Indices to measure risk of HIV acquisition in Rakai, Uganda. by Joseph Kagaayi, Ronald H Gray, Christopher Whalen, Pingfu Fu, Duncan Neuhauser, Janet W McGrath, Nelson K Sewankambo, David Serwadda, Godfrey Kigozi, Fred Nalugoda, Steven J Reynolds, Maria J Wawer, Mendel E Singer

“…Reduced models were determined using backward selection procedures with Akaike's information criterion (AIC) as the stopping rule. …”
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Surgical Outcomes of Retropupillary Iris-Claw Intraocular Lens Implantation for Various Indications by Hyo Song Park, Sung Chul Park, Jin Ha Kim, Young Hoon Ohn, Tae Kwann Park, Jung Woo Han

“…Conclusions RP-IOL implantation is an effective and safe option for secondary IOL implantation or exchange in cases of aphakia, IOL dislocation, and IOL opacification. The procedure offers significant improvements in visual acuity and a reduction in intraocular pressure, with manageable postoperative complications. …”
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Analysis of surgical outcomes and risk factors after gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy by Murat Gunay, Adem Turk, Omer Koksal Kurutas, Cigdem Ates, Dilek Uzlu, Busra Kose

“…Methods Retrospective observational study including 185 eyes (185 patients, mean age 66.7 ± 10.7 years) who underwent GATT procedure. Intraocular pressure (IOP), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), antiglaucoma medication (AGM) changes and surgical success rates (IOP reduction ≥ 30% from baseline and IOP < 18 mmHg, < 15 mmHg and < 12 mmHg, as Criterion A, B and C, respectively) were assessed. …”
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Closed Reduction in a “Hyperextended Supine Position” with Percutaneous Transsacral-Transiliac and Iliosacral Screw Fixation for Denis Zone III Sacral Fractures by Hideto Irifune, Suguru Hirayama, Nobuyuki Takahashi, Mitsumasa Chiba, Toshihiko Yamashita

“…Although closed reduction in a hyperextended supine position with percutaneous posterior screw fixation is associated with some surgical limitations and technical difficulties, the procedure is minimally invasive and highly effective for stabilizing Denis zone III sacral fractures.…”
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Patient perceptions regarding ambulatory knee arthroplasties in China by Guanghui Zhao, Chengyuan Ma, Jianbing Ma, Jianpeng Wang

“…One-third are unaware of ambulatory knee arthroplasty, so more education is needed as procedures rise.…”
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The Role of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) in Diagnosing Pediatric Acute Appendicitis by Binali Firinci, Cetin Aydin, Dilek Yunluel, Ahmad Ibrahim, Murat Yigiter, Ali Ahiskalioglu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of SII in distinguishing pediatric acute appendicitis from elective non-inflammatory surgical procedures and to assess its predictive value in identifying complicated cases. …”
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NSAID-Induced acute kidney injury risk in patients on renin-angiotensin system inhibitors and diuretics: nationwide cohort study by Yuki Kunitsu, Daiki Hira, Shunsaku Nakagawa, Masahiro Tsuda, Shin-ya Morita, Yosuke Yamamoto, Tomohiro Terada

“…Conditional logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR), accounting for surgical procedures and concomitant AKI risk drugs. Results Among 41,904 patients, 54 developed AKI (20.0 [95% CI: 14.8–25.6] per 1,000 person-years). …”
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Baseline situational analysis in Bangladesh, Jordan, Paraguay, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe for the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health: Universal Health Coverage fo... by Christopher G Kemp, Tessa Concepcion, Helal Uddin Ahmed, Nazneen Anwar, Florence Baingana, Ian M Bennett, Andrea Bruni, Dan Chisholm, Hania Dawani, Marcia Erazo, Saima Wazed Hossain, James January, Alisa Ladyk-Bryzghalova, Hasina Momotaz, Edmore Munongo, Renato Oliveira E Souza, Giovanni Sala, Alison Schafer, Oleksii Sukhovii, Luis Taboada, Mark Van Ommeren, Ann Vander Stoep, Jasmine Vergara, Chloe Waters, Devora Kestel, Pamela Y Collins

“…Next steps include convening design workshops in each country and initiating monitoring and evaluation procedures.…”
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Bayesian Integration of Bronchoalveolar Lavage miRNAs and KL-6 in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis by Piera Soccio, Valerio Longo, Corrado Mencar, Pasquale Tondo, Fabiola Murgolo, Giulia Scioscia, Donato Lacedonia

“…All participants underwent pulmonary function tests (PFTs), a 6 min walk test (6MWT), and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sampling, following the acquisition of written consent for these procedures. Bayesian analysis with generalized linear models has been applied for both diagnostic and prognostic classification. …”
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Implementation of Group Counseling Assisted by Simulation Games at the MGBK SMP in Banyuwangi by M Ramli, Nur Hidayah, Diniy Hidayatur Rahman, Nur Mega Aris Saputra

