Wear performance of hip joint replacement by See, Ya-Pei.

“…There is an increasing demand of total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgeries worldwide and metal-on-polymer (MOP) artificial hip joint is most widely used for THA nowadays. …”
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Determination of intracellular calcium inhibition effect and cytotoxocity of engineered Bradykinin antagonists. by Tan, Junus Jun Rong.

“…Chronic pain is a physiological issue universally associated with many medical conditions, severe injuries and major surgeries. Bradykinin (BK) and kallidin (KD) are short-term peptidic mediators that double as potent endogenous pain inducers. …”
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Proliferation and differentiation of human tenocytes in response to platelet rich plasma: an in vitro and in vivo study. by Wang, X, Qiu, Y, Triffitt, J, Carr, A, Xia, Z, Sabokbar, A

“…Overall, our feasibility study has indicated that PRCR can induce human tenocyte proliferation and collagen synthesis which could be implemented for future tendon regeneration in reconstructive surgeries.…”

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a critical analysis of its impact on urinary continence. by Srivastava, A, Grover, S, Sooriakumaran, P, Joneja, J, Tewari, A

“…Currently, more than 60% of all prostate cancer surgeries in the USA are performed using the robotic approach. …”

Proliferation and differentiation of human tenocytes in response to platelet rich plasma: an in vitro and in vivo study. by Wang, X, Qiu, Y, Triffitt, J, Carr, A, Xia, Z, Sabokbar, A

“…Overall, our feasibility study has indicated that PRCR can induce human tenocyte proliferation and collagen synthesis which could be implemented for future tendon regeneration in reconstructive surgeries.…”

A new corrosion-inhibiting strategy for biodegradable magnesium: reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) by Park, J, Park, M, Seo, H, Han, H-S, Lee, J-Y, Koo, D, Kim, K, Cha, P-R, Edwards, J, Kim, Y-W, Lee, K-S, Ok, M-R, Jeon, H, Seok, H-K, Kim, Y-C

“…Utilization of biodegradable metals in biomedical fields is emerging because it avoids high-risk and uneconomic secondary surgeries for removing implantable devices. Mg and its alloys are considered optimum materials for biodegradable implantable devices because of their high biocompatibility; however, their excessive and uncontrollable biodegradation is a difficult challenge to overcome. …”

Current practices of clinical waste management in private clinics, Selangor, Malaysia by Khanehzaei, Golyasamin, Ishak, Mohd Bakri

“…Clinical waste comes from different sources, including hospitals, clinics, medical and dental surgeries, etc. Clinical waste is potentially dangerous therefore it is important to practice special caution in the handling and management of clinical waste in order to minimize its potential danger to public health or pollution to the environment. …”
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Future of nuclear medicine- a review by Othman, Siti Amira, Abu Bakar, Nurul Fathihah, Nor Azman, Nor Farah Amirah, Jasrin, Nurin Saqinah

“…All examinations can happen without subjecting patients to possibly dangerous and invasive procedures and surgeries. This medical technology has allowed the advancement of treatment options for patients suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer, by way of radiation or chemotherapy. …”
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Effects of combined exercise training with sleep education in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea: protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Felipe Fank, Regiana Santos Artismo, Marcos Gonçalves de Santana, Andrea Maculano Esteves, Darlan Laurício Matte, Giovana Zarpellon Mazo

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Use of Intravesical Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Comprehensive Literature Review by Francesco Trama, Ester Illiano, Alessandro Marchesi, Stefano Brancorsini, Felice Crocetto, Savio Domenico Pandolfo, Alessandro Zucchi, Elisabetta Costantini

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Accuracy of panoramic radiographs in determining the distance between mandibular foramen and occlusal plane and anterior border of ramus by Ehsan Hekmatian, Amirsalar Sayedyahossein

“…Knowledge about the exact location of mandibular foramen is very important due to its important role in the success of mandibular block injection and possibility of nerve injuries during oral and maxillofacial surgeries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of panoramic radiographs in determining the location of mandibular foramen.Introduction: Inferior alveolar nerve is responsible for the sensory innervation of the mandible and its teeth. …”
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We All Win When Patients Speak Up: A Conversation With Patient Advocate Lisa Rodebaugh; Executive Director of the Patient Safety Authority (PSA), Regina Hoffman; and PSA director o... by Lisa Rodebaugh, Regina Hoffman, Caitlyn Allen

