Gall bladder wall thickness and C-reactive protein as a predictor of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Nair A, Appukuttan A, Mathew J, Oommen AN, Joseph A

“…ver the past two decades, laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the preferred method for treating gallstone disease. Despite its many benefits, it is not without potential complications. …”
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Impacto de los tipos de liderazgo en las organizaciones by Ana Paula Pinheiro Santana Ruiz, Maria Helena Vinagre, Cristian David Cifuentes Tinjaca, Cristina de Sousa

“…Como resultado se obtuvieron 48 artículos, 16 de los cuales cumplían los criterios de inclusión y se presentaron de acuerdo con las directrices Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). …”
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Equity in Basic Medical Education accreditation standards: a scoping review protocol by Usman Mahboob, Muhammad Irfan, Neelofar Shaheen, Ahsan Sethi

“…While commonly applied to various domains in medical education, there is potential to determine how ‘equity’ is considered or discussed while practically implementing accreditation standards for Basic Medical Education (BME) globally.Methods and analysis The scoping review protocol has been drafted in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-Protocol (PRISMA-P) checklist. …”
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Opportunities and challenges for enhancing preconception health in primary care: qualitative study with women from ethnically diverse communities by Joe Kai, Nadeem Qureshi, Helena Tuomainen, Laura Cross-Bardell, Mandeep Bhoday

“…These included little prevailing culture of preparing for pregnancy and the realities of their pregnancies often being unplanned; and, for those planning pregnancy, sensitivity and maintaining secrecy when trying to conceive. A preference for female professionals, engaging men, and enhancing access for younger people or women less disposed to general practice, in educational and other settings were highlighted.Conclusions Raising preconception health when this has heightened clinical or social resonance for women may hold promise for initiating more systematic intervention. …”
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Oral health surveys of traditional peoples and communities in Brazil: a scope review by Maria Letícia Barbosa Raymundo, Elza Cristina Farias de Araújo, Rênnis Oliveira da Silva, Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena, Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti, Armando Cabral de Lira Neto, Lucas Xavier Bezerra de Menezes

“…Design Scoping review according to the Scoping Review extension for the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.Data sources MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences were searched up until June 2023.Eligibility criteria Studies involving individuals from indigenous groups, quilombolas, riverside communities and Romani communities, all included in TPC in Brazil, were included without any age restrictions.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted by two independent reviewers, and studies were categorised considering the author and year of publication, the traditional group, study type, geographical location, age group, sample size, data collection method and the main oral health condition assessed.Results After the searches, 39 studies were included in the review, and 2 studies were manually added. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Cecostomies: A Valuable Lifesaving Procedure in Emergency Surgery for Colonic Obstructions by Constantin Popazu, Alexandra Toma, Daniela Mihalache, Oana-Monica Duca, Dorel Firescu, Dragoș F. Voicu

“…The selection of cecostomy as a preferred procedure depends on the patient’s condition, location of the obstruction, and surgeon expertise. …”
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Risk Factors for Single and Multiple Recurrences for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Open Choledochotomy in Treating Choledocholithiasis by Yao Wu, Ying Zhang, Xiao Meng Jiang, Chen Jing Xu, Yan Yan Wang, Jin Yuan Gu, Yi Li, Shun Fu Xu

“…Stone number ≥ 2, diabetes mellitus, periampullary diverticulum, surgical methods, and lifestyle are all risk factors for the recurrence of choledocholithiasis. ERCP is still the preferred surgical method based on the advantages of low risk of cholangitis recurrence, less hospital stay, minimally invasive surgery, fewer postoperative complications, and easier acceptance by elderly patients. …”
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Clade-specific long-read sequencing increases the accuracy and specificity of the gyrB phylogenetic marker gene by Robert G. Nichols, Emily R. Davenport

“…While 16S rRNA gene sequencing (16S) is commonly used for bacteria and archaea, other marker genes are preferable in certain situations, such as when 16S sequences cannot distinguish between taxa within a group. …”
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The Association between Hepcidin and Iron Status in Children and Adolescents with Obesity by Ekkarit Panichsillaphakit, Orapa Suteerojntrakool, Chitsanu Pancharoen, Issarang Nuchprayoon, Sirinuch Chomtho

“…Further study in a larger population, preferably with interventions such as weight loss program, is warranted to clarify this association.…”
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The performance of a lateral flow SARS-CoV-2 antibody assay and semi-autonomous SARS-CoV-2 antisense and sense RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization assay in a prospective cohort... by Inge D Wijnberg, Anton J Soons, Johan G Reimerink, Marit Wiersma, Marie Christine J Plat, Tom van Gool, Gijsbert J Jansen, Cornelis Stijnis, Jack G Koning, Adam Meijer

