Efficacy of transanal drainage tubes in postoperative anastomotic leakage in patients with laparoscopic anterior rectal resection without diverting stoma by Guancong Wang, Haiwen Tang, Ying Huang, Yincong Guo

“…This may be a potential alternative DS method for the appropriate population.…”
Get full text

Effect of cold vapor for sore throat reduction in elderly patients with cardiac surgery: A randomized control trial by Maryam Sadat Nasorollahi, Nahid Rejeh, Mohammad Ziya Totonchi Ghorbani, Tahereh Bahrami, Majideh Heravi Karimooi

“…Participants were randomly assigned to each experimental and control group using the block randomization method (n=40 in each group). The experimental group received cold vapor after endotracheal tube extubation, and the control group received no treatment. …”
Get full text

Implementation of home blood pressure monitoring in preoperative anaesthesia assessment clinic by Xinyan Zhang, Xuan Han Koh, Shuhuei Neo, Avinash Gobindram, Anne S C Kiew, Eeteng Ong

“…None of the patients had surgery cancelled due to high BP readings on the day of the operation, and the number of unnecessary GP/ED referrals was significantly reduced after implementation of the new workflow.The comprehensive perioperative workflow using home BP monitoring offers an effective and feasible method to detect WCE. This approach has saved healthcare resources and improved patient satisfaction.…”
Get full text

Determination of Induction Time in Adult Patients with Valvular Heart Disease by Tanya Mital, Suruchi Hasija, Sambhunath Das, Sandeep Chauhan, Maroof A. Khan

“…Method: General anaesthesia was induced with intravenous thiopental 4mg kg−1 bolus over 20s. …”
Get full text

The Impact of Opening a Private Hospital Emergency Department on the Hospital and Patient Characteristics by Christiana Mustac, John Maxwell, Paola Chivers, Gordon Laing, Terry Bayliss

“…The research aimed to examine how the introduction of the ED influenced the hospital’s service demands and resourcing. Method: This study investigated hospital inpatient characteristics including admissions, clinical deterioration episodes, deaths, after-hours theatre activity and companion care hours.  …”
Get full text

Impact of Virtual Care With Remote Automated Monitoring on the Rate of Acute Hospital Care Post Discharge and Index Length of Hospital Stay: Protocol for the Post Discharge After S... by Sandra Ofori, Michael H McGillion, Flavia K Borges, Carley Ouellette, Ameen Patel, David Conen, Maura Marcucci, Michael Ke Wang, Lily Jaeyoung Park, Conor Bell, Jennifer Lounsbury, Kanae Nagatani, Vikas Tandon, Trevor J Wilkieson, Ahraaz Wyne, Valerie Harvey, Stephanie Harrison, Rahima Nenshi, Jessica Bogach, John Harlock, Margherita Cadeddu, Shawn Forbes, Shariq Haider, Reza D Mirza, Sunita Narang, Clare J Reade, Daniel M Tushinski, Amit Raut, Samir Raza, Ted Scott, Anthony Adili, Jeremy Petch, PJ Devereaux

“…ObjectiveThe Post Discharge After Surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring Technology-3 (PCV-RAM-3) trial tests the hypothesis that informing surgeons and patients of virtual care with remote automated monitoring (VC-RAM) assignment will promote earlier discharge, thereby reducing the index length of hospital stay, and that postdischarge VC-RAM will reduce acute hospital care. MethodsThe PVC-RAM-3 trial is a randomized controlled trial that compares VC-RAM to standard postdischarge care among 2500 adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery in 3 Canadian hospitals. …”
Get full text

Risk of disease progression after discontinuing immunotherapy in 105 patients with Merkel cell carcinoma who responded to PD-1 pathway blockade by Shailender Bhatia, Daniel S Hippe, Paul T Nghiem, Candice Church, Tomoko Akaike, Kristina Lachance, Lisa Tachiki, Thomas Pulliam, Song Y Park, Coley Doolittle-Amieva, Lisa Zaba, Nora A Alexander, Emily Gong, Lauren Zawacki, Allison J Remington, Yasman Moshiri, Alex Fu, Emily Huynh, Nikhil Harikrishnan, Marika Bierma

“…Emerging data from retrospective analyses indicate a higher risk of MCC progression after ICI discontinuation, as compared with continuing ICI.Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the rate of progressive disease (PD) after treatment discontinuation in patients with advanced MCC who experienced objective responses to first-line ICI. …”
Get full text

Focal boosted IMRT treatment of prostate cancer to 84 Gy in 28 fractions: preliminary clinical outcomes, toxicity, and dosimetry by Jacob Michael Hands, Michael J. Whalen, Shawn Haji-Momenian, Harold Frazier, Ramez Andrawis, Destie Provenzano, Julie E. Bauman, Fayez Estephan, Hamid Aghdam, Dongjun Chen, Sharad Goyal, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao

“…We investigated a focally boosted treatment of 84 Gy in 28 fractions (EQD2–108 Gy, BED 252 Gy).MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated men with unfavorable intermediate-risk (uIR) and high-risk (HR) prostate cancer treated with focal boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) between 2019 and 2022. …”
Get full text

95% effective dose of remimazolam in brachial plexus block assistedsedation and its efficacy and safety by SI Zenghao，WANG Jinfeng，GAO Yuan，CHEN Bowen，WANG Weilian，ZHANG Kun

“…Objective To investigate the 95% effective dose（ED95）of remimazolam for brachial plexus block（BPB）-assisted sedation and its effectiveness and safety, and to compare it with propofol. Methods Two-part clinical trials were conducted in patients undergoing elective BPB for upper limb surgery from December 2023 to May 2024 at Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated to Yangtze University. …”
Get full text

