Compiling Investment Attractiveness Rating of the Largest Russian Companies Using Minimax Approach by I. Y. Vygodchikova

“…Proposed method has scientific novelty, due to hierarchical procedure of ranking indicators and minimax problem. …”
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As neurectomias periféricas no tratamento das neuralgias do trigêmeo by José Zaclis

“…We feel that it is too early for a real evaluation of peripheral neurectomy as a lasting procedure for relief of trigeminal pain. Nevertheless, the simplicity of the operation, the possibility of a definite cure, and the fact that it will not interfere with re-operation or with a further greater procedure, lead us to suggest peripheral neurectomy as the first thing to be done in proper cases, i.e., those cases which bear the topographical requirements pointed out in a chapter of this paper.…”
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Implementing intranasal povidone-iodine in the orthopedic trauma surgery setting to prevent surgical site infections: a qualitative study of healthcare provider perspectives by AM Racila, Erin C. Balkenende, Loreen A. Herwaldt, Michael C. Willey, Linda D. Boyken, Jean G. Pottinger, Brennan S. Ayres, Kimberly C. Dukes, Melissa A. Ward, Marin L. Schweizer

“…Methods We conducted a small phase IV post-marketing study from 2020 to 2021 in an academically affiliated hospital wherein staff administered intranasal PVI pre- and post-operatively to consenting patients undergoing orthopedic fixation procedures for traumatic fractures. Before implementing the PVI intervention, we conducted a human factors task analysis to determine the optimal time and hospital location to perform PVI decolonization for patients receiving these orthopedic fixation procedures. …”
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A Remote Intervention Based on mHealth and Community Health Workers for Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in People With HIV: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Shivesh Shourya, Jianfang Liu, Sophia McInerney, Trinity Casimir, James Kenniff, Trace Kershaw, David Batey, Rebecca Schnall

“…Participants valued the flexibility of remote study procedures, particularly Zoom-based study visits and mailed blood sample kits. …”
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Prospective comparison of two models of integrating early infant male circumcision with maternal child health services in Kenya: The Mtoto Msafi Mbili Study. by Robert C Bailey, Fredrick Adera, Mary Ellen Mackesy-Amiti, Timothy Adipo, Sherry K Nordstrom, Supriya D Mehta, Walter Jaoko, F L Fredrik G Langi, Walter Obiero, Edmon Obat, Fredrick O Otieno, Marisa R Young

“…There were 6 moderate adverse events (AEs) (0.28%); 5 severe AEs (0.24%), all involving an injury to the glans penis, requiring hospitalization and corrective surgery; and one death probably related to the procedure. There were no AEs among the 365 procedures performed outside health facilities. …”
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Design of intelligent human-machine collaborative robot-assisted craniotomy system by Meng Cui, Wenqing Ren, Tengfei Cui, Ruifeng Chen, Yi Shan, Xiaodong Ma

“….), a medical drill(AESCULAP®, Germany), a Polaris Optical navigation system(NDI,Canada), with a self-designed navigation procedure and a visual graphical user interface(GUI). …”
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[Artículo traducido] ¿Es la descompresión endoscópica del neuroma de Morton una técnica segura? by L. López-Capdevila, M. Ballester, G. Lucar, T. Mota-Gomes, M. Fa-Binefa, S. López-Hervás

“…Materials and methods: Twenty feet from ten fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens underwent a dorsal percutaneous approach for endoscopic access. Surgical procedures were monitored by three foot and ankle surgeons. …”
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Enhancing safety in CT-guided lung biopsies: correlation of MinIP imaging with pneumothorax risk prediction by Michael P. Brönnimann, Leonie Manser, Bernhard Gebauer, Timo A. Auer, Dirk Schnapauff, Federico Collettini, Alexander Pöllinger, Alois Komarek, Miltiadis E. Krokidis, Johannes T. Heverhagen

“…Methods We retrospectively analyzed 72 procedures from January 2019 to December 2023, categorizing patients by pneumothorax and the severity of hemorrhage (grade 2 or higher). …”
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A novel minimally invasive neurosurgical cranial fixation device for improved accuracy of intraventricular catheter placement: an experimental animal study by Atai Daniel, Matan Coronel, Segev Peer, Ben Grinshpan, Soner Duru, Jose L. Peiro, James L. Leach, Elena Abellán, Carolyn M. Doerning, David Zarrouk, Francesco T. Mangano

“…Abstract Background External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. Herein, we introduce a new concept of a cranial fixation device for insertion of EVDs, that reduces reliance on freehand placement and drilling techniques and provides a simple, minimally invasive approach that provides strong fixation to minimal thickness skulls. …”
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Complication rates after shoulder arthroplasty in patients aged 45 years and younger by Blake Hajek, BS, Jeff Klott, MD, Erick Marigi, MD, Brian Wahlig, MD, John Sperling, MD, Jeff Murphy, MS, Tyler J. Brolin, MD, Thomas W. Throckmorton, MD

