Precision in practice: exploring the impact of ai and machine learning on ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia by Noor Ul Huda Bhatti, Syed Ghazi Ali Kirmani, Maryam Butt

“… Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia (UGRA) is a commonly utilized practice in both elective and emergency situations during surgical procedures and for pain management. …”
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Association Between Early Exposure to General Anesthesia and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Control Study by Abbas Sedighinejad, Maryam Kousha, Soheil Soltanipour, Erfan Vakili, Novin Naderi, Gelareh Biazar, Mahin Tayefeh Ashrafiyeh

“…Objectives: We investigated the association between early exposure to general anesthesia and autism development. Materials & Methods: This case-control study was conducted at the pediatric psychology clinic of an academic hospital affiliated with Guilan University of Medical Sciences from December 2021 to April 2024. …”
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Efficacy of systemic lidocaine in postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: study protocol for a multicentre, prospective, double-blind... by Yusheng Yao, Xincheng Liao, Bingbing Fu, Jia Yun, Huifen Lin, Bin Qian

“…This study protocol is designed to clarify the effectiveness of lidocaine in postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery.Methods and analysis This is a prospective, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial. …”
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Surgery for an Uncommon Pathology: Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma—Indications, Type of Pancreatectomy, and Outcomes in a Single-Center Experience by Emil Matei, Silviu Ciurea, Vlad Herlea, Traian Dumitrascu, Catalin Vasilescu

“…This study aims to explore a single surgical center experience (including mainly pancreatic resections) regarding the indications, the type of pancreatectomies, and early and long-term outcomes for PM_RCC. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: The data of all patients with surgery for PM_RCC (from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2023) were retrospectively assessed, and potential predictors of survival were explored. …”
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Diagnostic Value of Endotoxin Activity for Acute Postoperative Complications: A Study in Major Abdominal Surgery Patients by Hye Sung Kim, Gyeo Ra Lee, Eun Young Kim

“…Also, the differential diagnostic value of EA was assessed in a subgroup of patients with abnormal liver function during the immediate postoperative period. <b>Methods</b>: Patients admitted to the surgical ICU of our institution following elective abdominal surgery were enrolled. …”
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Pandemic-related declines in hospitalization for non-COVID-19-related illness in the United States from January through July 2020. by Jennifer L Nguyen, Michael Benigno, Deepa Malhotra, Farid Khan, Frederick J Angulo, Jennifer Hammond, David L Swerdlow, Maya Reimbaeva, Birol Emir, John M McLaughlin

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Rates of hospitalization declined substantially during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting delayed routine, elective, and emergency care in the United States. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Periarticular Fentanyl versus Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Pawan Kumar Shanwal, Amit Saraf, Pradeep Kumar Pathak, Sanjeev Chincholi, Priti Ranjan Sinha, Mukesh Kumar Prasad

“…The presence of conflicting reports without any consensus on the best combination for LIA necessitates further research, and hence we conducted a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of ketorolac and fentanyl in reducing post-operative pain when administered through LIA Materials and Methods: This triple-blind randomized control trial was conducted on 90 consenting patients undergoing elective primary THA after obtaining institutional ethical approval. …”
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Predicting Functional Decline in Geriatric Abdominal Surgery Patients: Unveiling Incidence, Risk Factors, and Innovative Predictive Models in Thailand by Poungkaew Thitisakulchai, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Sunit Jarungjitaree, Nipaporn Sangarunakul, Piyapat Dajpratham

“…This study investigated the incidence and risk factors associated with postoperative functional decline in older adults and developed formulas to predict its occurrence. Materials and Methods: This cohort study analyzed patients aged 60 and over who underwent elective abdominal surgery at a tertiary care center in Thailand. …”
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Interscalene block alone vs interscalene block with erector spinae plane block for shoulder arthroscopy anesthesia: a randomized-controlled trial by Hussen Gamal Almawardy, Mohammed Said ElSharkawy, Shimaa Mostafa Elrahwan, Mhmoud Abdalsattar Almohasseb, Islam Morsy

“…This work aimed to compare the effectiveness of interscalene block (ISB) alone vs ISB and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) together applied in SA. Methods:. This controlled, randomized study trial included 50 patients, with an age range of 18 to 65 years, both sexes, admitted for elective SA. …”
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The Impact of Delivery Mode on the Development of Behavioral Disorders in Children by Abbas Sedighinejad, Seyedeh Maryam Zavarmousavi, Soheil Soltanipour, Bahram Naderi Nabi, Fatemeh Safari moghadam, Reyhaneh Shahrokhi Rad, Gelareh Biazar

“…Conclusion: Children born by elective CS under GA may face childhood behavioral problems. …”
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The Effects of Opioid-Free Anesthesia with Dexmedetomidine and Esketamine on Postoperative Anesthetic-Related Complications for Hip Surgery in the Elderly by Ye Q, Hu Y, Xing Q, Wu Y, Zhang Y

