[Comment] Long term oncological outcomes for laparoscopic versus open surgery for rectal cancer-a population-based na tionwide noninferiority study by Tang Bin

“…This group underwent 2094 LAP (24.9%) and 6316 OPEN (75.1%) procedures and were followed until 31 December 2020. …”
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Laparoscopic transhiatal suture closure for spontaneous esophageal rupture: a case report by Shunsuke Hayakawa, Akira Mitsui, Yuko Kato, Shota Morimoto, Kaori Watanabe, Tomonari Shamoto, Takehiro Wakasugi, Yoshiyuki Kuwabara

“…He had no postoperative complications and was discharged on day 15 after the procedure. He received continuous proton pump inhibitor therapy as an outpatient. …”
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First results of direct selective laser trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma by Francesca Simonelli, Michele Lanza, Luigi Serra, Rosa Boccia, Teresa Cangiano, Italo Fattore, Salvatore Ambrosio

“…The patients treated underwent 30–2 standardised automated perimetries prior to DSLT, at 6 months and 12 months post DSLT procedure. Each patient was checked at 1 week and subsequently at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.Results At 1 month follow-up, both the eyes affected by POAG and those affected by PACG showed significantly (p<0.01) lower mean intraocular pressure (IOP) (−3.67±2.95 mm Hg and −3.93±2.36 mm Hg, respectively) and lower mean number of IOP-lowering topical drugs taken (−0.62±0.57 and −0.78±0.64, respectively) after DSLT. …”
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Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced optimization techniques for continuous gas lift under restricted gas supply: A case study by Leila Zeinolabedini, Forough Ameli, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…A penalty function was used to incorporate this constraint into the optimization procedure. There has previously been much research in the area of gas lift optimization. …”
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The effect of ecotype and year on the production and reproductive performance of Nguni cows in the Limpopo Province of South Africa by M Mulaudzi, EC Webb, ML Mashiloane

“…The effects of ecotype and year on the production and reproduction parameters were analysed using the SAS® mixed models procedure. Cows of the Shangaan ecotype were the smallest in size, while the Venda ecotype was both heavy and short, and gave birth to calves with lower birthweights and higher weaning weights. …”
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Electroacupuncture use for treatment of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer: protocol for a pilot, randomised, blinded, sham-controlled trial (EA fo... by Sanjeev Kumar, Susanna B Park, Judith Lacey, Peter Grimison, Gillian Heller, Victoria Choi

“…Informed consent will be obtained prior to starting study-related procedures. The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences.Trial registration number ACTRN12622000081718.…”
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Perspectives of Medical Students in Using Blended Learning: A Thematic Analysis by Almohammadi NH, Elnugomi NM, Atta Elmannan AA, Zalat MM

“…Institutional support played a significant role in determining students’ learning outcomes from the sudden switch.Conclusion: The findings of this study underscored the importance of BL to maximize student learning while maintaining health and safety procedures. The students’ adherence to school schedules, which required them to be disciplined regarding time, travel, and class preparation, contributed to their development of excellent habits. …”
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Factores geométricos para calcular a flexión engranajes cilíndricos rectos asimétricos con perfil evolvente - trocoide // Geometric factors for determining the bending strength of... by Javier Antonio Cárdenas-Oliveros, Jorge Laureano Moya-Rodríguez, Daniel Hernández-Ochoa

“…</p><p>__________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Abstract<br />In this paper an analytical method of calculus based on computer analysis of the spur gears graphic<br />model with asymmetric teeth of involute profile and trochoid is proposed, it was estimated form<br />geometry factor and bending strength by a direct calculus method. This procedure is first used to<br />obtain form geometry factor. …”
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Strength analysis of the TWS 600 plunger pump body in Solid Works Simulation by E. V. Koleda, S. O. Kireev, M. V. Korchagina, A. V. Efimov, J. Sperling

“…Before the appearance of programs for the numerical analysis of solid objects, the analytical solution to the problem of strength calculation of the high-pressure pump drive frame was a very time-consuming and expensive procedure. The situation has changed with the development of computer technologies and the inclusion of the finite element method in the computer-aided design systems. …”
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Use of deep learning-based NLP models for full-text data elements extraction for systematic literature review tasks by Jingcheng Du, Dong Wang, Bin Lin, Long He, Liang-Chin Huang, Jingqi Wang, Frank J. Manion, Yeran Li, Nicole Cossrow, Lixia Yao

