Introducing an AKI predictive tool for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery by Samira Bell, David Paul Baird, Fraser Rae, Christina Beecroft, Katherine Gallagher, Stephanie Sim, Robert Vaessen, Emily Wright

“…This confirmed that the scoring tool functioned well and was being used accurately. Compliance for patients undergoing elective surgery was reasonable at 19/24 (79%) in the third and fourth PDSA cycles but was poorer for emergency admissions with compliance of only 3/7 (43%). …”
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Effect of Ciprofol on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Chen Z, Liu YY, Hu Q, Wang JS, Cao RY, Yu ST, Lu F, Zhong ML, Liang WD, Wang L

“…Silent information regulator factor 3(SIRT3) could regulate mitochondrial function, initiate mitochondrial autophagy, and has played an important role in maintaining normal neuronal cell function. …”
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Pregnancy outcomes in C3 glomerulopathy: a retrospective review by Lauren O. Fergus, Meryl Waldman, Monica D. Hall, Lynn Vining, Jillian Hall, Tina Liu, Yuzhou Zhang, Patrick J. Walker, Richard J. H. Smith, Carla M. Nester

“…Assessed data included clinical history, kidney function tests, and complement tests to identify genetic and/or acquired drivers of complement dysregulation. …”
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Effect of perioperative haemodynamic management based on cerebral autoregulation monitored by Cerebral Oximetry Index during carotid endarterectomy: protocol of a randomised trial by Rong Wang, Lei Zhao, Shu Li, Min Zeng, Yuming Peng, Daniel I. Sessler, Muhan Li, Xueke Yin, Chuanyu Liang, Chenyang Tao, Qixiao Yan

“…A total of 560 patients having elective carotid endarterectomy will be randomly assigned to guided versus routine haemodynamic management. …”
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Indocyanine green fluorescence improves safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the Fundus First technique: a retrospective study by Susanna Haverinen, Susanna Haverinen, Evelina Pajus, Gabriel Sandblom, Gabriel Sandblom, Yücel Cengiz, Yücel Cengiz

“…Indocyanine green (ICG) has been used for different medical purposes including assessment of liver function since the 1950s. Its use during LC was first described in 2009 by Ishizawa. …”
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Transcatheter PDA recanalization and interatrial septal stenting as a bridge to arterial switch operation in a late-presenting infant with D-transposition of the great arteries by Revan Satrio, Priyandini Wulandari, Hiradipta Ardining, Brian Mendel, Indriwanto Sakidjan Atmosudigdo, Radityo Prakoso, Bambang Widyantoro

“…Abstract Background Dextro-transposition of the great arteries with intact ventricular septum (d-TGA/IVS) requires early arterial switch operation (ASO) to preserve left ventricular function, but delayed presentations complicate outcomes due to LV regression and hypoxemia. …”
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Abstract 101: Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysm Embolization Resulting in Resolution of Headaches and Visual Symptoms by Savanna Dasgupta

“…Results Neurological and ophthalmological examinations were notable for normal cranial nerve function, including intact visual acuity, visual fields, color vision and extraocular movements in each eye. …”
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Short-term deceleration capacity of heart rate predicts post-induction hypotension in patients with low ASA status: a prospective observational study by Hongwei Qi, Maofeng Shi, Teng Wu, Tao Sun, Miaomiao Xu, Kangli Hui, Manlin Duan

“…Methods Patients aged 18 to 65 undergoing elective surgery with lower ASA status I or II were included in this study. …”
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Impact of Body Mass Index on Complication Rates Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Weston E. McDonald BS, Ronit Kulkarni BS, Joshua L. Morningstar BS, Richard J. Friedman MD, FRCSC, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD, Christopher E. Gross MD

“…Methods: The Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) was queried from 2015-2020 to identify 5,865 patients undergoing primary elective TAA with a reported BMI range via ICD-10 diagnosis. …”
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The impact of operative level on patient-reported outcome measures following single-level posterior lumbar decompression for disc herniation by Jonathan Dalton, Robert J. Oris, Omar H. Tarawneh, Gregory R. Toci, Rajkishen Narayanan, Dominic Finan, Hannah Bash, Marco Goldberg, John J. Mangan, Barrett I. Woods, Mark F. Kurd, Ian David Kaye, Jose A. Canseco, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Gregory D. Schroeder, Christopher K. Kepler

