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Standing surgery among equine board certified surgeons: Survey regarding current use and trends
Authors: Bonomelli Natacha , Bonilla Alvaro G. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackgroundPublications about equine standing surgery are flourishing, however, information regarding its use and prevalence among surgeons is still limited.ObjectivesTo determine the current use and recent trends for equine standing surgery among board certified surgeons and to identify the main reasons and limitations for performing a procedure standing.Study designCross‐sectional survey.MethodsA 139‐item questionnaire was sent by email to 733 large animal surgery Diplomates (ACVS and ECVS) from November 2020 to February 2021. The survey collected demographic information and general data regarding standing surgery before being divided into seven identical sections for each body system, involving 36 standing procedures.ResultsThe survey response rate was 29.7% (218/733). Most respondents (58.9%, 126/214) had performed standing surgery for <10 years regardless of length of time they were board certified (48.2% board certified <10 years and 51.8% >10 years). Most respondents (range: 50.0%–92.9%, mean 69.5%) changed from performing 14/36 surgeries under general anaesthesia (GA) to standing within the previous 10 years and had always performed 8/36 surgeries standing (51.6%–73.9%, mean 61.4%) regardless of board certification time. Surgeons board certified <10 years ago performed more often 3/36 listed procedures standing than those board certified >10 years ago (p < 0.05). Avoiding GA (179/218) and/or reducing procedure cost (111/218) were the two main reasons to perform standing surgeries whereas the horse's behaviour (183/218) and/or the patient size/age (94/218) were the two main limiting factors.Main limitationsLow response rate. Results biased towards the opinion of a subgroup of surgeons, those performing standing surgery. Some standing procedures were not included in the survey.ConclusionsThe use of standing surgery is well established among board certified surgeons and progressively increasing, especially in the last 10 years and among recent Diplomates. With increased training and awareness, more Diplomates may be encouraged towards performing standing surgeries.
Low-lying doubly heavy baryons: Regge relation and mass scaling
Authors: Song YongXin , Jia Duojie , Zhang WenXuan , Hosaka Atsushi 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn framework of heavy-diquark–light-quark endowed with heavy-pair binding, we explore excited baryons $$QQ^{\prime }q$$

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containing two heavy quarks ($$QQ^{\prime }=cc,bb,bc$$

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) by combining the method of Regge trajectory with the perturbative correction due to the heavy-pair interaction in baryons. Two Regge relations, one linear and the other nonlinear, are constructed semi-classically in the QCD string picture, and a mass scaling relation based on the heavy diquark–heavy antiquark symmetry are employed between the doubly heavy baryons and heavy mesons. We employ the ground-state mass estimates compatible with the observed doubly charmed baryon $$\Xi _{cc}$$

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cc

and spectra of the heavy quarkonia to determine the trajectory parameters and the binding energies of the heavy pair, and thereby compute the low-lying masses of the excited baryons $$\Xi _{QQ^{\prime }}$$

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Q

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and $$\Omega _{QQ^{\prime }}$$

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up to 2S and 1P excitations of the light quark and heavy diquark. The level spacings of heavy diquark excitations are found to be smaller generally than that of the light-quark excitations, in according with the nature of adiabatic expansion between the heavy and light-quark dynamics.
Wound-directed revascularisation in the Diabetic Foot patients
Authors: Shapovalov Danylo , Hupalo Yurii , Shaprynskyi Vasyl , Shamrai-Sas Artem , Kutsin Anton , Gurianov Vitalii 
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Peripheral arterial diseases in patients with diabetic foot have significant features in pathogenesis, manifestations and course compared with peripheral arterial disease. These features require different approaches to treatment and the the angiosome theory can help increase the effectiveness of revascularization in patients with diabetic foot.
The aim: Analyse the results of revascularisation of lower extremity arteries in the patients with ischemic diabetic foot ulcers according to the angiosome theory.
Materials and metods: We analysed 98 revascularisations of arteries of 77 lower limbs in 74 ischemic diabetic foot patients for the period from 2017 to 2021. Angioplasties were performed in 71 cases (72,5%), open operations – in 21 (21,4%), hybrid operations – 6 (6,1%). According to angiosome theory we divided the revascularizations into two groups. І group – direct revascularizations (DR) – 57 cases, ІІ group – indirect revascurizations (IR) – 21 cases.
Results: Within 6 months foot lesions healing fixed in І group (DR) - 81.7%, in ІІ group (IR) – 78.6%. Major amputations were the consequences of 17,1% revascularizations: DR group – 12,4%, IR group – 33,3%. Functional capacity of the lower extremity within one year was saved in 79,3% in DR group and in 57,9% in IR group. Repeated revascularizations accounted for 21,4% of cases: in DR group – 20,5%, in IR group – 25%.
The results of the statistical analysis revealed the dependence of the risk of amputation on adherence to angiosome theory during revascularization.
Conclusions: Angiosome-targeted revascularization in the area of foot lesions increases efficiency of the revascularization and improves immediate and long-term treatment results.
The molecular diagnosis of house dust mite allergy: a short review
Authors: Choina Magdalena , Gromek Weronika , Wilk Klaudia , Marzęda Magdalena , Pukaliak Roman 
Published: January 2023

