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Humanities and Arts

Richard Rohr: Trinity, Christ, and Creation

This article aims to present Richard Rohr's Trinitarian and Christological approach to the whole of creation. The Trinity as the basic structure of the cosmos is here the principal starting point for a dynamic process of "becoming". The specific key in this approach is found in the theological meaning of "Christ in all and all." Although this Rohr's view of Christ is in many ways controversial, it...
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Biomedical

Surgical mortality in patients in extremis: futility in emergency abdominal surgery

This scoping review evaluates the prognostic impact and describes suturing tools for mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH). A systematic search of medical databases identified 7 relevant publications. The evidence does not support routine closure of mesenteric defects after LRH. Use of polymer ligation clips showed promising results in a small trial, but further research ...
Posted 3 weeks ago

Biomedical

Development of a nomogram for the prediction of complicated appendicitis during pregnancy

This study explores the electrochemical synthesis of S-oxide metabolites from phenothiazine-containing antipsychotic medications. The researchers investigated the structure-electroactivity relationship and cyclic voltammetry behavior of 2-chlorophenothiazine (2CPTZ) and chlorpromazine (CPZ). They successfully synthesized and isolated the sulfoxide and sulfone metabolites using constant current ele...
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Biomedical

U-shaped kirschner wire transfixation: effective treatment for Skier’s thumb

U-shaped Kirschner wire transfixation is proposed as an effective treatment for Skier's thumb, a type of injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. This study compared the traditional Kirschner wire fixation method with the U-shaped Kirschner wire method for treating small bone fragments with displacement, rotation, or instability in skier's fractures. A...
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Biomedical

The value of mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a scoping review

To evaluate the prognostic impact and describe suturing tools of mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH), a scoping review was conducted. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for publications relating to mesenteric closure data and tools. A total of 7 publications were identified, with 5 focused on prognostic impact and 4 refe...
Posted 3 weeks ago

Biomedical

Clinical results with a multifocal intraocular lens with a novel optical design

Background

To evaluate the optical performance and safety of a new multifocal lens with a novel optical design featuring two additional foci (or intensifiers) in patients with cataract and presbyopia.

Methods

In this single-center, non-randomized prospective observat...
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Biomedical

Preoperative investigation practices for elective surgical patients: clinical audit

Background

The findings of pre-operative investigations help to identify risk factors that may affect the course of surgery or post-operative recovery by contributing to informed consent conversations between the surgical team and the patient, as well as guiding surgical and anesthetic planning. Certainly, preoperative tests are valuable...
Posted 3 weeks ago

Biomedical

Assessing nurses’ professional competency: a cross-sectional study in Palestine

Background

Evaluating nurses’ professional competence is critical for ensuring high-quality patient care. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nurses’ professional competence level and to identify differences based on demographics in three West Bank hospitals.

Methods<...
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Biomedical

Comparison of outcome of TIP urethroplasty with or without Buck’s Fascia repair

Objective

Objective TIP is the most common preformed type of Urethroplasty. The intermediate barrier is used as a waterproofing layer to prevent fistula formation. Many tissues have been utilized as a barrier layer, with varying success rates. The search for a better intermed...
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Social Science

Unveiling Connections: A Thorough Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals Integration within the Spanish Physical Education Curriculum

This study analyses the relationship between the physical education (PE) curriculum in secondary education in Spain and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Physical education curriculum of compulsory secondary education, as well as the complementary materials, were analysed through document analysis. Although there is no explicit relationship, the analysis reveals links between c...
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