Incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury after abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jian Liu, Shi-hui Lin, Yi-si Zhao, Ren-jie Luo, Zheng-tao Zhang, Liu-yang Wang, Ke Xie, Jing Fan, Mu Zhang, Yu-sen Chai, Hong Tang, Fang Xu

“…The pooled AKI incidence was 16% (95% CI: 14-17%), with significant variation by surgical procedure. Meta-analysis showed AKI was significantly associated with increased short-term mortality (risk ratio [RR], 6.46; 95% CI: 4.63–9.00) and long-term mortality (RR, 6.36; 95% CI: 3.32–12.16). …”
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Corneal higher-order aberrations following small incision lenticule extraction for high myopic astigmatism correction by Yin Liu, Cheng Hu, Juan Yu, Nian Xiang, Bo Zeng, Wen-Shan Jiang

“…HOAs of most anterior, posterior and total cornea significantly increased after SMILE, especially the spherical aberration and coma. For HAG, the SMILE procedure induced significantly higher anterior, posterior and total cornea horizontal coma and total corneal total HOAs compared with LAG (P<0.001) and these surgically induced HOAs predominantly originated from the anterior surface of the cornea. …”
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Impact of Varicocele Repair on Assisted Reproductive Technique Outcomes in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ayad Palani, Rossella Cannarella, Ramadan Saleh, Gianmaria Salvio, Ahmed M. Harraz, Andrea Crafa, Fahmi Bahar, Kadir Bocu, Naveen Kumar, Priyank Kothari, Germar-Michael Pinggera, Selahittin Cayan, Giovanni M. Colpi, Widi Atmoko, Rupin Shah, Ashok Agarwal

“…Purpose: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigated assisted reproductive technology (ART) success in infertile men with clinical varicocele and abnormal semen parameters who underwent varicocele repair (VR) before the ART procedure as compared to those who did not. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of the Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted using a specific query string to identify studies examining the impact of VR on ART outcomes, including fertilization rate, clinical pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and live-birth rate, until October 2023. …”

Critical care services in Bagmati province of Nepal: A cross sectional survey [version 3; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Subekshya Luitel, Sushila Paudel, Diptesh Aryal, Janaki Pandey, Hem Raj Paneru, Roshni Shakya, Prashant Acharya, Isha Amatya, Rashan Haniffa, Suman Pant, Abi Beane, Pradip Gyanwali

“…Although there were disparities, numerous ICUs were effectively carrying out multiple critical care procedures. This study suggests conducting a nationwide mapping of ICU resources, prioritizing infrastructure development, optimizing resource allocation, and establishing national protocols.…”
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Radiomics-based differentiation of upper urinary tract urothelial and renal cell carcinoma in preoperative computed tomography datasets by Julian Marcon, Philipp Weinhold, Mona Rzany, Matthias P. Fabritius, Michael Winkelmann, Alexander Buchner, Lennert Eismann, Jan-Friedrich Jokisch, Jozefina Casuscelli, Gerald B. Schulz, Thomas Knösel, Michael Ingrisch, Jens Ricke, Christian G. Stief, Severin Rodler, Philipp M. Kazmierczak

“…Methods Preoperative computed tomography venous-phase datasets from patients that underwent procedures for histopathologically confirmed UTUC or RCC were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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The use of drone-delivered Automated External Defibrillators in the emergency response for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A simulation study by Christopher M. Smith, Carl Powell, Celia J. Bernstein, Harry Howe, Mark Holt, Mary O’Sullivan, Keith Couper, Nigel Rees

“…Conclusion: We demonstrated effective real-time communication during simulations. Drone start-up procedures were quick but there were delays once the drone arrived on scene. …”
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Understanding the influence of biota in the transfer of different sized microplastics between environmental compartments of marine ecosystem by Nagore Blasco, Mary Carolin Kurisingal, Philipp Hobmeier, Urtzi Izagirre, Manu Soto, Nerea García-Velasco

