The impact of a patient decision aid for patients with advanced laryngeal carcinoma – a multicenter study by Anne N. Heirman, Japke F. Petersen, Abrahim Al-Mamgani, Simone E. J. Eerenstein, Bertram J. de Kleijn, Frank Hoebers, Bernard M. Tijink, Lisette van der Molen, Gyorgy B. Halmos, Richard Dirven, Martijn M. Stuiver, Michiel W. M. van den Brekel

“…pda=tools/pda_larynx_en/story.html ) before completing T1 questionnaires, while the usual care arm followed standard procedures. Between-group differences in outcomes were estimated using regression models with correction for case mix differences. …”
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Assessing patient-level risk factors for evidence-based early diagnosis of maternal sepsis by Philip Emeka Anyanwu, Paul Expert, Kate Honeyford, Oluwasomidoyin Bello, Mobolaji Modinat Salawu, Ikeola Adeoye, Ayo Stephen Adebowale, Amen-Patrick Nwosu, Summia Zaher, Peter Ghazal, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Magbagbeola David Dairo, Ceire Costelloe

“…This study assessed patient-level risk factors -age, health-seeking behaviour, comorbidities and procedures- associated with maternal sepsis in an urban tertiary hospital in Nigeria. …”
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Developing a novel diagnostic model for identifying high-risk plaques in new onset unstable angina pectoris using coronary CT angiography by Hui Li, Hui Li, Yao Li, Zhuoya Yao, Bin Chen, Shaohuan Qian, Miaonan Li, Miaonan Li, Hongju Wang, Hongju Wang

“…And a web-based dynamic nomogram was further built to facilitate the prediction procedure.ConclusionsOur prediction nomogram, developed using electronic health records, demonstrated robust capability in accurately identifying high-risk plaque among new onset patients with UAP. …”
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Evolution of Untreated Moderate Mitral Regurgitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation by Massimo Baudo, Serge Sicouri, Francesco Cabrucci, Yoshiyuki Yamashita, Dimitrios E. Magouliotis, Sarah M. Carnila, Sandra V. Abramson, Katie M. Hawthorne, Harish Jarrett, Roberto Rodriguez, Scott M. Goldman, Paul M. Coady, Eric M. Gnall, William A. Gray, Sandro Gelsomino, Basel Ramlawi

“…We excluded those with previous aortic or mitral valve interventions, endocarditis, concomitant percutaneous coronary intervention, or emergent procedures. Patients with severe aortic or tricuspid regurgitation or significant mitral stenosis were excluded. …”
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A prospective evaluation of the inoculation of homogenised tissue and bone biopsies in blood culture bottles for the diagnosis of orthopaedic-device-related infections by A.-S. Jacob, J. Onsea, J. Onsea, L. Bessems, L. Bessems, P. Spoormans, G. Vles, W.-J. Metsemakers, W.-J. Metsemakers, S. Ombelet, M. Depypere

“…Effective microbiological diagnosis of these infections remains challenging, with the homogenisation of bone/tissue biopsies recognised as the most reliable pre-analytical procedure.</p> <p>This prospective study compared the inoculation of homogenised samples into a BacT/ALERT^{^®} VIRTUO^{^®} system using FA and FN PLUS blood culture bottles (BCBs) with inoculation into conventional Wilkins–Chalgren broth. …”
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Survival outcomes in isolated severe tricuspid regurgitation according to therapeutic modalities: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bernard Iung, Gregory Ducrocq, Dominique Himbert, Marina Urena-Alcazar, Dimitri Arangalage, Alec Vahanian, Eric Brochet, Gaspard Suc, Clémence Delhomme, Jules Mesnier, Audrey Cailliau, Mustafa Habib

“…Exclusion criteria were TR associated with left-heart disease and combined procedures (treating other valves). The primary endpoint was all-cause mortality at 1 year, with secondary outcomes including in-hospital, 2-year and 5-year mortality. …”
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Enhanced Bioactivity of Cu-Doped Bioactive Glass Coatings on Human Freeze-Dried Cortical Bone: An In Vitro Study by Silvia Brogini, Matilde Tschon, Leonardo Vivarelli, Alessandro Gambardella, Angela De Bonis, Gianluca Giavaresi, Milena Fini, Dante Dallari, Julietta V. Rau, Marco Govoni