Introduction: House dust mite (HDM) allergens are considered among the most essential elicitors of allergic rhinitis and asthma worldwide [1]. How can we determine the individual sensitization profile of a patient? Is there a way to monitor the development of allergic symptoms? Is it possible to tailor different forms of therapy based on the individual sensitization profile of a patient?
Purpose: The study aims to show the benefits of molecular diagnostics of allergies based on the example of HDM allergy.
Description of the state of knowledge: Clinical manifestation is the most important aspect of diagnosing HDM allergy. The determination of allergen specific immunoglobulins E (asIgE) against HDM extracts may be helpful in the identification of the cause of allergy symptoms. However, the diagnosis using allergen extracts cannot be established in all cases. What revolutionised the diagnosing process of HDM allergy is the molecular diagnostics of allergy. Based on the presence of asIgE against allergen molecules it is possible to identify the allergen responsible for the sensitisation as well as personalise the therapeutic recommendations.
Summary: The molecular diagnostics of allergy significantly improved the specificity and sensitivity of HDM allergy diagnostics. Molecular diagnostics in individuals with HDM allergy make it possible to establish the individual patient’s allergy profile, and consequently personalise therapeutic recommendations. It is especially important regarding the selection of patients who may benefit from immunotherapy. The component-resolved diagnostics in allergology is a step toward personalised medicine.
Comparative study of the effects on the microbiota and leukocyturia of fresh and canned Naftussya water
Authors: Popovych Andriy , Ruzhylo Sofiya , Zakalyak Nataliya , Popovych Dariya , Żukow Xawery 
Published: January 2023

Background. Balneotherapy has its rightful place in the arsenal of means of treatment of chronic. The universally recognized gold standard of balneofactors is Naftussya bioactive water. The issue of the loss of its healing properties by Naftussya water after extraction from the subsoil, the possibility of its preservation and transportation remain debatable and relevant. The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of fresh and canned water on the microbiota of feces and urine in patients with chronic pyelonephritis. Materials and Methods. The object of clinical-physiological observation were residents of the city of Truskavets’ (21 men aged 24-67 years and 8 women 33-76 years) with chronic pyelonephritis in remission. The subject of the study were the leukocyturia and bacteriuria levels and components of microbiota of feces. Results. Weekly use of fresh Naftussya water causes an increase in the reduced content of probiotics in the microbiota and a decrease in the increased content of conditionally pathogenic microflora, which is accompanied by a reduction of bacteriuria and leveling of leukocyturia. The beneficial effect on the listed parameters of canned Naftussya water is less pronounced, but the differences are statistically insignificant. Conclusion. The obtained results provide grounds for continuing research into the effects of canned Naftusya water on the body of urological patients.
Epiphyseal distraction prior to resection in paediatric bone sarcomas
Authors: San-Julián Mikel , Gómez-Álvarez Jorge , Idoate Miguel Á. , Aquerreta Jesús D. , Vázquez-García Blanca , Lamo-Espinosa José M. 
Published: January 2023

