Medical education abroad: experience and perceived learning effects of German medical students in an international cardiology elective by Christian Albert, Christian Albert, Katrin Werwick, Marc Gottschalk, Anna Aschoff, Angelo Auricchio, Rüdiger C. Braun-Dullaeus, Philipp Stieger

“…Within the present study, students’ individual perceptions of training in Italian-speaking Switzerland are assessed.MethodsThree focus groups discussions with elective graduates were performed (N = 18 course participants). …”
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Clinical and biochemical markers of coronary artery calcification progression after elective coronary artery bypass grafting by O. L. Barbarash, D. Yu. Sedykh, V. V. Kashtalap, O. N. Hryachkova, A. N. Kokov, I. A. Shibanova

“…To assess the relationship of various clinical and biological markers of bone metabolism with the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) within 5 years after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Material and methods. This single-center prospective observational study included 111 men with CAD who were hospitalized for elective CABG. …”
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Estimating CO2 emissions from international medical electives: a literature review and quantitative analysis by Luke Coakham, Nihal Sogandji, Amy Stuart, Magnus Macleod, Faris Khan, Amina Ali, Christine Agbenu, Yuhui Zhou, Martin Tam, Edward Lau, Arthur Hibble, James N Smith, Anmol Arora, Charlotte Tulinius

“…Methods: A scoping review of MEDLINE, Embase, ERIC, Web of Science SCOPUS, WHO Globus Index Medicus and Scielo was conducted with double-blind screening to identify previous efforts to quantify carbon costs of electives. …”
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Effect of pre-operative education on post-operative pain management among adult patients undergoing elective surgery: An integrative review by Sameera Albalushi, Fadi Khraim, Atef Al-Tawafsheh, Daniel Forgrave

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Pattern of Partai Solidaritas Indonesia Candidacy In the Selection of DPRD DKI Jakarta Member Candidates In 2024 General Election by Ida Bagus Gede Randika Pradayana, Ahmad Zaki Fadlur Rohman

“…That behavior, has been shown by PSI in the midst of political party situation which trapped in pragmatism. The method of this study is qualitative research with case study research type. …”
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The prevalence of state and trait anxiety and its association with demographic variables in nursing students of elected military medical university by M Azizi, F Khamseh, M Barati, E Afaghi, D Azizi

“…* M1, F2, M3, E4, D5 Abstract Background: With regard to the importance of mental health in student category particularly for military students, owing to the stress and tension in the military atmosphere which leading to insecurity, reducing the efficiency, and anxiety in these students, therefore this study has been done to investigate the prevalence of state and trait anxiety and its relationship with demographic variables in nursing students of elected military medical university. Materials and methods: In this descriptive study, 130 nursing students of elected military medical university were selected by census method. …”
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The Impact of Conflicts of Interest on the Developments of the Elections Law of the Islamic Consultative Assembly: A Case Study of the Conditions for Candidates by Alireza Mazinani, Mohammad Bahadori Jahrami, Mohammad Shabani Jahrami

“…This research, conducted through a descriptive-analytical method with a legal perspective, seeks to answer the question of what role conflicts of interest have played in the legislative changes affecting the conditions for candidates in the elections of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. …”
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Neonatal Outcomes of Spinal Versus General Anesthesia among Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section in Erbil City by Sahar Ismail Abdulla, Awaz Aziz Saeed, Abubakir Majeed Saleh

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Cryospray reduces pain during venous cannulation in elective surgery patients: a randomized placebo-controlled study by Jakob Bjørbaek Pedersen, Anna Martensen, Pia Funder, Skule Arnesen Bakke, Rajesh Prabhakar Bhavsar, Thomas Strøm

“…We hypothesized that the rapid onset of cryospray use would reduce pain from venous cannulation compared to the use of a placebo spray. Methods The trial was a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial including 130 adult patients scheduled for elective surgery. …”
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Waiting time for pediatric patients to be admitted for elective surgery at a National Pediatric Health Institute in Mexico City by Edmundo Vázquez-Cornejo, Elizabeth Cruz-Cruz, Heriberto Gómez-Gaytán, César M. Zambrano-Virgen, Miriam G. Herrera-Segura, Araceli Saldívar-Flores, Olga Morales-Ríos, Juan Garduño-Espinosa

