Increasing Care for Underserved Communities Through a Global Health Residency Training Program by Claire Zeigler, Zachary G. Jacobs, Sara U. Schwanke Khilji, MaryJoe K. Rice, Briana Frink, Patricia A. Carney

“…Objective: To study the impact of a global health training program on residents’ perceived preparedness and intention to care for underserved populations. Methods: Observational mixed method evaluation of the impact of an educational intervention, the Global Health Scholars Program (GHSP), on perceived knowledge and intention to practice in underserved settings. …”
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Impact of different perioperative dexmedetomidine administration regimens on postoperative sleep quality in gastrointestinal tumor resection: a randomized controlled trial by Chengying Ji, Xiaodong Su, Chaohui Gao, Qijing Liu, Ying Liu, Qian Fu, Boxiong Gao, Jiayi Xie, Bokang Yang, Jinxiang Xie, Huping Song, Yatao Liu

“…MateriaLs and methods: A total of 48 patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal resection between September 2024 and January 2025 were enrolled and randomly allocated to the intraoperative continuous DEX infusion group (group I; n = 24) and the group with DEX added to postoperative intravenous analgesia (group P; n = 24) using a double-blind method. …”
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Impact of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol on 3-year survival and outcomes following esophagectomy: a retrospective cohort study of 124 patients by Szu-Jung Chen, Ching-Hui Shen, Cheng-Yen Chuang, Yi-Ting Chang

“…This study compared the 3-year survival rates of esophagectomy patients treated with and without ERAS at a tertiary care hospital. Methods A retrospective analysis of 124 elective esophagectomy patients (Jan 2017–Jan 2022) was conducted. …”
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Acmeological technology of forecasting individual professional-oriented trajectories of students’ personality development by E. F. Zeer, L. N. Stepanova

“…The method of structural and functional modelling of acmeological technology was applied. …”
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Early echocardiographic alterations in cancer patients during chemotherapy by Z. Z.A. Fashafsha, P. Sh. Chomakhidze, D. F. Mesitskaya, A. Yu. Suvorov, M. I. Sekacheva, E. V. Poddubskaya, E. S. Tyukanova, M. V. Sankova, M. A. Ozova, V. D. Levina, D. А. Andreev, F. Yu. Kopylov

“…To evaluate the early manifestation of cardiotoxicity after the first course of multiagent chemotherapy (MAC) using echocardiography with an assessment of the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS).Material and methods. The study included 49 cancer patients with elective MAC.Results. …”
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The Kinetics of Ampicillin Release from Hydroxyapatite for Bones Regeneration by Giovanilton Ferreira da Silva, José Sílvio Veras Albuquerque, Caroliny Gomes de Oliveira, Ricardo Emilio Ferreira Quevedo Nogueira, Andrea Lopes de Oliveira Ferreira

“…Advantages of implantable drug delivery tools can include high release efficiency, precise dose control, low toxicity, and allow to overcome disadvantages connected with conventional methods. In this respect, hydroxyapatite (HA) is an elective material. …”
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Effect of Intraoperative Propofol-Induced Sedation on the Neurotransmitter Levels (Pilot Study) by V. O. Churakov, A. Yu. Zaitsev, O. V. Dymova, K. V. Dubrovin, S. G. Zhukova, N. A. Matveeva

“…The aim of the study was to determine the changes in the levels of various neurotransmitters depending on the depth of propofol-induced sedation.Material and methods. Twenty-four patients were included in a prospective, simple blinded study. …”
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A Prospective Study on the Systematic Application of the Safe Insertion Umbilical Venous Catheter (SIUVeC) Bundle by Giovanni Barone, Gina Ancora, Mauro Pittiruti, Giorgia Prontera, Giovanni Vento, Vito D’Andrea

“…The purpose of this paper is to report the outcomes of the systematic implementation of this protocol. <b>Methods</b>: Infants were enrolled in this prospective study if they were eligible for umbilical venous catheter placement. …”
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Impact of Premedication on Preoperative Anxiety in Females with Gynecological Diseases by I. G. Bobrinskaya, V. M. Yaltonsky, S. S. Khaikin, O. A. Bykova

“…Objective: to study preoperative psychoemotional, autonomic, and hematodynamic responses in patients to develop criteria for evaluating the efficiency of premedication.Subjects and methods. Sixty gynecological patients (mean age 38.5±1.1 years), who were being prepared for elective surgery, were examined. …”
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The effect of antenatal steroids on fetal lung maturation between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy by Eman Y. Ahmad, Abd El-Aziz G. El-Deen Al-Darwish, Mahmoud M. Fouad