Paediatric bone sarcomas are a dual challenge for orthopaedic surgeons in terms of tumour resection and reconstruction, as it is important to minimize functional and growth problems without compromising survival rates. Cañadell’s technique consists of a Type I epiphysiolysis performed using continuous distraction by an external fixator prior to resection. It was designed to achieve a safe margin due to the ability of the physeal cartilage to be a barrier to tumour spread in some situations, avoiding the need for articular reconstruction, and preserving the growth capacity most of the times. Despite initial doubts raised in the scientific community, this technique is now widely used in many countries for the treatment of metaphyseal paediatric bone sarcomas. This annotation highlights the importance of Cañadell’s work and reviews the experience of applying it to bone sarcoma patients over the last 40 years. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2023;105-B(1):11–16.
Interpreting decision-analytic modelling-based economic evaluations in orthopaedics
Authors: Petrou Stavros , Png May Ee , Metcalfe David 
Published: January 2023

Economic evaluation provides a framework for assessing the costs and consequences of alternative programmes or interventions. One common vehicle for economic evaluations in the healthcare context is the decision-analytic model, which synthesizes information on parameter inputs (for example, probabilities or costs of clinical events or health states) from multiple sources and requires application of mathematical techniques, usually within a software program. A plethora of decision-analytic modelling-based economic evaluations of orthopaedic interventions have been published in recent years. This annotation outlines a number of issues that can help readers, reviewers, and decision-makers interpret evidence from decision-analytic modelling-based economic evaluations of orthopaedic interventions.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2023;105-B(1):17–20.
Super Ultra-Wideband Planar Antenna with Parasitic Notch and Frequency Selective Surface for Gain Enhancement
Authors: Jha Pankaj , Kumar Anubhav , De Asok , Jain Rakesh Kumar 
Published: January 2023

A compact Super ultra-wideband (SUW) antenna is discussed in this work. A rectangular radiator is modified into a tree-shaped structure with the defected partial ground to enhance the operating bandwidth. The novel rectangular parasitic with the circular slot is used as a notch in the ground plane which prevents the WLAN frequency. The proposed SUW antenna is achieving the 10 dB impedance bandwidth (IBW) from 3.5 GHz to 66.5 GHz frequency with a notched band varying from 5.0 GHz to 5.4 GHz. The bandwidth ratio (BDR) of the proposed SUW antenna is 1773.4 whereas the obtained bandwidth percentage (BW %) is 180. A modified SRR frequency selective surface (FSS) is designed for UWB application to improve the gain of the antenna. The compact unit cell of FSS is having electrical dimensions of 0.16λ0x 0.16λ0 The antenna achieves the maximum realized gain 9.46 dB when FSS is loaded as a superstrate and up to 5.2 dB gain enhancement is observed in the UWB frequency.
Liudvikas Adomas Jucevičius, vicar of Švenčionys Parish: the Environment of the Clergyman and his Academic-Publicist Activity
Authors: Burba Domininkas 
Published: January 2023

