The impact of rifampin on the efficacy of implant retention and prosthesis removal in staphylococcal periprosthetic joint infection by Canhong Zhang, Canhong Zhang, Canhong Zhang, Canhong Zhang, Juncheng Li, Juncheng Li, Juncheng Li, Lan Lin, Lan Lin, Lan Lin, Mingzhong Liu, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yuanqing Cai, Yuanqing Cai, Yuanqing Cai, Jiexin Huang, Zida Huang, Zida Huang, Zida Huang, Chaofan Zhang, Chaofan Zhang, Chaofan Zhang, Wenming Zhang, Wenming Zhang, Wenming Zhang, Xinyu Fang, Xinyu Fang, Xinyu Fang, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li

“…Binary logistic regression analysis identified diabetes and active smoking as independent significant risk factors for treatment failure, while rifampin was not an independent risk factor affecting the outcome.ConclusionThe study has not demonstrated that the standard antibiotic regimen combined with rifampin has a significant effect on the efficacy of retaining or removing prostheses in staphylococcal PJI, but rather increases drug-related adverse events. Standard surgical procedures, accurate pathogen diagnosis, and treatment are particularly crucial in the management of PJI.…”
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Experimental Study of Neuroprotective Properties of Inhaled Argon-Oxygen Mixture in a Photoinduced Ischemic Stroke Model by E. A. Boeva, D. N. Silachev, E. I. Yakupova, M. A. Milovanova, L. A. Varnakova, S. N. Kalabushev, S. O. Denisov, V. V. Antonova, I. A. Ryzhkov, K. N. Lapin, A. A. Grebenchikova

“…The animals were randomly divided into 3 groups: sham procedure + N₂ 70%/O₂ 30% inhalation (SP, N=6); stroke + N₂ 70%/O₂ 30% inhalation (Stroke, N=10); Stroke + Ar 70%/O₂ 30% inhalation (Stroke+iAr, N=10). …”
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Application of non-invasive prenatal testing for fetal chromosomal disorders in low-risk pregnancies: a follow-up study in central China by Qiuxiang Huang, Qiuxiang Huang, Qiao Xu, Meihuan Chen, Meihuan Chen, Wenli Fan, Hailong Huang, Hailong Huang

“…Moreover, it can greatly reduce invasive procedures and birth defects.…”
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Impact of the Italian Society of Anatomic Pathology and Diagnostic Cytology Classification of Thyroid Nodules in the Treatment of Indeterminate Follicular Lesions: Five-Year Result... by M. Pastoricchio, A. Cubisino, A. Lanzaro, M. Troian, F. Zanconati, S. Bernardi, B. Fabris, N. de Manzini, C. Dobrinja

“…Hemithyroidectomy (HT) was the procedure of choice. Total thyroidectomy (TT) was performed in case of concurrent bilateral goiter, autoimmune thyroid disease, and/or presence of BRAF and/or RAS mutation. …”
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Effects of different doses of remimazolam besylate on postoperative sedation, pain, and adverse reactions in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery by Linjiang Yang, Liang Zhong, Xu Deng, Hao Fang, Siqin Li, Yi Li

“…Abstract Background Hysteroscopy, a minimally invasive gynecological procedure, requires effective sedation for patient comfort and surgical success. …”
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Mixed-reality head-mounted display in cranial neurosurgery: A proof-of-concept study by Lukas Andereggen, Gwendoline Boillat, Joshua Haegler, Philipp Gruber, Basil Erwin Grüter, Stefan Wanderer, Angelo Tortora, Gerrit A. Schubert, Hans-Jakob Steiger, Serge Marbacher

“…Conclusions: MR may become a valuable tool in the preoperative treatment planning, education and guidance of complex procedures in selected patients, yet further development is necessary to improve the clinical applicability of the MR HMD.…”
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A cadaveric study of anatomical variations of the radial nerve and their clinical significance by Aksić Milan, Đurđević Katarina, Kapor Slobodan, Puškaš Laslo, Erić Dražan, Stijak Lazar, Aleksić Dubravka, Aleksandrić Dejan, Mališ Miloš, Đulejić Vuk