“…The activities start from (1) the preparation stage, namely the procedure for preparing the activities to be carried out, (2) the implementation stage for the implementation of group counseling skills training activities with the help of simulation games, (3) Evaluation and Follow Up which is carried out comprehensively including guidelines for observing the implementation of community service, interview guidelines, and questionnaire instruments for group counseling skills competency assisted by simulation games. …”
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The impact of central sensitization on perioperative pain in TKA: a retrospective cohort study by Tatsuru Sonobe, Takuya Nikaido, Miho Sekiguchi, Yoichi Kaneuchi, Tadashi Kikuchi, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

“…Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an established surgical procedure for severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA) that has provided excellent outcomes. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty versus Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Saiqun Li, Liangping Liu, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Ting Huang, Xingwu Zhong, Jin Yuan, Lingyi Liang

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Although DMEK is a more technically difficult and challenging procedure, it may represent a safe and more efficient alternative to DSEK for the treatment of corneal endothelial diseases, even during its learning curve.…”
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Metaphyseal sleeve and straight stem fixation with or without screws for bone defect in complex primary total knee arthroplasty in Eastern Asian populations by Weikun Zheng, Junfen Tang, Xinliang Wang, Jieying Huang, Wende Xiao

“…Methods A total of 3,672 primary TKAs were performed between January 2016 and December 2020, of which 106 procedures (87 patients) utilized MS in conjunction with straight stems to address bone defects. …”
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Exploring the Skills Prioritised in the Assessment of Students Pursuing Adult Nursing, Post‐COVID: A Qualitative Analysis by Carmel Bond, Joanna M. Painter, Donna Barnett

“…Task‐focussed competencies included ‘technically complex physical health skills’ with an emphasis on specialist clinical interventions and procedures. Relational aspects of care included values‐based attributes such as compassion and empathy. …”
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Evaluation of blood serum characteristics in geese subjected to wallowing during the wet season in Southwest Nigeria by E. O. Ewuola, Q. T. Alegbejo, E. T. Akinbola

“…Wallowing was done every alternate day for seven weeks. Using standard procedures, temperature, humidity, total protein, glucose, triglycerides and other blood serum metabolites were assessed. …”

Estado nutricional de mangueiras determinado pelos métodos DRIS e CND Nutritional status of mango determined by DRIS and CND methods by Lucas S. Politi, Rilner A. Flores, Juliana A. S. da Silva, Paulo G. S. Wadt, Paulo A. da C. Pinto, Renato de M. Prado

“…Nos pomares de manga do semiárido nordestino as deficiências de micronutrientes (Zn, Fe e Cu) foram mais frequentes que a deficiência de macronutrientes.<br>Different procedures for the integrated method of diagnosis and recommendation may influence the accuracy of foliar diagnosis of mango. …”
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Phytochemical Profiling Using GCMS and HPLC and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-bacterial Activities of Lawsonia Inermis by Ahdania Batool, Jamshaid Akbar, Kanwal Ashiq, Abubakar Munir, Khaled Alsubari, Sana Ashiq

“…According to established procedures, primary and secondary metabolites were estimated. …”
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Breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft: a case series by Sayyed Mohammad Reza Hakimian, Habibollah Mahmoodzadeh

“…Herein, we present a method for implant-based breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft in pre-pectoral (harvested corium-covered implant (HACCIM)) and partial subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction procedures. Methods A total of 22 patients, including 17 patients with unilateral and 5 patients with bilateral breast reconstruction were included in this study. …”
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Empowering minoritized Alabamians screened for lung cancer—The Alabama Lung Cancer Awareness Screening and Education (ALCASE) project by Soumya J. Niranjan, Meghan Tipre, Claudia M. Hardy, Tara Bowman, Monica L. Baskin

“…Study participants acknowledged the need for more education of lung cancer/screening procedures; help navigating clinics for screening services and having healthcare facilities close to home. …”
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Advanced interatrial block predicts ineffective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: a FinCV2 cohort study by Arto Relander, Tapio Hellman, Tuija Vasankari, Ilpo Nuotio, Juhani K. E. Airaksinen, Tuomas Kiviniemi

“…P-wave duration and morphology were analyzed in post-procedure or the most recent sinus rhythm electrocardiograms and compared with rates of CV failure and AF recurrence within 30 days after CV as well as their combination (ineffective CV).Results CV was unsuccessful in 63 out of 715 patients (8.8%) and AF recurred in 209 out of 652 (29.2%) patients within 30 days after CV. …”
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