Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Ran... by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

“…Aim: To compare the efficacy of diclofenac versus ketoprofen patches for postoperative analgesia and their effects on serum creatinine in patients undergoing PCNL. Materials and Methods: This double-blind, randomised clinical study included 52 patients (aged 18–60 years, American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I–II) undergoing elective PCNL at a tertiary care centre. …”
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Clonidine and dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a comparative study by Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Yvette Masime Kulimushi, Gregor Pollach, Rania Abdelazim Sabra, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Furaha Nzanzu Blaise Pascal

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of clonidine compared to dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during FESS. Methods After ethical approval, 80 patients undergoing elective FESS were included in the study and randomly allocated to Group C or Group D. …”
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Bias in student evaluations of teaching in undergraduate medical education: a qualitative study from a medical school in Northern China by Yuanheng Li, Chao Sun, Yazhou Wang, Haoyu Chi, Hanye Tang, Mingxue Ma, Lifeng Wei, Linjun Zhong, Jida Li, Kun Wei, Zhuowa Sha, Chao Fan, Gangyu Zhang, Peihang Sun, Mingli Jiao

“…This study aims to systematically explore the multidimensional causes of bias in Chinese undergraduate medical students’ teaching evaluations. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with medical students from a medical university in northern China. …”
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The impact of external oblique intercostal block on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing J-shaped incisions for upper abdominal surgery: a single-center pro... by Shuai Yi, Xinlei Zhang, Yuhong Song, Xiaohui Wang, Han Gao, Zhao Yuan, Mingjian Kong

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of external oblique intercostal nerve block (EOIB) on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing J-shaped incision surgery in the upper abdomen. Methods Patients aged 18–85 years, classified as ASA I-III, undergoing elective open upper abdominal J-shaped incision surgery under general anesthesia were included in this study. …”
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Tumor biomarkers contribute to the diagnosis and clinical management of the O-RADS MRI risk stratification system for epithelial ovarian tumors by Shengjie Xu, Weijian Gong, Xiyi Chen, Jiatong Wang, Yuan Zhu, Tao Zhang, Yun Gu, Jinxia Zheng, Juan Xu

“…Abstract Background To assess the effectiveness of tumor biomarkers in distinguishing epithelial ovarian tumors (EOTs) and guiding clinical decisions across each Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) MRI risk category, the aim is to prevent unnecessary surgeries for benign lesions, avoid delays in treating malignancies, and benefit individuals requiring fertility preservation or those intolerant to over-extensive surgery. Methods A total of 54 benign, 104 borderline, and 203 malignant EOTs (BeEOTs, BEOTs and MEOTs) were enrolled and retrospectively assigned risk scores. …”
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Association between serum chemokines levels and delayed neurocognitive recovery after non-cardiac surgery in elderly patients: a nested case–control study by Liu Han, Meng-Meng Dong, Ke Ding, Qing-Chun Sun, Zhen-Feng Zhang, He Liu, Yuan Han, Jun-Li Cao

“…Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between serum chemokine levels and dNCR in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Methods A total of 144 patients undergoing elective major non-cardiac surgery were accessed in neuropsychological testing 1 day prior to and 1 week following the surgery. …”
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Plethysmographic variability index as a predictor of propofol-induced hypotension: A prospective observational study by Joseph N Paul, Rashmi Rani, Nayanthara Joachim, Apoorwa N Kothari

“…Aims and Objectives: The current study aimed to obtain a baseline value and positive predictive value (PPV) of plethysmographic variability index (PVI) to predict hypotension and also compare the PPV of PVI and perfusion index (PI) to predict hypotension induced by propofol. Materials and Methods: Seventy patients posted for elective surgery were first given IV crystalloids 2 h before surgery and then induced with propofol IV. …”
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Prognostic and diagnostic significance of the cardiac biomarker NT-proBNP in the perioperative period of vascular surgery procedures by I. A. Kozlov, D. A. Sokolov, P. A. Lyuboshevsky

“…The objective was to study the dynamics of NT-proBNP blood level during the perioperative period of vascular surgery and to study the association of this biomarker level at the stages of treatment with developed cardiovascular complications (CVC).Materials and Methods. The study involved 129 patients aged 66 [61–70] years who underwent elective vascular surgery. …”
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Preoperative Cognitive Screening Predicts Postoperative Ambulatory Recovery: A Pilot Study by Cotton JL, Anigbogu C, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Lum HD, Su Y, Bronsert M, Robinson TN, Rove JY

“…We hypothesize that screening for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) may identify patients at risk for delayed physical recovery.Patients and Methods: This is a single center prospective cohort pilot study of patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. …”
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Knowledge and associated factors of patients toward informed consent in obstetric and gynecologic surgical procedures at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia by Addisu Andualem Ferede, Mamaru Getie Fetene, Endinew Beka Mehiretie, Worku Taye Getahun, Aysheshim Asnake Abneh