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of opioid-free anesthesia in geriatric patients undergoing hip surgery.Patients and Methods: A total of 121 patients, aged 60 years or older, undergoing elective hip surgery were randomized to receive either opioid-free anesthesia with dexmedetomidine and esketamine (OFA group) or balanced anesthesia with opioids (CON group). …”
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Clinical, Histological, Immunohistochemical Aspects in a Rare Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath (Triton) Tumor by Laura REBEGEA, Elena NICULET, Mihaela CRAESCU, Dorel FIRESCU, Georgiana Bianca CONSTANTIN, Mihaela DUMITRU, Cristina SERBAN, Raul MIHAILOV, Mihaela LUNGU

“…Chemotherapy was the elective treatment which was followed for 1 month, the patient having a rapid downward evolution towards exitus, with a 33 month post-diagnosis survival. …”
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Propofol-assisted deep extubation in the dental treatment of pediatrics: a randomized controlled triple-blind trial by Wei Cui, Xiang Zhang, Ying Shang, Yun Liu

“…Abstract Objectives To verify whether propofol-assisted deep extubation is associated with fewer complications in pediatric patients undergoing dental treatment. Materials and methods This prospective study enrolled 60 pediatric candidates undergoing elective dental interventions, with randomized allocation to either deep extubation (DE; n = 30) or awake extubation (AE; n = 30) protocols. …”
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Effect of tailored, intensive prehabilitation for risky lifestyles before ventral hernia repair on postoperative outcomes, health, and costs - study protocol for a randomised contr... by Sofie Anne-Marie Skovbo Jensen, Susanne Vahr Lauridsen, Siv Fonnes, Jacob Rosenberg, Hanne Tønnesen

“…An interview study will be nested within the randomised trial.<h4>Methods</h4>The study is a multicenter, parallel-group, superiority randomised clinical trial. …”
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Mode of delivery and offspring body mass index, overweight and obesity in adult life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Karthik Darmasseelane, Matthew J Hyde, Shalini Santhakumaran, Chris Gale, Neena Modi

“…Secondary outcomes were subgroup analyses by gender and type of CS (in-labour/emergency, pre-labour/elective).<h4>Methods</h4>Using a predefined search strategy, Pubmed, Google Scholar and Web of Science were searched for any article published before 31(st) March 2012, along with references of any studies deemed relevant. …”
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Patients Having Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery Exhibit Significant Acute Muscle Wasting by Gabor Dudas, Ismita Chhetri, Martin Whyte, Margaret Rayman, Rachel Simmonds, Anthony Catchpole, Mark Griffiths, Ben Creagh‐Brown

“…This study aims to evaluate the acute changes in muscle size, strength and activity following major cancer surgery and to explore the role of insulin resistance and selenium deficiency as potential mediators of these alterations. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 52 patients undergoing elective open major abdominal surgery for cancer. …”
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Surgical Management of Thick Primary Cutaneous Melanoma in the US by Arthur W. Cowman, Kristel Lourdault, Douglas Hanes, Jessica Weiss, Sean Nassoiy, Melanie Goldfarb, Richard Essner

“…These patients were stratified into three groups based on nodal assessment: sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), elective lymphadenectomy (ELND), or no nodal evaluation (NNE). …”
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Thoracoscopy-guided thoracic paravertebral block using dexmedetomidine in combination with ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia after thoracoscopic radical resection of lung can... by Ke-wei Wu, Shu-yu Deng, Xu-feng Zhang, Da-wei Zheng, Li-hong Hu

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of this trial was to evaluate the analgesic effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for thoracoscopic-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TTPB) after thoracoscopic radical resection (TRR) of lung cancer. Methods A total of 60 patients were enrolled from our hospital who underwent elective TRR of lung cancer and randomized into either a control group (group C) or a dexmedetomidine group (group D). …”
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Outcomes of induction of labour in women with previous caesarean delivery: a retrospective cohort study using a population database. by Sarah J Stock, Evelyn Ferguson, Andrew Duffy, Ian Ford, James Chalmers, Jane E Norman

“…The aim of this study was to describe outcomes of IOL at 39-41 weeks in women with one previous caesarean delivery and to compare outcomes of IOL or planned caesarean delivery to those of expectant management.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We performed a population-based retrospective cohort study of singleton births greater than 39 weeks gestation, in women with one previous caesarean delivery, in Scotland, UK 1981-2007 (n = 46,176). …”
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A Contemporary Analysis of Discharge Disposition Following Total Joint Arthroplasty by Swaroopa Vaidya, MS, Gregory Panza, PhD, Jake Laverdiere, BS, Dianne Vye, MSN, RN, ONC, Jenna Bernstein, MD

“…Examining preoperative patient characteristics of those who are still admitted to SNFs, despite cultural shifts, may help providers identify patients still at high risk for SNF discharge. Methods: This retrospective study included patients who had elective total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty from January through December 2022 at a high-volume orthopaedic institute. …”
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