“…Bone grafting is one of the most used surgical techniques to favor bone regeneration and repair in orthopedic procedures. Despite autografting continuing to be considered the gold standard, allogeneic bone tissues remain a viable alternative albeit in the last decades, only a few studies have been carried out to translate enhanced allogeneic bone grafts into clinical solutions. …”
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Clinical anastomosis leakage and determinant factors among patients who underwent intestinal anastomosis in two Ethiopian tertiary hospitals by Yilkal Teshome Numaro, Molla Asnake Kebede, Shimelis Nigussie G. Mariam, Nelbyou Seyoum Abebe, Bizuayehu Tassew Gossaye, Sebsibe Dingetu Shenga, Hezron Adinew Addi, Melkamu Mitikie Melak, Turi Abateka Abadiga, Henok Birhanu Kassa

“…Abstract Introduction Intestinal anastomosis is a common surgical procedure, but anastomotic leaks remain significant postoperative complications, causing morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and readmissions. …”
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Management outcome of intestinal obstruction and associated factors among surgically managed patients in Awi Zone public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia by Animut Takele Telayneh, Adane Gebeyehu Tegegne, Samuel Derbie Habtegiorgis, Bekalu Endalew, Abiot Aschale, Tsige Gebre, Mulugeta Tesfa

“…Cardiac co-morbidity [AOR: 2.96 (95 % CI: 1.07, 8.18)], diagnosed abdominal mass [AOR: 3.10 (95 % CI: 1.86, 5.17)], shock at hospital arrival [AOR: 3.38 (95 % CI: 2.03, 5.63)], gangrenous small bowel obstruction [AOR: 2.67 (95 % CI: 1.45, 4.91)], preoperative antibiotic use more than 60 min before incision [AOR: 1.61 (95 % CI: 1.07, 2.43)], resection and anastomosis procedures [AOR: 2.65 (1.52, 4.63)], duration of antibiotics use >5 days [AOR: 2.37 (1.41, 4.01)], and 7 and above days of hospital stay [AOR: 2.12 (95 % CI: 1.38, 3.26)] were associated factors of poor surgical outcome. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance and beta-lactamase gene distribution among clinical isolates: a two-year cohort study by Yasser Alraey, Mohammed Mushabub Assiry, Irfan Ahmad, Abdulaziz Alqahtani, Nada Basheer, Mohammed A. M. AlAsiri, Saleh A. M. Alshehri, Saeed M. S. Alhamhhum, Sultan Mohammed Alhefdi, Mohd Shahid Khan, Mohd Saleem, Abdulah A. S. Bawazeer

“…The research results demonstrate the immediate requirement for better-controlling mechanisms in antimicrobial use and improved infection surveillance and control procedures following the detection of emerging resistance pathogens.…”
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Non-invasive monitoring of Aspergillus infections in chronic lung disease patients: a combined serology and HRCT imaging approach by Rong Zhang, Rong Zhang, Lei Yang, Hong Fang, Hong Fang, Qian Xie, Qian Xie, Huan Tang, Huan Tang, Lin Chen, Lin Chen

“…This method is particularly useful in patients who experience frequent acute exacerbations and are unwilling or unable to undergo invasive diagnostic procedures, helping clinicians identify those who really require further definitive evaluation and thereby reducing unnecessary antifungal treatment.Clinical trial registrationhttps://www.clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT06379568.…”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alters the proteomic landscape of inflammation in HIV: identifying bacterial drivers by Claudio Díaz-García, Elena Moreno, Alba Talavera-Rodríguez, Lucía Martín-Fernández, Sara González-Bodí, Laura Martín-Pedraza, José A. Pérez-Molina, Fernando Dronda, María José Gosalbes, Laura Luna, María Jesús Vivancos, Jaime Huerta-Cepas, Santiago Moreno, Sergio Serrano-Villar

