Incidence and Predictors of Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Observational Study by James Paul, Amir Hamid, Heung Kan Ma, Thomas Kim, Lehana Thabane, Thuva Vanniyasingam

“…Predictors of postoperative delirium and impact of delirium on length of stay were also analyzed. <b>Methods</b>: This prospective observational study recruited patients (n = 978) with normal cognitive function presenting for elective primary hip or knee arthroplasty at a single tertiary academic center. …”
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Second thoughts on digital first: Exploring the development of election campaigning among Swedish political parties, 2010–2022 by Bolin Niklas, Grusell Marie, Nord Lars

“…This article offers a longitudinal perspective on communications during election campaigns from a political-party perspective, where strategic considerations about digital media are compared across time. …”
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THE ROLE OF BUZZERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING ISSUES DURING THE 2024 WEST SUMATRA (WEST SUMATRA) REGIONAL ELECTIONS by Rinaldi Rinaldi, M.A. Dalmenda, M. Thaufan Arifuddin

“…Content analysis methods and social networks are used to study patterns of interaction and information distribution on various social media platforms. …”
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The popularity of political persuasive messages among beginner voters about the 2024 election content on social media posts by Gushevinalti Gushevinalti, Nurul Renaningtias

“…This research will use a qualitative approach with data collection methods through open questionnaires to explore informants' social media use habits, mandala interviews, and Focus Group Discussions. …”
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Combining Clientelism and Incumbency Advantage: Political Strategy in Candidate Selection for the 2017 Local Head Election in Bekasi Regency by Caroline Paskarina, Rina Hermawati, Desi Yunita

“…Through this role, resource exchanges take place between parties and candidates within the internal party candidacy arena. Using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews and observations of candidate selection in the Bekasi Regent 2017 election, this article seeks to reveal how post-clientelist initiatives are used by party elites to optimize the incumbency advantage as main political resource in the candidate selection to determine who will pair the incumbent. …”
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Impact vs. vision: a critical discourse analysis of Trump and Harris’ leadership rhetoric in the 2024 presidential election by Dalia M. Hamed, Naif Alqurashi

“…IntroductionThis study explores the contrasting rhetorical and leadership styles of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris during the 2024 American Presidential Election, revealing how their discourse strategies reflect societal, economic, and political dynamics.MethodsUsing Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis model (1992), the research examines key campaign speeches to understand how each candidate’s language constructs identities, engages audiences, and addresses voter concerns.ResultsTrump’s “Impact Leadership” employs simplicity, urgency, and emotional resonance, blending fear-based appeals with hopeful messaging to connect with conservatives, moderates, and working-class voters. …”
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Characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention by Anastasiya G. Neeshpapa, Victoria N. Karetnikova

“…AIM: The work aimed to characterize the clinical profile of patients with CAD and T2DM, examine associations with cardiovascular risk factors, and evaluate the adequacy of pharmacotherapy. METHODS: This study included 50 patients who were electively hospitalized for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Persistent pandemic demand for elective orthopedic surgery despite patient anxieties regarding COVID-19 in at-risk populations by Caitlin Barrett, Drew Clippert, Jacob Laperche, Jillian Glasser, Dioscaris Garcia, Valentin Antoci, Jr.

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Optimizing timing for elective surgery in cancer patients following COVID-19 infection; a post-pandemic analysis by Mahmoud Al-Masri, Yasmin Safi, Osama Alayyan, Ramiz Kardan, Laith Al Khraisat, Ahmad Massad, Farah Alsadi

“…Methods This is a retrospective chart review of all adult patients who underwent elective surgery with a confirmed preoperative COVID-19 diagnosis between September 2020 and April 2023. …”
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Validation of a novel clinical prediction score for severe coronary artery diseases before elective coronary angiography. by Zhang-Wei Chen, Ying-Hua Chen, Ju-Ying Qian, Jian-Ying Ma, Jun-Bo Ge

“…Here, we present a novel scoring system for CAD severity before elective coronary angiography.<h4>Methods</h4>Five hundred fifty-one patients with stable angina who were admitted for coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. …”
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Elective open suprarenal aneurysm repair in England from 2000 to 2010 an observational study of hospital episode statistics. by Alan Karthikesalingam, Peter J E Holt, Benjamin O Patterson, Alberto Vidal-Diez, Giuseppe Sollazzo, Jan D Poloniecki, Robert J Hinchliffe, Matthew M Thompson

“…National outcomes provide valuable information regarding the safety of suprarenal aneurysm repair.<h4>Methods</h4>Demographic and clinical data were extracted from English Hospital Episodes Statistics for patients undergoing elective suprarenal aneurysm repair from 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2010. …”
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Non-Dipping Pattern Is Associated with Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction in Hypertensive Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Ozkan Bekler, Alparslan Kurtul

