Better care for children with appendicitis: implementation of antibiotic stewardship optimizes postoperative therapy by Beltz, Sebastian, Fischer, Stephanie, Huenger, Frank, Vahdad, Reza, Kalhoff, Hermann, Leutner, Andreas

“…Material and methods: We compared the quality of antibiotic therapy before and after the implementation of standard operating procedure (SOP) for the peri-/postoperative antibiotic treatment of appendicitis in 2020. …”
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Reduced opioids after total joint replacement surgery (REPAIRS): a pilot randomized controlled trial by Zhiwei Yang

“…Primary outcomes were screening to recruitment rate, percentage completing follow-ups, and acceptability of the trial procedures. Acceptability was measured quantitatively at weeks 1 and 2 post-discharge and qualitatively by interview at 6 weeks post-discharge. …”
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Impact of the atmosphere state on interaction of aircraft vortex and condensation trails by A. I. Zhelannikov, A. N. Zamyatin, Yu. M. Chinyuchin

“…This complex passed the required testing and state registration. Several procedures were executed to validate and verify the developed complex, confirming its program efficiency and the reliability of the results obtained. …”
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Containing Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 and Its Implications for Global Economic Recovery by Achintya Ray

“…Understanding the airborne transmission of coronavirus will help business leaders craft meaningful operational procedures to protect their stakeholders and minimize costly business disruptions. …”
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FLUORIDE-BASED AGENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY by T.P. Skrypnykova, O.O. Kulai, T.A. Khmil, Yu.V. Tymoshenko, L.M. Khavalkina

“…To relieve pain associated with DH, numerous therapeutic agents and procedures are available. There is substantial evidence supporting the effect of fluorides on dentin sensitivity. …”
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Dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry for detecting neurogenic pulmonary edema in a mouse model of subarachnoid hemorrhage by Tatsushi Mutoh, Hiroaki Aono, Yushi Mutoh, Tatsuya Ishikawa

“…Herein, we present an imaging procedure involving dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA) to identify NPE in a murine model of SAH. …”
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Safety and efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation with varying puncture trajectories for recurrent maxillary trigeminal neuralgia: a prospective study by Yuanyuan Du, Xiaohui Liu, Hongchen Shi, Guangzhao Liu, Yue Ren, Lulu Xi

“…Patients were divided into two groups based on the puncture pathway: the FO group and the PF group. All procedures were performed under local anesthesia and guided by computed tomography (CT). …”
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Synthesis of Phase-Correcting Elements Based on Band-Pass Filter and Their Application in Transmitarray Antenna by A. V. Stankovsky, S. V. Polenga, Ye. A. Strigova, A. D. Nemshon, E. R. Gafarov, Yu. P. Salomatov

“…This paper presents a procedure for synthesis of phase-correcting elements (PCE) based on band-pass filter using specialized software developed for these purposes. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nurses Concerning Hospital Acquired Infections in Surgical Specialty Hospital- Erbil Cardiac Center by Niyan Anwar Omar, Karwan Mohammed M-Amen

“…Formulation and administration of an extensive program for infection control in hospitals is recommended to facilitate healthcare professionals to follow written instructions for using safety procedures against HAIs. …”
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The Impact of Rural Livelihood Diversification on Household Poverty: Evidence from Jimma Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia by Tsehaynesh Abebe, Tamiru Chalchisa, Adugna Eneyew

“…A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 385 sample household heads. …”
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Comparison between Keros and Gera Classifications on Paranasal Sinuses Computed Tomography Scan in One Teaching Hospital in Medan, Indonesia by Fingga Prahasti Nasution, Elvita Rahmi Daulay, Ferryan Sofyan

“…Background: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a surgical procedure for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Keros and Gera classification can be used to evaluate the height and angle of the lateral lamella (LL) on computed tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses (PNS) which is the most dangerous area and at risk of injury during FESS. …”
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Closure of esophageal perforation after stricture dilation with novel through-the-scope clip by Erica Loon, DO, Natalie Wilson, MD, Mohammad Bilal, MD

“…Results: The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure and was admitted to the intensive care unit for close monitoring. …”
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“…They were just treating her Symptom by Symptom”: maternal experiences of having a child with spinal muscular atrophy in Ghana by Esther Doe-Yo Tawiah, Jacob Owusu Sarfo

“…The study adhered to ethical guidelines, including informed consent procedures and confidentiality measures to protect participants’ rights and privacy. …”
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Unveiling the Layers of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Review of Clinical Subtypes by Alexandra Triantafyllou, Pentagiotissa Stefanatou, George Konstantakopoulos, Eleni Giannoulis, Ioannis Malogiannis

“…However, substantial heterogeneity was observed in subtyping bases, sample characteristics, and analytic procedures. <b>Discussion:</b> Although this review highlights the recurring subtype patterns, the methodological inconsistencies and a lack of longitudinal and treatment-outcome data limit the strength of the conclusions. …”
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A visit to preanesthesia clinic can promote post-anesthesia early recovery in pediatric patients undergoing minor surgery: a retrospective study from a single center by Huanqi Luo, Dongdong Zhang, Yujun Lian, Yunfei Yan, Ting Zhang, Yanyan Sun

“…Moreover, there is little literature addressing whether preanesthesia clinic benefits healthy patients undergoing minor surgical procedures. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore whether the preanesthesia assessment model influences short-term post-anesthesia recovery, aiming to uncover additional benefits of preanesthesia clinic. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Late Bleb Needling to Prolong Post-Trabeculectomy Hypotensive Effect by S. Yu. Petrov, D. M. Safonova

“…IOP dynamics in the visually absent bleb group had its specificts: the initial procedure led to a transient IOP increase from 24.6 ± 4.7 mm Hg to 27,6 ± 3,5 mm Hg, followed by a reduction within the first day to the level 19.4 ± 3.1 mm Hg, with further IOP fluctuations during the follow up period staying withing the range of 14.6–15.8 mm Hg. …”
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Understanding forest insect outbreak dynamics: a comparative analysis of machine learning techniques by Roberto Molowny-Horas, Saeed Harati-Asl, Liliana Perez

“…In this study, we applied sixteen machine-learning models, plus two ensemble averaging procedures, to Mountain Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) infestation data in British Columbia, to calculate projections of insect-induced deforestation. …”
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Epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli from hospital settings in Yemen by Samar Nasher, Sameer Alsharapy, Anwar Al-Madhagi, Fathiah Zakham

“…Furthermore, a strict adherence of infection control policies and procedures with continuous antibiotics resistance surveillance are important to prevent nosocomial infections. …”
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Preservação e suspensão da fáscia de Scarpa na abdominoplastia The preservation and suspension of Scarpa's fascia in abdominoplasty by Marcelo Wulkan, Dennis Hurwitz

“…CONCLUSION: Abdominal contour procedures with Scarpa's suspension promotes a nice silhouette, promotes better accommodation for the abdominal flap and takes up tension of the groin region.…”
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New technique of end to side two layered and stented duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy with omental wrapping during Whipple operation by Hesham A. Elmeligy, Ahmed M. Azzam, Yousra Ossama, Mahmoud Rady

“…Methods Forty-eight individuals who had pancreaticoduodenectomy procedures performed between March 2022 and March 2024 were examined. …”
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