Association Between Total Joint Arthroplasty and Surgical Complications in Patients With Valvular Heart Replacement: An Observational Study by Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc, Sina Esmaeili, MD, Homina Saffar, MD, Aref Ghanaatpisheh, MD, Fatemeh Zarepour, MD, Amirhossein Shirinezhad, MD, Henry Tout Shu, MD, Janet D. Conway, MD, FAAOS

“…There are limited data on total joint arthroplasty outcomes in patients with a prior history of VHR. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we identified patients who underwent elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between 2010 and 2022 using the PearlDiver national database. …”
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Hybrid operating room transition in abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment: Impacts on operative outcomes and complications by Sara Sedillot-Daniel, MD, Ievgen Gegiia, MD, Julien Bernatchez, MD, MMSc, MedEd, Annie Boisvert, MD, MSc, Pascal Rheaume, MD

“…A literature review was previously carried out to define the impact of this hybrid technology on interventional performance. Methods: This retrospective study compared consecutive patients undergoing standard elective EVAR at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Quebec from December 2015 and September 2022, while transitionning to a hybrid endovascular room. …”
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Effects of remimazolam and propofol on sleep rhythm and delirium after spinal surgery in elderly patients by Li Yaqiu, Zhou Heng, Wu Ruimin, Wang Xuri

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the effects of remimazolam on postoperative melatonin secretion, sleep rhythm, and postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. Methods We selected 120 elderly patients scheduled for elective spinal surgery (lumbar interbody fusion via a posterior approach) under general anaesthesia from November 2023 to January 2024. …”
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Submental tracheal intubation in oromaxillofacial surgery by Sharma Ramesh, Tuli Puneet, Cyriac Chacko, Parashar Atul, Makkar Surinder

“…We utilized submental endotracheal intubation in such situations and the experience has been very satisfying. <b> Materials and Methods:</b> The technique has been used in 20 patients with maxillofacial injuries and those requiring Le Fort I approach with or without maxillary swing for skull base tumors. …”
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Activity outcomes after hip arthroplasty: an information tool based on patients’ experience captured in a hospital registry by S. Cole, G. Fabiano, C. Barea, S. Cullati, T. Agoritsas, N. Gutacker, A.J. Silman, D. Hannouche, A. Lübbeke, Rafael Pinedo-Villanueva

“…In this study we developed a tool based on registry data to inform patients and their clinicians about activity outcomes after THA. Methods We used data from the Geneva Arthroplasty Registry (GAR) on patients receiving a primary elective THA between 1996 and 2019. …”
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Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass by Yu. S. Polushin, D. V. Sokolov, N. S. Molchan, R. V. Аkmalova, O. V. Galkina

“…The objective: to compare the detection rate of AKI after surgery with CPB with the use of biomarkers and kidney disease improving global outcomes criteria, as well as to evaluate the cause and localization of structural changes of the nephron.Subjects and Methods. A monocenter observational study among elective cardiac surgery patients (n = 97) was conducted. …”
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Comparing predictive accuracy of carotid artery ultrasonography with inferior vena cava ultrasonography for predicting postinduction hypotension in older patients: a prospective ob... by Qing Li, Weihong Zhao, Yanfei Lu, Jiafeng Fu, Xiaoping Zhu, Foquan Luo

“…This study was designed to compare the predictive effects of carotid ultrasound measurements and inferior vena cava (IVC) ultrasound measurements on postinduction hypotension (PIH) in older patients.Design Prospective observational study.Methods A total of 102 older adults who were scheduled for elective gastrointestinal surgery were included in the study. …”
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Group Decision Making Using Mean SAW Borda and Decision Maker-Based Criteria Weighting by Pradityo Utomo, Dwi Nor Amadi

“…The results of the Mean SAW Borda method are the same as those of the conventional election. …”
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Preemptive Analgesia with Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in the Perioperative Period by M. S. Danilov, I. S. Simutis, D. S. Salygina, E. G. Polovtsev, A. A. Syrovatsky, V. A. Ratnikov, A. A. Bogatikov, A. E. Karelov

“…A comparative assessment of the efficacy and safety of the preemptive use of ibuprofen and ketoprofen in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.Material and methods. …”
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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. …”
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Multimodal prehabilitation as strategy for reduction of postoperative complications after cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Miquel Coca-Martinez, Antonio Lopez-Hernandez, Mar Montane-Muntane, Maria Jose Arguis, Elena Gimeno-Santos, Ricard Navarro-Ripoll, Juan Perdomo, Manuel Lopez-Baamonde, Jose Rios, Jorge Moises, Maria Sanz de la Garza, Elena Sandoval, Barbara Romano, Raquel Sebio, Fernando Dana, Graciela Martinez-Palli

“…This trial will assess the feasibility and efficacy in terms of reduction of postoperative complications and cost-effectiveness of a multimodal prehabilitation programme comparing to the standard of care in cardiac surgical patients.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, randomised, open-label, controlled trial with a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Comparison of a polyvinyl chloride tube with a wire-reinforced tube for tracheal intubation through the SaCoVLM video laryngeal mask airway: protocol for a randomised controlled st... by Min Zhang, Lina Chen, Weiwei Wang, Yuelan Wang, Zhongquan Gao, Yongle Guo, Xiaojun Gao, Meng Jie Liu, Xiaoning Zhang, Yongtao Sun

