WRITER'S CRAMP: A HISTORICAL REVIEW by O. A. Shavlovskaya

“…WC is a movement disorder — specific kind of dystonia characterized by excessive involuntary muscle contractions, which lead to the formation of abnormal posture during the execution of motor tasks and elective violations often involving highly precise, repetitive movements. …”
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Diastolic stress test in the preoperative non-cardiac surgery examination by O. N. Dzhioeva, O. M. Drapkina

“…Preoperative examination of patients undergoing high-risk elective non-cardiac surgery requires identifying factors associated with both the type of surgery and comorbidity profile of each patient. …”
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A study on the role of influence group in public policy making by Abbas Monavarian, Mojtaba Amiri, Narges Sadat Razavimehr

“…This research, from practical research purpose and method view, is a descriptive research and survey branch. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Anesthetics and Surgery on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Instrumentation Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial by Selcan Akesen, Gökay Eken, Yücel Bilgin, Saltuk Buğra Güler, Elifgül Ulutaş

“…Methods: A total of 40 patients, American Society of Anesthesiology I-III, aged 18 and over who underwent elective spinal posterior instrumentation were included. …”
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Differentiated approach to drainage of postoperative wounds using synthetic prostheses in patients with postoperative ventral hernia by N. K. Tarasova, S. M. Dynkov, D. V. Mizgirev, T. V. Ovsyannikova

“…The OBJECTIVE was to determine the indications and timing of wound drainage in patients with postoperative ventral hernias using mesh prostheses.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A retrospective analysis of 137 patients underwent elective prosthetic mesh hernioplasty for postoperative ventral hernias during 2020 – 2023 was carried out. …”
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Assessment of performance feedback as a teaching-learning tool in the operating room at the National Referral Hospital, Bhutan: a prospective pre-post interventional study by Karma Sherub, Yeshey Dorjey, Namkha Dorji, Sangay Tshering

“…Abstract Background Effective, efficient, and enduring feedback on performance improves and accelerates learning in medical education. Basic teaching methods like providing constructive feedback would enhance educational quality. …”
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Transanal Specimen Extraction After Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy for Sigmoid Volvulus by Ufuk Uylas, Ramazan Gündoğdu, Yusuf Murat Bağ, Aydın Aktaş, Fatih Sümer, Cüneyt Kayaalp

“…In this study, we present the results from cases of sigmoid volvulus treated with laparoscopic surgery and transanal specimen removal. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on eight cases in which patients diagnosed with sigmoid volvulus underwent elective laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection and transanal specimen extraction. …”
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A laboratory feasibility study using a computer algorithm for anastomosis segmentation of epicardial ultrasonography images from distal coronary artery bypass anastomoses by Alex Skovsbo Jørgensen, Martin Siemienski Andersen, Lasse Riis Østergaard, Samuel Emil Schmidt, Dorte Nøhr, Jan Jesper Andreasen

“…Here, we aim to describe an automatic quality assessment of distal coronary anastomoses using in-house software for vessel area and diameter extraction. Methods A postoperative, laboratory, investigational feasibility study comparing computer readings of longitudinal and transverse ultrasonographic images of distal coronary artery anastomoses with manual readings was performed, including ECUS images from 30 patients undergoing elective, isolated on-pump CABG. …”
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Comparaison of effectiveness of flexible intubation fibersocope versus bonfils fiberoscope in tracheal intubation of paediatrics with midfacial hypoplasia by Nourane Hussein Sultan, Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Elattar, Emad Eldin Abdel Moneim Areda, Tamer Ahmed Maher Ghoneim, Aliaa Rabie Abd Elaziz

“…Also, to estimate time to first intubation attempt, time to endotracheal insertion and to assess the occurrence of complications.Methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted over 30 children (aged 6 month up to 5 years) with midfacial hypoplasia planned to undergo elective surgery while under general anesthesia. …”
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Impact of video‑based incentive on patient willingness to read the informed consent form with comprehension before minimally-invasive surgery: a randomized controlled trial by Weronika Kisielewska, Michał Kościołek, Bernard Mitura, Weronika Kowalczyk, Krystian Kisielewski, Małgorzata Pajer, Laura Kacprzak, Kryspin Mitura

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of video material on encouraging patients to thoroughly read the IC form. Materials and methods: This parallel design study comprised 102 patients referred for elective laparoscopic surgical procedures. …”
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Сardiac index and stroke volume variation estimated by the pulse wave transit time analysis in comparison with variables derived by pulse contour analysis after coronary revascula... by D. A. Volkov, E. V. Fot, A. A. Smetkin, T. N. Semenkova, K. V. Paromov, V. V. Kuzkov, M. Yu. Kirov

“…The objective was to validate cardiac index (CI) and stroke volume variation (SVV) measured by pulse wave transit time (PWTT) technology  using estimated continuous cardiac output (esCCO) technique, with pulse contour analysis (PCA) after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting  (OPCAB)Materials and methods. The study involved 21 patients after elective OPCAB. …”
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Preoperative evaluation: Impact on early perioperative hemodynamic and respiratory complications by Ozgür Komurcu, Caner Genc, Betül Ciftci Kurt, Olcay Demir, Asuman Akbaş, Dilan Akyurt, Hatice Selçuk Kuşderci, Serkan Tulgar, Mustafa Süren

