A simplified score to quantify comorbidity in COPD. by Nirupama Putcha, Milo A Puhan, M Bradley Drummond, MeiLan K Han, Elizabeth A Regan, Nicola A Hanania, Carlos H Martinez, Marilyn Foreman, Surya P Bhatt, Barry Make, Joe Ramsdell, Dawn L DeMeo, R Graham Barr, Stephen I Rennard, Fernando Martinez, Edwin K Silverman, James Crapo, Robert A Wise, Nadia N Hansel

“…<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Using the COPDGene study (GOLD II-IV COPD), we developed comorbidity scores to describe patient-centered outcomes employing three techniques: 1) simple count, 2) weighted score, and 3) weighted score based upon statistical selection procedure. We tested associations, area under the Curve (AUC) and calibration statistics to validate scores internally with outcomes of respiratory disease-specific quality of life (St. …”
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Robotic radical hysterectomy is superior to laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and open radical hysterectomy in the treatment of cervical cancer. by Yue-Mei Jin, Shan-Shan Liu, Jun Chen, Yan-Nan Chen, Chen-Chen Ren

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The results of this meta-analysis confirmed that early-stage CC patients treated by RRH were superior to patients treated by LRH and ORH in intraoperative blood loss, length of hospital stay and intraoperative and postoperative complications, and RRH might be regarded as a safe and effective therapeutic procedure for the management of CC.…”
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Krackow suturing combined with the suture-bridge technique versus Kirschner-wire tension band combined with patellar cerclage for the treatment of inferior pole patella fracture: a... by Xujie Yan, Kai Wang, Xueyuan Jia, Yongjun Rui, Ming Zhou

“…Methods This was a retrospective study of 47 patients with inferior pole patella fractures who underwent fixation procedures at our hospital between January 2019 and May 2022, of whom 25 had Krackow suturing combined with the suture-bridge technique (GROUP 1), and 22 received a K-wire tension band combined with patellar cerclage (GROUP 2). …”
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Prognostic value of sarcopenia in aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jie He, Jie He

“…These associations remained consistent across various follow-up durations, definitions of sarcopenia, and ethnic groups.ConclusionDespite the variation in diagnostic criteria, sarcopenia is significantly prevalent in both SAVR and TAVR populations, with a clear association with elevated long-term mortality following these procedures.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024606633.…”
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Colistin Resistance among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Samples in Gaza Strip by Mohammad Qadi, Safaa Alhato, Rasha Khayyat, Abdelraouf A. Elmanama

“…Samples were cultured, and bacterial identification was performed by standard microbiological procedures. Enterobacteriaceae isolates were tested for their antimicrobial susceptibility by the disk diffusion method and the MIC method for colistin. …”
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Evaluating the kidney disease progression using a comprehensive patient profiling algorithm: A hybrid clustering approach. by Mohammad A Al-Mamun, Ki Jin Jeun, Todd Brothers, Ernest O Asare, Khaled Shawwa, Imtiaz Ahmed

“…The top three clusters were presented using comorbidities and medical procedures network graphs, and matched between two methods to find similarities and dissimilarities.…”
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Cerebral biopsy: comparison between frame-based stereotaxy and neuronavigation in an oncology center Biópsia cerebral: comparação entre estereotaxia com arco e neuronavegação em um... by Carlos Augusto Ferreira Lobão, Janio Nogueira, Antonio Aversa Dutra do Souto, José Antonio de Oliveira

“…There was one death related to the procedure in each group. Astrocytomas and metastatic adenocarcinomas were the most frequent diagnosis. …”
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Establishment Methods and Application Progress of Rodent Models for Drug Addiction by WANG Biying, LU Jiashuo, ZAN Guiying, CHEN Ruosong, CHAI Jingrui, LIU Jinggen, WANG Yujun

“…It includes detailed descriptions of the methods and procedures used to assess physical dependence, behavioral sensitization, conditioned place preference, drug discrimination, and self-administration experiments. …”
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Resveratrol as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Diabetic Retinopathy: Molecular Mechanisms, Clinical Potential, and Future Challenges by Snježana Kaštelan, Suzana Konjevoda, Ana Sarić, Iris Urlić, Ivana Lovrić, Samir Čanović, Tomislav Matejić, Ana Šešelja Perišin

“…While current treatments, including anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, corticosteroids, and laser photocoagulation, have shown clinical efficacy, they are largely limited to advanced stages of DR, require repeated invasive procedures, and do not adequately address early neurovascular and metabolic abnormalities. …”
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Inferno of Yalta (demonization of the topos of the Crimean (Yalta) conference of 1945 in the anglo-saxon historical experience) / Inferno of Yalta: демонизация топоса Крымской (Ялт... by Oleg Shevchenko / Олег Константинович Шевченко