“…Method: Three cohorts of pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgery were prospectively followed: (A) weekday general surgery admissions, (B) weekday admissions to other surgical specialties, and (C) weekend surgical admissions. …”
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Simplified planning and marking of mastopexy and reduction mammoplasty: the circumvertical "Matryoshka" pattern by Bishara Atiyeh, Romeu Fadul, Natasha Habr, Fadl Chahine

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Effect of peri-operative infusion of dexmedetomidine in pre-eclamptic pregnant women undergoing elective caesarian section under general anesthesia by Amr M.A. Abdelmalk, Osama H. Ahmed, Medhat H. Allam

“…Conclusion This study showed that giving DEX at a dosage of 0.5 mic/kg/h to pre-eclamptic patients having elective cesarean sections in group C. effectively helps stabilize maternal hemodynamic indicators while having minimal impact on the fetus.…”
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Incidence of Post-cesarean Section Wound Infections in Emergency and Elective Cases at a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Egypt by Ahmed A. Hussein, Muhammad M. Jebril, Muhamed A. Abdelmoaty

“…Patients and Methods: This prospective cohort study included 220 patients who underwent either elective or emergency CSs. …”
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Increase in (semi-) acute non-instrumented lumbar spine surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic by C.L.C. Gallé, A.Y.J.M. Smeets, E.A. Krekels-Huijbregts, H. van Santbrink, R.H.L. Haeren

“…Introduction: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic healthcare resources were reallocated, thereby reducing elective surgery capacity. An increase in acute surgeries due to postponed elective surgeries was expected. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024 by Wondimnew Mersha Biset, Nura Nasser, Lemi Belay Tolu, Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Mebratu Abraha

“…Despite this complication, there is a scarcity of evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the magnitude and associated factors of preoperative anemia among adult elective surgical patients at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.MethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1 to 30, 2024 at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. …”
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The Effect of Pharmacological Preconditioning with Nicorandil before Elective Coronary Stenting on the Long-Term Prognosis of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease by G. N. Soboleva, R. V. Gostishchev, A. N. Rogoza, T. I. Kotkina, A. N. Samko, Yu. A. Karpov

“…To study nicorandil prescription effects before elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to prevent myocardial injury and 4a type acute myocardial infarction (MI, primary endpoint) and cardiovascular events (CVE) in the first year after PCI (secondary endpoint) in patients with stable coronary artery disease.Material and methods. 182 patients with stable coronary artery disease were included into the study and were randomized into two groups: nicorandil treatment group (n=90) and a control group with a standard medical treatment (n=92). …”
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The Use of Social Networks in Project Decision-Making: Gender Perception of Information and Indirect Impact during the Election Campaign by K. Yu. Agarkov

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The Role of Imperial Authorities in Electing Muslim Clerics across Yenisei Governorate, Mid-Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries by Elena A. Shershneva

“…To accomplish this, the chronological and historic-genetic methods are used. Results. The region’s sociohistorical agenda made any elections of required clerics somewhat problematic. …”
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Impact of legal regulation on elective cesarean sections in a secondary complexity maternity hospital in São Paulo state by Giulia Lopes Corte Mainardi, Vinicius Aniceto, João Vitor Zaniboni de Assumpção, Caio Antonio de Campos Prado, Ana Carolina Tagliatti Zani Mantovi, Elaine Christine Dantas Moisés

“…The findings highlight the need for robust educational approaches and evidence-based obstetric practices to reduce unnecessary elective cesareans.…”
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Differences of patient empowerment between elective and contracted physicians in internal medicine in Austria: a quantitative content analysis by Bettina Simetsberger, Manfred Pferzinger, Martin K. J. Waiguny

“…Abstract Background Physicians impact and promote patient empowerment at various levels. Elective or contracted physicians uniquely provide specialised ambulatory care in Austria. …”
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