UNEXPECTED FINDINGS DURING LAPAROTOMY SURGERY AND URGENT SURGICAL INDICATIONS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH CROHN’S DISEASE by Guilherme Zupo TEIXEIRA, Magaly Gemio TEIXEIRA, Marina Carla GIMENEZ, Silvia Caroline Neves RIBEIRO, Nathacia Bernardo CHIMELLO, Vania Aparecida LEANDRO-MERHI

“…RESULTS: There was an association regarding the history of adalimumab use (p=0.04, OR 2.8, 95%CI 1.03-7.65), previous use of prednisone (p<0.01, OR 2.03, 95%CI 2.00-2.05), urgent surgery indications (p<0.01, OR=4.32, 95% CI=1.58-11.82), mechanical anastomosis (p=0.02, OR=0.22, 95%CI 0.06-0.80), unexpected intraoperative findings (p=0.02, OR 10.46, 95%CI 1.50-72.99), length of hospital stay greater than 10 days (p<0.01, OR 16.86, 95%CI 2.99-94.96), unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission (p=0.01, OR 15.06, 95%CI 1.96-115.70), and planned ICU admission (p<0.01, OR 18.46, 95%CI 3.60-94.51). …”
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Differential Diagnosis of Jejunum and Ileum Tumours Based on Video Capsule Endoscopy Data Using Mathematical Analysis by E. D. Fedorov, E. V. Ivanova, S. E. Rauzina, D. E. Seleznev, A. V. Budykina

“…Differential diagnosis of the type of jejunum or ileum tumour lesion using the proposed diagnostic algorithm facilitates not only the development of a treatment tactic for managing such patients (dynamic observation, conservative therapy, operative treatment), but also the determination of terms (emergency, urgent, planned) and methods (endometrial luminal, laparoscopic, laparotomic) of surgical treatment.…”
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Teaching undergraduate medical students virtual consultation skills: a mixed-methods interventional before-and-after study by Edie Booth, Kate McFetridge, Evelyn Ferguson, Catherine Paton

“…Mean confidence in opening the consultation increased from 2.67 (95% CI 2.21 to 3.13) to 4.70 (95% CI 4.50 to 4.90); history-taking from 3.38 (95% CI 3.07 to 3.69) to 4.45 (95% CI 4.19 to 4.71); decision-making and forming a management plan from 2.62 (95% CI 2.28 to 2.96) to 3.90 (95% CI 3.66 to 4.14) and closing the consultation from 2.81 (95% CI 2.45 to 3.17) to 4.60 (95% CI 4.38 to 4.81). …”
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The Effect of Drinking Ionized Water on the Productive Performance, Physiological Status, and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicks by Abdullah Mohamed, Mohamed Khalil, Farid Soliman, Karim El-Sabrout

“…Studies conducted on water ionization devices for broiler chickens remain limited; therefore, this study was planned to investigate the effect of ionized drinking water on the productive performance, physiological status, and carcass characteristics of broiler chicks. …”
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Hospital-Based Air-Borne and Surface-Borne Bacterial Pathogens and Their Antimicrobial Profiles in Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia by Chemere Madebo, Admasu Haile, Temesgen Eticha, Fithamlak Solomon

“…This problem is the most pressing public health concern, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia, due to its poor infection management system. This study was planned to detect air-borne and surface-borne bacterial pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance patterns in Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Affordable Care Act from the Perspective of People Living with HIV: The Interplay between Knowledge, Stigma, Trust, and Attitudes by Christopher Kaperak, Sarah Elwood, Tamara Saint-Surin, Christopher Winstead-Derlega, Robert O. Brennan, Rebecca Dillingham, Kathleen A. McManus

“…Many AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) purchased Affordable Care Act (ACA) Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) for low-income people living with HIV (PLWH). …”
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Main aspects of occupation policy of labour obligations in Lithuania in the years 1941-1944 by Justinas Braslauskas

“…This is proved by the fact that Nazis did not succeed in recruiting or forced catching for works in the Reich of the planned number of the labourers. 6. Even though this article does not consider the reasons of the Lithuanian administration in aiding the Nazis to recruit the labour force, however, we are of the opinion that such a position was predetermined by several causes: 1) necessity to maximally employ the local production potential during the war for the supply of the Lithuanian population with food, fuel, etc.; 2) striving to consolidate all the forces of the country, simultaneously to help the German army in the fight against the mortal enemy of the Lithuanian nation - Bolshevism. …”
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Diagnostic prediction model for screening of elevated low-density and non-high-density lipoproteins in young Thai adults between 20 and 40 years of age by Phichayut Phinyo, Wuttipat Kiratipaisarl, Vithawat Surawattanasakul, Wachiranun Sirikul

“…An external validation study should be planned for non-HDL-C model.…”
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Energy-innovation knowledge common connection point management in preventing outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in a University by V. Shcherbak, I. Gryshchenko, L. Ganushchak-Yefimenko, O. Nifatova, V. Bobrovnyk, M. Verhun

