How to talk with surgical patients about risk: The example of a novel surgical strategy by Divya Ramakrishnan, Arina Tveleneva, Jason D. Wright, Katherine Fischkoff, Nidhi Agrawal, David Flum

“…OS is fallopian tube removal at the time of abdominopelvic surgical procedures to prevent ovarian cancer (OC). With the goal of developing a decision support tool for OS, we compared communication strategies, their impact on risk perception, and the factors associated with acceptability of OS. …”
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ILOBONE: A phase I/IIa randomized controlled trial to assess the safety and feasibility of local iloprost therapy for enhancing proximal humerus fracture healing– a pilot study des... by Hisham Elazaly, Ioanna Maria Dimitriou, Tazio Maleitzke, Michael Dahne, Vera Jaecker, Sven Maerdian, Sascha Tafelski, Torsten Diekhoff, Tobias Lindner, Doruk Akgün, Anna-Maria Mielke, Alp Paksoy, Dominik Adl Amini, Elisa Marie Planatscher, Vincent Leopold, Susana González-Khatib, Paul Christoph Köhli, Marcel Niemann, Alexander Hildebrandt, Stephan Oehme, Yannick Palmowski, Melissa Paraskevaidis, Lukas Schönnagel, Sebastian Benedict Braun, Matthias Pumberger, Sebastian Hardt, Sigmar Stricker, Levent Akyüz, Gerald Grütz, Stefan Schaller, Luis Lauterbach, Maximilian Volcksdorff, Lukas Mödl, Martin Textor, Melanie Ort, Simon Reinke, Ulrich Stöckle, Carsten Perka, Georg N. Duda, Katharina Schmidt-Bleek, Sven Geissler, Tobias Winkler

“…Discussion The Ilobone study aims to provide data on the potential for biological augmentation of osteosynthesis procedures in PHFs, prone to healing challenges and complications. …”
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Sensorless Based Haptic Feedback Integration In Robot-assisted Pedicle Screw Insertion For Lumbar Spine Surgery: A preliminary cadaveric study by Sakol Nakdhamabhorn, Branesh M. Pillai, Areesak Chotivichit, Jackrit Suthakorn

“…Despite its efficacy, the procedure poses significant challenges, notably the limited visibility of spinal anatomical landmarks and the consequent reliance on surgeon's hand-eye coordination. …”
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Planned Y-shaped Muscle Wrapping for Salvaging Aortic Graft Infection: Latissimus Dorsi and Reverse Serratus Anterior Muscles by Itaru Tsuge, MD, PhD, Susumu Saito, MD, PhD, Kazuhiro Takatoku, MD, Takehiko Matsuo, MD, PhD, Kenji Minatoya, MD, PhD, Naoki Morimoto, MD, PhD

“…In a cadaveric study in 2021, we verified the distal tight attachment area between the latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle and serratus anterior (SA) muscle to apply a Y-shaped combined flap consisting of the LD and reverse SA. We used this procedure to treat a 79-year-old man who underwent stent-graft insertion in the descending thoracic aorta. …”
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Sustainable utilization of iron ore tailings as an alternative material in asphalt pavements: A systematic review by Chundi Si, Bin Guo, Lei Feng, Jiupeng Zhang, Xinwen Gao, Zeyu Wu, Shaolei Yin, Ying Gao, Yanshun Jia, Ben Niu

“…Activation methods should be adapted to material properties, yet standardized procedures are lacking. Optimizing activation methods and raw material proportions based on hydration progress and pore structure is essential for enhancing the performance of IOT-based cementitious materials. …”
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Adaptive beam-shaping enabled high-precision patterned laser micro-grooving by Pei Qiu, Jun Li, Dandan Yuan, Zixuan Xin, Jiaxu Huang, Shaolin Xu