“…With that in mind, it is crucial for every patient that the limits of safe zones be defined while performing surgical procedures in the elbow to protect the RN and its branches from iatro-genic injuries.…”
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Home-based self-administered transcranial direct current stimulation for women affected by primary dysmenorrhoea in Northeastern Brazil: a protocol study by Thiago Anderson Brito De Araújo, Edson Silva-Filho, Rodrigo Pegado, Tatiana Camila de Lima Alves da Silva, Yvinna Tamiris Rodrigues, Paloma Cristina Alves de Oliveira, Ervinas Bernatavicius, Alexander Anthony Cook, Emilè Radytè, Maria Thereza Micussi

“…Free support will be available from the lead researcher if needed. All procedures will follow Good Clinical Practice and international ethical standards.Trail registration https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-747k8vb…”
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Insights on Embolic Protection, Repositioning, and Stroke: A Subanalysis of the RESPOND Study by Julia Seeger, Volkmar Falk, David Hildick-Smith, Sabine Bleiziffer, Daniel J. Blackman, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Dominic J. Allocco, Ian T. Meredith, Jochen Wöhrle, Nicolas M. Van Mieghem

“…Repositioning of the Lotus Valve occurred in 313/996 procedures (31.4%). The 72-hour rate of stroke/TIA was similar in patients who had valve repositioning (2.9%) compared with those who did not (3.1%; p=0.86). …”
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Explainable AI for Healthcare 5.0: Opportunities and Challenges by Deepti Saraswat, Pronaya Bhattacharya, Ashwin Verma, Vivek Kumar Prasad, Sudeep Tanwar, Gulshan Sharma, Pitshou N. Bokoro, Ravi Sharma

“…However, healthcare operational procedures, verifiability of prediction models, resilience, and lack of ethical and regulatory frameworks are potential hindrances to the realization of Healthcare 5.0. …”
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Role of Allium cepa and Allium sativum extracts in oxidative stress, sperm parameters and histological abnormalities induced by deep-frying oil in testis by Mohamed Anwer Mohamed, Safa Hamdy Alkalash, Samah Baleegh Meawad, Mohamed Nafea Azab, Marwa A. Ahmed, Ahmad Gadalla, Muhammed Abdelbaeth Hassan Elfiky, Abdel Rahman Z. Abdel Rahman, Hatem Ali Ahmed Abdelmottaleb, Ayman Sabry Yassin Al Sayed, Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy, Amira Osman, Abeer A. Almowafy, Ahmed Mohamed GadAllah

“…For three days, the frying procedure required six hours per day. The animals received daily treatment for four weeks after being split into equal groups (control, AcL, AsL, fresh palm oil (FPO), single heated palm oil (SHPO), repeated heated palm oil (RHPO), AcL + RHPO, AsL + RHPO, and AcL + AsL + RHPO). …”
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Therapeutic Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Ointment in Promoting Wound Healing in Dogs: A Clinical Study by Mona Wafy, Elham Hassan, Samar Saeed, Marwa Khattab, Huda AbuBakr, Ashraf Abu-Seida

“…Cutaneous wounds in dogs, whether resulting from trauma or surgical procedures, present considerable healing challenges. …”
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Efficacy and safety of paranasal sinus balloon catheter dilation in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review by Ahmad A. Mirza, Hatim Y. Shawli, Talal A. Alandejani, Sattam M. Aljuaid, Mahmoud Alreefi, Razan A. Basonbul, Shahad K. Alhomaiani, Banan A. Althobaity, Dhuha A. Alhumaidi, Faisal Zawawi

“…Study design, sample size and demographics, treated sinuses, criteria of inclusion, adjunct procedure(s), follow-up time, and outcomes measured were reported. …”
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The Genoa Vascular Biobank: A Today Resource for Future Perspectives in Vascular Research by Chiara Barisione, Jorge Miguel Mena Vera, Caterina Ivaldo, Silvia Ortona, Pier Francesco Ferrari, Paola Visconti, Michele Paudice, Martina Bastianon, Caterina Melani, Gaddiel Mozzetta, Valerio Vellone, Giovanni Pratesi, Domenico Palombo