“…Due to this reason, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and associated factors of surgical informed consent among patients who underwent obstetric and gynecologic surgery at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 28 November to 30 December 2023, among 298 postoperative women admitted to Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. …”
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Postoperative Lymphatic Leakage in Oncosurgical Patients by I. V. Yarema, O. E. Fatuev, N. S. Kozlov, A. G. Tagirova, I. M. Vagabova, A. Sh. Hasan, R. A. Simanin, G. M. Korolyuk, V. V. Safronova

“…Purpose: to evaluate the influence of postoperative lymphatic leakage volume and duration on homokinesis and incidence of postoperative complications in oncosurgury patients underwent different operative interventions.Material and methods. The results of treatment of 310 patients subjected to standard elective surgical intervention for a malignant pathology of different organs with regional lymph node dissection were evaluated. …”
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The effect of propofol on the grading of diastolic function: a prospective observational study by Shalin Desai, Zachary Hamilton, Lynh McCloskey, Orode Badakhsh, David Li, Neal W. Fleming

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of propofol and mechanical ventilation on left ventricular diastolic function assessment by comparing pre-induction to post-induction measurements. Methods This was an analysis of a subset of data from a prospective, observational, single-center study. …”
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Feasibility of scaling-up an evidence-based physical activity behaviour change intervention into routine ambulatory hospital care: a retrospective implementation evaluation using t... by Ashley R. Dunford, Stephen Begg, Michael Kingsley, Paul O’Halloran, Byron M. Perrin, Stephen Barrett

“…This study retrospectively examines the feasibility of implementing H4U at Scale (H4U-AS) over 12 months. Methods A feasibility implementation evaluation was conducted retrospectively using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework. …”
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Screening for breech presentation using universal late-pregnancy ultrasonography: A prospective cohort study and cost effectiveness analysis. by David Wastlund, Alexandros A Moraitis, Alison Dacey, Ulla Sovio, Edward C F Wilson, Gordon C S Smith

“…This study sought to determine the cost effectiveness of universal ultrasound scanning for breech presentation near term (36 weeks of gestational age [wkGA]) in nulliparous women.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>The Pregnancy Outcome Prediction (POP) study was a prospective cohort study between January 14, 2008 and July 31, 2012, including 3,879 nulliparous women who attended for a research screening ultrasound examination at 36 wkGA. …”
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Efficacy of Intrathecal vs Intravenous Route of Magnesium Sulphate as an Adjuvant with 0.75% Hyperbaric Ropivacaine to Augment Quality of Spinal Anaesthesia in Lower Limb Surgeries... by Sivateja Doddipatla, Sanjaya Kumar Behera, Amrita Panda

“…A total of 166 patients undergoing elective lower limb surgery were randomly assigned to two groups. …”
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Standing transthoracic echocardiography: a feasibility study by Stephen P Juraschek, Noelle Ojo, Janet Monroe, Jordan B Strom, Jessica Stout, Warren J Manning, Ruth-Alma N. Turkson-Ocran, Gabrielle Kolaci, Kaitlynn Geier, Carla Baptista, Araina Picanzo, Kenneth J Mukamal, Jason D Matos

“…While a standing transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) could theoretically identify changes in cardiac output to diagnose cardiogenic OH, there are no established protocols for orthostatic TTEs and their feasibility is unknown. Methods and results We recruited 115 patients scheduled for elective outpatient TTE. …”
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Effect of early essential newborn care on breastfeeding and outcomes of mothers/newborns post-cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial in China by Min Zhou, Jin-Yi Guo, Tai-Yang Li, Chun-Hua Zhou, Xiao-Qin Zhang, Wei Wei, Jie Zhou, Sharon R. Redding, Yan-Qiong Ouyang, Hui-Jun Chen

“…This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of EENC during and after cesarean section. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan, China. …”
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Informed consent in cardiac surgery - current institutional practice and legislation by Karadžić-Kočica Milica, Ugrinović Hristina, Grujić Miloš, Lazović Dejan, Vučićević Filip, Panić Goran, Kočica Mladen

“…Methods. An anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted among 200 consecutive patients at the Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, from September to December 2019, after signing an official institutional consent form. …”
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The effectiveness of phosphocreatine 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 signs in patients treated with phosphocreatine infusion in intraoperative period of vascular surgery.Materials and methods. The study involved 204 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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Efficacy of Levobupivacaine versus Ropivacaine for Tonsillar Pillar Block in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Vishnu Sadanandan, Antony John Charles, Srinivasan Parthasarathy

“…Aim: To compare levobupivacaine and ropivacaine for posttonsillectomy analgesia. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based randomised double-blinded clinical trial was conducted at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India, between March 2023 and February 2024 on 60 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status Class I and II patients aged between 7 and 25 years undergoing elective tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia. …”
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