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This study examines the effectiveness of an innovative cultural arts program in reducing depressive symptoms and age-related self-stigma among older Chinese as compared to service as usual through a randomized waitlist controlled trial.

The goal of this retrospective study is to compare the radiographic outcomes of deproteinized porcine bone mineral (DPBM) and deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) following lateral sinus floor augmentation (LSFA) with simultaneous implant placement. The main questions it aims…

The primary objective is to assess with the PPQ questionnaire the patient preference for Wynzora compared with therapy carried out previously with Enstilar spray foam. Secondary objectives Assess satisfaction with the treatment. Assess adherence to therapy. Evaluate the impact of…

Gram-positive cocci, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci (SCoN), are the bacteria most frequently isolated from diabetic foot ulcers. Although studies have been carried out on the role of S. aureus in the unfavorable evolution of these wounds, …

This study examines the impact of emergency department (ED) management on short-term outcomes of nontraumatic adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Conducted by a research team at National Taiwan University Hospital and its affiliated hospitals, including branches…

The goal of this prospective observational study is to compare the effectiveness of different postoperative analgesic techniques in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery for gynecologic oncology. The main question is whether the combination of TAP block with Quadratus Lumb…

management of CS scar ectopic pregnancy

* SCBPBs provides optimal conditions for procedures performed below the mid-upper arm (elbow, forearm, wrist, hand) due to its high success rate and ease of access. * Dexamethasone, when administered perineurally as an adjuvant for a supraclavicular block, demonstrated early onse…

This study aims to compare the effects of conscious sedation and intravenous general anesthesia on cardiovascular events in frail patients undergoing digestive endoscopy diagnosis and treatment.

This study examines the relationship between walking exercise, body fat percentage changes, and brain gray and white matter volumes in overweight and obese adults with headache complaints. Participants with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or above will be divided into two groups: o…

This is a prospective study, in which there are involved four clinical cases of surgical extraction of impacted maxillary canines followed by immediate implant placement and immediate screw-retained temporary crown using a full-digital workflow that included performing a CBCT, an…

This study is a prospective, multicenter cohort study conducted in western China. The registry study is primarily conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, with participation from the Departments of Neurosurgery at Xi'an Medical University Second Affiliated H…

This initial study is a feasibility study for implementing thoracolumbar interfascial plane, or TLIP, blocks in older adults undergoing spinal fusion. TLIP blocks are done by using anesthesia. In this case, it will be done to either side of the back where surgery will be performe…

The passage discusses the recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function after abdominal surgery and the potential impact on patient comfort. After surgery, small bowel activity typically returns to normal within a few hours, gastric activity within 24-48 hours, and colonic activity …

This study investigates clinical approaches to orthodontic debonding and post-debonding finishing, focusing on enamel preservation. An observational epidemiological survey was conducted among dental professionals to assess commonly used techniques, instruments, and complications.…

Evaluation of potential nerve damage after radial CAG/PCI.

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of statin therapy on the clinical consequences, as well as airway inflammation and radiological features, in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary cases.

Systemic Arterial Gas Embolism (SAGE) is a rare but fatal complication characterized by the accidental entry of gas into the left heart system, which then travels through the systemic arterial circulation, leading to embolisms in critical organs such as the brain and heart. Compa…

This study evaluated two sphincter-preserving surgical techniques for transsphincteric anal fistula: standard ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) and modified LIFT via a lateral approach. Adult patients with MRI-confirmed transsphincteric anal fistula were rando…

Behçet's disease (BD) is a multi-system auto inflammatory disorder with vasculitic features. The exact etiological of BD is still obscure, although environmental and genetics factors have been found to be involved in disease pathogenesis.FSTL-1 can act as diagnostic and prognost…