Effective Dose of Oliceridine Fumarate Co-Administered with Remimazolam in Suppressing Gastroscope Insertion Responses for Adults by Yang W, Zhou R, Zhou X, Chen X, Zhou D, Zhang X

“…Weilin Yang,1,* Rui Zhou,2,* Xinyu Zhou,1 Xuemeng Chen,1 Dan Zhou,1 Xianjie Zhang1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, 618000, People’s Republic of China; 2Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain‑Like Intelligence, Clinical Research Center for Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Dan Zhou, Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, NO. 173, Section 1 of North Taishan Road, Jingyang District, Deyang, Sichuan Province, 618000, People’s Republic of China, Email zd13069617@163.com Xianjie Zhang, Department of Anesthesiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, NO. 173, Section 1 of North Taishan Road, Jingyang District, Deyang, Sichuan Province, 618000, People’s Republic of China, Email zhangxianjie791002@163.comObjective: To determine the 50% effective dose (ED50) and 95% effective dose (ED95) of oliceridine in suppressing gastroscope insertion responses during painless gastroscopy when combined with 0.3 mg/kg remimazolam.Methods: This prospective study enrolled 52 patients scheduled for elective painless gastroscopy. …”
Get full text

Perfusion index as a predictor of hypotension after spinal anesthesia in lower extremity orthopedic surgery: a prospective observational trial by Fatma Kavak Akelma, Milas Mafizer, Burak Nalbant

“…This study aims to investigate the role of the perfusion index (PI) in predicting spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension (SAIH) during orthopedic lower extremity surgery and its relationship with age. Methods We conducted a single-center, prospective, observational study of 120 elective patients over 18 years of age, classified as ASA I-II-III risk groups, undergoing lower extremity surgery in the supine position under spinal anesthesia. …”
Get full text

“Impact of regional data reporting and feedback on rectal cancer surgery quality metrics in the Surgical Care Outcomes Assessment Program (SCOAP)” by Alex J. Charboneau, MD, MS, Chad Cragle, MD, PhD, Joseph Frankhouse, MD, Shalini Kanneganti, MD, Jenny A. Kaplan, MD, Ravi Moonka, MD, Laila Rashidi, MD, Vlad V. Simianu, MD, MPH

“…This study was designed to describe the impact of targeted feedback at the institutional level on improving achievement of rectal cancer quality metrics. Methods: Adult elective rectal cancer resections performed at institutions that continuously participated in SCOAP between 2011 and 2022 were included for analysis. …”
Get full text

Nomogram Predictive Model for Vaginal Birth after One Prior Cesarean Section: A Retrospective Study by Fangyuan Zheng, Yangfang Sun, Xuening Liang, Jinying Zhou, Yun Chen

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify independent predictors for VBAC and develop a nomogram predictive model to estimate the success rate of TOLAC. The bootstrap method was used for internal validation of the models. …”
Get full text

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Li-Chao Xue, Hai-Jie Ji, Sha-Sha Fan, Qing Niu, Jun-Yan Zhang, Ai-Li Fang, Ping-Zhi Wang, Shou-Yuan Tian, Hua Zheng, Hua Zheng

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in reducing the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.Methods and analysisThis single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial will enroll 160 participants aged 65 years and older, scheduled for elective hip surgery under spinal anesthesia. …”
Get full text

Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane for Blunting Sympathetic Response to Pneumoperitoneum: A Randomized Trial by Yuan Y, Zheng G, Guan J, Zhou C, Gao W, Li J, Dai D, Yao Y

“…This study evaluates dexmedetomidine’s impact on sevoflurane requirements for blocking sympathetic responses during laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum.Patients and Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 90 adults (aged 18– 45 years) classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I–II scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. …”
Get full text

Cognition and experience of surgical incisions in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery with enhanced recovery after surgery protocol: A qualitative study by Hongxia Xu, Yihong Xu, Gongjie Shi, Jiaqi Lu, Liping Zhu, Guibing He, Xiao Liang

“…The data were analyzed via the framework method to identify themes related to incision experiences. …”
Get full text

Diskursus Hudûd dalam Studi Hukum Islam (Melacak Evolusi Rumusan Hudûd) by Junaidi Abdillah

“…The data collection technique used in this research is a documentary study (historical) which is elective-eliminative historic in nature. The analysis methods used in the research are the general methodical elements such as interpretation and deductive-inductive also personal reflection. …”
Get full text

Support of individual educational trajectories based on the concept of explainable artificial intelligence by I. G. Zakharova, M. S. Vorobeva, Yu. V. Boganyuk

“…To predict educational outcomes, the authors used clustering, classification and regression models created through applying machine learning methods.Results. The authors developed and studied predictive models with the subsequent formation of recommendations for the tasks of choosing an educational programme by applicants, choosing an elective discipline, forming a team for a group project and employment in accordance with professional competencies. …”
Get full text

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDAGOGICAL PROJECTS USING CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES by Larysa Savchenko, Karyna Safian

“…The research employed general scientific methods such as analysis, monitoring, systematisation, and generalisation. …”
Get full text

Determination of the Accuracy of Thyromental Height Test for Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in Obstetric Patients Who Are Candidates for Cesarean Section: An Observational Study by Saghar Samimi Sadeh, MD, Babak Moayer, MD, Masoomeh Natajmajd, MD, Parisa Kianpour, PharmD, Kousha Farhadi, MD, Mahgol Etezadi, PharmD, Mojgan Rahimi, MD, Farhad Etezadi, MD

“…Objective: To assess the accuracy of the thyromental height test (TMHT) in predicting difficult laryngoscopy in obstetric patients undergoing cesarean section and to compare its effectiveness with other airway assessment methods. Methods: We included a cohort of obstetric patients, approved by the Ethics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, scheduled for elective cesarean sections. …”
Get full text