Laparoscopic intra-peritoneal onlay mesh plus versus robotic transabdominal pre-peritoneal for primary ventral hernias: Our technique and outcomes by Vivek Bindal, Dhananjay Pandey, Shailesh Gupta

“…Pain scores were assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at regular intervals for up to 3 months and then at the end of 1 year. …”
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Long-term Results after Hallux Valgus Correction with Distal Metatarsal Reversed-L (ReveL) Osteotomy: Which Factors Influence Recurrence and the Clinical Outcome? by Lizzy Weigelt MD, Noah Davolio, Carlos Torrez MD, Florian Haug MD, Nathalie Kühne, Stephan H. Wirth MD

“…Moreover, potential risk factors leading to recurrence and an inferior clinical outcome were assessed. Methods: Eighty-eight patients (131 feet) were evaluated after a mean follow-up of 14.2 (range, 10 – 18) years. …”
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COMPLEX BIOSTIMULATION OF INTRAPLEURAL ADHESIOGENESIS IN THORACAL SURGERY by Anton V. Kalashnikov, Alexander A. Vorobiev, Svetlana A. Kalashnikova, Dmitry Sh. Salimov

“…The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the use of platelet enriched plasma in the complex treatment of chest trauma and chronic pleural empyema.Materials and methods. The work was performed on 450 male rats, simulated with chest trauma (n=180) and chronic pleural empyema (n=270). …”
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Posterior breast cancer: Mammographic and ultrasonographic features by Janković Ana, Nadrljanski Mirjan, Plešinac-Karapandžić Vesna, Ivanović Nebojša, Radojičić Zoran, Milošević Zorica

“…The purpose of the study was to assess possibilities of diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasonography in detection and differentiation of posterior breast cancers. Methods. The study included 40 women with palpable, histopathological confirmed posterior breast cancer. …”
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Corneal Subbasal Plexus in Eyes with Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy after Two Different Endothelial Surgeries by Irene Abicca, Marta Gilardi, Daniela Giannini, Rossella Anna Maria Colabelli Gisoldi, Augusto Pocobelli, Domenico Schiano Lomoriello

“…Comparing the eyes treated with DMEK with those treated with DSAEK, preoperative corneal thickness, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and age were similar in both groups. …”
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Predictors of independence in older people: A longitudinal, population-based study using the CARE75 + cohort by Emily Taylor, Victoria A Goodwin, Andrew Clegg, Lesley Brown, Julia Frost, Susan Ball

“…Abstract Background The ability to predict older people’s functional independence has implications for the development and provision of services to improve individual sense of self and wellbeing. Methods Using linear regression analyses we identified predictors of independence, measured using the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living (NEADL) scale, at 12 and 24-months from baseline. …”
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The effect of different remineralizing agents on initial carious lesions by Mohammed Alhamed, Faisal Almalki, Ahmad Alsolami, Tariq Alotaibi, Wahdan Elkwatehy

“…Material and methods: The present clinical study was carried out on 90 initial carious lesions detected by a DIAGNOdent device. …”
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Development and validation of prognostic prediction models for early-stage cervical cancer patients based on pathological intermediate-risk factors by Zihan Wang, Ran Chu, Namei Wu, Ming Yuan, Xiao Song, Wei Tian, Chunrun Yang, Jipeng Wan, Guoyun Wang

“…Design: A multicenter retrospective study. Methods: A total of 1104 patients with stage IB-IIA CC who underwent primary surgical treatment and had no pathological high-risk factors were retrospectively enrolled from three tertiary medical centers in China between January 2005 and December 2017. …”
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Long-term Clinical and Functional Results of Neovascular Glaucoma Surgical Treatment with Glautex Drainage and Ahmed Valve by M. M. Bikbov, I. I. Khusnitdinov

“…Purpose — to determine the effect of fistulizing operations with Glautex drainage and Ahmed valve implantation in the cases with neovascular glaucoma within 3 years.Patients and methods. We observed 44 patients (44 eyes) with secondary neovascular glaucoma on the background of post-thrombotic and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. …”
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Exchange-traded funds and the future of passive investments: a bibliometric review and future research agenda by Girish Joshi, Ranjan Kumar Dash

