Ketamine and melatonin for the prevention of postoperative delirium in patients with colorectal cancer: a feasibility study by Kousha Farhadi, Mojgan Rahimi, Hesam Varpaei, Erta Rajabi, Seyyed Mohammad Mahdi Tayebi Tafreshi, Parsa Mohammadi, Mostafa Mohammadi

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to examine the feasibility and effects of preoperative 5 mg of melatonin and intraoperative 50 mg of ketamine on postoperative delirium (POD) prevention in candidates for colorectal cancer surgery. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, adults (> 18 years) who were candidates for elective colorectal cancer surgery were included in the study. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of transversalis fascia plane block and transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric lower abdominal surgeries: prospe... by Hasibe İrban, Can Aksu

“…Secondary aims include the observation of pain scores over the first 24 h postoperatively, the duration until the first analgesic requirement, the presence of postoperative nausea and vomiting symptoms, and the satisfaction of parents with the provided analgesia method. Methods Patients aged between 1 and 7 years, classified as ASA I-II, who were scheduled for elective surgery for undescended testes and inguinal hernia, were included in our study. …”
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Lateral versus posterior quadratus lumborum block in children undergoing open orchiopexy: a double-blind randomized clinical trial by Ozgecan P. Zanbak Mutlu, Pinar Kendigelen, Ayse C. Tutuncu

“…In this double-blind prospective randomized trial, we aimed to compare the effects of lateral and posterior approaches of QLB on pain and analgesic use in children undergoing orchiopexy. Methods: Patients aged 6 months – 12 years undergoing elective unilateral open orchiopexy were included in the study. …”
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Effect of dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing brain tumour resections: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Nan Lin, Shu Li, Juan Wang, Dexiang Wang, Min Zeng, Jia Dong, Yuming Peng, Xiaoyuan Liu, Ruowen Li

“…The delirium assessment will be performed by using the confusion assessment method in the first 5 consecutive days after surgery. …”
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Clopidogrel response predicts thromboembolic events associated with coil embolization of unruptured intracranial aneurysms: A prospective cohort study. by Eiji Higashi, Shoji Matsumoto, Ichiro Nakahara, Taketo Hatano, Akira Ishii, Nobutake Sadamasa, Tsuyoshi Ohta, Takuma Ishihara, Keisuke Tokunaga, Mitsushige Ando, Hideo Chihara, Konosuke Furuta, Tetsuya Hashimoto, Koji Tanaka, Kazutaka Sonoda, Junpei Koge, Wataru Takita, Takuro Hashikawa, Yusuke Funakoshi, Daisuke Kondo, Takahiko Kamata, Atsushi Tsujimoto, Takuya Matsushita, Hiroyuki Murai, Keitaro Matsuo, Takanari Kitazono, Junichi Kira

“…This study aimed to clarify the significance of adding preoperative clopidogrel response value to clinical factors when predicting the occurrence of thromboembolic events during/after coil embolization and to develop a nomogram for thromboembolic event prediction.<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective, single-center, cohort study, we included 345 patients undergoing elective coil embolization for unruptured intracranial aneurysm. …”
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Is Colonoscopic Surveillance Necessary after Curative Resection of Colorectal Cancer in Elderly Patients? by Suat Chin Ng, Joseph Kong, Douglas Stupart, David Watters

“…Survival analysis was done using the Kaplan–Meier method. The incidence of metachronous and locally recurrent CRC was calculated. …”
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Comparison of ultrasound⁃guided nerve block and local infiltration analgesia on analgesic effect in patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy by LIAO Yongfeng，WANG Hui，ZHANG Yuedong

“…Objective To compare the influence of ultrasound⁃ guided nerve block and local infiltration analgesia on analgesic effect and levels of stress markers in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy（LC），and to establish a theoretical foundation for optimizing clinical selection of postoperative pain management approaches. Methods A total of 76 patients undergoing elective LC in Anqing First People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University from January 2020 to November 2024 were selected prospectively and divided into group A（ultrasound⁃guided nerve block analgesia after anesthesia induction，n=38）and group B（local infiltration analgesia after the end of surgery，n=38）by random envelope method. …”
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The Analgesic Efficacy of Transverse Abdominis Plane Block versus Epidural Block after Caesarean Delivery: Which One Is Effective? TAP Block? Epidural Block? by Ebru Canakci, Ahmet Gultekin, Zubeyir Cebeci, Bulent Hanedan, Anil Kilinc

“…The objective of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of both the techniques. Materials and Methods. Eighty patients in the ASA I-II risk group, undergone an elective C-section, were randomly assigned to the study. …”
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Impact of anesthesia type on postoperative pain and outcomes in primary hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective register analysis by Keno Sponheuer, Diana Becker-Rux, Stephan Scheike, Lukas Barsch, Christina Pempe, Christian Pfrepper, Andreas Roth, Robert Werdehausen

