Low-dose Esketamine combined with Propofol in microscopic pediatric strabismus surgery: a randomized controlled study by Yaping Shen, Bo Shi, Yu Mo, Junhe Wu, Zhentao Sun

“…Abstract Objective To observe the effect of low-dose esketamine combined with propofol in pediatric strabismus surgery. Methods A total of 84 children aged 3–15 years, regardless of gender, with a BMI of 13–26 kg/m2, ASA grade I or II, were selected for elective microscopic strabismus surgery and divided into two groups based on the randomized numerical table: esketamine group (group E) and propofol group (group C), with 42 patients in each group. …”
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Predictive Scores for Identifying Chronic Opioid Dependence After General Anesthesia Surgery by Sun M, Chen WM, Lu Z, Lv S, Fu N, Yang Y, Wang Y, Miao M, Wu SY, Zhang J

“…., Luodong Township, Yilan County, 265, Taiwan, Email szuyuanwu5399@gmail.com Jiaqiang Zhang, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 7 Weiwu Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, People’s Republic of China, Email jiaqiang197628@163.comPurpose: To address the prevalence and risk factors of postoperative chronic opioid dependence, focusing on the development of a predictive scoring system to identify high-risk populations.Methods: We analyzed data from the Taiwan Health Insurance Research Database spanning January 2016 to December 2018, encompassing adults undergoing major elective surgeries with general anesthesia. …”
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The model of voter education of women-based democracy volunteers by Hambali Hambali, Hariyanti Hariyanti, Ahmad Eddison

“…The research findings show that (1) the strategy used was the mapping of target communities and personal communication with community administrators; (2) the material presented included voter requirements, the number of candidates in the 2019 simultaneous elections in Pekanbaru City and Dumai City, introduction of ballot papers, and procedures for voting; (3) the method used was lectures using props in the form of ballots. …”
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Effect of modified subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block on perioperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing gynecologic endoscopic surgery by Chunchao Peng, Guohui Fu, Jingping Chai, Jide A, Wenhui Guang

“…ObjectiveTo assess the impact of ultrasound-guided multimodal anesthesia utilizing a modified subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in conjunction with general anesthesia on perioperative opioid consumption among patients undergoing gynecologic endoscopic surgery.MethodsA total of 56 patients aged 18–65 years, classified as ASA physical status I-II, with a BMI of 18–30 kg.m², were recruited from Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital between June 2023 and August 2024 for elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery. …”
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Pregnancy outcomes of 4,200 fetuses with increased nuchal translucency in Henan, China by Zhenglong Guo, Wenke Yang, Qiongrui Zhao, Yuwei Zhang, Xin Wang, Jinming Wang, Ruili Wang, Ruili Wang, Bingtao Hao, Shixiu Liao

“…This study aimed to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in fetuses with NT ≥3.0 mm.MethodsThis retrospective analysis included 4,200 singleton pregnancies diagnosed with increased NT thickness (≥3.0 mm) through first-trimester ultrasound screening across 76 hospitals in Henan Province from 2017 to 2021. …”
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The effectiveness of per-oral carbohydrate and electrolyte solution for enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in pediatric surgery: A randomized clinical trial by Andi Ade Wijaya Ramlan, Christopher Kapuangan, Raihanita Zahra, Rahendra Rahendra, Komang Ayu Ferdiana, Titis Prawitasari, Willy Yant Kartolo, Ivana Firman, Andana Haris, Nathasha Brigitta Selene

