Comparison of analgesic efficacy of continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with continuous epidural analgesia in renal transplant recipients by Hemant Ojha, Ishwar Bhukal, Aveek Jayant, Sarbpreet Singh, Reshma Mulla, Pulak Priyadarshi Padhi

“…Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been shown to be an effective analgesic modality for various abdominal surgeries. In this study, a direct comparison between continuous TAP block with continuous epidural block was made in kidney transplant recipients. …”
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Synovial Fluid Alpha-defensin Lateral Flow Assay is Specific but Not Sensitive for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Revision Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score-matched Analysis by Sze Hon Yu, Chiu Kwong Yuen, Constance Wong, Cheung Amy, Cheung Man Hong, Chan Vincent Wai Kwan, Luk Michelle Hilda, Chan Ping Keung, Henry Fu

“…Furthermore, the sensitivity for ADLFA varied considerably between revision surgeries for septic causes and aseptic causes, but specificity remained 100.0%. …”
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Association of the Osseodensification Technique with Soft Tissue Substitute in a Limitrophe Edentulous Area: A Clinical Case Report with 5-Year Follow-Up by André Luiz Berbel de Souza, Rogério Jorqueira dos Reis, Rodrigo Mendes Ferreiro Girondo, Rafaela Pascon, Alexandre Cabrera, Gustavo Vargas da Silva Salomão

“…The aim of this clinical case report is to demonstrate the predictability of combining OD with guided bone and tissue regeneration (GBR/GTR) techniques for bone expansion in the maxilla with reduced thickness, while avoiding other reconstructive surgeries. The report presents the treatment of a 32-year-old female patient who had cosmetic concerns regarding the anterior maxillary region. …”
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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Infantile Nystagmus Syndrome (INS) by Sangeeta Khanna, Louis F. Dell'Osso

“…The failure to incorporate accurate measures of nystagmus waveform and foveation quality into their diagnostic evaluation continues to deprive patients of the best possible standard of care and results in mistaken diagnoses as well as inappropriate and, in some cases, unneeded multiple surgeries.…”
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Synthesis of Calcium Phosphate by Microwave Hydrothermal Method by Ana Elisa Vilicev Italiano, Ricardo Luis Tranquilin, Danny Omar Mendoza Marin, Márcio Luiz dos Santos, Luís Geraldo Vaz

“…Bone loss in the alveolar ridge is a factor widely studied by dentists in implant surgeries, as it poses a major challenge for aesthetic and functional recovery in patients with large maxillary bone defects. …”
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Temperature and state-dependent electrical conductivity of soft biological tissue at hyperthermic temperatures by Junren Ran, Martin Ostoja-Starzewski

“…While being able to adapt to patient-specific needs, the model can be used to improve planning and control in future robot-assisted surgeries to reduce unnecessary damage.…”
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Application of Dynamic Navigation, Virtual Reality, and Universal Robot in Dental Implantology by Ashwini Abhay Bhalerao, Ashraf Farouk Ayoub, Abdul Wahab Usman

“…By leveraging VR, practitioners can simulate complex dental implant surgeries, refine their skills, and anticipate potential challenges before stepping into the operating room, thereby improving surgical proficiency and patient safety. …”
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Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities: A Bibliometric Analysis by Ariya Natarajan, Murdoc Gould, Anjali Daniel, Rohan Mangal, Latha Ganti

“…# Introduction Access to healthcare is defined by being able to receive regular checkups, specialist appointments, immunizations, procedures, and surgeries within a reasonable timeframe and without restrictive barriers…”
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Medical negligence claims against Indian neurosurgeons and neurologists—A records review of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) judgments by Aakash Ashishkumar Sethi, Gayatri Suvro Laha, Kalpita Samrat Shringarpure

“…Nagpal) and avoid expediting non-urgent surgeries solely at the request of the patient (Raj Hospital Vs Mahesh Varma).…”
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Pattern of Orbito-ocular Tumours in Nigeria: a systematic review by Godswill I. Nathaniel, Ugochukwu A. Eze, Arinze A. Onwuegbuna, Chigozie I. Echieh, Helen A. Alen

“…Chemotherapy with or without surgeries was the most common intervention with varied treatment outcomes due to the nature and stage of tumour, adherence to treatment, and follow-up plan.…”
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Comparison of subfoveal choroidal thickness in pre-eclamptic, healthy pregnant, and non-pregnant women by Aarshi Naharwal, Ramanuj Samanta, Ajai Agrawal, Latika Chawla, Amrita Gaurav, Sreeram Jayaraj

