani, Mohammad Bahadori Jahrami, Mohammad Shabani Jahrami

“…This research, conducted through a descriptive-analytical method with a legal perspective, seeks to answer the question of what role conflicts of interest have played in the legislative changes affecting the conditions for candidates in the elections of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. …”
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Impact of legal regulation on elective cesarean sections in a secondary complexity maternity hospital in São Paulo state by Giulia Lopes Corte Mainardi, Vinicius Aniceto, João Vitor Zaniboni de Assumpção, Caio Antonio de Campos Prado, Ana Carolina Tagliatti Zani Mantovi, Elaine Christine Dantas Moisés

“…This law was enacted to allow pregnant women in São Paulo to request a cesarean section without medical indication. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed medical records of pregnant women ≥ 39 weeks gestation attended at the Ribeirão Preto Women's Health Reference Center (CRSMRP-Mater). …”
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Differences of patient empowerment between elective and contracted physicians in internal medicine in Austria: a quantitative content analysis by Bettina Simetsberger, Manfred Pferzinger, Martin K. J. Waiguny

“…Methods A quantitative content analysis analyses the comments on DocFinder.at to identify the differences between the two groups. …”
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Incidence and Predictors of Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Observational Study by James Paul, Amir Hamid, Heung Kan Ma, Thomas Kim, Lehana Thabane, Thuva Vanniyasingam

“…Predictors of postoperative delirium and impact of delirium on length of stay were also analyzed. <b>Methods</b>: This prospective observational study recruited patients (n = 978) with normal cognitive function presenting for elective primary hip or knee arthroplasty at a single tertiary academic center. …”
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Waiting time for pediatric patients to be admitted for elective surgery at a National Pediatric Health Institute in Mexico City by Edmundo Vázquez-Cornejo, Elizabeth Cruz-Cruz, Heriberto Gómez-Gaytán, César M. Zambrano-Virgen, Miriam G. Herrera-Segura, Araceli Saldívar-Flores, Olga Morales-Ríos, Juan Garduño-Espinosa

“…Method: Three cohorts of pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgery were prospectively followed: (A) weekday general surgery admissions, (B) weekday admissions to other surgical specialties, and (C) weekend surgical admissions. …”
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Second thoughts on digital first: Exploring the development of election campaigning among Swedish political parties, 2010–2022 by Bolin Niklas, Grusell Marie, Nord Lars

“…The results imply a development where all parties, regardless of size and ideology, are increasingly making rational judgments of which combinations of old and new campaign methods and communication channels are most effective.…”
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THE ROLE OF BUZZERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING ISSUES DURING THE 2024 WEST SUMATRA (WEST SUMATRA) REGIONAL ELECTIONS by Rinaldi Rinaldi, M.A. Dalmenda, M. Thaufan Arifuddin

“…Content analysis methods and social networks are used to study patterns of interaction and information distribution on various social media platforms. …”
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The popularity of political persuasive messages among beginner voters about the 2024 election content on social media posts by Gushevinalti Gushevinalti, Nurul Renaningtias

“…This research will use a qualitative approach with data collection methods through open questionnaires to explore informants' social media use habits, mandala interviews, and Focus Group Discussions. …”
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Combining Clientelism and Incumbency Advantage: Political Strategy in Candidate Selection for the 2017 Local Head Election in Bekasi Regency by Caroline Paskarina, Rina Hermawati, Desi Yunita

“…Through this role, resource exchanges take place between parties and candidates within the internal party candidacy arena. Using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews and observations of candidate selection in the Bekasi Regent 2017 election, this article seeks to reveal how post-clientelist initiatives are used by party elites to optimize the incumbency advantage as main political resource in the candidate selection to determine who will pair the incumbent. …”
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Impact vs. vision: a critical discourse analysis of Trump and Harris’ leadership rhetoric in the 2024 presidential election by Dalia M. Hamed, Naif Alqurashi

“…IntroductionThis study explores the contrasting rhetorical and leadership styles of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris during the 2024 American Presidential Election, revealing how their discourse strategies reflect societal, economic, and political dynamics.MethodsUsing Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis model (1992), the research examines key campaign speeches to understand how each candidate’s language constructs identities, engages audiences, and addresses voter concerns.ResultsTrump’s “Impact Leadership” employs simplicity, urgency, and emotional resonance, blending fear-based appeals with hopeful messaging to connect with conservatives, moderates, and working-class voters. …”
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Characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention by Anastasiya G. Neeshpapa, Victoria N. Karetnikova

“…AIM: The work aimed to characterize the clinical profile of patients with CAD and T2DM, examine associations with cardiovascular risk factors, and evaluate the adequacy of pharmacotherapy. METHODS: This study included 50 patients who were electively hospitalized for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Persistent pandemic demand for elective orthopedic surgery despite patient anxieties regarding COVID-19 in at-risk populations by Caitlin Barrett, Drew Clippert, Jacob Laperche, Jillian Glasser, Dioscaris Garcia, Valentin Antoci, Jr.

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Optimizing timing for elective surgery in cancer patients following COVID-19 infection; a post-pandemic analysis by Mahmoud Al-Masri, Yasmin Safi, Osama Alayyan, Ramiz Kardan, Laith Al Khraisat, Ahmad Massad, Farah Alsadi

“…Methods This is a retrospective chart review of all adult patients who underwent elective surgery with a confirmed preoperative COVID-19 diagnosis between September 2020 and April 2023. …”
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Validation of a novel clinical prediction score for severe coronary artery diseases before elective coronary angiography. by Zhang-Wei Chen, Ying-Hua Chen, Ju-Ying Qian, Jian-Ying Ma, Jun-Bo Ge

“…Here, we present a novel scoring system for CAD severity before elective coronary angiography.<h4>Methods</h4>Five hundred fifty-one patients with stable angina who were admitted for coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. …”
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