A 5-year Retrospective Review of the Presentation Pattern and Management outcomes of Uterine Fibroids in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. by Madunatu, Chimezie Michael, Okoro, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem, Onyejiaka, Chukwudubem Chinagorom, Enechukwu, Chukwunonso Isaiah, Ofojebe, Chukwuemeka Jude, Ani, Vincent Chinedu, Eleje, George Uchenna, Mbachu, Ikechukwu Innocent, Okafor, Chigozie Geoffrey, Okoro, Amarachukwu Doris, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Oguejiofor, Charlotte Blanche, Eze, Stephen Chijioke

“…Abdominal swelling was the commonest (62.3%) pattern of presentation and most of the subjects presented late with a mean duration of symptoms of 38.2±9.82 months. Surgery was the commonest method of treatment with myomectomy being the modality used in 86.5% of subjects. …”
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Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Orishaba, Joan

“…The study found out that there was a service of physical theory to PWDs, in that physical therapists work with patients with injuries, chronic health conditions, and patients who have undergone surgery. Some respondents also showed that there was cognitive rehabilitation therapy in that cognitive rehabilitation could help individuals build new skills to counteract an injury or limitation. …”
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Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes Using dNLR and GNRI in Combination Therapy With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab for Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Atsushi Naganuma, Satoru Kakizaki, Atsushi Hiraoka, Toshifumi Tada, Takeshi Hatanaka, Kazuya Kariyama, Joji Tani, Masanori Atsukawa, Koichi Takaguchi, Ei Itobayashi, Shinya Fukunishi, Kunihiko Tsuji, Toru Ishikawa, Kazuto Tajiri, Hidenori Toyoda, Chikara Ogawa, Hiroki Nishikawa, Takashi Nishimura, Kazuhito Kawata, Hisashi Kosaka, Masashi Hirooka, Yutaka Yata, Hideko Ohama, Hidekatsu Kuroda, Tomomitsu Matono, Tomoko Aoki, Yuki Kanayama, Kazunari Tanaka, Fujimasa Tada, Kazuhiro Nouso, Asahiro Morishita, Akemi Tsutsui, Takuya Nagano, Norio Itokawa, Tomomi Okubo, Taeang Arai, Michitaka Imai, Shinichiro Nakamura, Hirayuki Enomoto, Masaki Kaibori, Yoichi Hiasa, Masatoshi Kudo, Takashi Kumada

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Chronic Airflow Limitation, Lower Respiratory Symptoms, COPD and Chronic Rhinosinusitis in a Middle-Aged Population: The Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS). A Link Bet... by Andersson A, Bergqvist J, Schiöler L, Bossios A, Farnebo L, Holmlund T, Janson C, Keceli S, Ljunggren M, Malinovschi A, Memarian E, Nihlén U, Nilsson PM, Pesonen I, Sjöström M, Stenfors N, Sundbom F, Werner M, Torén K, Sköld M, Hellgren J

“…Anders Andersson,1,2,* Joel Bergqvist,3,4,* Linus Schiöler,5 Apostolos Bossios,6,7 Lovisa Farnebo,8,9 Thorbjörn Holmlund,10 Christer Janson,11 Sumru Keceli,12 Mirjam Ljunggren,11 Andrei Malinovschi,13 Ensieh Memarian,14 Ulf Nihlén,15 Peter M Nilsson,16,17 Ida Pesonen,18,19 Marcus Sjöström,10 Nikolai Stenfors,20 Fredrik Sundbom,11 Mimmi Werner,10 Kjell Torén,5,21 Magnus Sköld,22,23 Johan Hellgren24,25 1COPD Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; 2COPD Center, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; 3Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; 4Centre for Sleep and Wake Disorders, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; 5Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; 6Karolinska Severe Asthma Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; 7Division of Lung and Airway Research, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; 8Linköping University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Sensory Organs and Communication, Linköping, Sweden; 9Region Östergötland, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Linköping, Sweden; 10Department of Clinical Sciences, Otorhinolaryngology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; 11Department of Medical Sciences: Respiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; 12Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Region Östergötland, Linköping, Sweden; 13Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Physiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; 14Department of Clinical Sciences, IKVM, Internal Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; 15Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; 16Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; 17Clinical Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; 18Respiratory Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden; 19Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; 20Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; 21Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; 22Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden; 23Respiratory Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine Solna and Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; 24Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden; 25Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Anders Andersson, COPD Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Bruna Stråket 11B, Göteborg, 413 46, Sweden, Email Anders.Andersson@lungall.gu.sePurpose: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is related to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Blood biomarker dynamics in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis treated with cladribine tablets: results of the 2-year MAGNIFY-MS study by Heinz Wiendl, Frederik Barkhof, Frederik Barkhof, Xavier Montalban, Anat Achiron, Anat Achiron, Tobias Derfuss, Andrew Chan, Suzanne Hodgkinson, Alexandre Prat, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Klaus Schmierer, Klaus Schmierer, Finn Sellebjerg, Finn Sellebjerg, Patrick Vermersch, Hulin Jin, Anita Chudecka, Andreas Kloetgen, Dongdong Lin, Lidia Gardner, Nicola De Stefano