“…Preoperative carbohydrate loading, part of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), may alleviate discomfort and improve recovery. Methods: This controlled trial randomized 137 children aged 1 to 12 years undergoing elective surgery lasting <6 h into two groups: Carbohydrate-Electrolyte (CE) fluid (n = 67) and clear water (CW) (n = 70). …”
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Retained Intrauterine Device (IUD): Triple Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mon-Lai Cheung, Shadi Rezai, Janelle M. Jackman, Neil D. Patel, Basem Z. Bernaba, Omid Hakimian, Dilfuza Nuritdinova, Catherine L. Turley, Ray Mercado, Takeko Takeshige, Sudha M. Reddy, Paul N. Fuller, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…Throughout the world, intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are a frequently used, reversible, popular contraceptive method. They are usually placed without major complications. …”
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The impact of different inspired oxygen concentrations combined with nebulized prostaglandin E1 on oxygenation in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation: a randomized controlled... by Lingxi Xing, Halisa Paerhati, Yuyan Ding, Yihu Zhou, Jiaqi chang, Xiaolan Gu, Lianbing Gu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) in reducing FiO2 during general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation on oxygenation and postoperative complications in patients undergoing OLV. Method A total of 120 patients scheduled for elective left thoracotomy esophageal cancer surgery were randomly divided into four groups (n = 30): Group L (FiO2 = 0.4, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), Group M (FiO2 = 0.5, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), Group H (FiO2 = 0.6, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), and Group C (FiO2 = 0.4, normal saline solution). …”
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The Comparison Of The Effect Of Etomidate And Propofol On Serum Cortisol Level by Yusmalinda Yusmalinda, Johan Arifin, Doso Sutiyono

“…Purpose: To analyze the different effect etomidate and propofol on serum cortisol concentration in patient underwent elective surgery in general anesthesia. Method: This double blind, Randomized Controlled Trial with 34 subjects which divided into two groups (n=17), control group and treatment group which received either intravenous propofol 2,5mg/kgBW or etomidate 0,2mg/kgBW pre-operation respectively. …”
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P-78 DECOMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS IN A LARGE MULTINATIONAL COHORT IN LATIN AMERICA: MORTALITY IS TOO HIGH IN THE REGION REGARDLESS OF ETIOLOGY AND COUNTRY by Mario Alvares-Da-Silva Reis, Aldo Torre, Carlos Benitez, Jacqueline Cordova-Gallardo, Alberto Farias Queiroz, Sarai Gonzalez-Hueso, Rene Male Velazquez, Sebastian Marciano, Gustavo Pereira, Jose Luis Perez-Hernandez, Jose Antonio Velarde-Ruiz, Marco Arrese, Araceli Bravo Cabrera, Francisco Felix-Tellez, Adrian Gadano, Oscar Morales Gutierrez, Matheus Michalczuk, Lilian Torres, Scott Silvey, Brian Bush, Jasmohan Bajaj S

“…Patients / Materials and Methods: Non-elective cirrhosis admissions from Nov 2021 to Aug 2022 in sites from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile were included. …”
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Efficacy and safety of the blood-based cardioplegia solution Huaxi-1 in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial by Tao Chen, Li Zhang, Jing Yang, Xue Gao, Liwei Wang, Wei Yan, Yinghui Shi, Chunle Wang, Zhiqiang Wen, Tingfang Zou, Yingyuan Wu, Fumin Yu, Zhenxiao Jin, Yongfeng Shao, Jianyu Duanmu, Chengbin Zhou, Yaoyao Xiong

“…The present trial will compare the Huaxi-1 cardioplegia solution, which has been used since 2006 with good results at a major Chinese cardiac centre not involved in this trial, with the widely used Custodiol histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution in terms of safety and efficacy at inducing cardiac arrest and protecting the myocardium during bypass.Methods and analysis A total of 160 adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest will be recruited at four medical centres in China. …”
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High-flow oxygen for children’s airway surgery: randomised controlled trial protocol (HAMSTER) by Julia Taylor, Kristen Gibbons, Susan Humphreys, Tara Williams, Andreas Schibler, Britta Sylvia von Ungern-Sternberg, Andrew Davidson, Justin Skowno, Fiona Taverner, Laura Burgoyne, David Sommerfield, Philip Stephens, Ben Hallett, Shyan Vijayasekaran, Nicola Slee, Hannah Burns, Marcin Sowa

“…The aim is to investigate if use of HIGH-FLOW can reduce the number of hypoxaemic events requiring rescue oxygenation compared with LOW-FLOW.Methods and analysis High-flow oxygen for children’s airway surgery: randomised controlled trial (HAMSTER) is a multicentre, unmasked, randomised controlled, parallel group, superiority trial comparing two oxygenation techniques during anaesthesia. …”
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Sex differences in hospital outcomes of medically-managed type B aortic dissection by Paulina Luna, Faris Amil, Mary J. Roman, Nickpreet Singh, Teagan Iranitalab, Jim W. Cheung, Ilhwan Yeo, Richard B. Devereux, Jonathan Weinsaft, Leonard Girardi, Alicia Mecklai, Rebecca Ascunce, Julie Marcus, Pritha Subramanyam, Amrita Krishnamurthy, Diala Steitieh, Luke Kim, Nupoor Narula

