Two Consecutive Episodes of Severe Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction in a Sickle Cell Disease Patient by Clarisse Mpinganzima, Alf Haaland, Anne Guro Vreim Holm, Swee Lay Thein, Geir Erland Tjønnfjord, Per Ole Iversen

“…We describe a female SCD patient undergoing three surgical procedures during which DHTR developed following the first two. …”
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External mechanical perturbations challenge postural stability in dogs by Christiane Lutonsky, Christian Peham, Marion Mucha, Bianca Reicher, Rita Gaspar, Alexander Tichy, Barbara Bockstahler

“…Measurement conditions were compared using linear mixed-effects models, followed by multiple comparisons using Sidak’s alpha correction procedure. Compared with the standing measurement, external mechanical perturbations resulted in a significant increase in almost all COP parameters, indicating a challenge for the PS. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE DURING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY ACCORDING TO LUNG COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DATA by B. A. Min’ko, I. V. Vologdina, P. L. Borodich, M. P. Krylova

“…Successive lung MSCT examinations were performed before and after minimally invasive  surgical interventions, by recording local densitometric changes in  the lung parenchyma.Results. A procedure was proposed to objectively assess comparable ling MSCT images in the same patient in the special  imaging window. …”
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Offsite Evaluation of Localization Systems: Criteria, Systems, and Results From IPIN 2021 and 2022 Competitions by Francesco Potorti, Antonino Crivello, Soyeon Lee, Blagovest Vladimirov, Sangjoon Park, Yushi Chen, Long Wang, Runze Chen, Fang Zhao, Yue Zhuge, Haiyong Luo, Antoni Perez-Navarro, Antonio R. Jimenez, Han Wang, Hengyi Liang, Cedric De Cock, David Plets, Yan Cui, Zhi Xiong, Xiaodong Li, Yiming Ding, Fernando Javier Alvarez Franco, Fernando Jesus Aranda Polo, Felipe Parralejo Rodriguez, Adriano Moreira, Cristiano Pendao, Ivo Silva, Miguel Ortiz, Ni Zhu, Ziyou Li, Valerie Renaudin, Dongyan Wei, Xinchun Ji, Wenchao Zhang, Yan Wang, Longyang Ding, Jian Kuang, Xiaobing Zhang, Zhi Dou, Chaoqun Yang, Sebastian Kram, Maximilian Stahlke, Christopher Mutschler, Sander Coene, Chenglong Li, Alexander Venus, Erik Leitinger, Stefan Tertinek, Klaus Witrisal, Yi Wang, Shaobo Wang, Beihong Jin, Fusang Zhang, Chang Su, Zhi Wang, Siheng Li, Xiaodong Li, Shitao Li, Mengguan Pan, Wang Zheng, Kai Luo, Ziyao Ma, Yanbiao Gao, Jiaxing Chang, Hailong Ren, Wenfang Guo, Joaquin Torres-Sospedra

“…As usual with IPIN competitions, tracks were compliant with the EvAAL framework, ensuring consistency of the measurement procedure and reliability of results. The main contribution of this work is to show a compilation of possible indoor positioning scenarios and different indoor positioning solutions to the same problem.…”
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Cimetidine-induced Male Reproductive Defects in Piroxicam-induced Gastric Ulcerated Wistar Rats and Their Amelioration by Melatonin by Afisu Basiru, Oluwatobi Adetunji, Ganiu Akorede, Abdulfatai Aremu, Abdullahi Ishola, Aishat Olatunji

“…Then, the sperm parameters were analyzed according to standard procedures. Co-administration of melatonin to piroxicam-ulcerated rats treated with cimetidine showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) in sperm count and epididymal glutathione peroxidase compared to piroxicam-ulcerated rats treated with only cimetidine. …”
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Iron Exchange and Prediction of Multiple Organ Dysfunctions in Sepsis by E. N. Barkova, Ye. V. Zhdanova, V. V. Kuznetsov, L. F. Balabanova, O. G. Sivkov

“…On this basis, the authors have developed a procedure for predicting the course of sepsis and its complication as MOD, which allows the risk of complications and death rates to be substantially reduced during pyoseptic processes.…”
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Tribological Evaluation of Brake Materials with Silk and <i>Grewia optiva</i> Natural Fibers by Gustavo S. Gehlen, Tej Singh, Liu Y. Barros, Jean Carlos Poletto, Germano Lasch, Alice A. Rodrigues, Régis H. S. Souza, Ney F. Ferreira, Sharafat Ali, Patric D. Neis

“…These composites were then tested on a braking tribometer using an extended SAE J2522 procedure to assess their performance. The AF formulation showed slightly better wear resistance and the GF formulation showed inferior performance during high-temperature cycles, whereas SF and SGF performed close to the reference formulation (AF) in these sections. …”
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Discrete Element Simulations of Damage Evolution of NiAl-Based Material Reconstructed by Micro-CT Imaging by Arnas Kačeniauskas, Ruslan Pacevič, Eugeniuš Stupak, Jerzy Rojek, Marcin Chmielewski, Agnieszka Grabias, Szymon Nosewicz

