Effects of glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery:A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zicen Li, Jing Lu, Di Wang, Liping Han

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The value of subcutaneous tissue closure and drain in obese women undergo elective caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial by Mohamed A. Shalaby, Hanan H. M. Metwally, Ahmed M. Maged, Yomna A. Bayoumi, Noha Salah

“…Abstract Objective to compare the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous suture reapproximation alone versus suture plus subcutaneous drain or non-closure for the prevention of wound complications in obese women undergoing elective cesarean delivery (CD). Methods This randomized controlled open label trial was conducted on 352 obese women candidates for elective CD. …”
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Predicting operative mortality in patients who undergo elective open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairCentral MessagePerspective by Kyle W. Blackburn, BS, Susan Y. Green, MPH, Allen Kuncheria, BA, Meng Li, PhD, Adel M. Hassan, BA, Brittany Rhoades, PhD, Scott A. Weldon, MA, Subhasis Chatterjee, MD, Marc R. Moon, MD, Scott A. LeMaire, MD, Joseph S. Coselli, MD

“…We converted this model into an intuitive nomogram to aid preoperative counseling. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from 2884 elective, open TAAA repairs performed between 1986 and 2023 in a single practice. …”
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One-year clinical outcomes of an observational study of static lung preservation at 10° centigrade and semi-elective lung transplantation by Christopher M. Bobba, Biplab Saha, Yuriy Stukov, Liam Kugler, Mohammad A. Aladaileh, Olusola Oduntan, William Weir, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Cynthia Gries, Amir Emtiazjoo, Mindaugas Rackauskas, MD

“…Unlike previous studies, we also provide an account of the recipients’ pre-transplant health status. Methods: This is a prospective, nonrandomized, open label study with propensity matching. …”
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Clinical training in veterinary medicine: perspectives on quality and the role of specialists by L. Drzemalla, L. Drzemalla, C. Kleinsorgen, A. Tipold, A. Tipold

“…Veterinary educational establishments are obliged to obtain information on elective practical training in order to assess the quality of clinical training. …”
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A systematized approach for reduction of medical appointment waiting list by Bruno S. Gonçalves, Elisa Vieira, Rui M. Lima, José Dinis-Carvalho

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The relationship between physical activity and efficacy levels of university students by Ömer Faruk Özçelep, Atahan Turhan, Safiye Kandemir, Sibel Fidan

“…This study aims to explore the relationship between the levels of physical activity and the self-assessed proficiency in physical activities among university students who opt for health-related elective courses. Material and Methods. This study involved 88 university students enrolled in health-related elective courses, including Spinal Health (SH), Posture Disorder (PD), and Physical Activity in Health Promotion (PAHP). …”
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Developing primary school students’ language skills from a critical thinking perspective: a methodological system by Sholpan Almukhanbet, Kulakhmet Moldabek, Gulzhan Orynbassarova, Assel Yesnazar, Ainur Zhorabekova

“…The components of this model—such as objectives, active learning tasks, teaching methods, technologies, forms, digital resources, content of the elective course, and expected outcomes—serve as the foundation for identifying possibilities to cultivate students’ language skills. …”
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Analysis of complications from fat grafting performed at a public university hospital between 2015 and 2018: a cross-sectional retrospective study by Amanda Schroeder, Luiz Henrique Zanata Pinheiro, Jessyca Rezende Angeline, Fernando Fabrício Franco, Davi Reis Calderoni, Paulo Kharmandayan

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Role of remote ischaemic conditioning in fracture healing and orthopaedic surgery—a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Buck, Tao Wang, Sheharyar S. Baig, Arshad Majid, Ali N. Ali

“…Sixteen clinical RCTs, involving 628 patients, investigated RIC in 6 different elective orthopaedic procedures (knee, lower limb, cervical, shoulder, general, hip fracture). …”
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Morbidity and mortality in the early postoperative course following elective reconstruction of abdominal aorta aneurysm using endovascular and open surgical techniques by Marjanović Ivan, Jevtić Miodrag, Mišović Sidor, Čolić Miodrag, Zoranović Uroš, Šarac Momir, Rusović Siniša, Jovanović Milan

“…The aim of the study was to present preliminar results of a comparative clinical retrospective study of early postoperative morbidity and mortality in AAA reconstruction using endovascular (EVAR) and open surgical techniques. Method. This comparative clinical retrospective study included 59 patients, electively operated on for AAA within the period January 2008 - March 2009, divided into two groups. …”
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Implementation of E-Learning and Organizational Commitment Towards the Performance of KPPS Members (Voting Organizing Group) in the 2024 Election in Cirebon Regency by Rizki Pidia Pratiwi, Dimas Haris Amarudin, Noveria Susijawati

“…The research method used is quantitative with data collection techniques through questionnaires to 150 KPPS member respondents. …”
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Explanation of the Participation and Presence of the People of Bushehr Province in Political-Social Activities (With Emphasis on Election Participation) (Case Study of Bushehr City... by Gholamreza Jafarinia

“…This research is conducted through a survey method. The study population consists of the residents of Bushehr City, which, according to the Statistical Yearbook of 1403 (the latest published yearbook), amounts to 485,398 individuals. …”
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Optimization of a Comprehensive Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Yu. A. Argunova, T. N. Zvereva, S. A. Pomeshkina, A. V. Ivanova, O. M. Polikutina, O. V. Gruzdeva, V. V. Kashtalap, O. L. Barbarash

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive prehabilitation program including the optimization of drug therapy for patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Material and methods. 56 male patients with stable angina referred to elective on-pump CABG were enrolled in a study. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of prehabilitation prior to elective surgery compared to usual preoperative care: protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations by Tanja Rombey, Helene Eckhardt, Wilm Quentin

“…We will extract data regarding the included studies’ basic characteristics, economic evaluation methods and cost-effectiveness results.A narrative synthesis will be performed. …”
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Sexuality and society in the medical context: Conceptualization, implementation and evaluation of a student-led elective course in medical school at Leipzig University by Endres, Konrad Jakob, Surber, Chiara, Albertus, Mona, Müller, Martina, Wortmann, Laura, Heinz, Nick, Conrad, Ines, Götze, Heide

“…Methods: The course utilized interactive teaching methods, including peer learning and role-playing. …”
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How did an election fraud narrative spread online? Testing theories us-ing machine learning and natural language processing by Loni Hagen, Diego Ford, Jahnae Edwards, Ly Dinh, Nic DePaula, Joshua Scacco

“…We applied machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) methods to examine Twitter data related to an election fraud narrative following the 2020 Presidential election. …”
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How do multimedia and blended learning enhance music elective courses? examining the roles of learning attitudes, styles, and teaching presence. by Pingbo Tang, Xiaoshi Zhou, Yuefeng Zhou, Rong Cheng

“…The research results are of great significance for optimizing the design and teaching methods of music elective courses, providing theoretical support and empirical basis for promoting innovation in music education.…”
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Role of digital media as political communication tools in elections: A study on political science students at a public university in Ghana by Adwoa Sikayena Amankwah

“…The study addresses this gap by employing the mixed methods approach to survey 400 students and engage 40 students through focus group discussions. …”
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Increased Heart Rate Variability following Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease and Preprocedural Anxiety by Tessa Oktaramdani, E. Mudjaddid, Muhadi, Hamzah Shatri

“…The aim of our study is to identify the impact of preprocedural anxiety on increased HRV following an elective PCI. Methods. Our study was a pretest and post-test correlation study involving 44 SCAD patients who underwent elective PCI at Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital. …”
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