“…At the same time, the procedures for harmonizing subjective experience and historical facts follow two mutually exclusive vectors: the demonization of “Yalta” in the West and the “angelization” of this event in the Soviet-Russian segment. …”
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Understanding parental consent and trust in paediatric LRTI research: insights from a qualitative study in Indonesia by Vincentia Rizke Ciptaningtyas, Tanjung Ayu Sumekar, Lathifa Putry Fauzia, Quirijn de Mast, Marinus Isaäk de Jonge, Ani Margawati

“…To improve recruitment, parents recommended effective communication, comprehensive explanations in informed consent procedures, a personalised approach, incentives, and institutional support. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Nigerian Seaports’ Operational Performance on the Construction Sector’s Contribution to GDP by Ismail Gbolahan Dere, Joel Ademola Ojekunle

“…It also advocates for strategic partnerships with international shipping companies and policy interventions, such as tax incentives for modernization and simplifying customs procedures, to enhance overall efficiency. Future research should further explore the role of port digitalization in facilitating GDP growth. …”
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Monitoring of Kolka Glacier in 2014–2017 by terrestrial stereophotogrammetry by K. A. Aristov, D. A. Petrakov, N. V. Kovalenko, S. A. Timonin, A. A. Kolchin, V. N. Drobyshev

“…Laboratory processing of the photos was performed using Agisoft Photoscan software in automatic mode, except for the procedure of identification of reference points on stereo images. …”
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Assessing molecular docking tools: understanding drug discovery and design by Harendar Kumar Nivatya, Anjali Singh, Nitin Kumar, Sonam, Lovy Sharma, Vishal Singh, Raghav Mishra, Nishant Gaur, Arun Kumar Mishra

“…The mechanism involved and the step-by-step procedure of molecular docking are well elaborated and understandable. …”
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Pediatric splenectomy for hematologic disorders: two-decade experience and prophylactic cholecystectomy outcomes by Oguzhan Uzaslan, Ali Ekber Hakalmaz, Suheyla Ocak, Osman Faruk Senyuz, Senol Emre

“…Simultaneous cholecystectomy was performed in 55 patients (63.2%), including 10 prophylactic procedures. Postoperatively, hemoglobin levels increased by factors of 1.24, 1.13, and 1.25 in hereditary spherocytosis, thalassemia, and ITP, respectively. …”
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Diclofenac sodium vs. dexketoprofen trometamol: selecting NSAIDs for managing postoperative inflammatory complications after third molar surgery—a randomized clinical trial by Mahmut Erkal, Cennet Neslihan Eroglu

“…Abstract Background After surgical procedures involving bone and soft tissue, such as impacted tooth extraction, profen and diclofenac derivatives are commonly prescribed. …”
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Estimating Usual Intakes Affecting the Macronutrient and Micronutrient Distribution among the Adolescent Population: A Study of Slovenian National Dietary Surveys SI.Menu 2017/18 by Hristo Hristov, Rok Poličnik, Matej Gregorič, Masa Hribar, Igor Pravst

“…From the Central Register of Population, employing a two-stage stratified sampling procedure, a representative sample of adolescent participants was randomly selected, according to sex and place of residency. …”
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Postoperative Pain Management Strategies Following Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM): A Review by Lu J, Ji W, Sang C, Wang Z, Bo L

“…Jun Lu,1 Wentao Ji,1 Chao Sang,2 Zhi Wang,1 Lulong Bo1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Lulong Bo, Department of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China, Email bartbo@smmu.edu.cnAbstract: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating esophageal achalasia, but effective postoperative pain management remains a challenge. …”
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Behind the Decision: Exploring Motivations, and Psychological and Sexual Outcomes of Labiaplasty by Indri Aulia, MD, MMedEd, PhD, Fanny Prima Irmawati, MD, Chairunisa Aliya Amani, MD, Alya Iranti, MD

“…However, limited studies are available discussing the motivations influencing their decisions to undergo the procedure and its implications for psychological and sexual satisfaction. …”
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Predictive factors for failure of nonsurgical management of intussusception and its in-hospital recurrence in pediatric patients: a large retrospective single-center study by Maria Klimeczek Chrapusta, Maciej Preinl, Zofia Łubniewska, Filip Procháska, Maria Gruba, Wojciech Górecki

“…It investigates factors, ascertainable through physical examination, ultrasound, and medical history, that impact the success of the procedure and the likelihood of recurrence. Results Conducted at a tertiary referral center, the study included 323 pediatric cases diagnosed with intussusception between 2017 and 2023. …”
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