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Impaired synaptic plasticity and decreased glutamatergic neuron excitability induced by SIRT1/BDNF downregulation in the hippocampal CA1 region are involved in postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters
Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication after anesthesia/surgery, especially among elderly patients, and poses a significant threat to their postoperative quality of life and overall well-being.
Wei-Feng Wu, Chen Chen, Jia-Tao Lin, Xin-Hao Jiao, Wei Dong, Jie Wan, Qiang Liu, Yong-Kang Qiu, Ao Sun, Yi-Qi Liu, Chun-Hui Jin, He Huang, Hui Zheng, Cheng-Hua Zhou, Yu-Qing Wu   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Solitary Painful Osseous Metastases with Radiotherapy, Cryoablation or Combined Therapy: Propensity Matching Analysis in 175 Patients [PDF]

, 2015
aim of this study was to identify outcomes in pain relief and quality of life in patients with a solitary painful osseous metastasis treated by radiotherapy, cryoablation or the combination using a propensity score matching study ...
Bonfili, Pierluigi, Di Cesare, Ernesto, Di Staso, Mario, Franzese, Pietro, Gravina, GIOVANNI LUCA, Gregori, Lorenzo, Marampon, Francesco, Masciocchi, Carlo, Moro, Roberto, Tombolini, Vincenzo, Vittorini, Francesca, Zugaro, Luigi   +11 more
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Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract A 14‐year‐old male presented with toxic megacolon (TM). Stool culture and rectal biopsies ruled out Clostridium difficile infection and Hirschsprung disease, respectively. Anorectal manometry ruled out anal achalasia as rectoanal inhibitory reflex elicited a normal resting pressure.
Adrienne P. Davis, Jennifer M. Schuh, Janice Bitong, Amy J. Wagner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analyzing the Open/Deep Web to Better Understand the New/Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Scenarios: Suggestions from CASSANDRA and NPS.Finder Research Projects

Brain Sciences, 2020
New/novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are defined as new narcotic/psychotropic drugs which are not controlled by the United Nations’ 1961 Narcotic Drugs/1971 Psychotropic Substances conventions, but which may pose a public health threat [...]
Fabrizio Schifano
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of large chondral lesions with an autologous minced cartilage technique and synovial flap leads to superior results compared to matrix associated autologous chondrocyte transplantation technique after 24 months: A controlled clinical trial

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Treating large cartilage lesions in the knee remains a challenge. While matrix‐associated autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) is the gold standard for medium to large lesions, the minced cartilage technique has shown promise in smaller defects. Enhancing this technique with biomaterials has been suggested for larger lesions, but
Johanna Mayr, Franziska Warth, Nicola Oehler, Martin Majewski, Christoph Lutter, Fabian Blanke   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Clinical Personality Patterns and Severe Personality Pathologies in Narcotic Substance Abusers with and Without Non-suicidal Self-Injury [PDF]

روانشناسی بالینی و شخصیت
Introduction: Due to personality issues, individuals who abuse narcotic substances are more prone to self-harm than the general population. The aim of this study is to compare clinical personality patterns and severe personality pathologies in narcotic ...
Azar Kiamarsi
doaj   +1 more source

Cost‐Utility Analysis of Intracapsular and Extracapsular Techniques for Pediatric Tonsillectomy

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Intracapsular coblation tonsillectomy (ICT) is more cost‐effective than extracapsular tonsillectomy (ECT) in pediatric patients, particularly for ambulatory procedures. In a prospective cohort of over 5000 cases, ICT was associated with lower costs and comparable or better quality‐adjusted life years, even when accounting for potential revision ...
Stephen R. Chorney, Romaine F. Johnson, Ron B. Mitchell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transoral Robotic Lingual Tonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Our objective was to investigate the safety and efficacy of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) lingual tonsillectomy (LT) with and without epiglottopexy and to compare it with non‐robotic approaches for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Daniel J. Campbell, Daron Excel, W. Jack Palmer, Heather C. Nardone, Douglas R. Johnston   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preoperative Narcotic Use, Impaired Ambulation Status, and Increased Intraoperative Blood Loss Are Independent Risk Factors for Complications Following Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion Surgery. [PDF]

, 2019
ObjectiveThis retrospective cohort study seeks to identify risk factors associated with complications following posterior cervical laminectomy and fusion (PCLF) surgery.MethodsAdults undergoing PCLF from 2012 through 2018 at a single center were ...
Badiee, Ryan K, Chan, Andrew K, Chou, Dean, Doherty, Brianna R, Molinaro, Annette, Mummaneni, Praveen V, Riew, K Daniel, Rivera, Joshua, Tan, Lee A   +8 more
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