Minimally-invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) for open angle glaucoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Carlo Lavia, Laura Dallorto, Milena Maule, Manuela Ceccarelli, Antonio Maria Fea

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To analyze the change in intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma medications using different MIGS devices (Trabectome, iStent, Excimer Laser Trabeculotomy (ELT), iStent Supra, CyPass, XEN, Hydrus, Fugo Blade, Ab interno canaloplasty, Goniscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy) as a solo procedure or in association with phacoemulsification.…”
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Experience in Using Low-Dose Computed Tomography in Children and Adolescents with Pulmonary Tuberculosis by I. Yu. Petrakova, S. G. Mikhaylov, I. Е. Tyurin, M. F. Gubkina, M. Yu. Izmaylov

“…In patients aged 2–3 years, the quality essentially depended on their immobility during the procedure, though under sedation it was good in 92% of cases.Conclusion. …”
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Repeated assessments of informed consent comprehension among HIV-infected participants of a three-year clinical trial in Botswana. by Lelia H Chaisson, Nancy E Kass, Bafanana Chengeta, Unami Mathebula, Taraz Samandari

“…The trial's purpose or procedures were understood by 90-100% of participants, while 44-77% understood randomization, placebos, or risks. …”
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Effect of Preoperative Gum Chewing on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery for Uterine Myomas: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Min Suk Chae, Hyun Jung Koh

“…Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remains a frequent and uncomfortable complication in women undergoing robotic gynecological procedures. Despite the use of various preventive strategies, PONV continues to negatively impact recovery and increase healthcare expenses. …”
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Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Yin Zhang, Qing Bi, Li Zhang, Danjie Zhu

“…Meanwhile, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Johner–Wruhs Scale were also improved in both groups.Conclusion The findings indicated that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing may facilitate the treatment of tibiofibular diaphyseal fractures, potentially enhancing preoperative planning and contributing to the precision and personalization of the surgical procedure. Thus, the application of this technology possesses considerable promise for future utilization in clinical practice.Trial registry Name of the registry: This study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; Trial registration number: ChiCTR2100052379.…”
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Effects of low versus high inspired oxygen fraction on myocardial injury after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A randomized clinical trial. by Youn Joung Cho, Cheun Hyeon, Karam Nam, Seohee Lee, Jae-Woo Ju, Jeehoon Kang, Jung-Kyu Han, Hyo-Soo Kim, Yunseok Jeon

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Adults undergoing transfemoral TAVI under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to receive FIO2 0.3 or 0.8 during procedure. The primary outcome was the area under the curve (AUC) for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) during the first 72 h following TAVI. …”
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The Role of Boundary Spanning Strategy in Mediating the Improvement of Organizational Performance: A Study on the Indonesian Ministry of Health Hospital by Paryanto Paryanto, Willy Arafah, Sarfilianty Anggiani

“…These hospitals are characterized by resource-intensive operations, substantial capital, advanced technology, detailed procedures, and complex challenges. Additionally, strict regulations, silo culture, and bureaucratic complexity often hinder innovation and managerial effectiveness. …”
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“Sensitive and sustainable stability-indicating RP-HPLC method for simultaneous assay and impurity profiling of amitriptyline HCl: green metric, RGB model and forced degradation st... by Anand Radheshyam Tiwari, Sushama Raju Ambadekar, Vijay Arjun Bagul

“…The method's environmental impact, efficiency, and sustainability were thoroughly assessed using recognized green metrics, including Analytical Eco-Scale, National Environmental Methods Index, Green Analytical Procedure Index, and Analytical Greenness, in alignment with Green Analytical Chemistry principles. …”
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Factors Affecting Motivation and Employee Performance Among Nigerian Universities Academic Staff by Sunday Alewo Omale, Stephen Sunday Ojo, Mohammed Gaddafi Ibrahim, Sunday Ojochenemi Yusufu

“…The results of the study will help university officials create HR procedures that support a productive workforce. Contribution and Value Added: The study has shown the relevance and use of the need’s theory of motivation in the context of employee performance by proving its capacity to forecast organizational success.…”
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The study of antimicrobial properties of immobilized fibrous N-chloro sulfonamides by V. N. Toropіn, Е. V. Surmasheva, L. I. Romanenko

