Cost-Effectiveness of Hypochlorous Acid Preserved Wound Cleanser versus Saline Irrigation in Conjunction with Ultrasonic Debridement for Complex Wounds by Peter J. Mallow, John M. Hiebert, Martin C. Robson

“…The expected incremental cost per patient in the study and effect was US$49.97 with 55% relative reduction in wound-related complications at day 14 post debridement procedure. …”
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TRANSMETACARPAL REPLANTATION. ELEVEN YEARS LATER by Binka Popova, Elena Mateva, Kevork Kaykchian, Deyan Sokolov

“…Original working ability is restored, but it is forbidden for the patient to work as a professional driver. He can drive his own car.     …”
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Color Stability of Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures in the Oral Environment: A Clinical Trial by Marzieh Mazhari, Mehdi Yaghoubi Ashrafi, Sara Gholamian, Mehrnaz Moradinejad

“…Materials and Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 67 patients. After applying the exclusion criteria, 11 participants were excluded, and 56 remained. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Mandibular Angle Fractures Treated by Single-Versus Double Miniplates by Mustafa Rasul Muhammed

“…Disturbed occlusion was noted in 2 patients in group 2 and 3 patients of group 1. Infection occurred in 1 patient in group 1 and 2 patients in group 2. …”
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Rectal cancer with severe distal spreading by A. A. Nevolskikh, T. P. Berezovskaya, N. A. Gorban, L. M. Kondrashova, L. N. Titova

“…To show features of distal tumor spread at patients with local progression of rectal cancer by original case presentation.Features of clinical case. …”
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Iatrogenic Tracheal Rupture after Endotracheal Intubation: A Case Report by Silvana Kraleva, Tatjana Trojikj, Darko Talevski, Dola Malefski, Gordana Bozinovska Beaka

“…Treatment can be conservative, in patients with small ruptures, less than 2 cm, and surgical in the majority of ruptures over 2 cm in length. …”
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Impact of developmental state, p53 status, and interferon signaling on glioblastoma cell response to radiation and temozolomide treatment. by Artem Berezovsky, Oluwademilade Nuga, Indrani Datta, Kimberly Bergman, Thais Sabedot, Katherine Gurdziel, Susan Irtenkauf, Laura Hasselbach, Yuling Meng, Claudius Mueller, Emanuel F Petricoin, Stephen Brown, Neeraja Purandare, Sidhesh Aras, Tom Mikkelsen, Laila Poisson, Houtan Noushmehr, Douglas Ruden, Ana C deCarvalho

“…In this study, we employed an integrative multi-omics approach, including targeted proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and DNA methylation profiling, to investigate the response of a representative panel of GBM patient-derived cancer stem cells (CSCs) to astrocytic differentiation and RT and TMZ treatments. …”
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An Appendix Origin Burkitt’s Lymphoma Spreading into Genital Tract by Mustafa Ulubay, Fahri Burçin Fıratlıgil, Uğur Keskin, Ulaş Fidan, Mehmet Gamsızkan, Müfit Cemal Yenen, Ali Ergün

“… Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) occurs commonly in children and young adults, whereas bilateral ovarian involvement is extremely rare. We report a patient with unusual symptoms for BL, mimicking an ovarian neoplasm. …”
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Clinicoradiological Manifestations of Melioidosis with Pulmonary Involvement in a Tertiary Hospital Setup by P Prem Ananth, R Anand, R Prathipa, S Raghul Raj, N Nagarajan

“…The delay in diagnosis in these chronic cases is attributed to their atypical presentation often mimicking tuberculosis or malignancy. Among the 30 patients, 22 patients improved with treatment, seven patients went against medical advice, and one patient succumbed to the disease. …”
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Application of deep learning algorithm for judicious use of anti-VEGF in diabetic macular edema by Anwesa Mondal, Apurba Nandi, Subhasish Pramanik, Lakshmi Kanta Mondal

