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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Complex primary total knee arthroplasty with constrained condylar knee in post-traumatic arthritis: a retrospective comparison between 3D-printed patient-specific instrumentation a... by Weikun Zheng, Junfen Tang, Junhao Li, Jieying Huang, Jianwei Wang, Wende Xiao, Xinliang Wang

“…Abstract Background Complex primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using constrained implants for post-traumatic arthritis (PTA) presents significant surgical challenges and is associated with higher complication rates compared to routine TKA procedures. This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and operative details of patients undergoing complex primary TKA with constrained condylar knee (CCK) implants following intra- or extra-articular peri-knee fractures and to compare short- to medium-term clinical outcomes between three-dimensional (3D)-printed patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) and conventional instrumentation in these procedures. …”
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Transit time flow management as a management strategy in high-risk groups undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting by John Kucera, John Duggan, Alex Peters, Gregory Trachiotis

“…The primary outcome measured in in the REQUEST study is any change in planned surgical procedure. Secondary end points include rate of changes, coronary targets, completed grafts, and in-hospital morbidity and mortality. …”
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stenting via Percutaneous Common Carotid Artery Access for Ductus Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow in Newborns and Infants: Experience in Latvia by Zanda Grīnberga, Elizabete Zaharāne, Pauls Sīlis, Valts Ozoliņš, Normunds Sikora, Elīna Ligere

“…In two cases, early restenting was necessary, while other patients had no procedure-associated complications. In the long term follow-up of 4 patients in two cases, dopplerography of the accessed common carotid artery showed stenotic changes up to 50%. …”
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Type of acute periprosthetic joint infection may not affect failure of debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention after total knee arthroplasty by A. J. Frear, M. F. Shannon, S. Sadhwani, A. O. Kamson, C. Smith, C. G. Patterson, V. R. Wong, F. J. Plate, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish

“…This investigation assessed the current overall failure of DAIR procedures, compared DAIR failure between three types of acute PJI, and analyzed DAIR outcomes in an “optimal” cohort of patients with a minimal number of medical comorbidities.…”
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A Qualitative Study of Migraine Headache Experience in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale Based on the Symptom Management Theory by Li M, Feng M, Li M, Wei J, Li S, Zhang N, Li Q, Song R, Li H

“…Patients’ persistent efforts to manage symptoms, coupled with their high expectations for the PFO closure procedure, underscore the need for comprehensive, patient-centered care.The study also reveals the critical role of professional support in addressing both the physical and psychological dimensions of migraine management. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of TIPS versus BRTO on Bleeding Gastric Varices: A Meta-Analysis by Zi Wen Wang, Jin Chao Liu, Fang Zhao, Wen Guang Zhang, Xu Hua Duan, Peng Fei Chen, Si Fu Yang, Hong Wei Li, Fu Wen Chen, Hong Sheng Shi, Jian Zhuang Ren

“…We aimed to compare the efficiency and outcomes of these two procedures in GV patients through meta-analysis. Methods. …”
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Experience of Endoscopic Transcapsular Axillary Nerve Decompression by E. A. Belyak, S. A. Asratyan, M. F. Lazko, F. L. Lazko, D. L. Paskhin, A. P. Prizov, D. S. Smirnov

“…It can also occur as a complication after orthopaedic surgeries, for example, after Latarjet procedure for shoulder stabilization. The technique of open axillary nerve decompression is very popular but has a number of disadvantages: large trauma of soft tissue, severe bleeding, high rate of complications, poor cosmetic effect. …”
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Preoperative education on pain self-management and opioid consumption does not significantly impact opioid use and disposal following shoulder arthroplasty: results of a prospectiv... by Maria F. Bozoghlian, MD, Brady Wilkinson, MD, Katherine Hadlandsmyth, PhD, Natalie Glass, PhD, James V. Nepola, MD, Brendan M. Patterson, MD, MPH

“…Background: Prescription rates for opioid medications following orthopedic surgical procedures including shoulder arthroplasty continue to be high. …”
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Clinical characteristics and management of post-myocardial infarction patients with stable angina in the outpatient practice of Ukrainian cardiologists (GO-OD study) by O. M. Parkhomenko, M. Yu. Kolesnyk, O. A. Koval, S. A. Tykhonova

“…Despite prior coronary revascularization procedures, significant symptomatology in patients with angina and MI has been detected. …”
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3D printed vitamin D impregnated catheters for magnetic resonance-guided interventions: proof of concept and imaging characteristics by Liam O. Cunningham, Aravinda Ganapathy, Cihat Eldeniz, Jeffery A. Weisman, Kevin E. Lindsay, Udayabhanu Jammalamadaka, Karthik Tappa, Amber Salter, Hongyu An, Pamela K. Woodard, David H. Ballard

“…Conclusions 3D printing of catheters impregnated with vitamin D is feasible and can potentially optimize MR-guided procedures.…”
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Characteristics of adult out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest in the National Emergency Medical Services Information System by Hei Kit Chan, Masashi Okubo, Clifton W. Callaway, N. Clay Mann, Henry E. Wang

“…We also determined patient demographics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, location, US census region, and urbanicity), response characteristics (dispatch complaint and elapsed time) and clinical interventions (medications and procedures) of adult out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest. …”
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