Impact of regional anesthesia on left and right ventricular performance after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: randomized controlled study by K. V. Paromov, D. A. Svirskii, A. Hussain, L. A. Neledova, M. Yu. Kirov

“…The objective of our study was to evaluate effect of regional anesthesia on systolic and diastolic myocardial function in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB).Materials and methods. A prospective randomized controlled trial included 45 patients who underwent elective OPCAB, equally divided into 3 groups – general anesthesia in combination with epidural anesthesia (GA+EA), general anesthesia with erector spinae plane block (GA+ESPB) and general anesthesia without regional anesthesia (GA). …”
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The Possible Inhibition Effect of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides on Rat Intracerebral Hemorrhage Secondary Neuronal Apoptosis through Intervening Endogenous/Exogenous Pathways of... by Yourui Zou, ShengYu Sun, Usama Ilyas Sharif, Abdul Wasie, Hui Ma

“…Objective The aim of this study was to explore the inhibition effect and possible mechanism of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) on rat intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) secondary neuronal apoptosis. Materials and Methods High-, medium-, and low-dose LBP (50, 100, and 200 mg•kg) and nimodipine (10 mg•kg) groups were given once daily by 15-day gavage before operation, while the sham operation and ICH groups were given the equal volume of saline. …”
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The Participation of HPV-Vaccinated Women in a National Cervical Screening Program: Population-Based Cohort Study. by Eva Herweijer, Adina L Feldman, Alexander Ploner, Lisen Arnheim-Dahlström, Ingrid Uhnoo, Eva Netterlid, Joakim Dillner, Pär Sparén, Karin Sundström

“…We therefore investigated the association between opportunistic HPV-vaccination and attendance after invitation to cervical screening.<h4>Methods</h4>A cohort of all women resident in Sweden, born 1977-1987 (N=629,703), and invited to cervical screening, was followed October 2006 - December 2012. …”
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Carbon dioxide elimination pattern in assessing the risk of an unfavorable outcome in cardiac surgery by O. V. Kamenskaya, I. Yu. Loginova, A. S. Klinkova, D. N. Ponomarev, S. A. Alsov, V. N. Lomivorotov, A. M. Chernyavskiy

“…To assess the influence of resting partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide (PetCO2) levels on the long-term results of cardiac surgery.Materials and methods. This prospective cohort study included 454 patients with coronary artery disease who underwent elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery. …”
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What matters to women during childbirth: A systematic qualitative review. by Soo Downe, Kenneth Finlayson, Olufemi T Oladapo, Mercedes Bonet, A Metin Gülmezoglu

“…This qualitative systematic review was undertaken to inform WHO intrapartum guidelines.<h4>Methods</h4>Using a pre-determined search strategy, we searched Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, AMED, EMBASE, LILACS, AJOL, and reference lists of eligible studies published 1996-August 2016 (updated to January 2018), reporting qualitative data on womens' childbirth beliefs, expectations, and values. …”
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Intercultural sensitivity among nursing students: a latent profile analysis by You-Ran Liu, Yan Wang, Tengfei Liang, Shumei Zhuang, Xi Wang, Jie Wang, Hui Xie

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate the potential types of intercultural sensitivity and related variables among nursing students. Methods A total of 599 nursing students (mean age:20.24, 439 female) from Anhui Province, China, were recruited. …”
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Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) Reflects Myocardial Inhomogeneities in Hemodialyzed Patients by Kamila Bołtuć, Arkadiusz Bociek, Robert Dziugieł, Martyna Bociek, Tomasz Zapolski, Wojciech Dąbrowski, Andrzej Jaroszyński

“…The study is aimed at evaluating whether inflammation process can contribute to the wide QRS-T angle. Patients and Methods. The retrospective study was performed on 183 HD patients. …”
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Anterior Subcutaneous versus Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Chun-Hua Liu, Chang-Xian Chen, Jie Xu, Han-Long Wang, Xiao-Bin Ke, Zhi-Yong Zhuang, Zhan-Long Lai, Zhi-Qiang Wu, Qin Lin

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To pool reliable evidences for the optimum anterior transposition technique in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome by comparing the clinical efficacy of subcutaneous and submuscular anterior ulnar nerve transposition.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, OVID AMED, EBSCO and potentially relevant surgical archives. …”
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Conceptual model for pluralistic healthcare behaviour: results from a qualitative study in southwestern Uganda by Rachel King, Radhika Sundararajan, Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire, Norma C Ware

“…The goal of this study was to explain therapeutic itineraries and create a conceptual framework of pluralistic health behaviour.Methods In-depth interviews were conducted from September 2017 to February 2018 with patients seeking care at traditional healers (n=30) and at an outpatient medicine clinic (n=30) in Mbarara, Uganda; the study is nested within a longitudinal project examining HIV testing engagement among traditional healer-using communities. …”
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Applying an intersectional climate justice lens to understand climate crisis impacts on sexual and reproductive health and rights and identify local solutions: Qualitative findings... by Sally Dijkerman, Jakaria Hossain, Maria Persson, Rabeya Akter Konika, Dipika Paul