“…We found notable reductions persisting up to 16 weeks after the final FMT procedure, including in the expression of proteins such as CCL20 and CD22. …”
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The Battleship technique: A reliable method to quantify intraarticular distance maps patterns and correlate hindfoot alignment by Ben Efrima, Agustin Barbero, Amit Benady, Yair Green Halimi, Jari Dahmen, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Jon Karlsson, Cristian Indino, Camila Maccario, Federico G. Usuelli

“…Its integration into practice may enhance surgical precision in complex realignment procedures. Level of Evidence Level IV.…”
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Gender-modulated influence of BDNF concentration and Val66Met polymorphism on cognitive outcomes in chronic limb ischemia patients by Aleksandra Chyrek-Tomaszewska, Alicja Popiołek, Agnieszka Stachowicz-Karpińska, Jacek Budzyński, Katarzyna Linkowska, Mariusz Kozakiewicz, Adam Szelągowski, Alina Borkowska, Maciej Bieliński

“…This study aimed to investigate the correlations between cognitive performance, serum BDNF levels, and the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism in individuals diagnosed with chronic limb ischemia (CLI).Participants and procedureThe study encompassed 159 CLI patients (52 females, 107 males) aged 59-73 years. …”
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Antibacterial and Antitumor Application of Carbon Dots Based on Natural Products for Photodynamic/Photothermal Effects by Romero MP, Lagos KJ, Cuadrado CF, Garzón-Romero CC, Salazar MA, Solorzano G, Gardener JA, González MA, Rivera M

“…The microwave-assisted route was selected to synthesize CDs since it is a simple-timesaving procedure that allows harnessing eco-friendly precursors. …”
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Comparison of intravascular imaging, physiological assessment and angiography for coronary revascularization in acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analys... by Xuan-Yan Liu, Bin-Hua Ye, Xian-Dan Wu, Yue Lin, Xian Lin, Yan-Yan Li, Jing-Chao Sun

“…Similarly, the RR decreased to 0.64 after using FFR-guided PCI vs. angiographic procedures (95% CI: 0.44–0.91). Compared to angiography, the subgroup analysis showed inconsistent results for IVUS-guided PCI in preventing MACE for both the optimization (RR: 0.60; 95%CI: 0.49–0.74) and decision-making (RR: 0.55; 95%CI: 0.05–6.18). …”
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Predictors of secondary revascularization after coronary artery bypass graft surgery and role of dual antiplatelet therapy by Iftikhar Ali Ch, Khurram Nasir, Azhar Chaudhry, Pei-Tzu Wu, Muhammad Siddique, Raja Ullah, Mashal Tahirkheli, Abdul Qadar, Hunter Weitzel, Rahat Jamal, Naeem Tahirkheli

“…Abstract Background Despite advancements in surgical techniques, interventional procedures, novel pharmacotherapies, and other contemporary treatments, patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) remain at risk for graft failure and progression of native vessel disease progression. …”
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Formation of myofаscial pain syndrome and its correction in patients with tension headache by A.V. Vesnin, O.L. Tovazhnianska

“…A week after completing the procedures, patients underwent a follow-up examination. …”
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Recommendations from the Canadian Association of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology for the Management of Head and Neck Cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Daniel A. O’Connell, Hadi Seikaly, Andre Isaac, Justin Pyne, Robert D. Hart, David Goldstein, John Yoo, Canadian Association of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

“…Main body The majority of head and neck surgical oncology from initial diagnosis and work up to surgical treatment and then follow-up involves aerosol generating medical procedures (AGMPs) which inherently put head and neck surgeons and practitioners at high risk for transmission of COVID19. …”
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Contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of aortic atherosclerosis and its relation to severity of myocardial injury due to infarction by A. S. Maksimova, V. E. Sinitsyn, Yu. B. Lishmanov, W. Yu. Ussov

“…To study the contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) role in assessment of aortic atherosclerosis and its relation to severity of myocardial injury in myocardial infarction (MI) patients which underwent cardiac MRI before coronary artery bypass grafting and Dor or Menicanti procedures.Material and methods. The study included 42 patients (38 men, 4 women) who underwent CE-MRI (mean age 57,7±8,75 years). …”
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