Influence of different fat emulsions with 10 or 20% MCT/LCT or LCT on lipoproteins in plasma of patients after abdominal surgery [PDF]
In patients after elective abdominal surgery, different fat emulsions were used to compare their efficacy in total parenteral nutrition and in normalizing plasma lipoprotein levels.
Hailer, Susanne+2 more
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BMSC‐NFMC Model for Vascular Regulation and Interface Integration in Osteochondral Regeneration
A novel strategy for integrated osteochondral tissue regeneration using BMSC‐NFMCs, this study has demonstrated the precise regulation of vascularization and effective interface integration using optimized nanofibrous materials and innovative construction methods.
Qian Zhou+8 more
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Day surgery and general anaesthesia : what makes patients anxious? [PDF]
For many patients the prospective of undergoing surgery and general anaesthesia is highly anxiety provoking. With the global rise in day surgery and limited nurse/ patient contact, anxiety has become a prominent issue.
Mitchell, MJ
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Immunonutrition before esophagectomy: Impact on immune surveillance mechanisms [PDF]
Preoperative oral immunonutrition was demonstrated to improve immune response and to decrease the infection rate in patients with cancer. This study aimed to assess how immunonutrition could influence the immune cell response in the mucosal ...
Agostini, Marco+12 more
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The Role of CAF‐derived Vitronectin in Promoting Colorectal Cancer Progression and Immunosuppression
Cancer‐associated fibroblast (CAF)‐derived VTN upregulates SLC6A8 expression in colorectal cancer (CRC) cells and macrophages through enhanced FAK phosphorylation. This modulation significantly increases the cellular uptake of creatine and ATP, promoting cancer progression and macrophage polarization.
Jiahua Yu+5 more
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Comprehensive Strategies for Preoperative Pulmonary Risk Evaluation and Management [PDF]
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) significantly increase morbidity and mortality in surgical patients, particularly those with pulmonary conditions.
Hyo Jin Lee, Hyun Woo Lee
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Monovision LASIK in emmetropic presbyopic patients. [PDF]
BackgroundTo evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) monovision correction in presbyopic emmetropic patients.MethodsA retrospective review of 294 patients who underwent LASIK for monovision was conducted ...
Hannan, Stephen+4 more
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Meta‐analysis of oral antibiotics, in combination with preoperative intravenous antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation the day before surgery, compared with intravenous antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation alone to reduce surgical‐site infections in elective colorectal surgery [PDF]
Background: Surgical‐site infection (SSI) is a potentially serious complication following colorectal surgery. The present systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel ...
McMahon, A.J.+2 more
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An MRI‐derived Lymph Nodes morphological and topological structure (LNs‐MTS) model is established to evaluate the immune status of the lymph node system in rectal cancer. It provides a non‐invasive, quantitative approach for prognosis assessment and optimizing adjuvant therapy decisions.
Yunxiao Liu+15 more
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Surgical assessment of the geriatric oncology patient [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The aging population in the United States will correlate with an increased number of cancer diagnoses as cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly.
Lampugnale, Cy Andrew
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