“…The test material samples were placed in uncured MPA, the further experiment was carried out according to standard procedures of the "agar plates" method. Latency test microorganism growth around the sample material lies in the range 6,0 -7,0 mm – for E.coli; 16,0 -25,0 mm – for S.aureus; 4,0 -6,0 mm – for C.albicans. …”
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First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis with two orthogonal two hole plates by Muhammad Ali Fazal, Jason Hol-Ming Wong, Luthfur Rahman

“…Objective: First MTP joint fusion is a reliable procedure for advanced arthritis for the first MTP joint. …”
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Efficacy of virtual reality techniques in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: protocol for a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and trial sequential analysis by Jia Wang, Lu Zhang, Guo Chen, Li Du, Jianqiao Zheng, Xiaoqian Deng

“…Introduction Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the most critical procedure in the rescue of patients with sudden cardiac death (SCD). …”
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Socially-Assistive Robots Using Empathy to Reduce Pain and Distress during Peripheral IV Placement in Children by Margaret J Trost, Grace Chrysilla, Jeffrey I. Gold, Maja Matarić

“…This result suggests empathy improves SAR functionality when used for painful medical procedures and informs future research into SAR for pain management.…”
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Typification of Projects for the Transition to Cloud Services by A. G. Voronova

“…Providers can use the algorithm to typify and unify projects, which can eventually simplify the coordination of the list of services and the migration procedure with customers. In this way, the parties can free up significant resources in terms of time, labor and other costs. …”
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Estimation of measurement uncertainty for the determination of loss on drying of biologicals by O. V. Fadeikina, A. A. Voropaev, D. S. Davydov, R. A. Volkova

“…Measurement uncertainty estimation is of particular interest in the case of measuring loss on drying (LOD) for biologicals, since LOD testing procedures involve analysing measurements of    a physical value, i.e. mass.Aim. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EARLY BILIARY DRAINAGE AND MORTALITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CHOLANGITIS by Julia O. Fuss, Valeriy V. Boiko, Anna O. Voloboyeva, Viсtor P. Polyovyy

“…Three principal drainage procedures are endoscopic biliary drainage (EBD), percutaneous trans-hepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and surgical biliary drainage [3]. …”
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Impact of iron hydroxide (III) on level of postoperative anemia in patients with combined mitral and aortal heart failures by B. M. Gumenyuk

“…Combination of preoperative correction of the blood serum level of the iron with intraoperative application of the blood-preserving technology during procedure for the mitral and aortal valves in patients of Group C have reduced anemia in accordance to data of hemoglobin level in postoperative period by 9.3%, and thrombocytopenia - by 9.5%. …”
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Lytic bone lesion of the skull as a rare manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report by Sherif Wael, Omar Hamdy, Mohamed Yasser, Sara Elmandrawi, Mai Mostafa, Nouran Mohammed, Ahmed Elghrieb

“…Subsequent diagnostic procedures revealed hepatic lesions, including a positron emission tomography (PET)-CT scan. …”
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Misdiagnosed groin pain in an elderly: Interdisciplinary network as a tool for cost-effective work-collaboration by Oskar Kwaczynski, Michael Klauser, Andrej M. Nowakowski, Debora Nowakowski, Massimo Ruffo, Christian B. Frank

“…Intraarticular infiltration remains a valuable diagnostic tool, even alongside advanced imaging, helping prevent unnecessary procedures and improving patient outcomes.…”
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How community participation in water and sanitation interventions impacts human health, WASH infrastructure and service longevity in low-income and middle-income countries: a reali... by Joel Negin, Seye Abimbola, Aaron Jenkins, Sarah Nelson, Dorothy Drabarek

“…We identified five mechanisms that explained the availability, change and longevity outcomes: (1) accountability (policies and procedures to hold communities responsible for their actions and outcomes of an intervention), (2) diffusion (spread of an idea or behaviour by innovators over time through communication among members of a community), (3) market (the interplay between demand and supply of a WASH service or resource), (4) ownership (a sense of possession and control of the WASH service or resource) and (5) shame (a feeling of disgust in one’s behaviour or actions). …”
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