The article is researching the life events of the Lithuanian man of letters, clergyman, ethnographer, folklorist, writer, publicist, historian and translator Liudvikas Adomas Jucevičius (Ludwik Adam Jucewicz, 1813–1846) while focusing on the years 1838–1840 when he was serving as the vicar in Švenčionys Parish. It was during these years that such famous works as literary legends as Baltijos jūros karalienė (en. The Queen of the Baltic Sea) and Džiugo kalnas (en. Džiugas Hill) were created. Simultaneously, Liudvikas Adomas Jucevičius created the works Lietuvių liaudies priežodžiai (en. Lithuanian Folk Proverbs) and Žemaitijos bruožai (en. The Features of Samogitia) which are still of high relevance to the Lithuanian academic community.
The article reveals the starting point of the academic-publicist activity of this prominent personality at Vilnius Roman Catholic Spiritual academy which encouraged his academic pursuits in Švenčionys. The article also explores his deeds for the benefit of Švenčionys Parish. Finally, the academic, publicist and creative activity of Liudvikas Adomas Jucevičius during this period is researched. The focus is laid on the creative path of the personality in the context of the contemporary political and cultural developments in the society.
Thereby, the emphasis of the article is not on the investigation of the content of the texts by Liudvikas Adomas Jucevičius, but rather on their spread and transfer to other publications thus highlighting the popularity of his writings at the time with the objective to trace the causes of the success of the texts.
Fields, Noblemen’s Fields, and Noblemen’s Villages of Karšuva in the 14th–18th Centuries: Sources, Statistics, Continuity, and Localization
Authors: Saviščevas Eugenijus 
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the connection of pre-Christian fields with the 16th c. noblemen’s fields and the 17th–18th c. noblemen’s villages (okolica) on the basis of systematic source complexes. The sample of Karšuva district (powiat) in Samogitia was chosen for the study. After grouping the processed source material, the continuity of the names of the fields and noble villages is proven, thereby assuming the continuity of the field structure in the noble villages. After applying the mapping methodology, the geography of the noble villages and peasant villages of Karšuva is restored.
The Fate of Psychology in Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions during World War II
Authors: Rasickaitė Ignė 
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the fate of psychology as an academic field of study in Lithuanian universities during World War II. During the period of independent Lithuania, thanks to the first psychologists, psychology existed as a science and found its place in the main and only higher education institution of the time, the Lithuanian University (later – Vytautas Magnus University). After the regaining of Vilnius, some of the psychologists stayed at Vytautas Magnus University and some were transfered from Kaunas to the regained Vilnius University. During World War II, Vytautas Magnus University lost all of its psychologists, and Vilnius University also lost several psychologists. However, even under the conditions of occupation and adverse war conditions, psychology survived at the university. Although psychology established itself as a separate scientific discipline in independent Lithuania, it hadn‘t become one either during the Nazi occupation or the first or second Soviet occupations, instead existing alongside the science of pedagogy in Lithuanian higher education institutions, even with a small group of researchers.
Anestesia local con epinefrina, sin manguito hemostático, para la liberación del túnel carpiano. Estudio comparativo de dos variantes técnicas en 89 casos
Authors: Poitevin Luciano , Ferraguti María Solange 
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia intra- y posoperatoria, y la comodidad para el paciente de dos variantes de la anestesia en dos grupos con síndrome del túnel carpiano.
Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, comparativo, retrospectivo, observacional mediante un cuestionario telefónico de 12 ítems sobre la anestesia local sin manguito. Se incorporó a pacientes con síndrome del túnel carpiano operados entre 2008 y 2019, mediante un miniabordaje abierto. Se dividió en: grupo 1: lidocaína al 2% más bupivacaína al 0,5% más epinefrina 1:200.000 más sedación ligera (n = 32) y grupo 2: lidocaína al 2% más epinefrina 1:200.000 (n = 57).
Resultados: Se evaluó a 89 pacientes (media de edad 66.9 años). Todos se mostraron satisfechos, confirmaron que volverían a elegir este procedimiento. No hubo diferencias significativas en la comodidad o el posible desarrollo de síntomas intra- o posoperatorios entre ambos grupos. La permanencia posoperatoria fue de 1-3 h, sin hospitalización. El sangrado fue mínimo.
Conclusiones: La liberación del túnel carpiano bajo anestesia local más epinefrina, sin manguito hemostático, resultó segura y sin complicaciones. Los pacientes no refirieron dolor local intraoperatorio ni posoperatorio inmediato, ni en el sitio del torniquete. La permanencia en el centro asistencial fue breve. La estancia corta y la menor cantidad de elementos empleados (anestésicos, manguito) implican una reducción de los costos del procedimiento. Si bien es recomendable la presencia de un anestesiólogo, puede llegar a realizarse en ámbitos adecuados sin él. No se recomienda su empleo sin estudios prequirúrgicos ni fuera del quirófano.Nivel de Evidencia: III
Capsulitis adhesiva del hombro. Comparación entre métodos de tratamiento conservador
Authors: Bonadiman Joao Artur , Esteve Nelson , Triervelier Paiva Felipe Ramiro , Faiad Piluski Paulo C. , Castillo Rodriguez Carlos Humberto , Lech Osvandré 
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados funcionales de tres protocolos distintos de tratamiento conservador en pacientes con capsulitis adhesiva del hombro.
Materiales y Métodos: Se revisaron las historias clínicas de los pacientes tratados por capsulitis adhesivaen nuestra institución, entre enero de 2016 y enero de 2019. Se compararon tres protocolos diferentes de tratamiento: grupo 1, bloqueo del nervio supraescapular con un anestésico local y corticoide, analgésicos y fisioterapia después del alivio del dolor; grupo 2, bloqueo del nervio supraescapular con anestésico local sin corticoide, analgésicos y fisioterapia; grupo 3, analgésicos y fisioterapia, sin bloqueo del nervio supraescapular. Se determinaron los resultados funcionales con la escala ASES y el resultado subjetivo con el SSV.
Resultados: Se dividió en tres grupos a 46 pacientes tratados por capsulitis adhesiva. Los pacientesdel grupo 3 tuvieron, en promedio, más sesiones de fisioterapia (30,31 ± 21,07). Los del grupo 2 recibieron la mayor cantidad promedio de bloqueos del nervio supraescapular (3,27 ± 1,22). Los resultados de los puntajes funcionales fueron: grupo 1 (15 pacientes): media 84 ASES y 84 SSV; grupo 2 (15 pacientes): media 93,40 ASES y 91,67 SSV; grupo 3 (16 pacientes): media 79,4 ASES y 80,63 SSV.
Conclusiones: Las distintas formas de tratamiento conservador para la capsulitis adhesiva logran excelentesresultados. La analgesia mediante bloqueos seriados del nervio supraescapular con un anestésico y corticoide logró mejores resultados funcionales y subjetivos, y disminuyó la necesidad de administrar analgésicos y de sesiones de fisioterapia (grupo 1).Nivel de Evidencia: IV
Fostering Culturally Relevant Teaching Through Family Visits
Authors: Szech Laura 
Published: January 2023

