Perioperative and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in elderly patients by Qi Zhang, Guobin Weng, Xuping Yao, Gang Wang, Jianjun Huang

“…Notably, no statistically discernible differences emerged between thesese two groups with regard to the duration of the surgical procedure [(136.9 ± 47.8) min vs. (140.5 ± 40.4) min], intraoperative blood loss [(11.9 ± 8.1) g/L vs. (12.4 ± 6.3) g/L], postoperative renal function changes [(5.6 ± 14.9) μmol/L vs. (2.3 ± 9.1) μmol/L], in dwelling catheter time [(10.0 ± 2.8) days vs. (10.4 ± 2.5) days], hospital stay [(14.8 ± 4.5) days vs. (14.5 ± 3.9) days], and hospitalization costs [(25,638.3 ± 5,389.5) yuan vs. (24,589.8 ± 4,162.5) yuan] (all P > 0.05). …”
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A predictive nomogram for intramyocardial hemorrhage in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention based on coro... by Yiwen Wang, Yuan Lu, Yinshuang Yang, Shuguang Han, Qiuming Chi, Yafeng Zhou, Yang Duan

“…It may become a convenient tool to predict IMH immediately after the PCI procedure, and help with prognostic judgment and early clinical intervention.…”
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Methodological Features of Validating Forensic Expert Techniques by A. I. Usov, G. G. Omel’yanyuk, G. I. Bebeshko, I. P. Lyubetskaya, I. B. Afanas’ev

“…The authors point out the methodological features of practical implementation of the validation procedure. They demonstrate that the specificity, diversity, and complexity of the objects of expert study require the classification of the applied methods in terms of metrology, identification of the main validation parameters of quantitative and qualitative methods, organization of experiments, and evaluation of validation parameters using mathematical analysis methods. …”
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Stomach and duodenal ulcer as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study by Ramez M. Odat, Muhammad Idrees, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Shahed Mamoun Oglat, Salma Omar Tbayshat, Zaid Ibrahim Adnan, Yousef Adeeb Alkhateeb, Ali O. Aldamen, Hritvik Jain, Dang Nguyen, Hamdah Hanifa

“…Data regarding the causes of death and clinicopathological features such as sex, age, race, marital status, SEER stage, and treatment procedures were extracted. We calculated standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) using the SEER*Stat software V8.4.3. …”
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Can QuickBrain MRI replace CT as first‐line imaging for select pediatric head trauma? by David C. Sheridan, David Pettersson, Craig D. Newgard, Nathan R. Selden, Mubeen A. Jafri, Amber Lin, Susan Rowell, Matthew L. Hansen

“…Clinically important traumatic brain injury was defined as the need for neurological surgery procedure, intubation, pediatric intensive care unit stay greater than 24 hours, a total hospital length of stay greater than 48 hours, or death. …”
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EVALUATION OF TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION BEFORE REFERENCE EVENT AND BEFORE DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL: REGISTER DATA (KHABAROVSK CITY). PART 2 by L. N. Malay, S. Yu. Martsevich, L. V. Solokhina, Y. M. Bukhonkina, K. E. Poshatayev, N. B. Garayeva, A. Ya. Letskin

“…Among patients with atrial fibrillation only 7 ones (17%) were treated with oral anticoagulants.        141 patients (79.6%) with STEMI underwent PCI procedure: primary PCI – 82.3% and delayed PCI – 17.7%. …”
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Performance of a six-methylation-marker assay in predicting LEEP specimen histology results of cervical HSIL patients: a retrospective study by Ruolan Wu, Yingting Wei, Anyue Wu, Jinhua Huang, Ruiju He, Liying Gu, Zubei Hong, Lihua Qiu

“…Abstract Background Discrepancies have been found between preoperative colposcopic biopsy results and histology results of loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) specimens. GynTect® is a six-methylation-marker assay that has demonstrated its potential as a triage tool for cervical lesion detection and prediction. …”
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A rare solitary fibrous tumor in the ischiorectal fossa: a case report by Kazuhiko Morikawa, Shinsuke Takenaga, Koichi Masuda, Asami Kano, Takao Igarashi, Hiroya Ojiri, Kaoru Ueda, Mamoru Ishiyama, Nei Fukasawa

“…He was placed in a prone jackknife position, and the tumor was removed transperineally using a posterior approach (modified Kraske procedure). The levator ani muscle, external sphincter muscles, and rectum were not involved and separated from the tumor. …”
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In vitro, in vivo, and cellular mechanisms of Astragalus onobrychis L. extract against protoscoleces and hydatid cysts of Echinococcus granulosus by Javad Ghasemian Yadegari, Amal Khudair Khalaf, Aram Oladi, Ali Shahbazi, Hossein Mahmoudvand

