Analysis of risk factors for hypoxemia in PACU for patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer resection based on logistic regression model by Xi Luo, Yanmei Ying, Lu Yin, Pan Chang

“…Hypoxemia was defined as any instance of SpO₂ ≤90% lasting for more than one minute during the PACU stay. Methods We conducted a prospective research involving 398 patients who underwent elective thoracoscopic lung surgery in West China Hospital, Sichuan University, from April to July 2024. …”
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Prevalence of common conditions and associated mortalities of dogs treated at the small animal clinic, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda by James Okwee-Acai, Benard Agwai, Patrick Mawadri, Christine Kesiime, Methodius Tubihemukama, Joseph Kungu, Benard Odur

“…We thus, present results of a retrospective study of common clinical conditions and mortalities of dogs brought for treatment at the small animal clinic, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Methods We analysed data from the case records register of the clinic from January 2021-December, 2022. …”
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Association between perioperative continuous glucose monitoring and clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) in pancreatic surgery: a protocol for a prospecti... by Yuguang Huang, Yuelun Zhang, Ling Lan, Yi Zhang, Le Zhang, Le Shen

“…This study aims to investigate the association between perioperative glycaemic levels, specifically monitoring both blood and interstitial fluid glucose levels via non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and the occurrence of CR-POPF.Methods and analysis This observational prospective cohort study will be conducted at high-volume general hospitals in China. …”
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Impact of vascular resident involvement on operative variables and outcomes in endovascular aneurysm repair by Nicholas Reitsma, BHK, Sally H.J. Choi, MD, Gary K. Yang, PhD, MD

“…Objective: Our objective was to determine how operative variables and patient outcomes differ for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) done with and without trainees. Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent elective infrarenal EVARs with bifurcated endograft between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2022, was carried out. …”
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Use of a Neurometabolism-Targeting Drug in Prevention of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction by A. L. Kovalenko, O. A. Nagibovich, A. Yu. Vishnevsky, G. A. Belekhov, R. R. Gubaidullin, D. V. Popov, A. S. Agafiina

“…Aim of the study: to evaluate the feasibility of preventing cognitive dysfunction after long-term surgery in elderly patients using an original neurometabolic succinate-containing drug.   Material and methods. A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial enrolled 200 patients aged 60–80 years who underwent elective cardiac or orthopedic surgery. …”
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Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Anna Janik, Cecylia Jendyk, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Anna Brzęk, Rafał Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and experiences of Polish midwives regarding the external cephalic version (ECV), as well as to examine their practices related to this procedure and the perceived barriers to its implementation. Materials and methods A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted using a 22-item questionnaire developed by the authors. …”
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Antibiotic prophylaxis in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial. by Yoichi Matsui, Sohei Satoi, Masaki Kaibori, Hideyoshi Toyokawa, Hiroaki Yanagimoto, Kosuke Matsui, Morihiko Ishizaki, A-Hon Kwon

“…To evaluate the results of meta-analyses, we conducted a randomized controlled trial on the role of prophylactic antibiotics in low-risk laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an adequate sample size.<h4>Methods</h4>From March 2007 to May 2013, at the Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, patients who were scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly assigned to one of two arms: those who were and were not administered prophylactic antibiotics. …”
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Acute changes in left atrial appendage function with premature ventricular complexes by Suresh Kumar Sukumaran, Anish Bhargav, Sridhar Balaguru, Avinash Anantharaj, Santhosh Satheesh, Raja J. Selvaraj

“…Whether left atrial dysfunction is the bridging link between frequent premature ventricular complexes and stroke is unknown. Materials and methods: Patients with a structurally normal heart undergoing elective electrophysiology study were included. …”
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Cardiopulmonary bypass and internal thoracic artery: Can roller or centrifugal pumps change vascular reactivity of the graft? The IPITA study: A randomized controlled clinical tria... by Olivier Fouquet, Simon Dang Van, Anna Baudry, Philippe Meisnerowski, Pauline Robert, Frédéric Pinaud, Patrice Binuani, Jean-Marie Chrétien, Daniel Henrion, Christophe Baufreton, Laurent Loufrani

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the vascular reactivity of the internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) due to the inflammatory response between patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) under CPB with a roller pump or with a centrifugal pump.<h4>Methods</h4>Eighty elective male patients undergoing CABG were selected using one or two internal thoracic arteries under CPB with a roller pump (RP group) or centrifugal pump (CFP group). …”
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Sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective phase II study by Xing‐Wen Fan, Hong‐Bing Wang, Jing‐Fang Mao, Ling Li, Kai‐Liang Wu

“…Abstract Purpose This prospective phase II study aimed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of sequential boost of intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with chemotherapy for patients with inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Patients with histologically or cytologically proven inoperable ESCC were enrolled in this study (ChiCTR‐OIC‐17010485). …”
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Epicardial fat and left atrial mechanical dispersion in patients with hypertension with persistent atrial fibrillation and without cardiac arrhythmia by E. S. Mazur, V. V. Mazur, N. D. Bazhenov, O. V. Nilova, T. O. Nikolaeva