“…Numerous studies on specific aspects on ETFs have been done earlier; however, considering the scarcity of thorough summaries in the existing body of literature, this bibliometric and systematic review aims to adopt a methodical approach with the goal of delivering qualitative and quantitative understanding of ETFs, while highlighting general research trends. …”
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Effect of locally formulated recovery drink on perfomance and muscle soreness in adolescent soccer players by Mutiah Mardatillah, Budi Setiawan, Sri Anna Marliyati

“…Research Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the effects of consuming a healthy recovery drink made from low-fat milk, banana, cocoa powder, and gulo puan on muscular strength, muscular endurance, VO2 max, and muscle soreness in adolescent soccer athletes. Methods: A randomized pretest-posttest control group design was conducted with 16 adolescent soccer players (aged 15-18) from Sriwijaya State Sport School, Palembang, over a 5-day intervention. …”
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Children and young people's beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia: A qualitative study informed by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation. by Helen Brooks, Kirsten Windfuhr, Irmansyah, Benny Prawira, Dyah Afina Desyadi Putriningtyas, Karina Lovell, Susi Rutmalem Bangun, Armaji Kamaludi Syarif, Christa Gumanti Manik, Ira Savitri Tanjun, Soraya Salim, Laoise Renwick, Rebecca Pedley, Penny Bee

“…Aim: To develop an in-depth understanding of CYPs beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Semi-structured interviews (n = 43) combined with photo elicitation methodology were undertaken with CYP aged 11-15 from Java, Indonesia. …”
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Optimization of an Operative Period at Radical Mastectomies by V. Yu. Vasilyev, Ye. M. Levite, A. M Gordova, G. R. Kaziyev

“…Blood loss volume is determined visually and approximately in most cases of surgical interventions, which most commonly leads to its underestimation, inadequate compensation, and development of hypovolemia. …”
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Validation of a Russian-language version of the Foot Functional Index (FFI) questionnaire by E. V. Orlova, A. V. Surnov, D. E. Karateev, V. N. Amirdzhanova

“…The Foot Functional Index (FFI) questionnaire most completely reflects the functional status of patients with joint diseases of the feet.Objective: to study the psychometric properties of a Russian-language version of the FFI questionnaire.Patients and methods. The reliability, sensitivity, and validity of the Russian-language version of the FFI questionnaire were assessed in 55 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Comparative Study of 27-Gauge versus 25-Gauge Vitrectomy for the Treatment of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment by Stanislao Rizzo, Silvio Polizzi, Francesco Barca, Tomaso Caporossi, Gianni Virgili

“…To compare the vitrectomy time, clinical outcomes, and complications between 27-gauge (27-G) and 25-gauge (25-G) vitrectomy in patients with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (PRRD). Methods. Prospective, nonrandomized, comparative, interventional study. …”
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy guided by indocyanine green dye in endometrial cancer patients: literature review and clinical experience by A. V. Kochatkov, N. S. Kharlov

“…SLNs were located along the external iliac vessels in 6 patients and in the obturator fossa and in the hypogastric vessels in 4 patients. an additional para-aortic lymph node was visualized in one case. Both urgent and planned histological examinations showed no evidence of metastases in all patients. pelvic lymph node dissection was performed in 4 patients. combined pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection was performed in one case.Conclusion. …”
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Ocular perfusion in primary angle-closure suspect and primary angle-closure eyes without prior acute angle closure by Reni Philip, Venkateshwaran Kannan, Lingam Vijaya, Rashima Asokan, Shantha Balekudaru, Annadurai Parivadhini, Ronnie George

“…The mean deviation on Humphrey visual field was significantly worse in PAC eyes compared to PACS eyes (P = 0.02). …”
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Treatment of degenerative massive rotator cuff tears: a study protocol for a randomized non-inferiority comparative surgical trial by Alexandre Lädermann, Anthony Pernoud, Blaise Cochard, Hugo Bothorel

“…This trial aims to assess whether RSA provides non-inferior outcomes to ARCR in patients with degenerative MRCTs, with a particular focus on function, pain, and quality of life. Methods This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial. …”
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Prediction of 123I-FP-CIT SPECT Results from First Acquired Projections Using Artificial Intelligence by Wadi’ Othmani, Arthur Coste, Dimitri Papathanassiou, David Morland

“…Saliency maps were generated to visualize the most impactful areas in the classification. …”
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Comparison of Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Block vs Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Breast Surgeries by B Arun Kumar, T Divyalakshmi, R Brindha, Naveena Pandian, Panneerselvam Periasamy

“…Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) over 24 hours post-surgery. …”
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