“…Although many studies suggest better outcomes with neuraxial anesthesia in lower extremity joint replacement, its benefits in fast-track surgery remain unclear. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on data derived from 283 patients. …”
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“Everyone in my immediate family…”: Students’ Experiences with Suicide by Toni Gallegos, Regina Praetorius, Zoya Chaturvedi

“…As it stands there is a lack of social work education on suicide in curriculum in BSW and MSW programs. Methods: The purpose of this qualitative study was to share and explore the familial experiences of students regarding suicide. …”
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“Everyone in my immediate family…”: Students’ Experiences with Suicide by Toni Gallegos, Regina Praetorius, Zoya Chaturvedi

“…As it stands there is a lack of social work education on suicide in curriculum in BSW and MSW programs. Methods: The purpose of this qualitative study was to share and explore the familial experiences of students regarding suicide. …”
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Optimization of Analgesia in the Emergence Period after the Surgical Correction of Scoliosis by N. G. Ilyina, S. M. Stepanenko, A. K. Shaginyan, Ye. V. Zilbert

“…Objective: to optimize analgesia in the emergence period after the surgical correction of scoliosis. Subjects and methods. A total of 64 patients divided into groups by the mode of analgesia were examined. …”
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst. Case Report and Literature Review by José Alberto Puerto Lorenzo, Lidia Torres Aja, Eslinda Cabanes Rojas

“…They can be drained by surgical, laparoscopic, percutaneous, and endoscopic methods. A case of a male patient who attended the surgery guard office due to abdominal pain in the epigastrium accompanied by abundant vomiting and a slight icteric tinge, it is presented. …”
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Application of intensive care led by specialist nurse to prevent medical adhesive-related skin injury after orthopedic surgery by LI Xiaoqun, REN Yanmei, YANG Yong, XU Yaqin, ZENG Yi, XIA Qi

“…Objective To explore the effect of intensive care led by specialist nurses on medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) in postoperative orthopedic patients.Methods Patients admitted to the Orthopedic Department of the Medical Center Hospital of Qionglai City from June 2022 to December 2023 for scheduled or elective surgery were recruited and randomly divided into control group and intervention group. …”
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Effect of COVID-19 for cancer screening and cancer treatment in Japan by Dr Hirokazu Takahashi, Ms. Ryoko Machii

“…As a result, the number of cancer screenings, cancer patients, and less urgent surgery decreased in 2020. Methods: The number of people who received cancer screening and the number of cancer cases in government statistics were monitored from 2019 to 2022, and trends by cancer type were compared. …”
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“Everyone in my immediate family…”: Students’ Experiences with Suicide by Toni Gallegos, Regina Praetorius, Zoya Chaturvedi

“…As it stands there is a lack of social work education on suicide in curriculum in BSW and MSW programs. Methods: The purpose of this qualitative study was to share and explore the familial experiences of students regarding suicide. …”
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Ogilvie’s Syndrome after Cesarean Section: Case Report in Saudi Arabia and Management Approach by Lamiaa Elsebay, Mariam Ahmed Galal

“…This case report reviews the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and management of Ogilvie’s syndrome. Moreover, we suggest a management approach to help in early diagnosis and prompt management to improve the outcome of this potentially serious condition.…”
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Quantitative Validation of Hematocrit Percentage Drop Cutoff Points in Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Automated Gravimetric Approach by Venance Basil Kway, José Enrique Calacuayo Rojas, Josué Sidonio Rodríguez Cuevas, Ursula Medina Moreno, José Sergio Camacho Juárez, Jorge Francisco Ayala González, Karla Krebs Larraga, Ilse Veronica Castro Martinez, Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther, Antonio Gordillo Moscoso, Yang Pan

“…To validate the hematocrit percentage drop cutoff points for blood loss in patients with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) using the automated gravimetric method. Methods:. A prospective cohort study was conducted from January 2023 to July 2023, in which 107 patients 18 years of age and above were scheduled for elective cesarean with obstetrical indications. …”
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Fulminant Invasive Aspergillosis in a Previously Healthy Woman After Cesarean Section and a Review of the Literature by Luca Pipitò, Gennaro Baldino, Giovanni Bartoloni, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Elvira Ventura Spagnolo, Antonio Cascio

“…<b>Background:</b> Invasive aspergillosis is an extremely rare condition in healthy and immunocompetent individuals, and very few cases have been reported in previously healthy, pregnant, or postpartum women. <b>Method:</b> We describe a case of invasive aspergillosis in a puerperal patient and present literature review results. …”
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Obstetricians' views on extending the 12-week abortion limit in Belgium: A qualitative study. by Fien De Meyer, Kim Beernaert, Sarah Van de Velde, Sigrid Sterckx, Kristof Van Assche

“…These insights could help identify and navigate perceived challenges and opportunities of extending the abortion time limit.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 23 hospital obstetricians who are involved in abortion on medical grounds in Flanders, Belgium. …”
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