ABSTRACT Gaza's health system has been devastated by a confluence of political determinants that long predated the 2023–25 Israeli military assault and were dramatically intensified during it. Using historical, political economy, ethical, and health systems lenses, this article argues that settler colonialism, military occupation, and a protracted ...
Bilal Irfan +19 more
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A narrative review on synchronous concurrent versus delayed sequential surgery in the artificial urinary sphincter and penile prosthesis implantation. [PDF]
Chung E.
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Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento +13 more
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Combination of pregabalin and Amitriptyline in management of chronic idiopathic pain following penile prosthesis implantation: a pilot study. [PDF]
Shaker H, Said NOE, ElSaeed KO.
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A highly stretchable fibrous actuator with robust cyclic actuation and reprogrammable motions
We developed a stretchable fibrous actuator combining shape memory alloys and elastomers. It achieves 120% stretchability, 32% actuation strain, and output forces up to 4.3 N. The actuator demonstrates robust reversibility and reprogrammable motions, which enable applications such as a fibrous robot for pipe navigation, a wearable exoskeleton, and an ...
Guangchuan Chen +9 more
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Cost and utilization analysis of concurrent versus staged testicular prosthesis implantation for radical orchiectomy. [PDF]
Nguyen V +7 more
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Rehabilitation of a Patient with Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Mandible by Iliac Graft, Bone Distraction and Implant Retained Telescopic Prosthesis: a Two Year Follow Up [PDF]
Vivek Saxena +2 more
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Confidence Among Graduating Dental Students on Their Competencies During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the confidence of graduating dental students affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic's clinic closure and restrictions and again after their first year of practice. Methods Previously validated online surveys were sent to the University of Toronto classes of 2021 (n = 118, “21S”) and 2022 (n = 120, “22S”) at graduation and after ...
Neena L. D'Souza +3 more
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