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Outcomes of endometrial cancer prevention strategies in patients with Lynch syndrome: a nationwide cohort study in the NetherlandsResearch in context by Ellis L. Eikenboom, Lotte van Leeuwen, Floris Groenendijk, Jorien M. Woolderink, Anne M. Van Altena, Monique E. Van Leerdam, Manon C.W. Spaander, Helena C. van Doorn, Anja Wagner, M.C. Breijer, A.S. Tjalsma, F. Vork, H.P.M. Smedts, J. van der Velden, M.M.A. Brood-van Zanten, J.E. van de Riet, A.L.M. Oei, H. Kessel, P.M.L.H. Vencken, M.P.L.M. Snijders, R.H.M. Hermans, A. Bouman, H.W. Ünsalan, A.M.G. van de Swaluw, G.M. Plaisier, H.C. van Doorn, K. van den Berg, W. Hofhuis, Y.A.J.M. Dabekausen, P.R. Kolk, H.T.C. Nagel, A.M.L.D. van Haaften-de Jong, A.C. van Hof, M. van den Hende, J. Kaijser, H.H. de Haan, R.A. Smit, M.W.G. Moonen-Delarue, J.J. Beltman, J.E. Martens, R. Kruitwagen, J.M. van der Ploeg, J.M. Woolderink, S.F.P.J. Coppus, M.J. Duk, M.J.A. Apperloo, C.M. Koopmans, C.C.M. Buis, H. van Meurs, E.C. Dul, B.B.J. Hermsen, A.M. van Altena, A. Baalbergen, A.A. van Ginkel-Terng, M. Baas, P. van Greunen, C.M.W.H. Smeets, H. Knipscheer, J.E. Martens, C. Schmeink, M.D. van der Laan, E.J.M. van Es, J.E.W. van Dijk, F.M.F. Rosier-van Dunné, H. Nijman, C.G. Gerestein, D. Boskamp, E.C.A.H. Scheers, M. Verbruggen, L.R. Bartelink, C.B.M. Kruijdenberg, J.M. Briët, B. Visschers, M. Engelen

“…We therefore described gynaecological surveillance and surgery outcomes in a nation-wide Lynch syndrome cohort. …”
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Health systems analysis and evaluation of the barriers to availability, utilisation and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19-affected areas: a WHO mixed... by José Guilherme Cecatti, Kun Tang, Igor Toskin, Moazzam Ali, Caron Kim, Stefano Uccella, Simone Garzon, Ge Yang, Vanessa Brizuela, Pisake Lumbiganon, Seni Kouanda, Alexandra Sawyer, Nigel Sherriff, Alessia Savoldi, Anna Thorson, Marleen Temmerman, Jörg Huber, Soe Soe Thwin, Maddalena Cordioli, Massimo Mirandola, Jaime Vera, Armando Seuc, Laila Ladak, Debbie Williams, Luis Bahamondes, Deda Ogum Alangea, Abdu Mohiddin, Eunice Nahyuha Chomi, Sothornwit Jen, Modey Emefa, Hamsadvani Kuganantham, Armando Humberto Seuc, Eunice Chomi, Hanxiyue Zhang, Yifan Zhu, Yueping Guo, Chunxiao Peng, Kwasi Tropsey, Emefa Judith Modey, Rozina Karmaliani, Jen Sothornwit, Ferdinand Okwaro, Ranieri Poli, Joy Jerop Chebet, Hugo Gamerro Abrego

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Investigate of preoperative hope level and analysis of influencing factors in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture (老年股骨颈骨折患者术前希望水平及影响因素分析)... by ZHANG Caixia (张彩侠), LI A Min (李阿敏), PAN Rusheng (潘如胜), LI Ling (李玲), CHE Xia (车侠)

“…Conclusion Elderly patients with femoral neck fractures may have different levels of hope before surgery. Medical staff should pay attention to the relevant factors that affect the patients’ level of hope before surgery, and focus on influencing factors such as advanced age, multiple complications, financial difficulties, living alone, and low self-efficacy. …”
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Hubungan Penurunan Kadar Natrium Terhadap Gangguan Pola Tidur Pasca TURP (Transurethral Resection of The Prostate) by Khomeini Khomeini, Dody E Dody E, Erkadius Erkadius