“…However, data focused on sex differences in outcomes in TBAD patients managed medically are limited.MethodsHospitalizations of adults with TBAD were identified using the 2016–2019 Nationwide Readmissions Database. …”
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Simultaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery Early Results: A 16-Year Single-Center Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Saimir Kuci, Ervin Bejko, Edlira Rruci, Esmerilda Bulku, Alessia Mehmeti, Klodian Krakulli, Vera Beca, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Ali Refatllari, Elizana Petrela, Alban Dibra, Altin Veshti

“…Most patients underwent elective surgery (111, 91.7%), while 10 (8.3%) were urgent surgical cases. …”
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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a weight maintenance intervention to promote fat loss in pregnant individuals with obesity by Suzanne Phelan, Leanne M Redman, Aaron B Caughey, Daniel S Hsia, John W Apolzan, Robbie A Beyl, Abby D Altazan, Madison S Dickey, Emerson Simeon, Emily W Flanagan, Hannah E Cabre, Joshua R Sparks, Maryam Kebbe, Amy M Valent, Elaine Yin, Sarah K Keadle

“…The objective of this proof-of-principle randomised controlled trial is to test the effect of a gestational fat mass loss intervention in pregnant individuals with obesity on changes in weight, fat mass and cardiometabolic disease risk factors.Methods and analysis In this two-site randomised parallel group, 100 women (30% black; 30% Hispanic) with pre-existing obesity (31.0≤body mass index≤55.0 kg/m2) are randomised to usual care (Provider Directed Group) or usual care plus a fat mass loss intervention with food provision (Weight Maintenance Group). …”
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Patient-specific titanium-reinforced calcium-phosphate (CaP: Ti) implants for revision cranioplasty by Paul Vincent Naser, Friederike Zacharias, Henrik Giese, Sandro M. Krieg, Andreas W. Unterberg, Alexander Younsi

“…Research question: Assessing the efficacy and safety of CaP:Ti PSI in patients requiring revision cranioplasty following complications with previously failed cranioplasty attempts. Material and methods: Retrospective analysis of 15 patients who underwent CaP:Ti PSI implantation for revision cranioplasty between 2016 and 2022 at a single neurosurgical department. …”
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A Program for Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) by Kabale University

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Effect of Ciprofol on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Chen Z, Liu YY, Hu Q, Wang JS, Cao RY, Yu ST, Lu F, Zhong ML, Liang WD, Wang L

“…This trial aimed to explore the effect of ciprofol on the pathogenesis of POD and whether SIRT3 had a correlation with the pathogenesis of POD.Patients and methods: One hundred fourteen elderly patients scheduled for elective hip joint surgery were included in this randomized controlled, double blind study. …”
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes after implementation of a more active management in late- and postterm pregnancies in Sweden: A population-based cohort study. by Karin Källén, Mikael Norman, Charlotte Elvander, Christina Bergh, Verena Sengpiel, Henrik Hagberg, Teresia Svanvik, Ulla-Britt Wennerholm

“…We evaluated maternal and perinatal outcomes after a national shift from expectancy and induction at 42+0 weeks to a more active management of late-term pregnancies in Sweden offering induction from 41+0 weeks or an individual plan aiming at birth or active labour no later than 42+0 weeks.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Women with a singleton pregnancy lasting 41+0 weeks or more with a fetus in cephalic presentation (N = 150,370) were included in a nationwide, register-based cohort study. …”
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Thrombocytosis as a Marker for Postoperative Complications in Colorectal Surgery by M. Mohamud, L. Osborne, H. G. Jones, A. Ahmed, J. Beynon, D. A. Harris, M. Evans, M. Davies, U. Khot, T. V. Chandrasekaran

“…To evaluate whether there is a positive correlation between pre- and postoperative thrombocytosis and the risk of complications following colorectal surgery. Methods. This was a retrospective observational study based in Morriston Hospital, Swansea. …”
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