Continuous Infusion of Iohexol to Monitor Perioperative Glomerular Filtration Rate by Kjellbjørn Jakobsen, Bjørn O. Eriksen, Ole M. Fuskevåg, Stephen J. Hodges, Lars M. Ytrebø

“…The method can be used as a tool to track perioperative changes in renal function.…”
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Ebstein Anomaly in Pregnancy by Lusiani Rusdi, Syahrir Azizi, Christopher Suwita, Astrid Karina, Sally A Nasution

“…Surgery should be considered if there is objective evidence of debasement such as significant enlargement of heart size, reduction of systolic function in echocardiography. …”
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Abciximab in rescue therapy of thromboembolic events during endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms: single center experience of 49 cases by Lukas Lenhart, Valentin Ladenhauf, Verena Rass, Stephanie A. Treichl, Ronny Beer, Christian F. Freyschlag, Elke R. Gizewski, Astrid E. Grams

“…Four subgroups were identified, (i) SAH patients with abciximab (SAH-Ab, n = 18), (ii) SAH patients without abciximab (SAH-no, n = 35), (iii) elective patients with abciximab (El-Ab, n = 31), and (iv) elective patients without abciximab (El-no, n = 134) treatment. …”
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Analgesic Efficacy of Combined Adductor Canal and Popliteal Plexus Blocks Versus Adductor Canal Block Alone in Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized... by Ghada Magdy Behery, Nadia Hassan Fattoh, Mohammad Ali Mohammad Abduallah, Shimaa Elsaied Ibrahim Shaban

“…Background: The currently accepted standard for improving knee stability and function is anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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Role of regional anesthesia in minimizing opioid use and enhancing patient recovery: a case series by Irwan Setiadi, Muhammad Rezanda Alifahna, Radian Ahmad Halimi, Dewi Yulianti Bisri

“…In spinal surgery, compared with traditional management with general anesthesia, regional anesthesia offers benefits such as reduced pain, improved organ function, faster mobility, and shorter hospital stays. …”
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Central Tendon Defect Type of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with a Massive Pericardial Effusion by Inas Babic, Haifa Al-Jobair, Osama Al Towaijri, Huda Al-Shammary, Merna Atiyah, Jamal Al Hudhaif, Amer Ammari

“…Although prenatal pericardiocentesis may facilitate smoother postnatal intubation and ventilation, its broader effect on respiratory function is uncertain and still remains elusive.…”
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy as the Initial Manifestation of Undiagnosed Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report by Pedro Pallangyo MD, MPH, Zabella Mkojera MPH, Loveness Mfanga MPH, Makrina Komba BSc, Peter R. Kisenge MD

“…At 38 weeks, she underwent a successful elective cesarean section, followed by an uneventful postpartum recovery. …”
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Development of neuro-didactic content aimed at developing the intelligence of younger schoolchildren by Zhazira Zhumabayeva, Rabiga Bazarbekova, Sazhila Nurzhanova, Assel Stambekova, Sholpan B. Kalbergenova

“…Likewise significant enhancements were noted in reasoning skills; on the Raven’s Test 52% of students from the group demonstrated high performance compared to only 38%, from the control group.DiscussionThe study has established that neurodidactic interventions improve cognitive abilities, executive function, and self-regulation in young learners. The Neurogymnastics course, which is more engaging and interactive than the traditional teaching methods, was found to be more effective in improving students’ interest and learning retention. …”
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IVF pregnancy after kidney transplantation: clinical case and literature review by E. I. Prokopenko, V. M. Guryeva, V. A. Petrukhin, K. V. Krasnopol’skaya, F. F. Burumkulova, D. V. Gubina

“…The baby is growing and developing normally, the mother’s renal graft function is satisfactory. So, IVF can be successfully used in post-KT patients with infertility issues, provided that the IVF program is carefully controlled, and the pregnancy is managed in a multidisciplinary manner.…”
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Supraglottic airway devices in neuroanesthesia practice: A narrative review by Balaji Vaithialingam, Varadarajan Bhadrinarayan, Satish Rudrappa

“…Furthermore, SADs serve a significant function in blunting extubation responses, thereby preventing cerebral edema and tumor bed hemorrhage. …”
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Free toe pulp flap for finger pulp and volar defect reconstruction by Jyoshid R. Balan

