Impact of Covid-19 on Pediatric Ophthalmology Care: Lessons Learned by Kaur K, Muralikrishnan J, Hussaindeen JR, Deori N, Gurnani B

“…Ophthalmology as a “branch of medicine” suffered challenges initially because of a lack of guidelines for patient management, close working distance during routine examinations, and halt of major surgeries, including cataracts. Pediatric ophthalmology had major implications, as reduced outpatient visits would mean deeper amblyopia, and changed lifestyles, including online classes and home refinement, predisposing children to myopia, digital eye strain, and worsening of strabismus. …”
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Robust framework for COVID-19 identication from a multicenter dataset of chest CT scans. by Sadaf Khademi, Shahin Heidarian, Parnian Afshar, Nastaran Enshaei, Farnoosh Naderkhani, Moezedin Javad Rafiee, Anastasia Oikonomou, Akbar Shafiee, Faranak Babaki Fard, Konstantinos N Plataniotis, Arash Mohammadi

“…In addition, some test CT scans were obtained from patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases or surgeries. This dataset is referred to as the "SPGC-COVID" dataset. …”
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Racial Disparities in the Utilization of Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction for Chronic Ankle Instability in the United States by Britanny Hamama BS, Myra Chao BA, Rishin J. Kadakia MD, Jason T. Bariteau MD, Michelle Coleman MD, PhD

“…However, there are few studies evaluating racial disparities in elective foot and ankle surgeries, including LALR. Recognizing and addressing disparities in the access of health resources are imperative in combating systemic care rationing. …”
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Resection of a Symptomatic Os Vesalianum with Peroneus Brevis Reattachment: A Report of 3 Cases and Literature Review of 100 Years by Stefan Rammelt MD, PhD, Annika Pauline Neumann MD

“…One patient had a prominent subcutaneous suture knot removed, otherwise no complications were seen and no revision surgeries were needed in the further course. A systematic review of the literature revealed just 20 reported cases of a symptomatic os versalianum over 100 years (between 1922 and 2021). …”
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Effects of Rapid Palatal Expansion on the Upper Airway Space in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Case-Control Study by Angela Galeotti, Roberto Gatto, Silvia Caruso, Simone Piga, Wanda Maldonato, Emanuela Sitzia, Valeria Viarani, Gaia Bompiani, Francesco Aristei, Giuseppe Marzo, Paola Festa

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Robust framework for COVID-19 identication from a multicenter dataset of chest CT scans by Sadaf Khademi, Shahin Heidarian, Parnian Afshar, Nastaran Enshaei, Farnoosh Naderkhani, Moezedin Javad Rafiee, Anastasia Oikonomou, Akbar Shafiee, Faranak Babaki Fard, Konstantinos N. plataniotis, Arash Mohammadi

“…In addition, some test CT scans were obtained from patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases or surgeries. This dataset is referred to as the “SPGC-COVID” dataset. …”
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Comparison of Complications and Reoperation Rates of Minimally Invasive Circular Fixation vs Conventional ORIF for AO/ASIF C3 Pilon Fractures by Gonzalo F. Bastias MD, Sebastián S. Sepúlveda Godoy, Sergio S. Bruna MD, Maximiliano Hube MD, Juan P. Bergeret MD, Natalio R. Cuchacovich Mikenberg MD, Patricio A. Fuentes

“…ORIF patients needed a mean of 2.7 (r:1-14) surgeries against 1.5 (r:1-3) procedures of the MIS group. …”
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Versatile GCH Control Software for Correction of Loads Applied to Forearm Crutches During Gait Recovery Through Technological Feedback: Development and Implementation Study by Gema Chamorro-Moriana, Jose Luis Sevillano, V Perez-Cabezas

“… BackgroundMeasuring weight bearing is an essential aspect of clinical care for lower limb injuries such as sprains or meniscopathy surgeries. This care often involves the use of forearm crutches for partial loads progressing to full loads. …”
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Lapidus with 1st Metatarsal-Intermediate Cuneiform Fixation Improves Rotational Correction of Hallux Valgus by Tonya W. An MD, Robert Fuller, Lavan Rajan BA, Matthew S. Conti MD, Jonathan T. Deland MD, Scott J. Ellis MD