“…Saliva appeared to be the preferred sample type for FISH, where blood was not useful. …”
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Associations between HEXACO personality traits, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions: a protocol for a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Farangis Sharifibastan, Eilin Kristine Erevik, Katharina Teresa Enehaug Morken, Ståle Pallesen

“…Methods The protocol is in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement. …”
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Exploring surgeon behavioural factors impacting the quality of care: protocol for a scoping review by Megan Delisle, Nicole Askin, Bhavan Dhaliwal, Doris Goubran, Orest Fylyma, Ina Siwach, Maziar Fazel Darbandi

“…The objective of this study is to fill the gap in the literature by identifying modifiable surgeon behavioural factors influencing the quality of care and to identify interventions and policies that modify these factors.Methods and analysis This scoping review will be reported using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for scoping review guidelines. …”
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Biogenesis, characterization, and applications of Spirulina selenium nanoparticles by Asmaa S. Yassein, Rokaia B. Elamary, Eman A. Alwaleed

“…Spirulina platensis is the preferred microalgae for SeNPs synthesis because it contains many compounds that increase their stability making them fit for biomedical treatments. …”
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Mapping the landscape and evidence of cross-sectoral collaboration models targeting individuals referred for assessment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism spectr... by Niels Bilenberg, Pernille Tanggaard Andersen, Rikke Kirstine Kristensen, Emilie Dalsgaard Milling, Julie Dalgaard Guldager

“…This protocol aims to outline a scoping review where we will explore existing collaboration models, evaluate their implementation and gain an understanding of how cross-sectoral collaboration models can be developed to ultimately benefit individuals referred for assessment of ADHD or ASD.Methods and analysis This proposed scoping review will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. …”
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Advancements in integrating MOFs into micro-arc oxidation coatings on Mg alloys: A perspective on PEO-MOF coatings as innovative corrosion inhibitors by A.G. Ramu, Daejeong Yang, Minjung Song, Dongjin Choi

“…Because of its distinct characteristics and efficacy in surface modification, plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) has emerged as a preferred coating process. But protective coatings can only become better with time if we keep pushing them to new limits. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women: a systematic review by Neha Sethi, Vallikkannu Narayanan, Rahmah Saaid, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad Adlan, Soo Tein Ngoi, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Mashitah Hamidi, on behalf of WHOW research group

“…Methods To evaluate the prevalence, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women, a comprehensive systematic review was conducted based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analyses (PRISMA) criteria. …”
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Types of Complications and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation: A Systematic Review by Sugiharto F, Asmara AD, Sari WP, Freitas LA, Ramdani D, Anna A, Nuraeni A, Trisyani Y, Purnomo Y

“…Although PPM has been proven to improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy in patients with cardiac conduction disorders, post implantation complications still often occur.Purpose: This study aimed to identify types of complications and associated predictors in patients undergoing PPM implantation.Methods: This review used a systematic review design and follows the guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). …”
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Production and Quality Evaluation of Functional Burgers From Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal and African Breadfruit by Anna Ngozi Agiriga, Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe

“…Burgers produced from MA60:40 were most preferred in terms of overall acceptability.</span>…”
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GUIDELINES FOR THE SERVICE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTELS THAT ATTRACT DOMESTIC WORKCATION TOURISTS: THE CASE OF PATTAYA CITY, THAILAND by Chayapoj LEE-ANANT, Phornprom RUNGREAUNG

“…For behavioral studies, the findings revealed that domestic workcation tourists usually traveled alone, spent only one night at the hotels, stayed over five times per year, preferred July–September as a travel period, obtained hotel information via social media, and regularly made reservations through social media platforms. …”
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Social inclusion programming for older adults living in age-friendly cities: a scoping review by Josephine McMurray, Madalena Pamela Liougas, Adriana Fortino, Kari Brozowski

“…This scoping review explores innovative programmes implemented by AFCs to enhance social inclusion for older adults.Design A scoping review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.Data sources Systematic searches were conducted between December 2023 and January 2024 across relevant databases (Ovid Medline, OVID Embase, OVID PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus) and the grey literature.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Selection criteria included English language publications describing evaluated age-friendly, social inclusion programmes for older adults.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction followed Gonyea and Hudson’s (2015) framework assessing programmes on population, environment and/or sector inclusion levels. …”
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