Effect of early essential newborn care on breastfeeding and outcomes of mothers/newborns post-cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial in China by Min Zhou, Jin-Yi Guo, Tai-Yang Li, Chun-Hua Zhou, Xiao-Qin Zhang, Wei Wei, Jie Zhou, Sharon R. Redding, Yan-Qiong Ouyang, Hui-Jun Chen

“…This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of EENC during and after cesarean section. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan, China. …”
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Informed consent in cardiac surgery - current institutional practice and legislation by Karadžić-Kočica Milica, Ugrinović Hristina, Grujić Miloš, Lazović Dejan, Vučićević Filip, Panić Goran, Kočica Mladen

“…The aim of the study was to determine the current state of the institutional informed consent policy before elective cardiac surgical procedures in light of actual nation-al legislation. …”
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The effectiveness of phosphocreatine cardioprotection during vascular surgery in high cardiac risk patients by I. A. Kozlov, D. A.. Sokolov, P. A. Lyuboshevsky

“…The objective was to study the occurrence of perioperative cardiovascular complications (CVС) and clinical and laboratory cardioprotection signs in patients treated with phosphocreatine infusion in intraoperative period of vascular surgery.Materials and methods. The study involved 204 patients with high cardiac risk (revised cardiac risk index > 2, risk of perioperative myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest > 1%) who underwent elective vascular surgery. …”
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Efficacy of Levobupivacaine versus Ropivacaine for Tonsillar Pillar Block in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Vishnu Sadanandan, Antony John Charles, Srinivasan Parthasarathy

“…Aim: To compare levobupivacaine and ropivacaine for posttonsillectomy analgesia. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based randomised double-blinded clinical trial was conducted at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India, between March 2023 and February 2024 on 60 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status Class I and II patients aged between 7 and 25 years undergoing elective tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia. …”
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Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of transdermal continuous oxygen therapy for surgical site wound healing after lower extremity revascularization by Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, Georges Jreij, MD, Eleanor Dunlap, DNP, Shannon Hawkins, DNP, Rachel White, BSN, Areck Ucuzian, MD, PhD, Brajesh K. Lal, MD

“…We propose a randomized trial to provide level one evidence on the effectiveness of TCOT in improving incisional healing and reducing SSI rates in vascular surgery patients. Methods: This randomized controlled trial will enroll 100 participants aged 18 to 90 years undergoing elective lower extremity arterial revascularization at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center. …”
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A Comparative Study of Esketamine-Propofol and Sufentanil-Propofol for Analgesia and Sedation During Breast Minimally Invasive Rotary Resection with Local Anesthesia: A Randomized... by Li N, Qi X, Bao J, Gu Y, Zhou X, Wang T, Jiang N, Wang Y, Ye Q

“…This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of esketamine versus sufentanil as adjuncts to propofol for analgesia and sedation during breast MIRR.Patients and Methods: A total of 90 patients undergoing elective breast MIRR were randomly assigned to receive either sufentanil-propofol or esketamine-propofol for analgesia and sedation. …”
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Investigating the dietary inflammatory index and pro-inflammatory immune dynamics: insights from a cross-sectional study of severe vs. non-severe coronary artery disease patients by Marjan Mahdavi-Roshan, Sara Khoshdooz, Sara Grafenauer, Zeinab Ghorbani, Ali Bonyad, Aseme Pourrajabi, Arsalan Salari

“…The current study investigates the association between dietary inflammatory potential, evaluated using the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), and pro-inflammatory immune dynamics, quantified by the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), in patients undergoing elective angiography. Methods A variety of data, including demographic, clinical, biochemical, echocardiographic, and angiographic information, were collected from the Nutrition Heshmat Registry (NUTHER) located in Guilan province, Iran. …”
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Efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine-esketamine sedation for pediatric acceptance of facemask: single-center, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial by Kan Zhang, Guangxuan Zhang, Yanmei Zhang, Jingjing Wang, Jie Bai, Jijian Zheng, Yujuan Tao

“…Abstract Objective We compare the efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine (DEX) and DEX-esketamine sedation on pediatric acceptance of face mask. Methods This single-center double-blind randomized controlled study was conducted at a tertiary hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. …”
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Anaesthesiologists’ guideline adherence in pre-operative evaluation: a retrospective observational study by Simone Maria Kagerbauer, Jennifer Wißler, Manfred Blobner, Ferdinand Biegert, Dimislav Ivanov Andonov, Gerhard Schneider, Armin Horst Podtschaske, Bernhard Ulm, Bettina Jungwirth

“…In this study, we investigate the proportion of European and national guidelines followed in the area of pre-operative anaesthetic evaluation prior to non-cardiac surgery. Methods We conducted this monocentric retrospective observational study at a German university hospital with the help of software that logically links guidelines in such a way that individualised recommendations can be derived from a patient's data. …”
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Perioperative Tranexamic Acid Should Be Considered for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Receiving Apixaban for Thromboprophylaxis by Sagar Telang, BS, Ryan Palmer, BS, Andrew Dobitsch, MD, Jacob R. Ball, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD, Jay R. Lieberman, MD

“…Background: This study aims to investigate if the perioperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) patients receiving apixaban for thromboprophylaxis can reduce the risk of postoperative bleeding without increasing the rate of thromboembolic events. Methods: The Premier Healthcare Database was utilized to identify all primary elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. …”
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The role of motivation of students career in surgery in the cycle «general surgery» by А. V. Kapshytar