“…However, further studies are required to clarify the specific mechanisms underlying its action and to assess its efficacy in clinical trials, which may facilitate the application of AOCE in the context of hydatid cyst surgical procedures.…”
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Epidemiology and Impact of Staff Training in Controlling Complications Related to Central Venous Catheters in 4 Intensive Care Units in a French University Hospital: Protocol of a... by Nagham Khanafer, Anne-Claire Lukaszewicz, Elisabetta Kuczewski, Laurent Argaud, Philippe Vanhems

“…Specific deficits were noted in practices such as hand hygiene, flushing procedures, and aseptic techniques, among others. …”
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Migrant Farmworkers' Acceptability of Health Services in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals by Lena vanSelm, Iratxe Pérez‐Urdiales, Miquel Úbeda‐Pavia, José Tomás‐Mateos, Maria del Mar Jiménez‐Lasserrotte, María del Mar Pastor‐Bravo, Ana Requena‐Méndez, Erica Briones‐Vozmediano

“…The main identified facilitators were professionals taking time to explain healthcare procedures and rights to SMF and support and information from friends, family and other community members. …”
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The effects of cavity disinfection on the nanoleakage of compomer restorations: an in vitro study by İpek Arslan, Özgül Baygın, Tamer Tüzüner, Fatih Erdemir, Aykut Çanakçı, Fatih Mehmet Korkmaz

“…After the thermocycling procedures, 1-mm sticks were obtained from the center of each cavity to prepare for the nanoleakage test. …”
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The expression of immunohistochemical biomarkers PAX8 and CD117 in platinum resistant ovarian cancer at Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, Indonesia by Robby Rinaldi Widodo, Tatit Nurseta, Edy Mustofa, Onni Dwi Arianto, R. A. Rose Khasana Dewi

“…Tissue resulting from biopsy/surgical procedure which was made into a representative paraffin block was then subjected to immuno-histochemical examination in the Anatomical Pathology Department of Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang. …”
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New Algorithm of Stress Echocardiography with Adenosine Triphosphate by N. Yu. Nelassov, M. N. Morgunov, R. V. Sidorov, N. S. Doltmurzieva, O. L. Eroshenko, E. A. Arzumanjan, E. L. Kreneva, S. V. Shlyk

“…To have a final decision on the safety and information value of a new stress test protocol, it may be recommended to further test those in larger groups of patients during SEchoCG and in the use of other imaging procedures to assess myocardial contractility and perfusion.…”
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Barriers to sexual and reproductive health care faced by transgender and gender diverse people: a systematic review by Connor Luke Allen, Luke Muschialli, Åsa Nihlén, Anna Coates, Lianne M. Gonsalves

“…Domain specific and cross-cutting barriers were described throughout the included studies, including financial accessibility, lack of provider knowledge and education, limited information availability, systemic and interpersonal discrimination, cis-normative and gender biased health system practices and dysphoria associated with treatments and procedures. Interpretation Trans and gender diverse people face substantial barriers to SRH services that prohibit them from fully exercising their reproductive rights. …”
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Comparative study of individualized 3D-printing navigation technology and free-hand isthmus method in lumbar CBT screw implantation by Hanlin Hu, Zhenghao Lu, Xiaowen Gao, Jun Ou, Jun Ou, Jiong Wang

“…However, the screw implantation procedure is challenging and associated with significant risk. …”
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THE BASIC CRITERIA FOR SATISFACTION WITH THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN YAKUTSK by I. P. Lutskan, E. A. Borisova, N. V. Savvina, A. D. Bravin, L. F. Timofeev, O. E. Konovalov

“…According to the results of the study, it was concluded that the organizers of health care need to readjust appropriately some management procedures of the organizations, in particular: patients’ attendance by specialists, public relations, personnel management, facilities and resources, in connection with the visitor’s basic rebukes.…”
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Evaluation of 3D printed nano-modified resin shear bond strength on titanium surfaces (an in-vitro study) by Noha Sabry ElMalah, Yomna Ibrahim, Dawlat Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are crucial in dental implant procedures as they ensure patient’s comfort, maintain esthetic appearance, and restore function during the healing process. …”
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Acid resistance and bond strength of calcium-containing adhesive on enamel by Hirotoshi Iwabuchi, Go Inoue, Xuefei Chen, Masaomi Ikeda, Yasushi Shimada

“…Introduction and Aims: Marginal sealing by enamel bonding is important to enhance the durability of the restoration and prevent secondary caries after operative procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the enamel acid resistance and bond strength of an experimental calcium-containing adhesive system. …”
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The Threat of Emerging and Re-emerging Infections in Indonesia by Erni Juwita Nelwan

“…Last, despite the adherence to treatment and procedures in minimizing the risk of adverse event to medication, we are now facing the primary resistance virus that transmitted in the community as mentioned by Megasari et al.8 on her report regarding the transmission of drug resistance HIV virus to naïve patients in Bali. …”
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