“…The aim of this study is to compare the success rate of intubation with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubes and wire-reinforced (WR) tubes using the SaCoVLM.Methods and analysis This prospective, single-centre, single-blind, parallel-arm, randomised controlled study will be conducted in a tertiary university hospital in China. …”
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Center-Related Variation in Hospitalization Cost for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion by Shivaraj Patil, MD, Chaitanya Rojulpote, MD, Abhijit Bhattaru, BS, Avica Atri, MD, Krishna Vamsi Rojulpote, BS, Ola Khraisha, MD, Viha Atri, MD, William Frick, MD, Tarek Nafee, MD, Kishore Harjai, MD, Sumeet Mainigi, MD, Chien-Jung Lin, PhD, MD

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate center-related variation in total hospital costs for Watchman device implantation and identify factors associated with high hospital costs at a national level. Methods: All adults undergoing elective left atrial appendage occlusion with Watchman were identified in the 2016-2018 National Inpatient Database. …”
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Early Results of Simultaneous Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Surgery: 16-year Single-Center Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Jonela Burimi, Klodian Krakulli, Andi Kacani, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Vera Beca, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti

“…This study, being the first of its kind in our country, holds significant importance in the field of cardiovascular surgery. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent simultaneous aortic valve surgery and supracommissural ascending aorta replacement between 2007 and 2023 at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, UHC ‘Mother Teresa,’ Tirana, Albania. …”
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An 18-year retrospective study on the epidemiology of early-onset neonatal sepsis - emergence of uncommon pathogens by Mary Hsin-Ju Ko, Hung-Yang Chang, Sung-Tse Li, Wai-Tim Jim, Hsin Chi, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Chun-Chih Peng, Chia-Ying Lin, Chia-Huei Chen, Jui-Hsing Chang

“…This study aimed to examine the impact of the policy on the incidence of neonatal EOS. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at MacKay Children's Hospital. …”
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Recognizing Ways to Improve Shared Decision Making by Jessica M. Hasak, MPH, Terence M. Myckatyn, MD, Victoria F. Lenihan, Sydney E. Philpott, BS, Rajiv P. Parikh, MD, MPHS, Mary C. Politi, PhD

“…Stakeholders’ perspectives on ways to support PMBR decision-making were explored. Methods:. Forty semi-structured interviews with stakeholders (20 postmastectomy patients, 10 PMBR surgeons, 10 PMBR nurses) were conducted. …”
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Endothelial function/damage markers and NGAL – intraoperative assessment in blood specimens obtained from different sampling sites during open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm by Michał Kokot, Grzegorz Biolik, Anna Kokot, Leszek Kędzierski, Tadeusz Fojt, Damian Ziaja, Krzysztof Ziaja, Jan Duława

“…Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the dynamics of changes in the concentrations of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), an acute kidney injury biomarker, as well as endothelial function/damage markers including P-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) and the von Willebrand factor (vWf) in blood specimens obtained from different sampling sites during open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. Material and methods: Thirty-three patients qualified for elective open repair (ORe) were enrolled in the study. …”
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Association between preoperative oxygen reserve index and postoperative pulmonary complications: a prospective observational study by Sangho Lee, Halin Hong, Hyojin Cho, Sang-Wook Lee, Ann Hee You, Hee Yong Kang, Sung Wook Park, Mi Kyeong Kim, Jeong-Hyun Choi

“…To evaluate whether a degree of increase in the ORi during preoxygenation for general anesthesia is associated with the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Methods We enrolled 154 patients who underwent preoperative pulmonary function tests and were scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. …”
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RETRACTED: High glucose induced HIF-1α/TREK1 expression and myometrium relaxation during pregnancy by Tengteng Li, Tengteng Li, Jiajia Fei, Huihui Yu, Xingxing Wang, Jingjing Bai, Fucai Chen, Dan Li, Zongzhi Yin, Zongzhi Yin, Zongzhi Yin

“…In this study, we examined the expression of HIF-1α and TREK1 proteins in GDM uterine and investigated whether high glucose levels are involved in the regulation of human uterine smooth muscle cells (HUSMCs) contraction through TREK1, and verified the role of HIF-1α in this process.MethodsCompared the uterine contractility between GDM and normal patients undergoing elective lower segment cesarean section. …”
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The DEXA-CORT trial: study protocol of a randomised placebo-controlled trial of hydrocortisone in patients with brain tumour on the prevention of neuropsychiatric adverse effects c... by Elisabeth F C van Rossum, Amir H Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Wouter A Moojen, Nienke R Biermasz, Wouter R van Furth, Onno C Meijer, Clemens M F Dirven, Anne-Sophie C A M Koning, Djaina D Satoer, Christiaan H Vinkers, Rishi D S Nandoe Tewarie, Alberto M Pereira

“…The DEXA-CORT trial aims to reactivate the MR using cortisol to reduce neuropsychiatric adverse effects of dexamethasone treatment.Methods and analysis The DEXA-CORT study is a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adult patients who undergo elective brain tumour resection treated perioperatively with high doses of dexamethasone to minimise cerebral oedema. 180 patients are randomised between treatment with either two times per day 10 mg hydrocortisone or placebo during dexamethasone treatment. …”
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