“…This work aimed to evaluate the effect of antenatal corticosteroid administration from the 34th week till the 37th week of gestation on neonatal outcome in cases at elevated risk of preterm labor. Patients and methods A case–control investigation was carried out in Al-Azhar University Hospitals in Assiut and Qena General Hospital including 500 pregnant women in their 34th to 36th week of gestation at elevated risks of preterm labor. …”
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Comparison of the Impact of Atracurium and Cisatracurium on the Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio in Addition to Hemodynamic Changes during Anesthesia Induction by Behzad Nazemroaya, Sahand Taei

“…This study has been designed with the aim of assessing the impact of atracurium and cisatracurium on patients at the anesthesia induction and the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial that was performed in 2022-2023 in Kashani hospital in Isfahan, Iran on patients that were candidates for elective surgery under general anesthesia by atracurium or cisatracurium. …”
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A comparative study of Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West bank by Lubna Harazni, Malakeh. Z. Malak, Mohammad Dasan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West Bank and compare patient satisfaction between these hospitals. Methods A descriptive comparative design was employed, with 150 patients undergoing elective surgeries recruited for the study. …”
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Neck Dissection in Early-stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Lip: Mid-term Treatment Results by Özlem Bayram, Reşit Murat Açıkalın

“…Aim:To evaluate the mid-term treatment results in early-stage squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lower lip and to investigate the effect of tumor depth and size on neck metastasis.Methods:The study included 52 patients who were operated between 2010 and 2017 for early-stage primary SSC of the lip with negative surgical margins and without oral commissure involvement T1 and T2 without lymph node or distant metastasis. …”
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Comparison of ultrasonographic measurement of gastric antral volume and pH with or without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis in low-risk surgical patients – A randomized... by Balaji Kannamani, Sakthirajan Panneerselvam, Priya Rudingwa, Ashok S. Badhe, Kirthiha Govindaraj, Srivats V. Ramamoorthy

“…We addressed the need for routine pharmacological aspiration prophylaxis in at-risk population by assessing the change in gastric volume using ultrasound with and without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis. Material and Methods: A single-center, randomized double-blinded trial, with 200 adult patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures under GA, were randomized into a prophylaxis group, in which the patients received oral famotidine and metoclopramide, and a no prophylaxis group, in which the patients did not receive any prophylaxis. …”
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The surprising costs of on-site surgical team CRM training: a Dutch example analyzed by Tessa L. Verhoeff, Jeroen J. H. M. Janssen, A. Eveline Röell, Reinier G. Hoff

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate and categorize costs related to an in-situ CRM training program for surgical teams in the Netherlands. Methods An evaluation of costs was made for an in-situ CRM training program in the operating room (OR) in a tertiary academic center in the Netherlands. …”
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Measuring Socioeconomic Disparities in Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditure: Evidence from Saudi Arabia by Mohamed Ali Ali

“…Employing quantitative econometric methods, specifically ordinary least squares (OLS) regression on data from the 2018 Saudi Arabia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) and is further supported by the WHO-based Global Health Reviews Living Standard Measurement Survey (LSMS) the findings reveal that insurance membership does not significantly lower out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure (OOPHE), which reflects limitations in existing programs such as high deductibles, cost-sharing requirements, and restricted coverage that leave households exposed to substantial healthcare costs. …”
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The impact of comorbidities and age on the nosocomial outcomes of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting by O. L. Barbarash, I. I. Zhidkova, I. A. Shibanova, S. V. Ivanov, A. N. Sumin, I. V. Samorodskaya, L. S. Barbarash

“…To assess the incidence of unfavorable in-hospital outcomes (fatal and non-fatal complications) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), depending on the age of the patient and the presence of comorbidities.Material and methods. In the period from 2011 to 2012 we included in the study 680 patients for elective CABG (single-site, register, prospective study). …”
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Previous Cesarean Section and the Risk of Preeclampsia: A Meta-analysis by Ensiyeh Jenabi, Salman Khazaei, Soodabeh Aghababaei

“…Objective: This study aimed to identify the relationship between previous cesarean delivery and the risk of preeclampsia. Materials and Methods: This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Comparison between Low- and Standard Pressure Pneumoperitoneum on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinic... by Geeta Sharma, Mamta Kumari, Megha Soni, Rashmi Virmani

“…The objective of the study is to compare the changes in the ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) resulting from low- and standard pressure pneumoperitoneum in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients and Methods: In this prospective double-blind randomized study, seventy patients including both men and women between 18 and 65 years of age with ASA physical status I–II scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were included. …”
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Superior vena cava and right pulmonary artery junction – An intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic landmark for central venous catheter tip position: A prospective observ... by A Jagadish, Saravana Babu, Subin Sukesan, Prasanta K. Dash, Shrinivas V. Gadhinglajkar, Bineesh K. Radhakrishnan

“…Background and Aims: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of real-time intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in guiding the central venous catheter (CVC) tip placement at the superior vena cava (SVC)–right pulmonary artery (RPA) junction. Materials and Methods: One hundred patients aged between 18 and 65 years undergoing elective cardiac surgery were enrolled in the study. …”
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