“…After experiment, organisms were subjected to procedures for both quantitative (alkaline digestion followed by filtration) and qualitative (cryosectioning) examination under fluorescence microscopy. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines of Russian Gastroenterological Association, Scientific Society for the Clinical Study of Human Microbiome, Russian Society for the Prevention of Non-Co... by V. T. Ivashkin, T. L. Lapina, I. V. Maev, O. M. Drapkina, R. S. Kozlov, A. A. Sheptulin, A. S. Trukhmanov, S. R. Abdulkhakov, O. P. Alekseeva, S. A. Alekseenko, D. N. Andreev, D. S. Bordin, N. N. Dekhnich, I. L. Klyaritskaya, N. V. Korochanskaya, M. F. Osipenko, E. A. Poluektova, A. S. Sarsenbaeva, V. I. Simanenkov, A. V. Tkachev, A. I. Ulyanin, I. B. Khlynov, V. V. Tsukanov

“…Aim: bring to the attention of practitioners indications for anti-Helicobacter therapy, methods and procedure for diagnostics and eradication therapy of Н. pylori infection.Key points. …”
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Assessing the Holistic Impact of Accreditation Standards on Healthcare Professionals at a Tertiary Care Setting in India: A Cross-sectional Study by R Diwakar, Meera Premanand, K Bincy, Kaveri Palanisamy, M Manoharan

“…In contrast, perceptions were less favourable for adaptability metrics, including updating procedures among 145 (45.2%) participants and role confidence among 152 (47.4%) participants. …”
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Changes in Testosterone Levels Following Surgical Sperm Retrieval in Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wael Zohdy, Rupin Shah, Christopher Chee Kong Ho, Gokhan Calik, Vineet Malhotra, Bircan Kolbaşı Erkan, Mesut Berkan Duran, Georgios Tsampoukas, Garaz Radion, Ramadan Saleh, Ahmed M. Harraz, Parviz Kavoussi, Eric Chung, Edmund Ko, Luca Boeri, Naveen Kumar, Selahittin Çayan, Amarnath Rambhatla, Osvaldo Rajmil, Mohamed Arafa, Rossella Cannarella, Omer Raheem, Taymour Mostafa, Widi Atmoko, Taha Abo-Almagd Abdel-Meguid Hamoda, Armand Zini, Ashok Agarwal

“…Purpose: Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR) is used to extract spermatozoa for use with intracytoplasmic sperm injection in men with obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). The procedure may lead to segmental devascularization, postoperative fibrosis, and atrophy with a subsequent decrease in testosterone. …”

Experiences, perceptions and attitudes on providing advice on physical activity to patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease: a qualitative study in general practitioners in Ge... by Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Rik Crutzen, Sabrina Kastaun, Verena Leve, Stefan Wilm, Alicia Prinz, Sabrina Hoppe

“…Audio-recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a content structuring procedure (deductive and inductive approach). GPs were involved throughout the entire research process, for example, in multi-professional analysis groups.Results Although GPs are mostly aware of the health benefits of PA for patients with IHD, PA advice is not routinely provided. …”
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Impact of obesity on Pediatric Lower Limb Fractures and treatment outcomes: A retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary hospital in Northeastern Iran by Mohammad Ghorbani, Morteza Behjat, Mohammad Hallaj Moghaddam, Sajjad Abrishami Moghaddam, Saeid Esmaeilian, Seyed Ali Moshtaghioon, Ali Parsa, Elham Rahmanipour

“…Demographic information, medical records, and procedures were analyzed. The diagnosis was based on age, Body Mass Index (BMI), gender, weight, height, type of trauma, and lower limb injuries. …”
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Early stent thrombosis in Kounis syndrome - a case report by Kostić Tomislav, Perišić Zoran, Kutlešić-Kurtović Dušanka, Maričić Bojan, Apostolović Svetlana, Stanojević Dragana, Koraćević Goran, Dakić Sonja, Božinović Nenad, Kostić Katarina, Milošević Jelena, Lazarević Mihajlo

“…She underwent an emergency percutaneous coronary intervention procedure. Occlusive thrombosis was seen in the ostium of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. …”
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Direct detection from sputum for drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis using a CRISPR-Cas14a-based approach by Guohui Xiao, Houming Liu, Hui Xu, Hongyu Shi, Dongxin Liu, Min Ou, Peng Liu, Guoliang Zhang

