This meta‐analysis compared olanexidine gluconate (OLG) with conventional antiseptics on surgical site infections (SSIs) in gastroenterological surgery. OLG significantly reduced overall SSIs without statistical heterogeneity. Abstract Aim To compare the preventative effect of the new antiseptic olanexidine gluconate (OLG) with conventional antiseptics
Akihisa Matsuda+4 more
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: A multicenter cross-sectional study of medical staff in Guinea. [PDF]
Liu X+4 more
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In this matched cohort study, total costs associated with robotic pancreatectomy were significantly lower than those associated with open pancreatectomy. High intraoperative costs associated with robotic pancreatectomies can be mitigated by other hospital related factors such as length of stay, number of medication prescriptions, and standardization of
Heather G. Lyu+9 more
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Bedside counseling on complementary medicine as a new model in pediatric cancer care-protocol of the SiKOM multicenter prospective cohort study. [PDF]
Nowak L+9 more
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Teleoperated Magnetic Endoscopy: A Case Study and Perspective
This perspective highlights the recent research efforts in robotic magnetic platforms for telesurgery and their translation to clinical settings for endoscopic procedures. To demonstrate this approach, this work also introduces an in vivo gastroscopy performed in a porcine model, during which an operator in Zurich, Switzerland, successfully controls a ...
Alexandre Mesot+8 more
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Resilience model of public health sector during unknown pandemics: a grounded theory approach for COVID-19 in Iran. [PDF]
Sadeghkhani O+5 more
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Design, Modeling, and Control of a Soft Robotic Diaphragm‐Assist Device in a Respiratory Simulator
A soft robotic diaphragm‐assist device using fabric‐based pneumatic actuators with a 2‐step control system to optimize synchronization and support is introduced. This system can detect the initiation of breathing to trigger assistance and regulate pressures to provide the correct level of inhalation augmentation. Validation and testing are completed on
Diego Quevedo‐Moreno+5 more
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Associations between parental psychiatric disorders and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring
Abstract Whether parental psychiatric disorders are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring has remained inconclusive. We examined the associations of parental psychiatric disorders with ASD in offspring. This population‐based case–control study used Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database to identify a cohort of ...
Yi‐Ling Chien+5 more
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Barriers to recruitment of an observational SARS-CoV-2 emergency department cohort at Boston Medical Center. [PDF]
Thomson SJ+8 more
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Right approach: improvement in cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment in use - Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) experience. [PDF]
Al Hajjeh RJ+4 more
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