This study examines if teachers can learn to be more culturally relevant in their classrooms by reading culturally relevant literature and then engaging in the practice of family visits. The study employed a basic qualitative design with data sources such as transcripts of discussions and visits, interviews, and participant journals. Results show that family visits led to new and more culturally relevant classroom practices. Based on this study, teachers who engage with culturally relevant training, including the practice of family visits, may become more culturally relevant in their classrooms.
Evaluating Conditions of Outsourced Pharmacies in Teaching Hospitals of Alborz University of Medical Sciences: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Rajaee Roya , Marzban Sima , Zarei Ehsan 
Published: January 2023

Background: Outsourcing is the strategy of reducing expenses and improving organizational quality whose evaluation in healthcare organizations is of special importance. This study aims to investigate the status of outsourced pharmacies of Alborz University of Medical Sciences based on personnel perspectives and available documentation.
Methods: This was a descriptive analytical and cross-sectional study conducted in outsourced pharmacies of 10 teaching hospitals of Alborz University of Medical Sciences. Expenses, revenues and working time were derived from the hospitals’ information centers and the documents. 128 relevant officials were selected by census to investigate the views of managers and authorities of clinical wards on outsourcing. Authors analyzed data using descriptive statistics, t-test and chi-square test through SPSS22 software. All cost was converted to US dollar by using the average exchange rate in 2019 (1USD=110.000IR).
Results: The average satisfaction of managers and staff with outsourcing pharmacies were 4.20 (82 %) and 4.45 (80 %) out of 5. The highest level belonged to medicine expiration date with the average of 4.64, and the lowest score was related to medicinal status at the time of delivery with the average of 4. Consumption expenses for a bed in outsourced pharmacies regarding all the hospitals were 123 $, and the profitability of the pharmacy for one bed was134 $ (5.540.900 Riyals).
Conclusion: Based on the results, the following components had a relatively proper quality and an acceptable quality in all the respects of the staff’s view regarding the conditions in the pharmacies. They can be inferred as the most salient characteristics of the present study in investigating the quality of outsourcing the pharmacies of the teaching hospitals in Alborz medical sciences. The important components include: The time spent by executive managers of the pharmacy’s affairs, decrease of the manager’s workload, improvement of management, increase in management’s satisfaction in the organization and etc.