Post-ESOphagectomy patients presenting for General Anesthesia INduction: A systematic review of the literature (PESO-GAIN-R) by Nika Samadzadeh Tabrizi, Alexander D. Shapeton, Jamel Ortoleva, Michelle Burmistova, Riley A. Demos, Sridhar R. Musuku, Roman Schumann

“…Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched from inception through January 1, 2024 to identify studies involving patients ≥90 days postesophagectomy and undergoing elective surgery unrelated to their esophagectomy status, where GA was required. …”
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Demonstrating the Viability of Spiritual Care Education: A Pilot Study on Integrating Spirituality and Health into Medical Education by Haafiz Hashim, Zuhair Zaidi, Ahmed Alshaikhsalama, Ammaar Kazi, Zaiba Jetpuri

“…Methods An elective course was developed to explore the interplay between religion, spirituality, and medicine and was administered over 2 academic semesters. …”
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A profile of Caesarean sections performed at a district hospital in Tshwane, South Africa by I. Govender, C. Steyn, O. Maphasha, A. T. Abdulrazak

“…Most CSs were emergencies (61.70%). Most elective CSs were because of a previous CS and spinal anaesthesia was used in 91.73%. …”
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Urology Amidst the War on COVID-19 by Bishoy Hanna, Stuart Jackson, Harry Narroway, Amanda Chung

“…ObjectivesWe sought to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of urology internationally, with particular focus on the Australian response. MethodsA literature search of PubMed was conducted using search terms “urology,” “coronavirus,” “COVID-19,” and “surgery.” …”
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Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap versus the Karydakis and Bascom Flap Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease by Madeline Y. M Chee

“…Patients and Methods: De-identified data of patients who underwent elective pilonidal sinus excision with flap reconstruction at a tertiary referral center from January 2019 to January 2023 were analyzed. …”
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The impact of cementing technique in polished taper fit hip stems: a modelling analysis of implant-cement interface by Bernard H. van Duren, Mohamad Taufiqurrakhman, Alison Jones, Mark Higgins, Andrew R. Manktelow, Benjamin V. Bloch, Hemant Pandit

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Cervical Ripening in The Netherlands: A Survey by Claartje M. A. Huisman, Marta Jozwiak, Jan Willem de Leeuw, Ben Willem Mol, Kitty W. M. Bloemenkamp

“…Use of mechanical methods in women with a prior cesarean has increased rapidly between 2006 and 2010, corresponding with decreasing use of prostaglandins and elective repeat cesarean sections.…”
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Evaluation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols in Abdominal Surgery by Sai Mrudula Katikam, Lokesh Kumar Komari, Sai Bhaskar Rayudu Parimi

“…Materials and Methods: In total, 150 patients scheduled for elective abdominal procedures participated in a prospective randomized research. …”
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Role of videolaparoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications in abdominal surgery by B.O. Matviychuk, R.L. Bokhonko, A.M. Lavryk, O.B. Matviychuk, A.D. Kvit, M.М. Budnyk, T.V. Pyvovar

“…Aim: to find out the effectiveness and expediency of relaparoscopy in management of post-laparoscopic complications. Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of treatment outcomes in laparoscopic surgeries was carried out, of which 943 (48.8 %) were elective and 988 (51.2 %) were urgent. …”
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Correlation between pain sensitivity and postoperative sleep disturbance in adult patients undergoing intestinal polypectomy under general anaesthesia: a prospective cohort study by Yan Li, Qian Liu, Yun Chen, Ziyan Pan, Haichuan He, Jiangwen Yin

“…This article aims to investigate the association between pain sensitivity and PSD in adult patients (<65 years old) undergoing elective intestinal polypectomy under general anaesthesia.Design Nationwide register-based cohort study.Setting The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832003, ChinaParticipants A total of 246 patients undergoing elective intestinal polypectomy under general anaesthesia were selected from December 2023 to September 2024 (aged 18-64 years, about 59% men).Primary and secondary outcome measures Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) scores and sleep parameters, including sleep stages, efficiency, awakening times and sleep latency, were recorded one day before and after surgery.Methods A total of 246 adult patients (<65 years old) undergoing elective intestinal polypectomy under general anaesthesia were selected from December 2023 to September 2024. …”
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Novel Blended Learning on Artificial Intelligence for Medical Students: Qualitative Interview Study by Zoe S Oftring, Kim Deutsch, Daniel Tolks, Florian Jungmann, Sebastian Kuhn

