The effect of propofol versus thiopentone on APGAR score of babies delivered and recovery of pregnant mothers undergoing elective cesarean section by Dana Ali Mir Ahmed, Amir Murad Khudadad Boujan

“…This study aims to compare the effects of propofol and thiopental anesthetics on babies' Apgar scores and mothers' recovery times, this study was carried out. Methods: This single-arm interventional study was conducted in Zhyan and Soma Hospital in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq from February 2022 to July 2022. …”
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in early oral cavity tumors: Evaluation of the oncologic efficacy compared to elective neck dissection by Marco Roberto Seferin, Fábio Roberto Pinto, Chin Shien Lin, Ana Kober Nogueira Leite, Paulo Vitor Sola Gimenes, Rogerio Aparecido Dedivitis, Marco Aurélio Vamondes Kulcsar, Claudio Roberto Cernea, Leandro Luongo Matos

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Acceptance of Elective Single-embryo Transfer in a Resource-limited Setting: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study by Nithya Panapakkam Jayakumar, Megha Solanki, Reka Karuppusami, Treasa Joseph, Thayparmbil Kunjummen Aleyamma, Mohan Shashikant Kamath

“…Background: While elective single-embryo transfer (eSET) has been advocated in select countries, the global acceptance of the eSET policy has been undermined due to various issues. …”
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Screening for SARS-CoV-2 infection in women prepared for elective Cesarean Section: A tertiary hospital study by Naz Mohammed Ahmed, Shahla Kareem Alalaf

“…Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 1000 on late third trimester pregnant women whom were prepared for elective cesarean section at department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erbil-Iraq from 1st Aug 2021 till 30th Jul 2022, History of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and current signs and symptoms of the infection were recorded. …”
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Ultrasonographic Measurement of Skin to Lumbar Epidural Space Depth in Pregnant Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: An Observational Study by Sushila Lama Moktan, Milan Kumar Thapa, Ujma Shrestha, Prabin Subedi

“…In this study, we evaluated the utility of ultrasound in determining the depth from the skin to the lumbar epidural space in pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section. Methods: This is an observational cross-section study performed after approval from Institutional Review Committee (Reference number:09062023/03). …”
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Implementing criteria-led discharge for acute admissions to facilitate the elective recovery from COVID-19: an example in acute tonsillitis by Huw Jones, Callum Findlay, Wei Chern Gavin Fong, Simon Goldie

“…Criteria-led discharge (CLD) is frequently used to optimise elective care pathways but may hold potential in discharging patients at the end of an acute hospital admission.Methods We conducted a quality improvement project to design and introduce a novel inpatient pathway using CLD for patients with severe acute tonsillitis. …”
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Risk factors for biliary tract events during elective cholecystectomy waiting time after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for choledocholithiasis by Tatsunori Satoh, Junichi Kaneko, Shinya Kawaguchi, Yuya Ishiguro, Shinya Endo, Naofumi Shirane, Hideyuki Kanemoto, Takanori Yamada, Kazuya Ohno

“…We aimed to identify acute cholecystitis and cholangitis risk factors during the waiting time for elective cholecystectomy. Methods This study comprised 151 patients with CBDS combined with gallstones who underwent cholecystectomy within 90 days of the first endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography at two tertiary care centers between January 2019 and October 2021. …”
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Cognitive prehabilitation for geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery: a PRISMA-P-compliant protocol for a systematic review by Yu He, Nianyi Sun, Wenchen Zou, Anren Zhang, Xiaochai Han, Caitao Chen

“…This comprehensive systematic review will assess the effectiveness and safety of cognitive prehabilitation programmes prior to surgery on cognitive functional capacity and postoperative cognitive outcomes in geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery.Methods and analysis This protocol was prepared using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. …”
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The State of Liberal Democracy With Regard to Elections and Political Stability in Africa: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Tanzania and Kenya by Paul MTASIGAZYA