“…To study the relationship between the amount of epicardial left atrial fat and left atrial mechanical dispersion (LAMD) in hypertensive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) and without cardiac arrhythmias.Material and methods. The main group included 100 hypertensive patients with persistent AF, who underwent transesophageal echo cardiography (TEE) before the elective cardioversion, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) after cardioversion and disappearance of atrial stunning. …”
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The effectiveness of succinate cardioprotection during vascular surgery in high cardiac risk patients by I. A. Kozlov, D. A. Sokolov, P. A. Lyuboshevsky

“…The objective was to study the occurrence of perioperative cardiovascular complications (CVС) and clinical and laboratory cardioprotection parameters in patients treated with an infusion of a succinate-containing drug during the intraoperative period of vascular surgery.Materials and methods. The study involved 120 patients with high cardiac risk (revised cardiac risk index  &gt; 2, risk of perioperative myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest  &gt; 1 %) who underwent elective vascular surgery. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Preoperative Music Medicine and Relaxation Techniques in Elderly Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Panate Pukrittayakamee, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Siriporn Pitimana-aree, Panida Yomaboot, Gothchawan Charoenprasopsuk, Thanwalai Pisalayon

“… Objective: This study examined the short- and long-term effects of one week of preoperative music medicine and relaxation techniques on perioperative anxiety and postoperative recovery. Materials and Methods: Patients aged ≥60 years undergoing elective surgery at a university hospital were randomized into four groups: music medicine, relaxation techniques, combined intervention, and control. …”
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Ventralex™ ST Hernia Patch Repair for Small Umbilical Hernia is Safe and Effective: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Juha M. Hiekkaranta, Mirella Ahonen, Elisa Mäkäräinen, Pasi Ohtonen, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio

“…This retrospective cohort study presents the long-term results of the hernia patch technique for umbilical hernia repair.Methods: All adult patients who underwent a primary umbilical hernia repair at Oulu University Hospital hernia surgery units during 2014–2018 were included in the study. …”
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Utilizing T-Line Mesh for Periumbilical Hernia Repair: Evaluation of Short-term Outcomes by Charles Lu, DO, Jillian Cassidy, PA-C, Veysel Embel, MD, Taylor Ouellette, DO, Dena Arumugam, MD, Seth Kipnis, MD

“…This case series of 10 patients evaluates the short-term outcomes of using the T-Line mesh in periumbilical hernia repair. Methods:. A retrospective review of adult patients with symptomatic periumbilical abdominal hernia treated with open repair with T-Line mesh was performed at a tertiary referral center. …”
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Tourniquet-applied upper limb orthopaedic surgery results in increased inflammation and changes to leukocyte, coagulation and endothelial markers. by Stephen F Hughes, Beverly D Hendricks, David R Edwards, Jim F Middleton

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Three venous blood samples were collected from the arm at the ante-cubital fossa, at baseline (pre-operatively), 5 and 15 minutes after reperfusion (post-operatively). …”
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Research activity and the association with mortality. by Baris A Ozdemir, Alan Karthikesalingam, Sidhartha Sinha, Jan D Poloniecki, Robert J Hinchliffe, Matt M Thompson, Jonathan D Gower, Annette Boaz, Peter J E Holt

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The aims of this study were to describe the key features of acute NHS Trusts with different levels of research activity and to investigate associations between research activity and clinical outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Comprehensive Clinical Research Network (CCRN) funding and number of patients recruited to NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) portfolio studies for each NHS Trusts were used as markers of research activity. …”
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The first trimester human placenta responds to Zika virus infection inducing an interferon (IFN) and antiviral interferon stimulated gene (ISG) response by Kylie H. Van der Hoek, Tanja Jankovic-Karasoulos, Dylan McCullough, Rosa C. Coldbeck-Shackley, Nicholas S. Eyre, Claire T. Roberts, Michael R. Beard

“…Here, we investigated ZIKV infection and the cellular innate antiviral immune response in first trimester human placental explant cultures and isolated primary villus cytotrophoblasts (CTBs). Methods Placentas were obtained with informed consent from women undergoing elective pregnancy termination and either cultured as placental explants or used to isolate primary CTBs. …”
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Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events After Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Oncological Outcomes, and Long-term Mortality: A Nationwide Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study by Jawad Ahmad Zahid, MD, Mikail Gögenur, MD, Sarah Ekeloef, MD, PhD, DMSc, Ismail Gögenur, MD, DMSc

“…However, limited knowledge exists on how these complications impact on long-term mortality. Methods:. This retrospective cohort study used data from 4 nationwide Danish health registries and included all patients undergoing elective surgery with curative intent for CRC between 2001 and 2019. …”
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Baseline values for Quantra® QPlus® in healthy pregnant women at term and comparison to standard laboratory coagulation values: a prospective observational study by Suthawan Anakmeteeprugsa, Antonio Gonzalez-Fiol, Angelique Garay, Hung-Mo Lin, Zili He, Aymen Alian

“…We aimed to evaluate the correlation between Quantra parameters and standard laboratory coagulation tests, and to establish baseline Quantra values in healthy term pregnant women. Methods Healthy pregnant women in labor or scheduled for elective cesarean delivery (CD) were enrolled in our prospective observational study. …”
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