Comparison of remimazolam tosylate and propofol in hemodynamic stability, postoperative cognitive function, and recovery in general anesthesia combined with regional nerve blocks:... by Jiaman Li, Li Liao, Chunyang Shao, Yifeng Yang, Yan Tang, Qiang Wei, Li Xu

“…This study aimed to compare the hemodynamic effects and postoperative cognitive function between remimazolam tosylate and propofol in patients undergoing GA combined with RA. …”
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Transcriptomic Signature of Frailty in Older Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery or TAVI by Omar Baritello, Simon H. Sündermann, Kristian Espinosa‐Garnica, Jörg Kempfert, Markus Jähnert, Nick L. Beetz, Dominik Geisel, Jasmin Gaugel, Julia Rominger, Ursula Müller‐Werdan, Catrin Herpich, Kristina Norman, Alexandra Chadt, Hadi Al‐Hasani, Heinz Völler, Annett Salzwedel, Heike Vogel

“…ABSTRACT Background Deterioration of functional capacity mostly determinates frailty in older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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The Functional Severity Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Based Myocardial Mass at Risk and Minimal Lumen Diameter by Kenji Sadamatsu, Kazuhiro Nagaoka, Yasuaki Koga, Kotaro Kagiyama, Kohei Muramatsu, Kiyoshi Hironaga, Hideki Tashiro, Takafumi Ueno, Yoshihiro Fukumoto

“…We investigated whether or not the addition of myocardial mass at risk (MMAR) to quantitative coronary angiography was useful for diagnosing functionally significant coronary stenosis in the daily practice. …”
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Association of birth by cesarean section with academic performance and intelligence in youth: A cohort study by Agnes K. Ladelund, Julie A. Slavensky, Frederik J. Bruun, Emilie Pi Fogtmann Sejer, Erik Lykke Mortensen, Steen Ladelund, Ulrik S. Kesmodel

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An Energy-efficient Improved LEACH Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks by ZHU Su-xia, MA Hong-fei, SUN Guang-lu

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Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Ran... by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

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Towards A Juristocratic State: A Critical Analysis Of The Constitutional Court Decision No 90/Puu-Xxi/2023 Concerning The Age Limits Of Vice Presidential Candidates by Alip Dian Pratama, Suci Flambonita, Iza Rumesten RS, Muhamad Rasyid, Taufani Yunithia Putri

“…The Constitutional Court Decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 Concerning the Age Limit for Vice Presidential Candidates in the 2024 Presidential Election has caused much controversy, both politically and legally. …”
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A feasibility study on the use of cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation to improve affected arm function in people in the chronic stage of a stroke by Maureen Ahiatsi, Guillaume Léonard, Eléonor Riesco, Marie-Claude Girard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…Abstract Background Chronic stroke survivors are often left with residual arm muscle weakness impeding arm function, daily life activities and quality of life. …”
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Young Hip: an exploration into young patients’ (aged > 50 years) expectations following primary total hip arthroplasty: a qualitative study by Louise E Mew, Vanessa Heaslip, Tikki Immins, Thomas W Wainwright

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Preoperative continuation vs. discontinuation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers on early cognitive function in elderly patients undergoin... by Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Xiaohan Wang, Yanan Yan, Yanan Yan, Yurong Liu, Yurong Liu, Chun Xu, Chun Xu, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Jingwen Zhuang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang, Zhiping Wang

“…ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of preoperative continuation vs. discontinuation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on early cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.MethodsThis prospective randomized controlled study was performed at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University. …”
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Structural and functional indicators of the heart of patients with ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Rhythmoinotropic response isolated myocardium at different l... by D. S. Kondratieva, S. A. Afanasiev, O. V. Budnikova, I. N. Vorozhtsova, S. D. Akhmedov, B. N. Kozlov

“…The structural and functional heart parameters obtained with ultrasonography, and the rhythmoinotropic responses of myocardium in patients ex vivo were analyzed using the right atrial appendage fragments obtained during elective coronary artery bypass graft. …”
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Endothelial function/damage markers and NGAL – intraoperative assessment in blood specimens obtained from different sampling sites during open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm by Michał Kokot, Grzegorz Biolik, Anna Kokot, Leszek Kędzierski, Tadeusz Fojt, Damian Ziaja, Krzysztof Ziaja, Jan Duława

“…Material and methods: Thirty-three patients qualified for elective open repair (ORe) were enrolled in the study. …”
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The moral authority and prophetic zeal of the Christian Church in Zimbabwe by Gift Masengwe

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Effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise interventions on recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer: a systematic revie... by David Stephensen, Ferhana Hashem, Kevin Corbett, Amanda Bates, Michelle George, Ralph Peter Hobbs, Malcolm Hopkins, Irena Hutchins, David Peter Lowery, Tracy Pellatt-Higgins, Charitini Stavropoulou, Ian Swaine, Lee Tomlinson, Hazel Woodward, Haythem Ali

“…Objective To systematically review the effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise training on the recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer.Data sources A systematic review of English articles using Medline, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library electronic databases was undertaken.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Studies were included if they used a randomised, quasi-randomised or controlled trial study design and compared the effects of a muscle-strengthening exercise intervention (±other therapy) with a comparative non-exercise group; involved adult participants (≥18 years) who had elected to undergo abdominal surgery for cancer; and used muscle strength, physical function, self-reported functional ability, range of motion and/or a performance-based test as an outcome measure.Results Following screening of titles and abstracts of the 588 publications retrieved from the initial search, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria and were accessed for review of the full-text version of the article, and 2 eligible studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. …”
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Region Boosting for Real-Time Object Detection Using Multi-Dimensional Attention by Jinlong Chen, Kejian Xu, Yi Ning, Zhi Xu

“…Moreover, we introduce a new label assignment strategy called STA, along with a novel loss function named GEIOU Loss, to further refine our object detector’s performance. …”
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Comparative analysis of the functional status of hip joints before total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis and coxarthrosis: preliminary... by A. O. Dubinin, A. E. Khramov, T. V. Dubinina, E. V. Ilinykh, E. I. Byalik

“…Severe structural and functional changes of the hip joints (HJ) increase the risks of intra- and postoperative complications.The aim of the study – to carry out a comparative analysis of the functional state of the hip joints before total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).Materials and methods. …”
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Diagnostic Value of Endotoxin Activity for Acute Postoperative Complications: A Study in Major Abdominal Surgery Patients by Hye Sung Kim, Gyeo Ra Lee, Eun Young Kim

“…Abnormal liver function was defined as a TB level > 1.2 mg/dL. <b>Results</b>: 86 patients were analyzed. …”
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Influence of open surgical and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair on clot quality assessed by ROTEM® test by Šarac Momir, Marjanović Ivan, Bezmarević Mihailo, Šarac Sanja, Milić Rade, Obradović Slobodan, Tomić Aleksandar

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Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Extra-Prevertebral Fascial Suprascapular Nerve and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Phrenic Nerve Function in Should... by Hu Z, Hu J, Ai Z, Xu S, Li H, Guo R, Wang Y

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RVR Blockchain Consensus: A Verifiable, Weighted-Random, Byzantine-Tolerant Framework for Smart Grid Energy Trading by Huijian Wang, Xiao Liu, Jining Chen

“…This article proposes the RVR consensus algorithm, which innovatively integrates dynamic reputation evaluation, verifiable random function (VRF), and a weight-driven probability election mechanism to achieve (1) behavior-aware dynamic adjustment of reputation weights and (2) manipulation-resistant random leader election via VRF. …”
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