“…Data accuracy and sample quality are ensured by harmonized standard operative procedures. Results: From 2018 to the end of 2023, 442 CS (distinguished into severe-asymptomatic or symptomatic, displaying a ratio of 5:1) and 214 AAA have been collected. …”
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A rapid method for detecting trace Rb and Cs in high-salinity brines by ICP-MS equipped with an all-matrix sampling device by Xiuzhen Ma, Xin Liu, Zhe Ma, Guojing Zhu, Yubin Li, Qi Wei, Dan Ma

“…Additionally, the simplification of the sample pretreatment procedure—from a traditional multi-step dilution to a single-step dilution without acid-washed containers—enhances analytical efficiency by over 70%. …”
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Adolescents’ perspectives on health literacy interventions for reducing epilepsy misconceptions and stigma, and enhancing epilepsy management in Uganda by Mayanja M. Kajumba, Paula Njeru, Neil S. Prose, Aryn Mason, Pratamesh Ramasubramanian, Joanita Berytah Tebulwa, Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige, Isabelle Andrews, Tyler Johnson, Sylvia Nshemerirwe, Peter Kalubi, Deborah Koltai

“…Data was collected using focus group discussions and analyzed using thematic analysis procedures. Results Despite the fact that our sample entirely comprised of AWE receiving biomedical care, the results revealed that the largest group of respondents (58.6%) believed that supernatural forces alone caused epilepsy, and another 20.7% attributed it to a combination of supernatural and biologic elements, while only 17.2% understood epilepsy to be an illness with a biomedical etiology. …”
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Association Between Nephrolith Size and Location and Grade of Hydronephrosis by Sultan Abdulwadoud Alshoabi, Abdulkhaleq Ayedh Binnuhaid, Abdullatif Mothanna Almohtadi, Halah Fuad Muslem, Abdullgabbar M. Hamid, Fahad H. Alhazmi, Abdulaziz A. Qurashi, Walaa M. Alsharif, Awadia Gareeballah, Amel F. Alzain, Maisa Elzaki, Abdalrahim Tagelsir Elsayed, Salman Althobaiti

“…These results alert urologists to adopt faster therapeutic procedures for larger stone sizes to reduce renal damage caused by obstructive uropathy.…”
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An analytical, mathematical annuloplasty ring curvature model for planning of valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacementCentral MessagePerspective by Matthew H. Park, MS, Mateo Marin-Cuartas, MD, Mark Sellke, PhD, Pearly K. Pandya, MS, Yuanjia Zhu, MD, PhD, Robert J. Wilkerson, BS, David M. Holzhey, MD, PhD, Michael A. Borger, MD, PhD, Y. Joseph Woo, MD

“…Methods: We generated a mathematical model that calculates image-tracked differential ring curvature to build quantifications for improved planning for valve-in-ring procedures. Carpentier-Edwards Physio M24 and M30 (n = 2 each), Physio II M24 and M26 (n = 3 each), LivaNova AnnuloFlex M26 (n = 2), and Edwards Geoform M28 (n = 2) rings were tested with a 30-mm Toray Inoue balloon inflated to maximum rated pressures. …”
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Lung Carcinomas: A Retrospective Review of a High-Risk Patient Population at a Community Hospital by Nathan A. Cornish, Sarah Kantharia, Martin Oselkin, Leah Portnow, Jay Shah, Igor Brichkov, Jason Shaw, Loren Harris, Peter Homel, Debkumar Sarkar, David Mobley, Shaun Honig, Sergei Sobolevsky

“…Conclusions: RFA of lung tumors is a well-tolerated procedure with low incidence of minor complications, a good tumor response and survival benefit in selected patients in the community setting. …”
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Balloon-Assisted Enteroscopy for Retrieval of Small Intestinal Foreign Bodies: A KASID Multicenter Study by Jeongseok Kim, Beom Jae Lee, Nam Seok Ham, Eun Hye Oh, Kee Don Choi, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Chang Soo Eun, Jin Su Kim, Dong-Hoon Yang

“…The remaining 13 patients underwent surgery for persistent or symptomatic FBs: 12 were successfully removed and 1 CE removal procedure failed due to severe peritoneal adhesions. …”
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