“…SLRs involve the identification and selection of pertinent publications and extraction of relevant data elements from full-text articles, which can be a manually intensive procedure. Previously we developed machine learning models to automatically identify relevant publications based on pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Association of non-insulin-dependent insulin resistance indices with lower limb artery restenosis after drug-coated balloon angioplasty by Zhentao Qiao, Yuansong Zhuang, Zhiwei Wang

“…Methods The primary endpoint was restenosis within one year after the procedure, which was defined as ≥ 50% stenosis of the treated artery segment. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section among Tanzanian women of reproductive age: evidence from the 2022 Tanzania demographic and health survey data by Bonfils Nahayo, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Samuel Ndayishimye, Charles Nsanzabera

“…Abstract Background Caesarean Section (CS) is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide. It is an important medical intervention for reducing the risk of poor perinatal outcomes. …”
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Sex-Specific Impact of Inflammation and Nutritional Indices on AVF Blood Flow and Maturation: A Retrospective Analysis by Özgür Akkaya, Ümit Arslan

“…Patients demonstrating insufficient maturation (blood flow < 600 mL/min) at the fourth week were re-evaluated after two weeks without any intervening procedures or additional interventions. <b>Results</b>: Intraoperative Transit-Time Flow Measurement (TTFM) revealed significantly higher median AVF blood flow in males compared to females (289 mL/min vs. 200 mL/min; <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy following surgery for esophageal cancer with gastric tube reconstruction: a case report and literature review by Hideki Izumi, Hisamichi Yoshii, Rin Abe, Soichiro Yamamoto, Masaya Mukai, Eiji Nomura, Tomoko Sugiyama, Takuma Tajiri, Hiroyasu Makuuchi

“…PD for treating pancreas head cancer is extremely challenging; thus, the confirmation of vessel variation and selection of surgical procedures are vital. Case presentation The patient was a 78-year-old Japanese male who was synchronously diagnosed with esophageal and cecal cancer 7 years previously at our hospital. …”
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Intraoperative ultrasound-guided wire(IOUS-wire) localization biopsy versus preoperative fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) for early breast cancer with clinically positive node... by Xue Song, Shijun Tan, Jiafa He, Xiaojie Lin, Lingling Ye, Shengying Chen, Rui Xu, Yan Dai, Qianjun Chen

“…Methods We compared the feasibility and diagnostic efficiency of using a novel procedure to FNA for the assessment of clinically positive nodes in patients with early breast cancer. …”
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Demographic Disparities in 30-Day Outcomes Following Achilles Tendon Repair by Dino Fanfan BSc, William Rittmeyer BS, Aditi Kumar BS, Daniel Murray MD, Cary B. Chapman MD

“…Patients were identified using the common procedure terminology (CPT) codes 27650 and 27652. …”
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Outpatient labor induction—Exploring future potential by assessing eligibility in a historical cohort by Kjersti Engen Marsdal, Ingvil Krarup Sørbye, Stine Bernitz, Ranveig Elise T. Sve, Kristine Ask, Mirjam Lukasse

“…However, larger studies testing or evaluating labor induction with oral misoprostol as an outpatient procedure are needed to draw conclusions.…”
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Phantom-based training of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy in medical education: a randomized controlled trial comparing handheld and high-end ultrasound by Barbara Greiner, Michael Akers, Florian Zeman, Andrea Goetz, Moritz Brandenstein, Christian Stroszczynski, Ernst Michael Jung, Simone Hammer

“…They offer high-resolution imaging and are easy to use, opening up new possibilities for training of novices in ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous procedures. The objective of this study was to investigate if guidance by HUD is on par with a cart-based high-end ultrasound scanner (HEUS) regarding performance times and success rates in video- and phantom-based training of novices in US-guided freehand breast biopsy. …”
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Medial Congruent and Medial Pivot Inserts in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review by Francesco Romano, Roberto Rossi, Umberto Cottino, Matteo Bruzzone, Francesco Pirato, Federica Rosso

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common medical procedures worldwide. However, 10 to 20% of patients are still dissatisfied despite implants and surgical technique advancements. …”
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Comparison of Tissue-Engineered Dermis with Micronized Adipose Tissue and Artificial Dermis for Facial Reconstruction Following Skin Cancer Resection by Kyu-Il Lee, Won-Seok Song, Seung-Kyu Han, Kyung-Chul Moon, Seong-Ho Jeong, Eun-Sang Dhong

“…However, using these cells for clinical applications requires Food and Drug Administration approval and involves complex procedures for cell culture or isolation. This retrospective study aimed to compare effects of tissue-engineered dermis containing micronized adipose tissue (MAT) and artificial dermis for facial reconstruction. …”
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