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Pre-milling technique improves the accuracy of posterior femoral condyle cut and reduces the tibial recut in Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
BackgroundRecuts are sometimes needed in UKA because of inadequate posterior tibial cut thickness. We investigated the efficacy of a pre-milling...
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Large flexion contracture angle predicts tight extension gap during navigational posterior stabilized-type total knee arthroplasty with the pre-cut technique: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the predictors of tight extension gap (EG) compared with the flexion gap (FG) during navigational posterior...
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Component gap control during posterior-stabilised total knee arthroplasty using the posterior condylar pre-cut technique
PurposeAdjusting the gap lengths to ensure equal lengths in both extension and flexion during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important for...
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A Randomized Study of the Impact of a Corneal Pre-Cut During Cataract Surgery on Wound Architecture and Corneal Astigmatism
IntroductionThe aim of the current study was to assess the effect of a 600-µm corneal pre-cut on wound architecture and its impact on surgically...
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Self-cut titanium-coated polypropylene mesh versus pre-cut mesh-kit for transvaginal treatment of severe pelvic organ prolapse: study protocol for a multicenter non-inferiority trial
BackgroundPelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common health problem and has significant negative effects on a woman’s quality of life. The transvaginal...
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Optimal Global Longitudinal Strain Thresholds for Pediatric Heart Surgery: Insights from a University Hospital
Congenital heart diseases impact millions annually, with pediatric care lacking suitable risk assessment tools. This research seeks to illuminate the...
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Factors associated with physical function in patients after surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in the thigh
PurposeThis study aimed to examine the validity of the timed up and go test (TUGT), which is a representative, objective, and functional assessment...
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The Association of Pre-operative Serum Albumin Levels and Post-operative In-Hospital Death in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgeries in Thailand: A Retrospective Cohort Study
BackgroundPre-operative hypoalbuminemia is known to predict negative outcomes for patients undergoing major surgeries. However, various cut-off...
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Groningen Frailty Indicator–Chinese (GFI-C) for pre-frailty and frailty assessment among older people living in communities: psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy
BackgroundThe early identification of pre-frailty and frailty among older people is a global priority because of the increasing incidence of frailty...
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Evaluating mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width as predictors of early-onset pre-eclampsia: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundPlatelets are pivotal players in the pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia, with observed lower counts in affected individuals compared to...
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Predictive clinical utility of pre-hospital point of care lactate for transfusion of blood product in patients with suspected traumatic haemorrhage: derivation of a decision-support tool
IntroductionPre-hospital emergency medical teams can transfuse blood products to patients with suspected major traumatic haemorrhage. Common...
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Low-Cost Radio-Opaque Tumor Marking Techniques for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: a Systematic Review
Current standard of care localization techniques used in breast conserving surgery (BCS) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) are expensive and may...
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Clinical impact of non-lying time on hospital-associated functional decline in older patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
The purposes of the present study were: (1) to investigate the relationship between hospital-associated functional decline (HAFD) and non-lying time...
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Survival of sharp force trauma in burnt bones: effects of environmental factors
This study investigates how environmental variables, such as temperature and rainfall, affect previously induced cut marks on burnt bones. This...
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Complete Peripheral Blast Clearance is Superior to the Conventional Cut-Off of 1000/µL in Predicting Relapse in Pediatric Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Risk-stratification has contributed to a dramatic improvement in survival in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This study evaluated the...
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Risk stratification by sex and menopausal status in the multivariable apnea prediction index
Study objectivesTo determine the sensitivity of the Multivariable Apnea Prediction (MAP) index for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pre- and...
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Performance and learning rate prediction models development in FLS and RAS surgical tasks using electroencephalogram and eye gaze data and machine learning
ObjectiveThis study explored the use of electroencephalogram (EEG) and eye gaze features, experience-related features, and machine learning to...
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Role of acoustic radiation force impulse elastography of placenta in the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia
Background:Placental dysfunction is one of the main causes of preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Material and methods: This is a...
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Clinical Implications of Fractional Flow Reserve Measured Immediately After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to find the independent predictors of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) measured immediately after...
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Glycated albumin as a surrogate marker for prediabetes: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveOral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) have many limitations in diagnosing prediabetes. Glycated albumin (GA)...