“…The standard treatment involves anti-VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) therapy, but approximately 36% of patients do not respond adequately, highlighting the need for more precise predictive models to guide treatment. …”
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Fixation of A Closed Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fracture by Intramedullary K-Wire: A Case Report by Devuandre Naziat, David Haryadi

“…On the other hand, conservative therapy of Robinson type 2B clavicle fracture has been linked to a higher rate of nonunion and a decrease in strength and endurance of the shoulder. In this patient, on the two-week follow-up after wire removal surgery, the patient regained full shoulder range of motion without any limitation on activities of daily living with a minimal post-operative scar. …”
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VERTEBRAL PEDICULAR TETHERING - GROWTH MODULATION TECHNIQUE FOR IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS by ANDRÉ SANTOS DE BARROS, PEDRO BIZARRO, PEDRO JORDÃO, JOÃO LAMEIRAS CAMPAGNOLO, JORGE MINEIRO

“…Vertebral rotation also improved, with a reduction from Nash-Moe grade +3 to +1. However, one patient experienced over-correction, requiring tether release. …”
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The adoption of telemedicine by healthcare practitioners in South Africa by Margaret Cullen, Andre Calitz, Sasha Boucher, Prashna Buddan

“…Orientation: Telemedicine plays an important role in patient-centred healthcare, diagnosing and treating diseases and developing treatment plans. …”
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A multidisciplinary evaluation of robotic-assisted surgery effectiveness and its implications for healthcare education and practice - review of literature by Justyna Korus, Natalia Hopej, Aleksandra Grzegorczyk, Nicol Dardzińska, Marta Dziedziak

“…Due to the progress of medicine and technology, the management of a patient requiring surgery is changing and new technologies are increasingly being used, including robotic surgery and the da Vinci robot. …”
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Frequency and Associated Factors of Post-dural Puncture Headache at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Southern Punjab, Pakistan by Maria Jabeen, Sohaib Hassan, Aneeqa Saad, Sohail Safdar

“…Post-dural puncture headache was significantly associated with age, position of patient, size of needle and type of needle. …”
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The impact of PD-L1 polymorphisms on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors depends on the tumor proportion score: a retrospective study by Keiichiro Suminaga, Takashi Nomizo, Hironori Yoshida, Hiroaki Ozasa

“…In contrast, no differences were observed in TPS-positive patients. Conclusion The rs2282055 genotype may help in selecting cases from the TPS-negative patient population that may benefit from ICI therapy.…”
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Proximal Fibular Autograft Reconstruction after Resection Giant Cell Tumor Distal Fibula by Mujaddid Idulhaq, Muhammad Luthfi Azizi

“…After fifteen months of evaluation, the result was excellent. The patient can full-weight-bearing with a full range of ankle joint movement, return to daily activities without pain, and no signs of recurrence. …”
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A novel approach to intraoperative diagnosis of primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease by Nethrani Sameera Wijesekara Pathirana, Hasitha Udayakumara, A S K Banagala, M R Sumanatilleke, A V T Damayanthi, S R Constantine, G W Katulanda, Z T M Thowfeek, T Sasikanth, S Pathmanathan

“…However, the diagnosis of PPNAD was confirmed using an intraoperative frozen section and macroscopy, and the patient underwent bilateral adrenalectomy during the same surgery. …”
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Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Kosala Weerakoon, Piyumi Kodithuwakku, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe

“…This protocol outlines a scoping review methodology, which aims to explore the knowledge on the aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects, and patient perspectives related to ocular trematode infections in humans.Methods and analysis The review, including the development of the review protocol, will be conducted over 2 years from January 2024. …”
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The integration of AI in nursing: addressing current applications, challenges, and future directions by Qiuying Wei, Songcheng Pan, Songcheng Pan, Xiaoyu Liu, Mei Hong, Chunying Nong, Weiqi Zhang

“…Addressing these gaps is essential to fully harness AI's potential while reducing associated risks, ultimately enhancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes.…”
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