“…Patients were minimum 18 years old with at least 12 months of follow-up. Revision forefoot surgeries, concomitant flatfoot reconstruction or ankle replacement, and patients with history of rheumatoid arthritis or gout were excluded. …”
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Relative risks of adverse events among older adults receiving opioids versus NSAIDs after hospital discharge: A nationwide cohort study. by Shoshana J Herzig, Timothy S Anderson, Yoojin Jung, Long Ngo, Dae H Kim, Ellen P McCarthy

“…We derived a propensity score that included over 100 factors potentially related to the choice of analgesic, including demographics, diagnoses, surgeries, and medication coadministrations. Using 3:1 propensity matching, beneficiaries with an opioid claim in the week after hospital discharge (with or without NSAID claims) were matched to beneficiaries with an NSAID claim only. …”
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Histerectomía vaginal sin prolapso genital Vaginal hysterectomy without genital prolapse by Abelardo S Toirac Lamarque, Viviana Pascual López, Nancy Moya Rodríguez

“…The former group had surgeries through vagina during the five year period 2005-2009, and were assigned to 2 groups: group A, formed by 37 women without genital prolapse (Peham-Amreich technique); and group B, formed by 73 women with this disorder (Heany technique) in clinical stages I and II-III, who were regrouped in subgroups of 32 and 41 patients, respectively. …”
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Value of computed tomography-based lipiodol retention pattern in the assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma complete response following conventional transarterial chemoembolization by Enas M. Sweed, Maha S. Moustafa, Ashraf S. Shafei, Tamer A. Kamal, Wessam M. Abdlelatif

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Outcomes of Flexor Digitorum Longus (FDL) Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy by Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, Apisan Chinanuvathana MD, Lucas Furtado Da Fonseca MD, Andres O’Daly Baquero MD, Eric Tan MD, Lara Atwater MD, Lew Schon MD

“…Four patients (6 feet) had prior surgeries, including two patients with failed FHL transfer. …”
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Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with the Lapiplasty System vs Cross-Screw Fixation by Robert Fuller, Amanda N. Fletcher MD, MS, Lavan Rajan BA, Jiaqi Zhu MS, Mark E. Easley MD, James A. Nunley MD, Elizabeth Cody MD

“…Exclusion criteria included primary conditions other than hallux valgus and previous first ray surgeries or ipsilateral arthrodeses. Hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), and tibial sesamoid position (TSP) were measured preoperatively and at final follow-up, and clinic notes were reviewed to identify complications and reoperations. …”
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Atualização em infecções em próteses articulares Update on infections in articular prosthesis by Ana Lucia Lei Munhoz Lima, Priscila Rosalba Domingos de Oliveira

“…Reviews of the global literature indicate that 1-5% of these grafts become infected, though it is important to remember that, as the number of surgeries for implantation of these prosthesis grows, so will the number of cases of this type of infection. …”
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Refractive astigmatism in phaco-canaloplasty vs phaco-non-penetrating deep sclerectomy by Anna Byszewska, Jacek Rudowicz, Katarzyna Lewczuk, Joanna Jabłońska, Marek Rękas

“…In both groups preoperatively patients used median(Me) of three antiglaucoma medications(P = 0.197), at 24-months in PC mean 0.5 ± 0.9 Me = 0.0 and 1.1 ± 1.2 Me = 1.0 in PDS(P = 0.058). Both surgeries in mid-term observation are safe and effective. …”
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Uso tópico de ácido tranexámico en el reemplazo total de rodilla primario. [Topical administration of tranexamic acid in primary total knee replacement.] by Agustin Dauria, Hector Mario Depetris

“…Methods: A retrospective study of 117 primary total knee replacements was conducted: 63 surgeries with topical tranexamic acid and 54 replacements without tranexamic acid. …”
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Penanganan Trigeminocardiac Reflex (TCR) selama Anestesi untuk Bedah Saraf by Dewi Yulianti Bisri

“…This reflex is largely reported in skull base surgeries/interventions; however, in recent times, it has been also linked with many neurosurgical, neurointerventional procedures, non-neurosurgical and non-surgical conditions. …”
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Outcomes of National Survey of the Practice of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance by Scott RA, Cross TJS, Clarke C, Khan SA, Ryder SD, Franklin J, Aravinthan AD

“…Centres were divided into hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and non-HPB centres, depending on whether the hospital undertakes major liver surgeries.Results: A total of 39 (49.3%) centres responded: 15 HPB and 24 non-HPB centres from across the UK. …”
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A novel osteochondral composite consisting of a self-assembling peptide hydrogel and 3D printed polycaprolactone scaffold : potential for articular cartilage repair by Saatchi, Sanaz, 1980-

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