“…A novel geometry reconstruction procedure based on micro-CT images and the adapted advancing front algorithm fills the solid phase using well-connected irregular and highly dense sphere packing, which directly represents the microstructure of the porous material. …”
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Innovative 3D-printed porous tantalum cage with non-window design to accelerate spinal fusion: A proof-of-concept study by Hang Liang, Jingyao Tu, Bingjin Wang, Yu Song, Kun Wang, Kangcheng Zhao, Wenbin Hua, Shuai Li, Lei Tan, Xiaobo Feng, Cao Yang

“…An interbody fusion cage is crucial in spine fusion procedures, serving to restore physiological vertebral alignment and reestablish spinal stability. …”
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Uniportal thoracoscopic extended right apical segmentectomy with virtual-assisted lung mapping: a case report by Masahiro Yanagiya, Ami Wada, Nobuyasu Awano, Takehiro Izumo, Yoshiaki Furuhata

“…Here, we describe a challenging instance of extended segmentectomy via uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery with virtual-assisted lung mapping, a preoperative bronchoscopic dye marking procedure. Case presentation A 72-year-old woman presented with two tumors that were clinically diagnosed as early-stage lung cancer; extended right apical segmentectomy was indicated. …”
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Surgical complication of SMA and celiac artery ligation during radical nephrectomy for large renal tumor: A fatal outcome by Khadeeja Anwar, MBBS, FCPS, Mahnoor Samreen, MBBS, Irfanullah Khan, MBBS, Jibran Khattak, MBBS, FCPS, Ayman Shahab, MBBS, FCPS, Fatima Israr, MBBS, kashif Siddique, MBBS, FRCR, FCPS

“…She underwent an open radical nephrectomy and lymphadenectomy. During the procedure, inadvertent ligation of the celiac artery and SMA occurred, which remained unrecognized for about 36 hours post-surgery and led to major organ ischemia, failure and ultimately death. …”
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A Study on the Reliability of an On-Site Oral Fluid Drug Test in a Recreational Context by Stefano Gentili, Renata Solimini, Roberta Tittarelli, Giulio Mannocchi, Francesco Paolo Busardò

“…Independently from the result obtained, a second device was used just to collect another oral fluid sample subsequently extracted and analyzed in the laboratory following HS-SPME procedure, gas chromatographic separation by a capillary column, and MS detection by electron impact ionization. …”
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Pink esthetic treatment of gingival recession, black triangle, and gummy smile: a narrative review by Hyunkyung Kim, Sungtae Kim, Young-Dan Cho

“…Interdental papilla loss—commonly referred to as the “black triangle”—remains difficult to correct using both surgical and restorative procedures; however, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers offer a promising solution for reconstructing interdental gingival architecture. …”
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Gradient hydrogels based on photo-initiated polymerization-induced self-assembly by Yingchu Zhou, Ziqi Liu, Yi Zeng, Li Luo, Jie Chen, Diyuan Zheng, Zhao Wu, Chao Lang

“…However, current preparation procedures are often complicated, requiring multiple steps and complex post-processing. …”
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Isolation of Ochrobactrum anthropi from Cerebrospinal Fluid: Insights from a Unique Case in an ICU Setting by Mrunali Subhashrao Tarale, Dipika Shaw, Gargi Muday, Radha Kunjalwar, Anjali Patond

“…Following a thorough diagnostic work-up, the patient underwent a Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure, during which Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) was collected and sent to the microbiology laboratory for culture. …”
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Preventive decompressive craniectomy for ruptured cerebral aneurysm in the first trimester of pregnancy: successful outcome for mother and fetus by Mikhail E. Pershin, Dmitry V. Litvinenko, Tatyana I. Konareva, Vyacheslav V. Tkachev

“…A multidisciplinary approach, a balanced assessment of the severity of the disease and pregnancy, individual risks of surgery and potential complications, the volume of diagnostic procedures and intensive care measures performed, make it possible to preserve the life and health of the mother and fetus.…”
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Addressing Academic Dishonesty in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Generative AI&rsquo;s Impact by Ramesh Chander Sharma, Suman Kalyan Panja

“…Considering GAI, existing curricula and assessment procedures show room for modification. There are technological, institutional, or individual issues around academic dishonesty. …”
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Effective exchange to a larger size catheter for a lung abscess with initial percutaneous drainage failure: a case report by Maki Oh, Shohei Mori, Yuki Noda, Daiki Kato, Takashi Ohtsuka

“…Exchange with a larger size catheter was effective and achieved adequate drainage. The procedure was performed safely by expanding the route of the old catheter as a guide for accessing the abscess cavity. …”
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Bicruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Professional Rugby Player: Clinical Presentation and Literature Review by Yoann Bohu, Shahnaz Klouche, Serge Herman, Antoine Gerometta, Nicolas Lefevre

“…We report the case of a 27-year-old international professional rugby player who presented with an ACL tear associated with chronic posterior laxity on a former PCL tear. The procedure associated arthroscopic ACL and PCL reconstruction in a one-stage operation with two autografts, bone-patellar tendon-bone and hamstring tendon, respectively. …”
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Representation of Islamic values in Asma’ Artho at Fathul Ulum Islamic Boarding School Kwagean Kediri by Diana Mayasari, Rahmat Hidayat

“…The study's implications suggest that the wirid series in AA can serve as a prayer procedure for the broader community. …”
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