“…TURP is the gold standard endoscopic surgery for the treatment of benign enlargement of the prostate gland that requires surgery. …”
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Assessment of photoreceptor recovery and visual function utilizing adaptive optics and microperimetry in patients with surgically closed macular holes by Yuanyuan Liu, Xueli Yang, Wei Zhou, Jinguo Yu, Song Chen, Tiangeng He, Caiyun You, Xiangda Meng, Mengyu Liao, Yi Lei, Hua Yan

“…This study highlights the role of photoreceptor density and migration in achieving optimal visual function post-surgery for MH closure.…”
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Voice EHR: introducing multimodal audio data for health by James Anibal, James Anibal, Hannah Huth, Ming Li, Lindsey Hazen, Veronica Daoud, Dominique Ebedes, Yen Minh Lam, Hang Nguyen, Phuc Vo Hong, Michael Kleinman, Shelley Ost, Christopher Jackson, Laura Sprabery, Cheran Elangovan, Balaji Krishnaiah, Lee Akst, Lee Akst, Ioan Lina, Iqbal Elyazar, Lenny Ekawati, Stefan Jansen, Richard Nduwayezu, Charisse Garcia, Jeffrey Plum, Jacqueline Brenner, Miranda Song, Emily Ricotta, Emily Ricotta, David Clifton, C. Louise Thwaites, Yael Bensoussan, Bradford Wood

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Evaluating the efficacy of multi-incision and tube-dragging therapy combined with laser closure for high horseshoe-shaped anal fistula: Protocol of a prospective, randomized, contr... by Min Yang, Zubing Mei, Qingming Wang, Ye Han, De Zheng

“…The primary endpoint is the wound healing time, while secondary endpoints include postoperative anal pain at 1, 3, and 5 days (measured with visual analogue scale), fecal incontinence score within 30 days after operation (measured with Cleveland Clinic Florida incontinence score), and the occurrence of postoperative complications within 1 month after surgery, and quality of life up to six months postoperatively (evaluated by The Quality of Life in patients with Anal Fistula Questionnaire Score).…”
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Effect of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding on Metabolic Syndrome and Its Risk Factors in Morbidly Obese Adolescents by Rushika Conroy, Eun-Ju Lee, Amy Jean, Sharon E. Oberfield, Aviva Sopher, Krystina Kiefer, Courtney Raker, Donald J. McMahon, Jeffrey L. Zitsman, Ilene Fennoy

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Real-World Treatment Patterns, Survival, and Costs for Ovarian Cancer in Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Provincial Administrative Data by Manjusha Hurry, Shazia Hassan, Soo Jin Seung, Ryan N. Walton, Ashlie Elnoursi, Jacob D. McGee

“…Current standard of care in Canada involves a combination of cytoreductive surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy. **Objective:** There are few studies reporting current OC costs. …”
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Pediatric Traumatic Retinal Detachment: Clinical Features, Prognostic Factors, and Surgical Outcomes by Dilek Yaşa, Zeynep Gizem Erdem, Ufuk Ürdem, Gökhan Demir, Ali Demircan, Zeynep Alkın

“…These patients underwent a follow-up examination at least 1 year following surgery. Associations between various preoperative factors and anatomical and visual outcomes were analyzed. …”
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Biological characteristics, immune infiltration and drug prediction of PANoptosis related genes and possible regulatory mechanisms in inflammatory bowel disease by Minglin Zhang, Tong Liu, Lijun Luo, Yuxin Xie, Fen Wang

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A Survey of Parents’ Perspective of Receiving a Developmental Diagnosis for Their Child by Stacey D. Miller, Maria Juricic, Jaimy Coates, Jeffrey N. Bone, Ash Sandhu, Kishore Mulpuri, Maureen O’Donnell

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Usefulness of Double-Balloon Endoscopy in the Postoperative Gastrointestinal Tract by Masaki Endo, Yukito Abiko, Syuhei Oana, Norihiko Kudara, Takashi Kosaka, Toshimi Chiba, Yasuhiro Takikawa, Kazuyuki Suzuki, Tamotsu Sugai

“…DBE is very useful modality for the assessment and application of endotherapy to areas of the small bowel which have been altered by surgery.…”
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Clinical Examination and Self-Reported Upper Extremity Impairments in Patients with Long-Standing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Kerstin Gutefeldt, Simon Lundstedt, Ingrid S. M. Thyberg, Margareta Bachrach-Lindström, Hans J. Arnqvist, Anna Spångeus

“…In addition, self-reporting previous surgery of carpal tunnel and trigger finger was associated with several clinical UEIs including shoulder, hand, and finger. …”
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Complications In The Management Of High-Energy Closed Fractures Of Proximal Tibial Plateau. A Retrospective Study by Rahman Rasool Akhtar, Waqas Ali, Riaz Ahmed, Muhammad Nadeem Kashmiri, Hira Waris, Muhammad Haider

“…Methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rawalpindi Medical University from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021. …”
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