“…Purpose: to study the motives for surgeon career choices by III year students in the cycle «General Surgery». Material and methods. The important role of the teacher in the department of General surgery and patient care ZSMU to awake and motivate student to master theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the surgery. …”
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Abstract 286: Endovascular Management of Pediatric Vertebro‐Vertebral Arterio‐Venous Fistula: Case report by Bharat Pillai, Mohamed F. Doheim, Priya Nidamanuri, Bishow C. Mahat, Sabri Yilmaz, Stephanie Greene, Alhamza R. Al‐Bayati

“…To our knowledge, this is the youngest reported case where endovascular technique was successfully utilized to achieve cure of such high flow VV‐AVF in this 2‐year‐old patient. Systematic and methodical angiographic analyses with close post‐procedural monitoring are pivotal in ensuring successful outcomes.…”
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Battery Longevity in Modern Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy‐Defibrillators by Kotaro Nishino, Taro Temma, Masaya Watanabe, Motoki Nakao, Masahiro Kawasaki, Kintaro Shimano, Kei Kawakami, Shota Saito, Jiro Koya, Daishiro Tatsuta, Hiroyuki Natsui, Takuya Koizumi, Takahide Kadosaka, Taro Koya, Kiwamu Kamiya, Toshiyuki Nagai, Toshihisa Anzai

“…This study aimed to evaluate the battery longevity among ICDs and CRT‐Ds from the major manufacturers implanted at a single institution and identify the factors influencing battery depletion. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 353 patients implanted with HVDs (63 Abbott, 150 Boston Scientific, 140 Medtronic) at Hokkaido University Hospital between 2012 and 2021. …”
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Effect of modified subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block on perioperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing gynecologic endoscopic surgery by Chunchao Peng, Guohui Fu, Jingping Chai, Jide A, Wenhui Guang

“…ObjectiveTo assess the impact of ultrasound-guided multimodal anesthesia utilizing a modified subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in conjunction with general anesthesia on perioperative opioid consumption among patients undergoing gynecologic endoscopic surgery.MethodsA total of 56 patients aged 18–65 years, classified as ASA physical status I-II, with a BMI of 18–30 kg.m², were recruited from Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital between June 2023 and August 2024 for elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery. …”
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Comparing Short-Term Outcomes of Ventral Hernia Repair Using Heavyweight Non-Woven Polypropylene Mesh With Heavyweight Knitted Polypropylene Mesh by Aldo Fafaj, Lucas R. A. Beffa, Clayton C. Petro, Ajita S. Prabhu, Benjamin T. Miller, Li-Ching Huang, Ryan C. Ellis, Sara M. Maskal, Nir Messer, Sergio Mazzola Poli de Figueiredo, Michael J. Rosen

“…We aimed to evaluate our initial experience with using NWP mesh in retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction.MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of all patients at our institution who underwent elective, open incisional hernia repair with NWP or KP mesh from January 2014 until December 2023. …”
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Impact of the coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the provision of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) antenatal care and outcomes of pregnancies in women with IBD by Shaji Sebastian, Rachel Cooney, Jimmy Limdi, Helen Steed, Aaron Bancil, Veronica Hall, Paul Collins, Christian Philipp Selinger, Alexandra Kent, Aileen Fraser, Lyn Smith, Melanie Gunn, Thean Soon Chew, Georgina Kerry, Kamal V Patel, Maya Roysam, Klaartje Bel Kok

“…Birth occurred by vaginal delivery in 72 (56.4%) and by caesarean section in 48 (43.6%) cases. Thirty-three were elective (12 for IBD indications) and 15 emergency caesarean sections. …”
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Total endovascular arch repair: Initial experience in BolognaCentral MessagePerspective by Luca Di Marco, MD, PhD, Chiara Nocera, MD, PhD, Francesco Buia, MD, Francesco Campanini, MD, Domenico Attinà, MD, Giacomo Murana, MD, Luigi Lovato, MD, Davide Pacini, MD, PhD

“…Results: From May 2017 to November 2023, 15 patients underwent elective arch TEVAR, having been deemed unfit for open surgery. …”
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Association of body mass index and outcomes in surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Bennet S. Cho, MD, Troy N. Coaston, BS, Amulya Vadlakonda, BS, Sara Sakowitz, MPH, MS, Syed Shaheer Ali, Esteban Aguayo, MD, Peyman Benharash, MD

“…This study assessed the nuanced relationship between BMI and clinical outcomes in a nationally representative cohort undergoing aortic valve replacement. Methods: Adult (≥18 years) admissions for elective SAVR or TAVR from the 2016–2021 National Inpatient Sample were analyzed. …”
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Comparison between sevoflurane and propofol induction in I-gel insertion in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal herniotomy by Harshita Singh, Harpreet Kaur, Shirin Parveen, Narendra Singh Bafila, Kirtika Yadav, Anam Rizwan, Dhruvraj Singh

“…The secondary objective was to note complications such as laryngospasm, coughing, biting, and gagging with Sevoflurane and Propofol induction. Materials and Methods: The prospective observational study included 66 children aged 6 months–8 years with American society of anesthesiologists physical status I and II, scheduled for elective herniotomy. …”
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Development and validation of machine learning-derived frailty index in predicting outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention by John T.Y. Soong, L.F. Tan, Rodney Y.H. Soh, W.B. He, Andie H. Djohan, H.W. Sim, T.C. Yeo, H.C. Tan, Mark Y.Y. Chan, C.H. Sia, M.L. Feng

“…We developed and validated a tool to identify and stratify frailty using collected data for patients who underwent PCI and explored its predictive power to predict adverse clinical outcomes post PCI. Methods: Between 2014 and 2015, 1,732 patients who underwent semi-urgent or elective PCI in a tertiary centre were included. …”
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