“…Materials and Methods: Patients undergoing L1–L2, L2–L3, L4–L5, or L5–S1 single-level elective decompression with 1-year PROMs were identified. …”
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt before Abdominal Surgery in Cirrhotic Patients: A Retrospective, Comparative Study by Evelyne Vinet, Pierre Perreault, Louis Bouchard, Denis Bernard, Ramses Wassef, Carole Richard, Richard Létourneau, Gilles Pomier-Layrargues

“…Cirrhotic patients (n=17) who underwent elective abdominal surgery without preoperative TIPS placement were used as the control group. …”
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Can patient-reported profiles avoid unnecessary referral to a spine surgeon? An observational study to further develop the Nijmegen Decision Tool for Chronic Low Back Pain. by Miranda L van Hooff, Johanna M van Dongen, Veerle M Coupé, Maarten Spruit, Raymond W J G Ostelo, Marinus de Kleuver

“…The primary outcome was functional ability: 'response' (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] ≤22) and 'non-response' (ODI ≥41).…”
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WRITER'S CRAMP: A HISTORICAL REVIEW by O. A. Shavlovskaya

“…WC is a movement disorder — specific kind of dystonia characterized by excessive involuntary muscle contractions, which lead to the formation of abnormal posture during the execution of motor tasks and elective violations often involving highly precise, repetitive movements. …”
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Spontaneous Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Venous Thromboembolism following Total Knee Arthroplasty by Kevin Baker, Ming Y. Lim

“…A 72-year-old Caucasian woman was admitted for an elective left total knee arthroplasty. Her surgery was uncomplicated and she was discharged to a rehabilitation facility. …”
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SURGICAL TREATMENT CHOICE FOR PATIENTS WITH NON-RESECTABLE PANCREATIC HEAD CANCER by Borys H. Bezrodnyi, Ihor V. Kolosovych, Yevhenii O. Nesteruk

“…With modern polychemotherapy, the survival rate of patients exceeds a year, when the drainage function of stents is impaired, and surgical bypass functions without complications. …”
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The effect of preoperative oral carbohydrate administration on postoperative glucometabolic response, subjective well being and quality of life in patients undergoing colorectal su... by Murat Urkan, Cemile Celebi, Ulvi Mehmet Meral, Ikbal Cavdar

“…The SF-36 physical functioning score was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group (82.00 ± 11.81 vs 61.40 ± 16.17, p < 0.001). …”
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Human Visceral Adipose Tissue Macrophages Are Not Adequately Defined by Standard Methods of Characterization by Alecia M. Blaszczak, Anahita Jalilvand, Joey Liu, Valerie P. Wright, Andrew Suzo, Bradley Needleman, Sabrena Noria, William Lafuse, Willa A. Hsueh, David Bradley

“…Further studies are needed to delineate the function of AT macrophages in the maintenance and progression of human AT inflammation in obesity.…”
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Relationship Between Peripheral Serum Adiponectin and Cerebrospinal Fluid TNF-&alpha;, IL-1&beta;, Lactic Acid, Pyruvic Acid and Perioperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Elderly... by Guo L, Wang D, Lai X, Chi Y, Liu S, Su X, Chen H, Su B, Xie H

“…Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 2, 3, and 7 days. …”
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Effects of Malnutrition on Perioperative Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adam Aziz, BA, James B. Bluhm, BS, Tyler K. Williamson, DO, Cameron Atkison, MD, Andrew Eck, MD, Chance Moore, MD, Frank A. Buttacavoli, MD

“…Human studies describing malnutrition in patients undergoing primary THA for either traumatic or elective indications were included. Using the SPSS meta-analysis binary and continuous model function, the mean effect size estimate (MSE) or Cohen’s d (Cd) statistic with 95% confidence interval was reported. …”
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Lungs volume status and oxygen transport in patients with coronary artery disease with various types of comorbidity before and after coronary artery bypass grafting by B. I. Geltser, E. A. Sergeev, V. N. Kotelnikov, K. A. Fogelevich, A. A. Silaev

“…Volume and hemodynamic monitoring was carried out by transpulmonary thermodilution using the Pulsion PiCCO Plus (Germany) technology and the following indices: cardiac function index (CFI), extravascular lung water (EVLW), pulmonary vascular permeability index (PVPI). …”
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