“…This study concludes that even if the institutions of liberal democracy have gradually developed with partial free and fair elections, the manifestations of political instability still exist in some of the East African countries, as shown by the election violence in Kenya comparatively to Tanzania. …”
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Nomogram M Prognostic Value for Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebral Events after Elective Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass by L. B. Berikashvili, A. N. Kuzovlev, M. Yа. Yadgarov, K. K. Kadantseva, E. A. Ozhiganova, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…The objective: to evaluate the prognostic value of Nomogram M for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and major adverse cardiac and cerebral events (MACCE) after elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.Subjects and Methods. …”
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Operating theatre time utilisation and elective surgery cancellations: A one-month review in a Nigerian teaching hospital by Emem Akpanudo, Monday A. Ituen, Victory E. Iyanam

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‘Maze’ not pathway: focus group exploration of patients’ and public experiences of the UK NHS elective total joint arthroplasty pathway by Rosalind Raine, Naomi J Fulop, Helen Barratt, Jean Ledger, Raj Mehta, Sarah Jasim, Fiona Aspinal

“…Objective To explore patient and public perceptions of planned improvements to the National Health Service (NHS) total joint arthroplasty (TJA) pathway.Design Three qualitative focus groups undertaken March–May 2018, as part of a mixed-methods evaluation of Getting It Right First Time. …”
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Biomarkers of fibrosis and inflammation and the risk of arrhythmia recurrence after elective electrical cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation and metabolic syndrome by E. I. Barashkova, V. A. Ionin, E. I. Baranova

“…To evaluate the effect of blood concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation and fibrosis, obesity parameters, and parameters characterizing cardiac remodeling on the risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) within 6 months after elective electrical cardioversion (ECV) in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).Materials and methods. …”
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Growth differentiation factor 15 and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after elective percutaneous coronary intervention by E. N. Krivosheeva, E. S. Kropacheva, A. B. Dobrovolsky, E. V. Titaeva, E. P. Panchenko

“…To study the predictive value of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Material and methods. …”
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The risk of complications in elective orthopedic surgeries in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: a population-based register study by Anna Telléus, Johan von Heideken, Fredrik Granath, Eva Broström, Gunnar Hägglund, Per Åstrand

“…The aim of our study was to assess the risk of complications following elective orthopedic surgery in children and young adults with CP. …”
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Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on In-Stent Restenosis in Coronary Heart Disease Patients after Elective Drug-Eluting Stenting by Wenjie Yang, Zhuoshan Huang, Ke Yang, Dinghui Liu, Junpeng Xiao, Zhen Wu, Ling Jiang, Shan Cao, Xujing Xie, Shujie Yu

“…Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed CHD patients who successfully underwent elective coronary stent implantation and overnight sleep breathing monitoring and were readmitted for coronary angiography due to symptoms of CHD at 12 to 26 months after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Preoperative and Postoperative Residual Urine in 796 Men Older than 65 Years Undergoing Elective Orthopaedic Surgery in Denmark by Inger Markussen Gryet, RN, MScN, Charlotte Graugaard-Jensen, MD, PhD, Asger Roer Pedersen, Stat, PhD, Simon Toftgaard Skov, MD, PhD

“…Methods:. This was a single-center cohort study. The patients were consecutively included for 1 year from April 2022. …”
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Bilateral Rectus Sheath Block with Continuous Bupivacaine Infusions After Elective Open Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Janis Opincans, Igors Ivanovs, Aleksejs Miscuks, Janis Pavulans, Katrina Deja Martinsone, Agris Rudzats, Zurabs Kecbaja, Olegs Gutnikovs, Aleksejs Kaminskis

“…We conducted a clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of bilateral rectus sheath block (RSB) with continuous bupivacaine infusion in comparison with placebo following elective open gastrectomy. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Patients indicated for elective open gastrectomy were screened, enrolled, and randomised between October 2021 and September 2023. …”
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Efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in elective total hip arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gonzalo Mariscal, Francisco José Tarazona-Santabalbina, Oliver Marin-Peña, Erika Rotavista, Sara Arroyo Martín, María Estrella Fernández de Sevilla, Jesús Gómez-Vallejo

“…This study aims to thoroughly evaluate the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in patients undergoing elective THA or hip fracture surgery. Methods This review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Evaluation of choices and time spent on an open online elective course by undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Z Mfeka, A Turner, J E Wolvaardt, D Muganhiri

“…To describe the choices of third-year medical students and time spent participating in a modified online elective in 2020 and 2021. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used, involving the participation of 629 medical students. …”
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