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Drug resistance predictive utility of age of onset and cortical imaging abnormalities in epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published 2024-01-01“…It is desirable if this could be predicted earlier in the course of management to give time for alternative and a more definitive mode of management, such as epilepsy surgeries. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between elevated age at the onset of the first seizure or cortical imaging abnormalities and the development of drug resistance in epilepsy. …”
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Is Routine Histopathological Examination of Appendix Mandatory?
Published 2018-12-01“…Appendicectomy is one of the most common operations done all over the world. Emergency surgeries are more common than elective. Histopathological examination of every excised tissue is strongly recommended but trained manpower and laboratory for histopathological examination is not available in every hospital in our country. …”
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Comparison of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty and Penetrating Keratoplasty in a Patient with Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy
Published 2013-06-01“…A 74-year-old female patient with diagnosis of FED underwent uncomplicated cataract surgeries of both eyes, but developed bullous keratopathy eventually. …”
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Effect of addition of intrathecal preservative free magnesium sulfate with 0.5% bupivacaine heavy and fentanyl with 0.5% bupivacaine heavy on post-operative pain relief in patients...
Published 2023-03-01“…Background: Spinal anesthesia is the most common neuraxial anesthesia for infraumblical surgeries. The use of various adjuvants has become popular in today’s scenario to enhance its quality. …”
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Postoperative pulmonary embolism, risk factors, and medical thromboprophylaxis: a 2-year retrospective study
Published 2022-01-01“…Most of them had major surgeries, most of them were females, and a considerable proportion of those who developed PE did not receive thromboprophylaxis although being at moderate or high risk for VTE according to Caprini score. …”
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Midterm MRI Follow-Up of Untreated Enchondroma and Atypical Cartilaginous Tumors in the Long Bones
Published 2021-08-01“…Management of atypical cartilaginous tumors (ACTs) in the long bones is shifting towards active surveillance to avoid unnecessary surgeries. The frequency and duration of active surveillance for these tumors is unclear as there is little knowledge of its biological behavior. …”
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Injectable bone cement with magnesium-containing microspheres enhances osteogenesis via anti-inflammatory immunoregulation
Published 2021-10-01“…Injectable bone cement is especially useful in minimally invasive surgeries to repair small and irregular bone defects. …”
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SnapKi—An Inertial Easy-to-Adapt Wearable Textile Device for Movement Quantification of Neurological Patients
Published 2020-07-01“…In our project, the system was applied for a specific use-case of wrist rigidity quantification during Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries, showing its high versatility and receiving very positive feedback from patients and doctors.…”
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Understanding patients' mobility for treatment seeking in India
Published 2024-01-01“…The key factors impacting treatment-seeking mobility include insurance coverage, hospital quality, cost of medicine, and cost of X-rays/surgeries. The study highlights the need for improved policies to address the gap between healthcare needs and infrastructure in India, with a focus on prioritizing the development of local healthcare facilities for disabilities, NCDs, and CVDs.…”
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A Handheld Visible Resonance Raman Analyzer Used in Intraoperative Detection of Human Glioma
Published 2023-03-01“…A total of 2220 VRR spectra were collected during surgeries from 63 unprocessed fresh glioma tissues using the VRR-LRR<sup>TM</sup> Raman analyzer. …”
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Characterizing the Ablative Effects of Histotripsy for Osteosarcoma: In Vivo Study in Dogs
Published 2023-01-01“…Osteosarcoma (OS) is a malignant bone tumor treated by limb amputation or limb salvage surgeries and chemotherapy. Histotripsy is a non-thermal, non-invasive focused ultrasound therapy using controlled acoustic cavitation to mechanically disintegrate tissue. …”
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Prophylactic Interventions for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risks and Mortality in BRCA1/2 Carriers
Published 2023-12-01“…The subgroup analysis showed a greater protective effect for BRCA2 than BRCA1 variant carriers. Risk-reducing surgeries (RRS) were more effective than chemoprevention, with RRS notably reducing cancer risk by 56% compared to 39% for chemoprevention. …”
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Comparison between adductor canal block and femoral nerve block for different knee surgical procedures. A meta-analysis of randomized trials
Published 2021-01-01“…ABSTRACTBackground Femoral nerve block (FNB) is a prevalent technique for analgesia following knee surgeries, but it also results in quadriceps weakness and greater chances of falling. …”
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Current Progress of Platelet-Rich Derivatives in Cartilage and Joint Repairs
Published 2023-08-01“…We focused on a narrative review of PRF therapy and its effects on musculoskeletal, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries and dermatology. We explored the components leading to the biological activity and the published preclinical and clinical research that supports its application in musculoskeletal therapy. …”
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Aspergillus terreus spondylodiscitis following acupuncture and acupotomy in an immunocompetent host: case report and literature review
Published 2024-01-01“…Intravenous voriconazole was then given; however, the patient’s spinal condition deteriorated rapidly, resulting in evident destruction of the L4/5 vertebral bodies. Surgeries including L4/5 intervertebral disc debridement, spinal canal decompression, posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) with allogeneic fibula ring fusion cages, and posterior pedicle screw fixation were then performed. …”
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The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Surgical Site Infections: A Narrative Review
Published 2023-04-01“…Our review indicated that HBOT can result in rapid healing and epithelialization of various wounds and has potential beneficial effects in the treatment of SSIs or other similar infections following cardiac, neuromuscular scoliosis, coronary artery bypass, and urogenital surgeries. Moreover, it was a safe therapeutic procedure in most cases. …”
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The coexistence of concha bullosa and nasal septum deviation in adult Nigerians
Published 2022-01-01“…CONCLUSION: The awareness of the association between CB and NSD in our population emphasizes on mandatory preoperative radiological evaluation to aid in planning for safe endoscopic surgeries through the nose.…”
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Analgesic effects of a highly selective mPGES-1 inhibitor
Published 2023-02-01“…Particularly for postoperative pain (POP), ~ 310 million major surgeries are performed globally per year. Most patients undergoing surgical procedures experience acute POP, and ~ 75% of those with POP report the severity as moderate, severe, or extreme. …”
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Amitriptyline overdose—an uncommon cause of acute transient exotropia presenting to the emergency setting: a case report
Published 2023-09-01“…Abstract Background Acute presentations of acquired exotropia or divergent alignment of either or both eyes are commonly observed following intracranial vascular events, trauma, orbital, and endoscopic sinus surgeries. Case presentation The reported case is about a 16-year-old previously healthy Tamil female who presented to the emergency department with a few hours of reduced responsiveness. …”
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Bleeding Reduction by Acupuncture in Rhinoplasty: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial
Published 2023-12-01“… Background: Bloodless surgical field obtained by controlled hypotension reduces the bleeding, the surgical time and improves outcome of rhinoplasty and other facial plastic surgeries. Since acupuncture is used for epistaxis, this study was designed to investigate its effectiveness in reducing the bleeding in open rhinoplasty. …”
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