“…His first of three open-heart surgeries happened when he was just 8 days old. Two months later, I noticed his chest looked buff, like a little Arnold Schwarzenegger. …”
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The Impact of a Digital Weight Loss Intervention on Health Care Resource Utilization and Costs Compared Between Users and Nonusers With Overweight and Obesity: Retrospective Analys... by Ellen Siobhan Mitchell, Alexander Fabry, Annabell Suh Ho, Christine N May, Matthew Baldwin, Paige Blanco, Kyle Smith, Andreas Michaelides, Mostafa Shokoohi, Michael West, Kim Gotera, Omnya El Massad, Anna Zhou

“…HRU and costs for inpatient visits, outpatient visits, telehealth visits, surgeries, and prescriptions were analyzed. …”
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Epidemiology of perioperative cardiac arrest and mortality in Brazil: a systematic review by Leandro Gobbo Braz, Arthur Caus de Morais, Rafael Sanchez, Daniela de Sá Menezes Porto, Mariana Pacchioni, Williany Dark Silva Serafim, Norma Sueli Pinheiro Módolo, Paulo do Nascimento, Jr, Mariana Gobbo Braz, José Reinaldo Cerqueira Braz

“…In 8 Brazilian studies, there was a higher occurrence of perioperative CA and mortality in males; in extremes of age; in patients in worse physical status according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA); in emergency surgeries; in general anesthesia; and in cardiac, thoracic, vascular, abdominal and neurological surgeries. …”
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Radiologic exploration of the morphometric and morphological features of the carotid canal by Siddharth Tewari, PG, Sheela Chinnappan, MBBS, MD, Periakaruppan R. Gokulakrishnan, MBBS, MD, FRCR, Chandni Gupta, MBBS, MD

“…Detailed knowledge about the anatomy of the base of the skull is important, as many surgeries are done there for various malignancies and aneurysms. …”
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Proceedings of the Conference by CANO ACIO

