Thromboelastography for the evaluation of coagulation function in patients with hepatic echinococcosis during the perioperative period: a retrospective study by Xing Zheng, Li Yuan, Bingxian Wang, Genkui Li, Jing Wang, Jide A, Zongzhao He

“…ObjectiveTo study the application of thrombolysis diagram (TEG) and routine coagulation test in the evaluation of coagulation function in patients with hepatic hydatid.MethodsThe observation group consisted of 69 cases of hydatid liver patients undergoing elective combined segmenectomy, and the control group consisted of 69 healthy subjects. …”
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Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with intravenous general anesthesia on hemodynamics and inflammatory factors in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery by Chunling Liu, Yong Gui, Min Zeng, Zhidong Zhou

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of application of dexmedetomidine combined with total intravenous anesthesia in laparoscopic CRC surgery, with particular focus on its effects on patient hemodynamics and inflammatory factors. Materials and methods: For the purposes of this study, 80 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery were selected and subsequently divided into 2 groups: the experimental group (0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine infused at a constant speed for 20 minutes, followed by 0.4 µg/kg/h dexmedetomidine) and the control group (0.5 µg/kg sufentanil infused at a constant speed for 20 minutes, followed by 0.4 µg/kg/h sufentanil). …”
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Radiological indicators and a novel combined predictive model for anticipating difficult laryngoscopy in cervical spondylosis patients: a prospective cohort study by Jiao Li, Yang Tian, Mingya Wang, Jingchao Fang, Hua Zhang, Feng Yue, Mao Xu, Jun Wang, Min Li, Xiangyang Guo, Yongzheng Han

“…This research introduces novel radiological indicators from lateral cervical X-ray in the extended head position proposed to enhance the accuracy of predicting difficult laryngoscopy. Methods A prospective cohort study included 422 patients scheduled for elective cervical spine surgery. …”
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Impact of preoperative mild cognitive impairment on cerebrovascular events and cognitive status in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: data from 5-year follow-up by I. D. Syrova, O. A. Trubnikova, I. V. Tarasova, O. V. Maleva, S. E. Semenov, I. S. Lozhkin, O. L. Barbarash

“…To assess the incidence of cerebrovascular events and cognitive status in the long-term period after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with and without preoperative mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Material and methods. This prospective study involved 115 patients aged 45 to 69 years, who were admitted to the hospital for elective on-pump CABG. …”
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Effect of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block in pediatric patients undergoing pectus bar removal: a retrospective study of selected cases by Lianzhe Wu, Zenghua Xu, Xuemei Zhang, Fang Wang

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in selected pediatric patients undergoing pectus bar removal, focusing on those with anticipated higher pain sensitivity or risk of opioid-related complications.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on pediatric patients aged 6–17 years who underwent elective pectus bar removal under general anesthesia between September 2024 and February 2025. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization in Horses Admitted to a Veterinary Teaching Hospital by Marion Allano, Julie Arsenault, Marie Archambault, Julie‐Hélène Fairbrother, Frédéric Sauvé

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted over 3 years. …”
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Predicting sepsis treatment decisions in the paediatric emergency department using machine learning: the AiSEPTRON study by Damian Roland, Ewan Carr, Akash Deep, Sylvester Gomes, Harpreet Dhanoa, Phil Assheton

“…Patients presenting with minor injuries were excluded.Methods Prediction models were developed and validated, using 15 key predictors from triage and post-blood test data. …”
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Obsidian ASG autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix for the prevention of postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatic resection: study protocol for a feasibility trial at... by Ulla Klaiber, Oliver Strobel, Martin Schindl, Charlotte Gustorff, Christopher Dawoud, Carl-Stephan Leonhardt, Stefan Riss, Klaus Sahora

“…This study is the first to investigate the feasibility of using the sealant in pancreatic surgery.Methods and analysis 25 consecutive patients scheduled for elective formal partial pancreatectomy due to any underlying disease fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be included. …”
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A comparison of deep versus awake tracheal extubation in adults: a randomized controlled trial by Michael A. Lee, Peter W. Schenke, Matthew R. Faller, Henry R. DeYoung, Ashley R. Adams

“…However, inadequate data exists about the relative safety of deep and awake extubations in the adult population. Methods Adult patients (n=220) with favorable airways undergoing elective surgeries under general tracheal anesthesia were enrolled prospectively. …”
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Peripheral Nerve Blocks Are Associated With Decreased Early Medical Complications, Dislocations, and Opioid Consumption Following Total Hip Arthroplasty by Brian P. McCormick, MD, Sean B. Sequeira, MD, Mark D. Hasenauer, MD, Robert P. McKinstry, MD, Frank R. Ebert, MD, Henry R. Boucher, MD

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between PNBs and postoperative complication rates, healthcare utilization, and opioid consumption following elective THA. Methods: Opioid-naive patients who received PNBs on the same day as undergoing THA for degenerative etiologies were identified from a large national database and matched 1:5 to a control cohort using propensity scoring. …”
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Problems and perspectives of family doctors training on the undergraduate stage by Yu. M. Kolesnik, V. D. Syvolap, N. S. Mikhaylovskaya, T.O. Kulinich

