Asystole after Orthotopic Lung Transplantation: Examining the Interaction of Cardiac Denervation and Dexmedetomidine by Christopher Allen-John Webb, Paul David Weyker, Brigid Colleen Flynn

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The Medical Life of Henry Norman Bethune by Jean Deslauriers, Denis Goulet

“…BACKGROUND: Henry Norman Bethune is one of the most exciting and incredible surgeons that Canada has ever produced. Indeed, he is often characterized as one of the world’s best-known surgeons. …”
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Prenatal and Postnatal Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure, Airway Hyperreactivity, and Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Function in Sensitized Mouse Offspring by Sophie Chu, Hanjie Zhang, Christina Maher, Jacob D. McDonald, Xiang Zhang, Shuk-Mei Ho, Beizhan Yan, Steven Chillrud, Frederica Perera, Phillip Factor, Rachel L. Miller

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Therapy of Osteoporosis in Men with Teriparatide by Natalie E. Cusano, Aline G. Costa, Barbara C. Silva, John P. Bilezikian

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Validation study of synthetic models for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF): A simulation-based training in pediatric surgery by Zahradníková Petra, Hnilicová Silvia, Lindák Martin, Pechanová Rebeka, Števková Dominika, Vitovič Pavol, Laurovičová Miroslava, Horn František, Tvrdoň Tomáš, Babala Jozef

“…Results: Thirty-three paediatric surgeons from 14 centres in two countries completed the questionnaire. …”
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A Day in the Life of a Surgical Instrument: The Cycle of Sterilization by Robert E. George, MD, Caroline C. Bay, BA, Ellen C. Shaffrey, MD, Peter J. Wirth, MD, Venkat K. Rao, MD, MBA

“…Surgeons must be confident that the instruments they use do not pose risk of infection to patients due to bioburden or contamination. …”
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Within-hospital Temporal Clustering of Postoperative Complications and Implications for Safety Monitoring and Benchmarking Using ACS-NSQIP Data by Mark E. Cohen, PhD, Yaoming Liu, PhD, Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS, FACS, Bruce L. Hall, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS

“…To determine the extent to which within-hospital temporal clustering of postoperative complications is observed in the American College of Surgeons, National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). …”
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Pinpointing Synaptic Loss Caused by Alzheimer’s Disease with fMRI by Adam M. Brickman, Scott A. Small, Adam Fleisher

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Pycnodysostosis with Special Emphasis on Dentofacial Characteristics by Aisha Khoja, Mubassar Fida, Attiya Shaikh

“…The diagnosis of this disorder is established on the basis of its characteristic features and must be differentially diagnosed with other bone disorders. Dental surgeons should be aware of the limitations and possible adverse oral complications such as osteomyelitis of bone in these patients. …”
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Attitudes and Practices Surrounding Opioid Prescriptions following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius and Ankle Fractures: A Survey of the Canadian Orthopaedic Assoc... by Jihad A. Abouali, Evan D. Curd, Xin Y. Mei, Ujash Sheth, Moin Khan, Darren de SA, Vehniah K. Tjong, Jesleen Rana

“…A Chi-square test was used to determine if proportion of opioid prescriptions between attending surgeons and surgeons in training was equal. Results. 191 surveys were completed. …”
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Music Engineering as a Novel Strategy for Enhancing Music Enjoyment in the Cochlear Implant Recipient by Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Dean M. Mancuso, Divya A. Chari, Anil K. Lalwani

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Omental Infarction with Acute Appendicitis in an Overweight Young Female: A Rare Presentation by Vishnu R. Mani, Shantanu Razdan, Tonny Orach, Aleksandr Kalabin, Rinil Patel, Ali Elsaadi, Kiyoe Sullivan, Federico Gattorno

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Learning Through Reflection: A Team’s Reflection on a Digital, Text-based Positive Health Coaching Intervention for Healthcare Professionals by Croia Loughnane, Róisín O’Donovan, Ashley P. Duggan, Pádraic Dunne

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Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Current Management Strategies by Joseph S. Butler, F. Cumhur Öner, Ashley R. Poynton, John M. O'Byrne

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Clinical-Radiological Correlation of Retained Silicone Sponge Presenting as Orbital Inflammation by Tal J. Rubinstein, John Clemett, Charles D. Birnbach, Steven J. LauKaitis, Bryan S. Sires

“…This clinical photographic-radiological correlation of retained silicone sponges presenting as orbital inflammation reminds surgeons to meticulously explant buckle material.…”
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A Master-Slave Haptic System for Neurosurgery by Vanni Zanotto, Paolo Boscariol, Alessandro Gasparetto, Albano Lanzutti, Renato Vidoni, Nicola Di Lorenzo, Pasquale Gallina, Aldo Dalla Via, Aldo Rossi

“…For that reason, the interaction between robotic systems and surgeons today is producing new interest worldwide both in medical and engineering fields. …”
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Acceptance of Open Preperitoneal Repair in Inguinal Hernia Surgery Delphi-Consensus After an Anonymous International Survey Among European Hernia Society Members by Ralph Lorenz, Ralph Lorenz, Willem Akkersdijk, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Tim Warren, Marc Soler

“…These statements were used to develop an online survey distributed to surgeons in Europe involved in inguinal hernia repair. …”
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Fragmenting projectiles: a case report and literature review of the G2 Radically Invasive Projectile by Andrew Bernard, Matthew Bernard, Christine M Dahlhausen, Andrew M Kirk

“…To efficiently manage patients injured by the G2RIP, trauma surgeons must be aware of these distinct characteristics, and of previous patterns in effective management such as liberal damage control and extensive use of CT. …”
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Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care by Jin Young Lee, Seheon Kim, Jin Bong Ye, Jin Suk Lee, Younghoon Sul

“…Trauma surgeons often bear extensive responsibilities, which limits their ability to perform prompt interventions. …”
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A Simplified Working Classification for Planning and Management of Facial Fractures by Mukesh K. Sharma, Rahul Saini, Bulli B. Boyidi, Vaddi S. Babu

“…Facial fractures are commonly encountered by plastic and maxillofacial surgeons. Although very diversified in nature, their treatment planning requires a thorough knowledge of the facial anatomy and advanced treatment modalities. …”
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