“…In the optimistic scenario (end of Covid-19 pandemic), by means of the suggested energy efficiency monitoring system, the probability of using category A offices makes 100%, B offices- 50% and C offices - 13%.CONCLUSION: Implementation of the developed energy efficiency action plan will offer the opportunity for the University to use reasonably the common connection point of knowledge management of energy complexes with non-conventional renewable energy sources in the context of preventing a new outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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Coup (d'etat) in the Baltic States (1926, 1934): Similarities and Differences by Zenonas Butkus

“…The most significant difference is thought to lie in the fact that the 1926 coup was directed against the reforms that were planned or undertaken by the left-wing coalition, while the 1934 political upheavals attempted to prevent a possible takeover by the right-wing extremists, though some data can be found that by means of a coup K. …”
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The Use of Machine Learning to Create a Risk Score to Predict Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A TCGA Cohort Analysis by Samer Tohme, Hamza O Yazdani, Amaan Rahman, Sanah Handu, Sidrah Khan, Tanner Wilson, David A Geller, Richard L Simmons, Michele Molinari, Christof Kaltenmeier

“…It is important to develop ways to help stratify patients upon initial diagnosis to provide optimal treatment modalities and follow-up plans. The current study uses Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Classification Tree Analysis (CTA) to create a gene signature score that can help predict survival in patients with HCC. …”
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Virtual reality-based fine motor skills training in paediatric rehabilitation: a protocol for a scoping review by Christelle Pons, Sylvain Brochard, Johanne Mensah-Gourmel, Danielle E Levac, Jeromine Hervo, Lexie Lançon, Rodolphe Bailly

“…The first search took place in December 2023, and a second is planned for February 2025. One reviewer will complete title, abstract and full paper screening, with consultation by a second reviewer in case of uncertainty. …”
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Experimental Study on the Characteristics of Adsorbed Gas and Gas Production in Shale Formations by Zhiming Hu, Xianggang Duan, Nan Shao, Yingying Xu, Jin Chang, Rui Shen, Xueke Chen

“…The findings of this study can help for a better understanding of the shale reservoir utilization law so as to provide a reference for production optimization and development plan formulation of the shale gas reservoirs.…”
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An Innovation to Address the Anterior Pelvic Ring Disruptions by Ramesh Perumal, Harish Mahesan, Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan

“…Hemodynamically unstable are stabilized with external fixator as a damage control procedure and planned for plating as a secondary procedure. Postoperative X-rays included AP, inlet, outlet, and lateral views and were reviewed at 4 and 12 weeks and 6 and 12 months for the evidence of loss of reduction, loosening of screws, hardware failure, and functional outcome (Majeed score). …”
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Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease among Young Adults attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Madurai- A Case-Control Study by Sridevi PN, Thirukumaran R, Kannan Muthuraman A, Arunkumar Yograj, Priya S, Hemamalini B

“…The focus on CKD in younger age groups is often overlooked; therefore, this study has been planned to address this gap. Objective: To determine the risk factors for chronic kidney disease among young adult patients <40 years of age. …”
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Breeding value of potato hybrid clones from the VIR collection revealed in the environments of Kamchatka Territory by A. D. Ivashchenko, T. P. Sherstyukova, O. I. Khasbiullina, E. V. Rogozina

“…Potato breeding involves planned artificial hybridization between previously selected parental lines. …”
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Epidemiological Study of Hepatitis B, C and HIV Cases among the Foreigners Visiting Sulaimani City from 2013 Through 2016 by Mohammed Omer Mohammed, Asan Baram Hasan, Fenk Bakir Maarouf

“…While the highest HCV prevalence was among Europeans. An immediate action plan is needed to screen all Syrian refugees in our region for HBV, HCV and HIV to determine active infection and treat accordingly and also impose preventive measures to halt the spread of the infections. …”
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Proportion and Associated Factors of Low Vision among Adult Patients Attending at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Gondar Town, Ethiopia by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Aragaw Kegne Assaye

“…Therefore, it requires a plan to provide an eye care education to the community, increasing the quality of cataract surgery and refractive service for the community in the catchment area.…”
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Risk prediction models for stress urinary incontinence after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bi Jun Yu, Hao Chong He, Li Wang, Han Mei Shao, Ying Min Liu, Xiao Ying Yan, Jian Liu

“…The findings suggest that by integrating these models into clinical decision-making, clinicians can better tailor surgical plans and preoperative counseling, thereby improving patient satisfaction and reducing the incidence of postoperative stress urinary incontinence. …”
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Trends for Clinical Trials on Medicinal Products for Neurological Disorders in Lithuania and Europe by Emilijus Žilinskas, Arūnas Vaitkevičius

“…Commercial trials had a higher planned number of subjects (p = 0.014). Multiple member states participated in commercial trials more frequently (p < 0.001). …”
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