“…Computer presentations, videos, case-technology and other innovative methods are widely used for training optimization. …”
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Alternative discharge destination following lobectomy: Analysis of a national quality improvement databaseCentral MessagePerspective by Victoria Yin, MD, MPH, Sean C. Wightman, MD, Takashi Harano, MD, Scott M. Atay, MD, Anthony W. Kim, MD

“…Objective: To determine factors significantly associated with alternative discharge destination (ADCD) following lobectomy, including the modified 5-item Frailty Index (mFI-5). Methods: Patients in the 2017-2020 NSQIP who underwent elective lobectomy and were admitted from home were included, with ADCD defined as a patient who was discharged to any nonhome location. …”
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Comparative analysis of two multitask approaches to cognitive training in cardiac surgery patients by I. V. Tarasova, I. N. Kukhareva, T. B. Temnikova, D. S. Kupriyanova, I. D. Syrova, А. S. Sosnina, O. A. Trubnikova, O. L. Barbarash

“…To compare the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and neuropsychological changes in the early postoperative period of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients who underwent two versions of multitask cognitive training, which involved various cognitive and motor tasks, as well as in a control group.Material and methods. The study included 100 patients after elective CABG. …”
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Patterns of healthcare utilisation in children and young people: a retrospective cohort study using routinely collected healthcare data in Northwest London by Dougal S Hargreaves, Mitch Blair, Thomas Woodcock, Jonathan Clarke, Mauricio Barahona, Rachel McCarthy, Kavitha Saravanakumar

“…Our study uses segmentation methods to distinguish patterns of healthcare utilisation in children and young people (CYP) and to explore predictors of segment membership.Design A retrospective cohort study.Setting Routinely collected primary and secondary healthcare data in Northwest London from the Discover database.Participants 378 309 CYP aged 0–15 years registered to a general practice in Northwest London with 1 full year of follow-up.Primary and secondary outcome measures Assignment of each participant to a segment defined by seven healthcare variables representing primary and secondary care attendances, and description of utilisation patterns by segment. …”
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Analgesic and Neuroprotective Roles of Dexmedetomidine in Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review by Spyridoula Roberta Afrati, Ioanna Lianou, Angelos Kaspiris, Vasileios Marougklianis, Anastasia Kotanidou, Spiros G. Pneumaticos

“…Purpose: This systematic review focuses on the intraoperative and postoperative role of dexmedetomidine (DEX) as an analgesic agent in elective and emergency adult spine surgery. Methods: An electronic literature review search was conducted via Web of Science and PubMed to assess the impact of DEX on postoperative pain management, postoperative delirium (POD), and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). …”
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Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Extra-Prevertebral Fascial Suprascapular Nerve and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Phrenic Nerve Function in Should... by Hu Z, Hu J, Ai Z, Xu S, Li H, Guo R, Wang Y

“…We assessed the postoperative analgesic effect, as well as the incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis 30 minutes after the block.Methods: 30 patients undergoing elective shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery were recruited in this study. …”
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Optimization of the cardiac delirium index by including age, decrease in butyrylcholinesterase actitivity, preoperative HbA1c, and postoperative hemoglobin levels: results of a sec... by Thomas S. Zajonz, Fabian Edinger, Melanie Markmann, Katrin Gräb, Michael Sander, Christian Kunzemann, Christian Koch, Emmanuel Schneck

“…Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to assess the applicability of the CARDEL index and determine whether integrating the BChE activity enables optimization of the predictive model.MethodsThis secondary analysis of a prospective observational study included patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery. …”
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Impact of Body Mass Index on Complication Rates Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Weston E. McDonald BS, Ronit Kulkarni BS, Joshua L. Morningstar BS, Richard J. Friedman MD, FRCSC, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD, Christopher E. Gross MD

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of implementing BMI cutoff points on 6-month postoperative outcomes following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Methods: The Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) was queried from 2015-2020 to identify 5,865 patients undergoing primary elective TAA with a reported BMI range via ICD-10 diagnosis. …”
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Association Between Frailty Scoring and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Alex Hunter, Matthew Roche, Moheb Robeel, Luke Hodgson

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to assess local cohort data and investigate the association between Clinical Frailty Scoring, CPET outcomes, and length of hospital stay. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of all patients who had received a cardiopulmonary exercise test as part of their preoperative assessment for major abdominal and thoracic surgery between May 2018 and December 2022 in four district general hospitals. …”
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Palonosetron versus tropisetron with dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric adenotonsillectomy: a single center, randomized controlled trial by Hualin Chen, Liping Sun, Jijian Zheng, Hongbin Gu

“…This study aims to observe the efficacy of palonosetron or tropisetron combined with dexamethasone in preventing PONV in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy.MethodsWe enrolled 110 children scheduled for elective adenotonsillectomy under general anesthesia. …”
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