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative evaluation on early perioperative hemodynamic and respiratory complications. Methods This prospective observational study analyzed data from patients aged 18 to 80 who underwent elective surgery between October 15, 2023, and February 15, 2024. …”
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The changes in soil-biological processes and structure of microbial community of agrochernozems in conditions of different ways of soil cultivation by O. V. Kutovaya, A. M. Grebennikov, A. K. Tkhakakhova, V. A. Isaev, V. M. Garmashov, V. A. Bespalov, Yu. I. Cheverdin, V. P. Belobrov

“…The impact of soil cultivation methods (tillage with soil overturning at a depth of 20-22 and 14-16 cm, beardless plowing and surface treatment respectively at a depth of 14-16 and 6-8 cm, and also zero or minimal tillage)) on biological activity of various ecology-trophic groups of microorganisms on agronochernozems of the Kamennaya Steppe (Voronezh oblast) using classical inoculation methods on elective media. …”
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Comparing the Inspiratory Capacity Measurements Obtained by Incentive Spirometry and Ultrasonic Spirography in the Early Postoperative Period in Cardiac Surgery Patients by A. A. Eremenko, T. P. Zyulyaeva, D. V. Ryabova, M. S. Grekova, A. P. Alferova, A. V. Goncharova, O. O. Grin, S. S. Dmitrieva, A. S. Dmitrieva

“…To compare volumetric parameters measured with incentive spirometer and results obtained with bedside ultrasound-based spirometer to assure the feasibility of the use of incentive spirometry to assess the inspiratory capacity and effectiveness of postoperative respiratory rehabilitation.Materials and methods. The study included 50 patients after elective cardiac surgery. …”
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Smoking Cessation in Chinese Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study by Jianxing He, Dingpei Han, Kun Qian, Weijie Guan, Ge Zhang, Weiqing Lu, Hecheng Li, Xiuyi Zhi

“…Introduction The multicenter CHAMPION study aimed to assess the impact of smoking cessation on post-operative complications (PCs) and smoking cessation patterns in Chinese patients undergoing lung surgery. Methods Patients undergoing elective lung surgery were prospectively enrolled from three major tertiary centers in China. …”
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Assessment of frailty in geriatric patients admitted to oncology: a quality improvement project by Safiyyah Samad, Robert Brown

“…This project aimed to improve the assessment of frailty in patients aged 65 and above admitted to the oncology department using the CFS. Method: We reviewed data for patients aged 65 and over admitted to the oncology department, including elective and emergency admissions. …”
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Impact of Virtual Care With Remote Automated Monitoring on the Rate of Acute Hospital Care Post Discharge and Index Length of Hospital Stay: Protocol for the Post Discharge After S... by Sandra Ofori, Michael H McGillion, Flavia K Borges, Carley Ouellette, Ameen Patel, David Conen, Maura Marcucci, Michael Ke Wang, Lily Jaeyoung Park, Conor Bell, Jennifer Lounsbury, Kanae Nagatani, Vikas Tandon, Trevor J Wilkieson, Ahraaz Wyne, Valerie Harvey, Stephanie Harrison, Rahima Nenshi, Jessica Bogach, John Harlock, Margherita Cadeddu, Shawn Forbes, Shariq Haider, Reza D Mirza, Sunita Narang, Clare J Reade, Daniel M Tushinski, Amit Raut, Samir Raza, Ted Scott, Anthony Adili, Jeremy Petch, PJ Devereaux

“…ObjectiveThe Post Discharge After Surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring Technology-3 (PCV-RAM-3) trial tests the hypothesis that informing surgeons and patients of virtual care with remote automated monitoring (VC-RAM) assignment will promote earlier discharge, thereby reducing the index length of hospital stay, and that postdischarge VC-RAM will reduce acute hospital care. MethodsThe PVC-RAM-3 trial is a randomized controlled trial that compares VC-RAM to standard postdischarge care among 2500 adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery in 3 Canadian hospitals. …”
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Focal boosted IMRT treatment of prostate cancer to 84 Gy in 28 fractions: preliminary clinical outcomes, toxicity, and dosimetry by Jacob Michael Hands, Michael J. Whalen, Shawn Haji-Momenian, Harold Frazier, Ramez Andrawis, Destie Provenzano, Julie E. Bauman, Fayez Estephan, Hamid Aghdam, Dongjun Chen, Sharad Goyal, Martin Ojong-Ntui, Yuan James Rao

“…Moreover, 18 (90%) men received elective pelvic nodal radiation. The mean baseline Prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 25.1 ng/mL (range 4.2–73.4). …”
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Risk of disease progression after discontinuing immunotherapy in 105 patients with Merkel cell carcinoma who responded to PD-1 pathway blockade by Shailender Bhatia, Daniel S Hippe, Paul T Nghiem, Candice Church, Tomoko Akaike, Kristina Lachance, Lisa Tachiki, Thomas Pulliam, Song Y Park, Coley Doolittle-Amieva, Lisa Zaba, Nora A Alexander, Emily Gong, Lauren Zawacki, Allison J Remington, Yasman Moshiri, Alex Fu, Emily Huynh, Nikhil Harikrishnan, Marika Bierma

“…While elective discontinuation may be appropriate after durable CRs (response≥1 year), greater caution is warranted in other settings.…”
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Optimal Design, Electromagnetic–Thermal Analysis and Application of In-Wheel Permanent Magnet BLDC Motor for E-Mobility by Yucel Cetinceviz

“…Then, multiphysics using the coupled electromagnetic–thermal analysis is carried out. Elective analysis using the finite element method, a motor prototype, and experimental studies verifies the design effectively.…”
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