“…Angeline Letendre¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">W-06-A: International partnerships in cancer care – Cultural bridging for oncology nurses</p><p class="p3"><em>Reanne Booker¹, Savitri Singh-Carlson², Amanda Choflet, Marg Fitch³, Andrea Knox², Lewelyn Rigor¹, Lori Spies⁴</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">W-06-B: Reflecting and connecting: Optimizing sexual health and intimacy after a cancer diagnosis</p><p class="p3"><em>Reanne Booker</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">W-06-C: Writing for peer-reviewed journals: Getting started</p><p class="p3"><em>Margaret Fitch</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-1-A: Connection, reflection and celebration: Coming together to develop a sexual and gender diversity in cancer care (SGDc) program</p><p class="p3"><em>Samantha Scime¹, Nazlin Jivraj¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-1-B: Examining the unmet needs of Panjabi-Sikh patients during the treatment phase of cancer care</p><p class="p3"><em>Jagbir Kaur^1,2, Fuchsia Howard¹, Leah Lambert², Sally Thorne¹, Satwinder Bains³</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-1-C: A time for reflection: Exploring the unique perceptions and experiences of Black patients with mental health issues at end of life</p><p class="p3"><em>Corsita Garraway</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-1-D: Digital information needs and ehealth literacy of older adults with cancer</p><p class="p3"><em>Lorelei Newton¹, Claire Fullerton¹, Helen Monkman¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-2-A: Understanding factors influencing Canadian oncology nurses’ discussing cannabis use with patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea</p><p class="p3"><em>Tianhao Xiao</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-2-B: Utilizing patient reported outcomes (PROs) and toxicity assessment to improve efficiencies in nursing practice: A stepped assessment approach</p><p class="p3"><em>Claire Link¹, Andrea DeIure², April Hildebrand², Linda Watson², Lindsi Chmielewski², Louise Smith²</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-2-C: Chewing the fat: A nurse’s guide to understanding the role of adipose tissue in cancer cachexia</p><p class="p3"><em>Susan McClement</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-2-D: Streamlining care: A nurse-led inter-hospital febrile neutropenia project</p><p class="p3"><em>Luisa Luciani Castiglia¹, Jeff Mangerpan²</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-3: Enhancing competency-based learning in systemic therapy administration using a standardized and blended online and workshop model</p><p class="p3"><em>Jiahui Wong¹, Donalda MacDonald¹, Gayatre Maharaj¹, Jennifer Wiernikowski¹, Shankavi Vigneswaran¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-4-A: Designing a proof-of concept of an app to coordinate nurse-provided respite care services for families coping with palliative-stage cancer</p><p class="p3"><em>Aimee Castro</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-4-B: Implementing virtual care overnight: A pilot project evaluating the available technologies for virtual patient care</p><p class="p3"><em>Colleen Graham</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-4-C: Connecting the “bots”: Leveraging digital technology to better serve our patients and their families</p><p class="p3"><em>Joy Bunsko¹, Megan Crosby¹,Justine Sanders¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-4-D: Transitioning breast cancer surgery education online: A COVID-19 quality improvement project</p><p class="p3"><em>Jayne Grigorovich¹, Sarah Rotstein²</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-5-A: Critical shortages of chemotherapy-certified nurses and practice challenges: Management of HDMTX toxicities</p><p class="p3"><em>Preetal Makan¹, Kassie Nguyen¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-5-B: Common symptom clusters in advanced cancers</p><p class="p3"><em>Stephanie Lelond</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-5-C: Early intervention of harm reduction for hematology patients with substance use disorder</p><p class="p3"><em>Mei Wang¹, Karen Szeto¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-5-D: Surgical insertion of tunneled drainage catheters: Implications for care in palliative patients</p><p class="p3"><em>Janny Proba</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-6-A: Care coordination: Optimizing the scope and role of oncology nurses to meet the individual needs of patients and families within cancer care</p><p class="p3"><em>Joy Bunsko¹, Theressa Zapach¹, Kornelia Filipowski¹,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-6-B: Connecting resources and fostering partnerships to build capacity in the outpatient systemic therapy setting</p><p class="p3"><em>Yvonne Davidson¹, Jesse Haas¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-6-C: Enhancing practice for oncology nurses – Systemic therapy initial and continuing competency education</p><p class="p3"><em>Suganya Vadivelu¹, Laura Sinke¹, Cheryl Page¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">I-6-D: The pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support (COSTaRS) online tutorial: Retrospective pre-/post-test study</p><p class="p3"><em>Dawn Stacey¹, Lynne Jolicoeur², Meg Carley², Andra Davis³</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">II-1-A: Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors</p><p class="p3"><em>Priscilla Chataika-Smyth</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">II-1-B: Psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric cancer survivors followed in adulthood: Lessons learned and future implications</p><p class="p3"><em>Connie Richardson</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">II-2-A: Nursing leadership in the pre-diagnostic phase of care of suspected patients with lung cancer (bilingual session)</p><p class="p3"><em>Sonia Joannette¹, Sophie Burelle²<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">II-2-B: Une théorisation ancrée sur l’évolution des perceptions du rôle des infirmières lors du soin de l’aide médicale à mourir</p><p class="p3"><em>Maude Hebert¹, Myriam Asri¹</em></p><p class="p3"> </p><p class="p3">W-II-3: Cancer and social justice: What’s advocacy got to do with it?…”
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Effect of long-term use of kinesiotape on hallux valgus angle: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial by Mohamed M. Ahmed, Mohammed Qasheesh, Mahmoud Fathi Gomaa Moustafa, Nader I. ELsayed ELsayed, Ahmed A E Abdallah, Sahar M. Abdelmutilibe, Ahmed Youssef

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Development of a fully constrained total knee replacement by Lim, Lay Swan.

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Effect of midazolam premedication on the dose of propofol for laryngeal mask airway insertion in children by Priyesh Bhaskar, Anita Malik, Rajni Kapoor, Monica Kohli, Jyotsana Agarwal, Mamta Harjai

“…Background: The present study was conducted on 120 pediatric patients of ASA Grade I and II of either sex aged 3-12 years scheduled for pediatric surgeries under general anaesthesia. Patients & Methods: All patients were randomly divided into Group A and Group B. …”
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Seizure and Altered Mental Status After Thoracentesis: Cerebral Air Embolism by Çağrı Safa Buyurgan, Hüseyin Narcı, Cüneyt Ayrık

“…In its etiology; iatrogenic causes such as central venous catheterization, endoscopy, sclerotherapy, major surgeries, and invasive lung interventions are mostly seen. …”
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