“…Females with refractive error beyond ±3 D, intraocular pressure >21 mmHg, prior ocular trauma or surgeries, systemic diseases, pregnancy-related complications (except PE), and poor OCT scans were excluded. …”
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Prevalence of common conditions and associated mortalities of dogs treated at the small animal clinic, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda by James Okwee-Acai, Benard Agwai, Patrick Mawadri, Christine Kesiime, Methodius Tubihemukama, Joseph Kungu, Benard Odur

“…Cases were recorded as: elective surgeries (29.2%), parvovirus infection (13.9%), skin infections (09.7%), canine babesiosis (6.9%), fractures (6.0%) and neoplasms (6%); mainly transmissible venereal tumour (TVT). …”
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Surgical site infections prevalence among caesarean section patients by Tasneem Alkout, Abdulhamid M. Alkout, Esraa Rasheed, Osama Etekbali, Fathi Abousnina, Alhadi Araibi

“…This study recommends further assessment of SSI in alternative surgical procedures, and assess the efficiency of prophylactic antibiotics in alternative surgeries in Libya.…”
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Early versus Delayed Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation for Acute Primary Angle-Closure by Yun-Hsuan Lin, Cheng-Hsiu Wu, Shih-Ming Huang, Chen Hsieh, Henry Shen-Lih Chen, Wan-Chen Ku, Ming-Hui Sun, Wei-Wen Su

“…Patients with acute PAC were included in the study, and those with secondary glaucoma, prior ocular trauma, or other ocular diseases and those who had undergone ocular surgeries previously were excluded. Patients were categorized into three groups: Group A, which underwent primary phaco/IOL after acute PAC; Group B, which underwent LPI initially after acute PAC, followed by phaco/IOL within 6 months; and Group C, which underwent LPI alone. …”
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Lessons Learned from Crisis Management and Amputation Decisions in the Aftermath of High-magnitude Earthquakes in Kahramanmaras on 6 February 2023 by Atilla Orhan

“…The volunteer team worked tirelessly, performing surgeries and amputations and providing medical equipment. …”
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Impact of strict IGF1 control on quality-of-life scores in patients with acromegaly by Chaitanya Gandhi, Marie-Claire Denis, Daniel Holmes, Juan Rivera, Stan van Uum, Shereen Ezzat, Constance Chik

“…All patients had a macroadenoma and nine had prior transsphenoidal surgeries. At time of screening, six patients were on a somatostatin analog, two on pegvisomant, and two on pegvisomant and a somatostatin analog. …”
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Outcomes of Living Kidney Donor Candidates and Living Kidney Recipient Candidates with JC Polyomavirus and BK Polyomavirus Viruria by Sara Querido, Carolina Ormonde, Teresa Adragão, Inês Costa, Maria Ana Pessanha, Perpétua Gomes, André Weigert

“…Twenty-six living kidney transplant surgeries were performed. LKR were followed in order to evaluate BKV and JCV viremia and urinary viral shedding after KT. …”
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Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact by Mohammad A. Jareebi, Saja A. Almraysi, Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf, Ghadeer A. Alneel, Areej H. Zughaibi, Sarah J. Mobarki, Imtenan A. Oberi, Hayam A. Alzahrani, Shatha A. Aldhowaihi, Zainab A. Alramadhan, Majed A. Ryani, Ahmed A. Bahri, Nuha H. Abutalib, Nada M. Makein, Ahmad Y. Alqassim

“…Factors associated with an increased risk of dysmenorrhea included Saudi nationality (OR = 1.96, <i>p</i> = 0.032), employment (OR = 1.75, <i>p</i> = 0.034), and a history of gynecological surgeries (OR = 1.81, <i>p</i> = 0.045). Conversely, multiparity was associated with a reduced risk of dysmenorrhea (OR = 0.36, <i>p</i> = 0.046). …”
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Osteoblastic Differentiation and Mitigation of the Inflammatory Response in Titanium Alloys Decorated with Oligopeptides by Aroa Álvarez-López, Raquel Tabraue-Rubio, Rafael Daza, Luis Colchero, Gustavo V. Guinea, Martine Cohen-Solal, José Pérez-Rigueiro, Daniel González-Nieto

“…This often leads to the progressive loosening of the implant and the need for revision surgeries, which are technically challenging, are commonly associated with high complication rates, and impose a significant economic burden. …”
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The Learning Curve of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in a Rural Hospital by İsmail Biyik, Mustafa Albayrak, Fatih Keskin, Ayse Nur Usturali Mut

“…BMI, number of vaginal/cesarean births, previous abdominal/pelvic surgeries, operation indications, uterine weight, adnexectomy, and adhesiolysis rates, transfusion requirements, and the decrease in hemoglobin before and after operation were similar between the groups (p>0.05). …”
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