The Impact of Embracing New Antenatal Screening Guidelines on Complications Related to Grand Multiparity in a Jordanian Tertiary Referral Center by Fida Thekrallah, Nadia Muhaidat, Ayman Qatawneh, Kamil Fram, Naser Al-Husban, Fida Asali

“…Results: The universal screening protocol detected more cases of women with gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and polyhydramnios 7, 4, and 9 more times, respectively, than the selective screening procedure. However, the results of universal screening tests for thyroid function and glucose tolerance were abnormal in only a small number of women. …”
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Review of Cross-Leg Flaps in Reconstruction of Posttraumatic Lower Extremity Wounds in a Microsurgical Unit by Ravi K. Mahajan, Krishnan Srinivasan, Harish Ghildiyal, Mahipal Singh, Adish Jain, Taha Kapadia, Ankush Tambotra

“…The most common reason for performing cross-leg flap was poor pulsatility of the recipient artery as seen intraoperatively, followed by the economics of the procedure wherein the initial cost of free flap was found significantly higher compared with cross-leg flap. …”
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Effect of personality characteristics on perception of tooth whitening outcome in young adults in long-term: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial by Batinić Marija, Kovačević Pavičić Daniela, Šango Ana, Brumini Martina, Špalj Stjepan

“…Abstract Background Tooth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure; however, its perceived effectiveness and long-term psychosocial impact remain underexplored. …”
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From paediatric trauma to adult outcomes: surgical management and long-term results in paediatric femoral neck fractures by Serdar Hakan Başaran, Mustafa Yalın, Alkan Bayrak, Mehmet Erkılınç, Malik Çelik, Behlül Dönmez

“…Retrospective analysis examined patient demographics, fracture types, surgical procedures, complications, and follow-up outcomes. We used Ratliff’s method for early radiological and clinical assessment of patients in the second postoperative year. …”
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Colour as a potential tool for the assessment of flavonoid, total phenol, and antioxidant contents of honey in Southwest Nigeria by Muinat Moronke Adeyanju, Odunayo Christy Atewolara-Odule, Folarin Ojo Owagboriaye, Samuel Oluwadare Olalekan, Tolulope Funmilayo Ashidi, Taofeek Adetunji Adedokun

“…The antioxidant status, flavonoids and total phenol content were also evaluated using standard procedures while the correlation and regression analysis was done using SPSS version 20 and XSTAT respectively. …”
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Laparoscopic resection of an intra-abdominal esophageal duplication cyst in the ileum: a case report by Shosaburo Oyama, Kenji Tanaka, Masaaki Moriyama, Takashi Nonaka, Tetsuro Tominaga, Terumitsu Sawai, Naoe Kinoshita, Takeshi Nagayasu

“…Since the patient’s condition was not urgent at the time of the gynecological surgery, the procedure was completed by only performing exploratory laparotomy; the patient was admitted to our department after the surgery. …”
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Acute pain and a motivational pathway in adult rats: influence of early life pain experience. by Lucie A Low, Maria Fitzgerald

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Rat pups received repeat plantar skin incisions (neonatal IN) or control procedures (neonatal anesthesia only, AN) at postnatal days (P)3, 10 and 17. …”
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Automated 3D Printing-Based Non-Sterile Compounding Technology for Pediatric Corticosteroid Dosage Forms in a Health System Pharmacy Setting by M. Brooke Bernhardt, Farnaz Shokraneh, Ludmila Hrizanovska, Julius Lahtinen, Cynthia A. Brasher, Niklas Sandler

“…<b>Methods:</b> Personalized hydrocortisone dosage forms were prepared in a hospital pharmacy setting using a proprietary excipient base and standardized procedures, including automated dosing and syringe heating when required. …”
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Early Results after Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate in Patients with Urodynamically Proven Detrusor Underactivity by Pawel Trotsenko, Christian Wetterauer, Martin Haydter, Lukas Lusuardi, Thomas R. W. Herrmann

“…<b>Methods</b>: In a retrospective analysis of 115 patients who underwent this procedure between January 2019 and March 2022 due to lower urinary tract symptoms, 8 patients with urodynamic evidence of detrusor underactivity secondary to a non-neurogenic aetiology were identified. …”
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Impact of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Psychiatric Medication Use and Symptoms by Scott V. Monte, Kristen M. Russo, Esra Mustafa, Joseph A. Caruana

“…Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has become the primary bariatric surgery procedure in the U.S. Over 50% of people presenting for surgery have psychiatric diagnoses. …”
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Factors affecting the successful implementation of customer relationship management in 3-to-5-star hotels in Viet Nam by Nguyen Viet Thai, Bui Thi Quynh Trang, Nguyen Le Dinh Quy, Nguyen Thi Quynh Huong, Vu Thi Thu Huyen