“…The objective was to investigate whether a non-dipping BP profile independently predicts PMI in hypertensive patients undergoing elective PCI. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This prospective observational study enrolled 462 hypertensive patients undergoing elective PCI, categorized as dipping or non-dipping based on 24 h ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM). …”
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Evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Sentiment Analysis in the South Sumatra Governor Election Using Data Balancing Techniques by Febriyanti Panjaitan, Win Ce, Hery Oktafiandi, Ghanim Kanugrahan, Yudi Ramdhani, Vito Hafizh Cahaya Putra

“…Sentiment analysis is crucial for understanding public opinion, especially in political contexts like the 2024 South Sumatra gubernatorial election. Social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube provide key sources of public sentiment, which can be analyzed using machine learning to classify opinions as positive, neutral, or negative. …”
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Roles played by Locally Elected Representatives in Facilitating Multi‑Sectoral Action for Health: Evidence from Kerala, India by Devaki Nambiar, Jaison Joseph, Hari Sankar D, Gloria Benny

“…Methods: Between July and October 2021, we conducted in‑depth interviews with 80 participants from four districts in the southern Indian state of Kerala. …”
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Incidence of Postoperative Complications among Patients with Active or Resolved COVID-19 Undergoing Elective Abdominal Wall Reconstruction by Fabiola Aguilera, MD, Grant Wagner, BS, Madeline Bald, BS, Joshua Richman, MD, PhD, Jorge I. de la Torre, MD, FACS, MSHA

“…Methods:. A single-institution, retrospective chart review was performed of patients undergoing AWR between January 2017 and September 2022. …”
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Patients' characteristics and 30-day mortality for those undergoing elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. by Shakera Ahmed, Anwarul Karim, Tanvir Kabir Chowdhury, Orindom Shing Pulock, Nowrin Tamanna, Mastura Akter, Puja Biswas, Fahmida Afroz, Susmita Dey Pinky, Anika Nahrin Alabbi, Tasnuba Raisa Jamil, Zarin Tasnim, Dipa Dev, Mraching Marma, Tasmiah Tahera Aziz, Hafiz Ahmed Nazmul Hakim, A K M Khairul Basher, Nur Hossain Bhuiyan Shahin, Tahmina Banu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This serial cross-sectional study included 264 patients scheduled for elective surgeries during the study period. …”
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Analysis of risk factors for elective surgery complications in a cancer specialty hospital based on propensity score matching by Mingfei Xiang, Anxin Luo, Yixin Wang, Junshuang Lin, Zhonghua Xiong, Fei Hou, Yinping Zhou, Chunlin Wu

“…Methods A retrospective study was conducted, collecting clinical data of elective surgery patients from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. …”
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The efficacy of mosapride on recovery of intestinal motility after elective colorectal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial by Tharin Thampongsa, Bensita Saengsawang, Chairat Supsamutchai, Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Jakrapan Jirasiritham, Puvee Punmeechao, Visarat Palitnonkiat, Napaphat Poprom, Pattawia Choikrua, Pongsasit Singhathas

“…This study aimed to evaluate mosapride’s impact on postoperative ileus and gastrointestinal motility in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Methods Forty-four patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital between July 2021 and August 2022 were randomly assigned to either a mosapride group or a control group. …”
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Impact of Physical and Cognitive Frailty on Long-Term Mortality in Older Patients undergoing Elective Non-cardiac Surgery by Min-Jie Low, Zhen Yi Liau, Jun Leong Cheong, Pui San Loh, Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin, Hui Min Khor

“…Methods Patients aged ≥65 years old admitted to surgical wards at the University of Malaya Medical Centre were recruited. …”
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Factors Influencing Preoperative Blood Pressure Fluctuations in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study by Cheng Z, Zhang L, Liu M, Liang D, Li Y, Huang X, Peng L

“…Zifei Cheng,1 Lihui Zhang,1 Minglei Liu,1 Dali Liang,1 Yue Li,1 Xiansong Huang,1 Li Peng2 1Department of Anesthesiology, Hulunbuir People’s Hospital, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Science and Education, Hulunbuir People’s Hospital, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Li Peng, Department of Science and Education, Hulunbuir People’s Hospital, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, 021000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 134 6575 5846, Email penglidoctor@163.comPurpose: To investigate the factors influencing preoperative blood pressure fluctuations in patients undergoing elective surgery.Patients and Methods: This retrospective observational study included 776 patients who underwent elective surgery between January and October 2021. …”
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