“…Results: Seventy patients, with an average follow-up of 85 months, underwent 35 TSA, 30 HA, and 5 rTSA procedures. The most common operative diagnosis was osteoarthritis (44%). …”
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Diagnóstico situacional do preparo e administração de imunobiológicos [Situational diagnosis of preparation and administration of immunobiologics] [Diagnóstico situacional de prepa... by Thiago Augusto Soares Monteiro da Silva, Mônica de Almeida Carreiro

“…Most facilities are adapted houses where flows are irregular, because rooms are small and are used for other procedures. Itis essential that nurses monitor the immunization process in detail, and undertake continuing education to assure quality of care. …”
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Neuromanagement of the Metaverse: neuroscience could offer a competitive edge in the Metaverse by Antonio González-Morales, Mª del Milagro Martín-López, Alejandro Taláminos-Barroso

“…The lack of research into health risks, motivation and emotional management in the Metaverse can result in musculoskeletal disorders due to poor ergonomics problems such as muscle strain due to the use of inappropriate equipment or the performance of tasks according to incorrect procedures; eye diseases or disorders due to the use of inappropriate designs, colours, working hours and eye trackers; lack of productivity due to excessive fatigue, incorrect procedures and lack of work organisation. …”
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Extended Reality Gaming for Exercise and Mindfulness Throughout Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Byron Lai, Kelli Chaviano, Joshua S Richman, Mahmoud Ahmad, Ashley Wright, Raven Young, Drew Davis, James H Rimmer, Avi Madan-Swain, Joseph H Chewning

“…Outcomes will be modeled using mixed modeling procedures, and changes in means will be estimated with CIs. …”
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Serum C-reactive protein and nutritional parameters in hemodialysis patients by Dragović Tamara, Mijušković Mirjana, Terzić Brankica, Ristić-Medić Danijela, Hajduković Zoran, Rađen Slavica

“…A significant positive correlation was found between the CRP value and urea values after the dialysis procedure. We found negative correlation between the CRP values and serum albumin, HbA1c, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, with no statistical significance. …”
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TEMPO E CUSTO DO PROCEDIMENTO: CURATIVO EM ÚLCERA VASCULOGÊNICA by Veronica Elizabeth Mata, Fernando Porto, Flavia Firmino

“…Despite the fact that the transfer to the NHS proved to be incongruent when compared to the actual cost of the procedure. Conclusion: Health care facilities should know the fate of financial recources, as well as the procedures performed: material consumption, labor, among others, that this way can manage the institution with quality, efficiency, aiming at the improvement of care. …”
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Evaluation of Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale leaf extracts and 0.2% Chlorhexidine gluconate on disinfection of maxillofacial silicone material surface contaminated with m... by Raisa N. Chodankar, Raghunath Patil, Sumati A. Hogade, Anandkumar G. Patil, Aditya Acharya

“…Sampling of the maxillofacial prostheses has relieved presence of microbial colonization on silicone surfaces. Cleaning procedures of maxillofacial silicones are done using mechanical means or using adjunctive with chemical means. …”
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Volumetric 3D Reconstruction of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Being Reconstructed with Viable Osteochondral Allograft Combined with Autograft by Nathaniel Zona BA, Daniel Moon MD, MS, MBA

“…Methods: Patients indicated for the ARR procedure from a single surgeon were identified. OLT volume was determined for all patients with a preoperative weight bearing CT. …”
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Lipoabdominoplastia no tratamento estético do abdome: experiência de 5 anos Lipoabdominoplasty in the aesthetic treatment of the abdomen: 5 years of experience by Hermínio da Cunha Amorim Filho, Camila Camargos Bizzotto Amorim

“…CONCLUSIONS: Lipoabdominoplasty is a safe procedure, and has low complication rates when the safety criteria that permit a well-vascularized flap with preservation of the perforant arteries are followed. …”
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Phenomenology of the Dominant Environment in Public Sector Accounting Education from the Perspective of Graduates in Public Sector Accounting by Sajad Naghdi, Roghayye Jeddi

“…Finally, 22 strategies and procedures were proposed to enhance the quality of public sector accounting education, the most important of which are related to educational and academic content. …”
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Insights into the effects of apelin-13 on renal function and NHE3 activity following ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury by Guilherme Lopes-Gonçalves, Juliana Martins Costa-Pessoa, Mariana Charleaux de Ponte, Heitor Macedo Braz, Maria Oliveira-Souza

“…Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of exogenous administration of apelin-13 in the renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) model, with particular focus on renal function, injury markers, and tubular proliferation.MethodsMale C57BL/6 mice were initially treated with a vehicle or high dose of apelin-13 (200 μg/kg/day) and subjected to kidney bilateral ischemia procedure for 30 min or a sham surgery. The mice were euthanized by exsanguination 2 d after the ischemic procedure. …”
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