“…On that basis, the article has identified 6 factors affecting successful CRM implementation in relation to the main components of CRM including: senior leaders’ commitments, CRM strategies, business procedures, hotel culture, technology infrastructure and database. …”
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Inclusion of older adults and reporting of consent processes in randomized controlled trials in the emergency department: A scoping review by Lauren T Southerland, Katherine K. Benson, Austin J. Schoeffler, Margaret A. Lashutka, Soo Borson, Jason J. Bischof

“…This snapshot of informed consent procedures is potentially concerning and suggests that either research consent processes for older patients and/or reporting of consent processes require improvement.…”
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Impact of Burdizzo and Surgical Castration on Immune and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cattle by Thanyakorn Chalalai, Piyarat Srinontong, Worapol Aengwanich, Kanticha Srisila, Sudarat Promkrathok, Mookdawan Sununta, Bhuripit Saraphol, Zhiliang Wu

“…Castration is an essential procedure in beef cattle management, designed to enhance meat quality, regulate aggressiveness, and control undesirable breeding. …”
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Ad hoc international arbitration is the key to improving Russian-Japanese relations by B. I. Nefedov, M. L. Entin

“…The study explains and justifies its possible mandate, the procedure of formation and the role of the agreement establishing such a Court in the conclusion of a peace treaty between the sides. …”
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Failed/difficult Intubation comparing between pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 pandemic period using a national insurance claims database and information system of a university hospital by Sumidtra Prathep, Alan F. Geater, Hutcha Sriplung, Ponlagrit Kumwichar, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic a country-wide lockdown policy was enforced in Thailand which stipulated that anaesthesiologists wear personal protective equipment, powered air purifying respirator, or goggles and surgical/N95 mask during the intubation procedure. Thus, an anaesthesiologist’s vision is restricted and grip on the equipment less sure. …”
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Mathematical model of shaping toothed products using volumetric tool with one motion parameter by A. A. Silich, Eh. M. Yusupova

“…When building the model and studying its characteristics, the mathematical tools of the gearing theory, calculation procedure for cylindrical gears (A.A. Silich’s author development) were used. …”
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Air, Skin, and Biological Monitoring of French Fire Instructors’ Exposure to Particles/PAHs During Controlled Fire and Mitigation Strategies by Pauline Zangl, Clément Collart, Renaud Persoons

“…Several recommendations are proposed in order to reduce both exposure routes (nitrile undergloves and half-masks in the vicinity of containers), harmonise decontamination (PPEs) and cleaning procedures, and prevent the dermal absorption of PAH from turnout gear. …”
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Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mohammad Tanashat MD, Basma Badrawy Khalefa MD, AlMothana Manasrah MD, Husam Abu Suilik MD, Mohamed Abouzid PharmD, PhD, Wafaa Shehada MD, Ahmed Almasry MBBCh, Ibrar Atiq MD, Mohamed Abuelazm MBBCh

“…Background Tranexamic acid (TA), a synthetic lysine derivative, is known for its antifibrinolytic effect and potential to reduce bleeding in surgeries like arthroplasty, cardio-aortic procedures, and liver transplantation. This meta-analysis seeks to provide robust clinical evidence on TA's effectiveness in reducing blood loss and transfusion needs during orthotopic liver transplantation. …”
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Update of the list of qualified presumption of safety (QPS) recommended microbiological agents intentionally added to food or feed as notified to EFSA 20: Suitability of taxonomic... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Konstantinos Koutsoumanis, Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Declan Bolton, Sara Bover‐Cid, Marianne Chemaly, Alessandra De Cesare, Friederike Hilbert, Roland Lindqvist, Maarten Nauta, Romolo Nonno, Luisa Peixe, Giuseppe Ru, Marion Simmons, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Pablo Salvador Fernández Escámez, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Amparo Querol, Lolke Sijtsma, Juan Evaristo Suarez, Ingvar Sundh, Angela Botteon, Barizzone Fulvio, Sandra Correia, Lieve Herman

“…The TUs in the QPS list were updated based on a verification, against their respective authoritative databases, of the correctness of the names and completeness of synonyms. A new procedure has been established to ensure the TUs are kept up to date in relation to recent taxonomical insights. …”
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Cohort profile: Health in Central Denmark (HICD) cohort - a register-based questionnaire survey on diabetes and related complications in the Central Denmark Region by Annelli Sandbæk, Else-Marie Dalsgaard, Kasper Norman, Lasse Bjerg, Anders Aasted Isaksen

“…In addition to questionnaire data, the cohort is linked to nationwide registries that provide extensive data on hospital diagnoses and procedures, medication use and socioeconomic status decades before enrolment while laboratory registries has provided repeated measures of biochemical markers, for example, lipids, albuminuria and glycated haemoglobin up to 10 years before enrolment.Future plans The HICD will serve as an extensive resource for studies on patient-related information and inequality in type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. …”
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