“…Combining laser diffraction and polarization effects, a profile evolution model of the laser ablation is established to accurately predict groove shapes, guiding the iterative beam-shaping procedure. The beam spot shape is iteratively fine-tuned until the deviation between the simulated and the target grooves’ profile meets the accuracy requirements. …”
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Survey on outcomes of emergency standing caesarean section in equids by Geoffroy de la Rebière de Pouyade, Geoffroy de la Rebière de Pouyade, Maureen Binard, Stéfan Deleuze, Stéfan Deleuze, Jérôme Ponthier, Jérôme Ponthier

“…Data were collected regarding the veterinarian’s experience and practice type, details about the mare and the reasons for performing the standing C-section in the field, the mare’s condition during the procedure, as well as information on asepsis protocols, anesthesia, surgical techniques, medications used, and the follow-up of complications, including the survival outcomes of both the mare and the foal. …”
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The evaluation of safe zones for the corona mortis using a cadaver simulation of the Modified Stoppa approach by Jade Naicker, Zithulele Nkosinathi Tshabalala, Andries Masenge, Obakeng Modisane, Steven Matshidza, Nkhensani Mogale

“…Although this approach is reported to be effective in exposing pelvic fractures, there are iatrogenic risks associated with the procedure. These risks arise from the inadvertent severing of vessels along the pelvic brim, resulting in bleeding, prolonged recovery, or even death. …”
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Do sheep (Ovis aries) discriminate human emotional odors? by Izïa Larrigaldie, Fabrice Damon, Solène Mousqué, Bruno Patris, Léa Lansade, Benoist Schaal, Alexandra Destrez

“…Fourteen female and 15 male lambs were then exposed to these odors through a habituation-dishabituation procedure. The habituation stimulus was presented four times for one minute, followed by the dishabituation stimulus presented once for one minute. …”
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Urgent Versus Delayed Surgical Treatment of Open Distal Radius Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Luke Latario, MD, Matthew DeFazio, MD, Matthew Poorman, MD, Alan Shi, MD, Eric Swart, MD, Marci Jones, MD

“…The main outcome measure was infection, with secondary outcomes of complications or secondary procedures. Results: In this cohort, 4 of 55 patients experienced infections (7.2%.) …”
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Behavioral coping with chronic defeat stress in mice: A systematic review of current protocols by Alina Díez-Solinska, Zurine De Miguel, Garikoitz Azkona, Oscar Vegas

“…The lack of consistency in the nomenclature and procedures associated with the study of coping strategies for social stress, as well as the absence of a uniform classification, highlight the importance of using a common language when approaching the study of coping strategies. …”
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Assessing operative mortality risk in cardiothoracic surgery: analysis of STS scores – a retrospective study by Javerya Hassan, Manzar Abbas, Maryam Shaukat, Abdullah Bin Faisal, Dayyan Hassan, Muhammad Salman, Ahmed Raheem, Hasanat Sharif

“…The predominance of males and the most common procedures were isolated coronary artery bypass graft, mitral valve replacement, and aortic valve replacement. …”
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Odontogenic Myxoma Associated to Unerupted Mandibular Molar in a Pediatric Patient: A New Case Description with Comprehensive Literature Analysis by Marta Forte, Giuseppe D’Albis, Antonio d’Amati, Giuseppe Ingravallo, Luisa Limongelli, Gianfranco Favia, Adriano Di Grigoli, Anna Montaruli, Daniela Di Venere, Massimo Corsalini, Saverio Capodiferro

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The current case highlights the importance of the radiological investigation in pediatric patients when a delayed eruption lasts for several months, leading to an early diagnosis necessary to avoid more aggressive surgical therapies and possible recurrence; data from the literature about site of occurrence, sex, age, kind of surgical procedure, and recurrence rate are discussed too.…”
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Anatomical analysis of the lateral ligament complex in the neutral position and during plantar flexion by Zhimin Chen, Han Yang, Xuequan Zhang, Minghao Su, Zeyu Li, Chang Liu, Zhaoming Xiao, Hiabin Liang, Guangwei Xu, Chujiang Xu, Jun Ouyang, Jingxing Dai