“…Notably, excluding the nucleic acid extraction step, the entire testing procedure can be completed in approximately 1.5 h. …”
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Patients with COVID-19 by S. S. Petrikov, A. K. Evseev, O. A. Levina, A. K. Shabanov, V. V. Kulabukhov, N. Yu. Kutrovskaya, N. V. Borovkova, Е. V. Klychnikova, I. V. Goroncharovskaya, E. V. Tazina, K. А. Popugaev, D. A. Kosolapov, D. S. Slobodeniuk

“…Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions were conducted in 57 patients (38 in severe condition (CT 3-4), 19 in moderate condition (CT 1-2)). The procedures were performed in 1.4-1.6 ATA mode for 40 minutes, 247 sessions in total were performed. …”
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Non-communicable disease (NCD) corners in public sector health facilities in Bangladesh: a qualitative study assessing challenges and opportunities for improving NCD services at th... by Syed Masud Ahmed, Tuhin Biswas, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Lal B Rawal, Kie Kanda, Md. Imtiaz Tanim, Prakash Poudel, Andre M N Renzaho, Abu S Abdullah

“…However, participants identified challenges including lack of specific guidelines and standard operating procedures; lack of trained human resources; inadequate laboratory facilities, logistics and medications; and poor recording and reporting systems.Conclusion The initiative taken by the Government of Bangladesh to set up the NCD corners at the primary healthcare level is appreciative. …”
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A neonatal rat model of progressive left ventricular pressure overload induced by abdominal aortic banding microsurgeryCentral MessagePerspective by Zheng Wang, MD, Sixie Zheng, MD, Lincai Ye, MD, PhD, Debao Li, MD, He Zhang, MD, Yingying Xiao, MD, PhD, Chenxi Liu, MD, Yuqing Hu, MD, Sijuan Sun, MD, Peisen Ruan, MD, Hao Chen, MD, PhD, Qi Sun, MD, PhD

“…A surgical video and detailed surgical procedures were documented for learning purposes. Results: RNA sequencing demonstrated that there were only 171 differentially expressed genes between the abdominal aortic banding surgery and sham left ventricles at postnatal day 3, with 406 differentially expressed genes at postnatal day 7. …”
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Histopathologic Evaluation and Single-cell Spatial Transcriptomics of the Colon Reveal Cellular and Molecular Abnormalities Linked to J-Pouch Failure in Patients With Inflammatory... by Andrea D. Olivas, Paul Chak Mou Ngai, Emily Schahrer, Junjie Xing, Mobarakeh Ghadiri, Kinga S. Olortegui, John F. Cursio, Shintaro Akiyama, Eugene B. Chang, Le Shen, Konstantin Umanskiy, David T. Rubin, David Zemmour, Christopher R. Weber

“…Results: The 18-year pouch failure risk was 23%, with post-procedure clinical features of Crohn’s disease as a major risk factor (hazard ratio [HR], 4.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3–8.1) as well as high-risk histologic features, including deep chronic inflammation (HR, 21; 95% CI, 11–41) and severe disease activity (HR, 14; 95% CI, 5.7–32) in TAC specimens. …”
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Liver Radioembolization: a New Chapter in Russian Oncology by A. D. Kaprin, S. A. Ivanov, V. V. Kucherov, A. P. Petrosyan, K. V. Mayorov, N. V. Markov, L. O. Petrov, G. A. Davydov, M. A. Sigov, N. K. Silantieva, T. P. Berezovskaya, A. Yu. Usacheva, D. B. Sanin

“…The production of microspheres containing 90Y in Russia, as well as a technical improvement of the procedure, will facilitate the introduction of liver radioembolization into the routine management of patients with malignant liver tumours.…”
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Association Between the Effectiveness and Magnitude of Foot Microcirculation Assessed by Radionuclide Angiography and One Year Limb Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Limb Threateni... by Takuya Hashimoto, Yoshitaka Kumakura, Kenichi Ichikawa, Satoshi Yamamoto, Takashi Endo, Masaya Sano, Osamu Sato, Juno Deguchi

“…The lower limbs of 13 patients diagnosed with CLTI were evaluated by radionuclide (RN) angiography with 99mTc-tetrofosmin two weeks after revascularisation or non-revascularisation procedures. Novel parameters (pedal transit time and peak pedal count) were derived by processing the time–activity curves of the detected tracers in each region of interest in the limbs. …”
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