“…Five flaps were done in emergency post-traumatic cases, and two were done in elective set up. The cases included reconstruction of three thumbs, one index and one ring finger in an emergency set up and two ring fingers in the elective. …”
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Diaphragmatic ultrasound-derived MV×DE: a novel predictor of postextubation adverse respiratory events in general anesthesia patients (observational study) by Jing Huang, Yanzi Yi, Xiaotian Zhang, XiaoXiao Li, Zhouquan Wu

“…Methods This cohort study included 110 patients who underwent elective surgeries under general anaesthesia. During recovery before extubation, diaphragmatic function was monitored via ultrasound with pressure support ventilation on continuous positive airway pressure (PS/CPAP). …”
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High-risk pregnancy complicated by craniopharyngioma: diagnosis in the context of visual impairment and tumor resection during pregnancy following IVF by Yuki Tsujimoto, Kenji Yamashiro, Yui Watanabe, Haruna Okubo, Akihiro Hasegawa, Ryosuke Mori, Osamu Samura, Yudo Ishii, Rimei Nishimura

“…At 9 months postpartum, the patient had persistent central hypothyroidism, hypogonadism, and newly diagnosed adult GH deficiency. Normal adrenal function allowed discontinuation of hydrocortisone. …”
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The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on perioperative neurocognitive disorders in patients after cardiac surgery: study protocol for a randomized contr... by Jing Wang, Xuyang Wang, Sijie Li, Jinrong Yang, Xiang Yan, Jie Gao, Xiuqin Jia, Long Zuo, Anshi Wu, Changwei Wei

“…Recent research has shown that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) alters brain plasticity and improves cognitive function in several neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric disorders. …”
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Perioperative immunonutrition intervention on postoperative outcomes among gynecological cancer patients under enhanced recovery after surgery setting: A study protocol of explanat... by ChiouYi Ho, Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Hazreen Abdul Majid

“…Malaysian adults scheduled for elective surgery will be recruited, with the intervention group receiving IMN for five days before and seven days after elective surgery, while the control group undergoes routine nutritional care before the operation. …”
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Persistent incisional pain at 1 year after craniotomy: a retrospective observational study by Sirima Phoowanakulchai, Mitsuru Ida, Yusuke Naito, Masahiko Kawaguchi

“…Hence, this study aimed to explore the distribution of pain at 1 year after elective craniotomy and its related factors. Methods This retrospective study included data prospectively collected to assess postoperative functional disability. …”
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Secondary Healing Over NovoSorb BTM in the Management of Complex Nasal Defects by Mary Ellen McMahon, MRCS, Robert Browne, MRCS, Safwat Ibrahim, FRCS

“…We suggest that the use of BTM without harvesting a skin graft represents a simple, low-risk option for reconstruction of nasal defects that produces acceptable functional and aesthetic outcomes.…”
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Cognition and experience of surgical incisions in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery with enhanced recovery after surgery protocol: A qualitative study by Hongxia Xu, Yihong Xu, Gongjie Shi, Jiaqi Lu, Liping Zhu, Guibing He, Xiao Liang

“…Semi-structured interviews, covering physical function, social function, emotional function, self and others’ acceptance, and confidence in the nature and treatment of the disease, were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim and guided by a thematic framework co-developed by surgeons, nurses, and psychologists. …”
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Pediatric metanephric adenoma with Fanconi–Bickel syndrome: a case report and review of literature by Osama M. Sarhan, Ahmed Al Farhan, Salma Abdallah, Hamzah Al Ghwanmah, Deena Boqari, Helmy Omar, Abdulmohsin Al Faddagh, Hanan Al Kanani, Fouad Al Kawai

“…A nephron-sparing surgery is better for this age group in which the future renal function is considered.…”
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Myocardial <i>DYRK1B</i> Expression Is Increased in Patients with Impaired Cardiac Contractility and Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Fatma Bayram, Philipp Hegner, Anna-Maria Lauerer, Sönke Schildt, Dominik Wermers, Maria Johanna Baier, Julian Mustroph, Maria Tafelmeier, Zdenek Provaznik, Christof Schmid, Lars Siegfried Maier, Stefan Wagner, Michael Arzt, Simon Lebek

“…Recent evidence associates an increased expression of the dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1B (DYRK1B) with an impaired cardiac function in mice. However, there remains a paucity of data on myocardial <i>DYRK1B</i> expression in patients with cardiovascular disease in the context of other comorbidities. …”
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