“…We employed a two-phased participatory qualitative research design. Methods: We conducted key informant interviews with local SRHR and climate change experts ( n  = 10) plus in-depth interviews ( n  = 15) and community dialog meetings ( n  = 8) with women and girls of reproductive age ( n  = 49). …”
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Risk Factors of Delirium Following Reconstructive Surgery for Head and Neck Tumors: A Retrospective Clinical Trial by Li L, Zhang L, Wu X, Zeng Z

“…However, the risk factors for delirium associated with propofol-based sedation remain unclear.Objective: The study aimed to explore the risk factors of delirium of propofol singled or combined sedation.Methods: This retrospective study analyzed ICU patients who underwent head and neck tumor reconstruction surgery. …”
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Technological Advancements in Human Navigation for the Visually Impaired: A Systematic Review by Edgar Casanova, Diego Guffanti, Luis Hidalgo

“…Current navigation algorithms were also identified in the review with methods including obstacle detection, path planning, and trajectory prediction, applied to technologies such as ultrasonic sensors, RGB-D cameras, and LiDAR for indoor navigation, as well as stereo cameras and GPS for outdoor navigation. …”
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Efficacy of MAVIG X-Ray Protective Drapes in Reducing CTO Operator Radiation by Keir McCutcheon, Maarten Vanhaverbeke, Jérémie Dabin, Ruben Pauwels, Werner Schoonjans, Walter Desmet, Johan Bennett

“…Whether MXPDs are also effective in reducing operator radiation during chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, often with dual access, is unknown. Methods. We performed a prospective, randomized-controlled study comparing operator radiation dose during CTO PCI (n = 60) with or without pelvic MXPDs. …”
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Optimizing Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Therapy via Ultrasound-Enhanced Piezocatalysis for Targeted Chemodrug Release by Xue Q, He N, Gao Y, Zhang X, Li S, Chen F, Ning C, Wu X, Yao J, Zhang Z, Li S, Zhao C

“…Although some advancements have been made using nanotechnology-based chemotherapy for TNBC treatment, the controlled and on-demand release of chemotherapeutic drugs at the tumor site remains a challenge.Methods: We manufactured DOX/BaTiO3@cRGD-Lip (DBRL) nanoparticles as an ultrasound (US)-controlled release platform targeting the delivery of Doxorubicin (DOX) for TNBC treatment. …”
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Scientific Illustration: from Informational Support to a Culture of Participation by D. K. Lisovsky

“…The culturological approach in describing the stages of scientific illustration development, as well as methods of comparative, typological, contextual analysis became the methodological principles of the research. …”
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Neurorights, Neurotechnologies and Personal Data: Review of the Challenges of Mental Autonomy by Y. Cornejo

“…Objective: to present the results of a systematic review of research on the impact of neurotechnology on legal concepts and regulatory frameworks, addressing ethical and social issues related to the protection of individual rights, privacy and mental autonomy.Methods: The systematic literature review was based on the methodology proposed by a renowned British scholar, a professor emerita of computer science at Keele University Barbara Kitchenham, chosen for its flexibility and effectiveness in obtaining results for publication. …”
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Impact of regional metastases on prognosis of patients with thyroid carcinoma by I.V. Deineko

“…With the further spread of the primary tumor in the T4a group, the treatment prognosis worsened in patients, and equally for both N1a and N1b, in the group of neglected T4b tumors. …”
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Explaining the Decline in Coronary Heart Disease Mortality in the Netherlands between 1997 and 2007. by Carla Koopman, Ilonca Vaartjes, Ineke van Dis, W M Monique Verschuren, Peter Engelfriet, Edith M Heintjes, Anneke Blokstra, Dorly J H Deeg, Marjolein Visser, Michiel L Bots, Martin O'Flaherty, Simon Capewell

“…<h4>Objective</h4>We set out to determine what proportion of the mortality decline from 1997 to 2007 in coronary heart disease (CHD) in the Netherlands could be attributed to advances in medical treatment and to improvements in population-wide cardiovascular risk factors.<h4>Methods</h4>We used the IMPACT-SEC model. Nationwide information was obtained on changes between 1997 and 2007 in the use of 42 treatments and in cardiovascular risk factor levels in adults, aged 25 or over. …”
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Comparison between Buccal Midazolam versus Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Plus Oral Chloral Hydrate in Reducing Parental Separation Anxiety in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repai... by Ramy Mousa Saleh, Amany Nagah Fekry, Mona Sobhy Emara

“…Objectives: The purpose of the current research was to assess whether a combination of intranasal dexmedetomidine and oral chloral hydrate induces more effective in sedation compared to buccal midazolam in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Patients and methods: This randomized double blinded clinical trial included 80 children aged 2 to 7 years, both sex, American Society of Anesthesiology І and П scheduled for inguinal hernia repair. …”
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Assessing the Inter-Rater and Inter-Trial Reliability of the NeurOptics Pupillary Light Response-3000 Pupillometer by Deborah A Jehu, Lori A Bolgla, Samantha Armas, Forest Dutton

“…The authors hypothesized that inter-rater and inter-trial reliability would have intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) greater than or equal to 0.70 for all PLR parameters. # Study Design: Observational, reliability study Methods: Forty-eight healthy adults (age 18-40 years) without a history of neurological injury, optical surgery, or cognitive impairment participated. …”
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