“…Second, this paper presents findings from a qualitative postcourse evaluation of students’ knowledge and attitudes toward AI and their overall perception of the course. MethodsClinical-year medical students can attend a 5-day elective course called “Medicine in the Digital Age,” which includes one dedicated AI module alongside 4 others on digital doctor-patient communication; digital health applications and smart devices; telemedicine; and virtual/augmented reality and robotics. …”
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Impact of Transitioning to a Level 1 Trauma Center on Orthopaedic Surgical Volume and Resident Education by Darlington Nwaudo, MD, Solomon Egbe, BA, Audrey Litvak, BA, Jason Strelzow, MD, FAOA

“…All other cases were categorized as elective. Linear regression analyses assessed trends in case volumes over time. …”
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Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Cause-Specific Mortality After Hospitalisation in COPD by Ioannides AE, Whittaker HR, Quint JK

“…Exposures were stratified by hospitalization type (elective and emergency) and cause (all-cause, cardiovascular, respiratory, and non-cardiorespiratory). …”
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APGAR Scores in Cesarean Deliveries: Effects of General and Spinal Anesthesia: A Systematic Review by Ali Pahnabi, Maryam Montazami, Maryam Daneshian

“…Additional randomized controlled trials are recommended. Conclusions: Both methods are safe, with SA offering neonatal advantages in elective cases and GA being effective in emergencies. …”
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The use of topical antiseptic solutions in the healing process of post-surgical skin wounds in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) by Thomás Souza e Silva, Soke Gninlome Cedril Hounkonnou, Hiasmin Marcia de Souza Lima, Joana Luiza Crispiano Cunha Santos, Fábio de Souza Mendonça, Rinaldo Florencio-Silva, Ricardo dos Santos Simões, Fabrício Bezerra da Sá, Joaquim Evêncio-Neto

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate whether the effectiveness of topical antiseptic solutions in restoring skin continuity solutions is related to their antimicrobial action or to their action in maintaining moisture, in dogs undergoing elective surgeries. Methods: Forty dogs, 20 males and 20 females, underwent orchiectomy and oophorectomy, respectively. …”
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Influence of Preclinical Training on Root Canal Treatment Technical Quality and Confidence Level of Undergraduate Dental Students by Reem M. Barakat, Manal Matoug-Elwerfelli, Rahaf A. Almohareb, Hanan A. Balto

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of exposure to additional preclinical endodontic training on undergraduate students’ technical quality of root canal treatment and overall confidence levels in endodontics. Methods. Technical quality of root canal treatment performed clinically by fifth-year undergraduate students was evaluated and divided into two groups: Group 1, teeth treated by students who had attended both a preclinical endodontic block course and an elective preclinical course. …”
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Timing and other factors influencing shortterm outcomes of endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis: a retrospective study by Fumitaka Niiya, Naoki Tamai, Masataka Yamawaki, Jun Noda, Tetsushi Azami, Yuichi Takano, Fumiya Nishimoto, Masatsugu Nagahama

“…Conclusion Elective ETGBD may be considered in cases in which ETGBD is anticipated to be challenging.…”
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Evaluating the impact of patient blood management implementation: a protocol for a quasiexperimental study in a Portuguese tertiary care setting by João Firmino-Machado, Diana Castro Paupério, Henrique Coelho, Sandrine Jorge, Guilherme Rabello, Donat R Sphan

“…This study will evaluate the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of implementing a PBM programme in elective surgical patients at a tertiary Portuguese hospital, with secondary objectives focusing on preoperative anaemia prevalence and aetiology, PBM protocol adherence, transfusion practices guided by viscoelastic tests and the impact of cell salvage techniques.Methods A baseline evaluation will be conducted in 2018, and postintervention assessments will follow from 2019 to 2024. …”
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The Problem of Grade Inflation: Measurement and Analysis by Andrei R. Markov, Natalia L. Shagas, Elena V. Merekina, Alexandra A. Moskaleva

“…The authors offer interpretation of these types and suggest their methods for measurement.  The authors use specially collected grade data base of grades for compulsory and elective courses received by several cohorts of students admitted to a public research University. …”
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The possibilities of intravascular ultrasound of coronary arteries in the choice of tactics and evaluation of the results of endovascular treatment in elderly and senile patients by D. A. Vorobevskii, K. L. Kozlov, S. V. Vlasenko, S. G. Scherbak, T. R. Vildanov

“…To evaluate the results of coronary intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in elderly and senile patients in various clinical situations.Materials and methods. The study included 155 patients aged >60 years, 118 of whom underwent elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and 37 patients were emergently hospitalized for non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). …”
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