“…The relative independence of ATiFL and the cooperative relationship between ATFL and CFL are instructive for different ATFL surgical procedures. The ATFL, CFL, and ATiFL data can be used for anatomical reconstruction and secondary proofreading for ATFL injury or chronic ankle instability.…”
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Development and validation of HPLC-DAD methodology for simultaneous qualitative and quantitative determination of thirteen substances with a steroid structure by Zdravka Zaharieva, Stanimira Atanasova, Dancho Danalev, Sirine Jaber, Tsvetelina Foteva, Veronica Nemska, Dimitar Tanev, Nelly Georgieva

“…Herein, a simple HPLC/DAD procedure that is easy to apply in conventional laboratory practice was developed for the simultaneous determination of 13 substances with steroid structure in nutritional supplements for sport: testosterone, testosterone propionate, testosterone enanthate, methyltestosterone, nandrolone, nandrolone propionate, nandrolone decanoate, methandienone, androstenedione, trenbolone, trenbolone acetate, trenbolone enanthate and boldenone undecylenate. …”
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Successful treatment of esophagopleural fistula following pulmonary resection for primary lung cancer: a case report by Keisuke Eguchi, Masaharu Ogura, Kazuhiko Hisaoka, Emima Bekku, Shutaro Suda, Tatsuya Shimogawara, Yoshie Kadota, Shigeshi Ono, Fumitaka Asahara, Yutaka Takigawa, Noriaki Wada, Hirotoshi Hasegawa, Junichi Matsui

“…Prompt OWT and omentopexy were found to be effective treatment procedures for EPF following lung surgery.…”
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Feasibility of a Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Program for Gastrointestinal and Gynecological Cancer Care in Newfoundland and Labrador by Kala Hickey, Stephanie Gill, Zoë Breen, Kaitlyn Harding, Hannah Yaremko, Alex Mathieson, Patti Power, David Pace, Joannie Neveu

“…Of the GI patients, 63% were referred out of province for the procedure. Gynecological patients underwent CRS and systemic therapy +/− outpatient intraperitoneal chemotherapy in NL. …”
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The United States’ Early Experience With Lung Cancer Screening—Creation of a National Data Linkage: A Brief Report by V. Paul Doria-Rose, DVM, PhD, Gerard A. Silvestri, MD, MS, Danielle D. Durham, PhD, Philip Connor, BS, Lenka Goldman, MSE, Lindsey Enewold, PhD, MPH, Farhood Farjah, MD, MPH, Eric A. Miller, PhD, MSPH, Michael Simanowith, MD, Robert A. Smith, PhD, Louise M. Henderson, PhD, MSPH, Raymond U. Osarogiagbon, M.B.B.S., FASCO, Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS, Andrew Ward, PhD, MPH, Paul Pinsky, PhD

“…Some LCSR elements, such as race, ethnicity, downstream diagnostic procedures, and cancer outcomes, were underreported. …”
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THRIVE 2.0: A randomized-controlled trial of an obesity prevention intervention designed for infants in pediatric primary care by Tiffany M. Rybak, Sarah E. Francis, Constance A. Mara, Cynthia Zion, Avani C. Modi, Lori E. Crosby, Rachel B. Herbst, Brea A. Lauer, Bridget N. Murphy, Kasey R. Harry, Devanshi J. Patel, Mary Carol Burkhardt

“…Discussion: This paper outlines the planned procedures for the THRIVE 2.0 Phase 2b randomized controlled trial. …”
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Artemisinin combination therapy at delivery to prevent postpartum malaria: A randomised open-label controlled trial by Paula Tesine, Sze-Ann Woon, Moses Laman, Gumul Yadi, Phantica Yambo, Bernadine Kasian, Lina Lorry, Leanne J. Robinson, Sam Salman, Kevin T. Batty, William Pomat, Laurens Manning, Wendy A. Davis, Timothy M.E. Davis, Brioni R. Moore

“…Results: Of 183 recruited participants, 151 completed study procedures and were included in per-protocol analyses (no treatment n = 71, AL n = 40, DP, n = 40). …”
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