bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Assessment in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism – One–Year Experience
Authors: Greif Boris , Hojski Aljaž , Crnjac Anton 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: We evaluated our one– year experience in the intraoperative measurement of parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) in parathyroid adenoma surgery. We also compared surgical outcome after minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) and conventional neck exploration (CNE).
Methods: Between April 2011 and April 2012, eight consecutive patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) underwent parathyroidectomy with IOPTH in our institution. Parathyroidectomy was defined as successful when a >50% decrease of IOPTH was observed 10 minutes after resection of the abnormal gland. The second criterion for success was a six month period of postoperative normocalcaemia.
Results: We performed four MIPs, two unilateral neck explorations, and two bilateral neck explorations, resulting in a total of seven solitary and one double adenomas. IOPTH level decrease expectations were met in all cases. The average length of surgery for MIP was 31 minutes, and 69 minutes for CNE. All patients were eucalcaemic with normal PTH levels during the 6 month follow–up period. Three patients had postoperative hypocalcaemia after CNE and there were no recurrences 6 months postoperatively.
Conclusion: The review of our series of eight consecutive patients with PHP showed a 100% cure rate after employing IOPTH measurement in both surgical approaches. The advantages of MIP are: shorter operating time, better cosmetic results, and a lower incidence of hypocalcaemia.
Acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis: a case report
Authors: Skitek Petra 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: To present a case of acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis (ASPPC), one of the possible ocular manifestations of syphilis, and alert clinicians to the reemergence of syphilis worldwide.
Methods: Clinical findings, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, autofluorescence imaging, time domain optical coherence tomography features, and management of the patient are presented.
Results: A 39–year–old male presented as an otherwise healthy man with a 3–day history of blurred vision in his right eye. Clinical examination revealed signs of posterior uveitis. Clinical features and additional imaging findings were consistent with the descripton of ASPPC. Syphilis was confirmed with a positive serological test for syphilis. Additional human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing was intended and the patient only then disclosed his medical history of being HIV positive and receiving antiretroviral therapy. Cerebrospinal fluid examination revealed neurosyphilis. He was treated with a 2– week course of intravenous penicillin and his visual acuity recovered fully.
Conclusions: Ocular findings may be the presenting feature of syphilis. Physicians' awareness of the variety of clinical presentations of syphilis is important for prompt recognition and early management of this curable disease, which can cause substantial morbidity and increased mortality if left untreated.
Bilateral Kienböck’s disease with bilateral negative ulnar variance: a case report
Authors: Sekej Marjan , Rupreht Mitja 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Kienböck’s disease usually occurs unilaterally on dominant hands. As such, bilateral avascular necrosis of the lunate, in concurrence with bilateral negative ulnar variance (NUV), is a very rarely described condition.
Case report: The case of a patient diagnosed with bilateral avascular necrosis of the lunate is presented. Plain film and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed bilateral NUV was also present.
Conclusions: Although the relationship between Kienböck’s disease and NUV remains unclear, the bilateral concurrent appearance of both might instigate a discussion of the possible etiology of avascular lunate necrosis.
Early diagnosis of giant cell arteritis - the basis of good outcome
Authors: Holc Iztok 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: If untreated, giant cell arteritis can lead to blindness and stroke. The study objectives were to assess diagnostic procedures and treatment in early interventional clinic in University Clinical Centre Maribor in patients with temporal arteritis.
Methods: Retrospective study (from 2012 to 2017) of patients diagnosed with temporal arteritis. We assessed epidemiological data, delay of diagnosis, and diagnostic procedures. Results were assessed with statistical methods (SPSS 22.0).
Main goal: The main goal was to determinate the delay in days between symptom onset and admission to the interventional rheumatology clinic and to assess the causes of delay.
Results: Fifty-three GCA (66 % female) patients with mean age 76.25 (from 63–89 years) years were included. Mean time duration of symptoms before admission to our early interventional clinic was 33.74 (0–180) days. The diagnostic procedure was completed in mean time of 2.04 days from the presentation at our interventional rheumatology clinic. The median time to the temporal artery biopsy (TAB) performed in 52 /53 patients was 2 days, with the median 2 days to the preliminary histological results from admission. TAB was positive in 43 (81.1%) of cases. The median time from admittance to colour Doppler sonography (CDS) of aortic arch branches was 2 days and it was positive in all 19 (35.8%) performed cases. 16 (30.2%) patients had polymyalgia rheumatica, 35 (66%) patients had visual disturbances, permanent one eye blindness occurred in 12 (22.64%) patients, and 2 (2.8%) patients experienced permanent blindness on both eyes. Seventeen patients (32.1%) were initially treated with intravenous methylprednisolone pulse. The mean initial dose of oral methylprednisolone was 45.55 (± 15.54) mg. All patients received low dose Aspirin.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment of giant cell arteritis are very important as miss- or non-diagnosed GCA can lead to permanent blindness of the patient. With better education and public awareness, better access and better professional education of primary care physicians, and early admission to secondary interventional clinics we might spare these patients from the devastating consequences of the GCA.
Clinicopathological characteristics of patients with vaginal cancer in the period 1995 to 2017
Authors: Gavrić Lovrec Vida , Krajnc Barbara , Kozar Nejc , Jakob Nina , Hozjan Tadeja , Takač Iztok 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: Vaginal cancer is a rare malignancy that is approximately 3% of all malignant neoplasms of the female genital tract and accounting for approximately 20 new diagnoses each year in Slovenia. The aim of this study was to evaluate characteristics of patients with vaginal cancer and to analyse the epidemiologyand describe clinical features, types of treatments applied and factors affecting occurrence of the disease.
Methods: A retrospective study of all vaginal cancers in patients residing in northeastern Slovenia during the years 1995 and 2017 was performed. Patient demographics, disease characteristics, clinical features, referring cytology and histological findings and type of therapy were recorded. Associations among various demographic factors, tumour characteristics, treatments and risk factors of vaginal cancer were evaluated.
Results: A total of 33 patients aged 38–87 years were identified over the 23-year period. The mean age of patients was 64 years. Altogether, we found five different types of neoplasia and 97% of affected patients were between 50 and 80 years old. The most common histologic type of vaginal malignancy was squamous cell carcinoma (78%).
Conclusion: Our results suggested that in eastern Slovenian population, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common vaginal malignancy; it affected primarily older women. This research is first of its kind in the field of vaginal malignancies in the reported region. Retrieval of data from other medical centres of Slovenia would allow more valuable conclusions.
Heart rate reduction using ivabradine protects against periprocedural myocardial injury and angina symptoms in patients with stable coronary disease undergoing coronary intervention
Authors: Naji Franjo , Berro Marcel , Suran David , Kanic Vojko 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: There are no data demonstrating that a decrease in heart rate reduces periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI) in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Ivabradine is an established anti-ischemic drug that reduces heart rate (HR) and subsequently alleviates symptoms of angina. The present study sought to determine whether HR reduction via ivabradine attenuates PMI.Methods: Forty patients with stable angina and a resting HR of >70 bpm were administered 5 mg of ivabradine twice daily. The control group consisted of 40 patients with a resting HR of >70 bpm. All patients were monitored for one month before the scheduled intervention. After admission, troponin I levels were measured before and 24 h after the procedure. Data on any change in symptoms were also collected in both groups.Results: There were no significant differences between the groups. A significant reduction in HR and angina episodes per week was noted in the ivabradine group (62.3±7.1 bpm vs.79±10.2 bpm; P<0.05 and 0.5±0.1 vs. 2.4±2.1; P<0.05). The mean troponin I levels after the procedure were significantly lower in the ivabradine group compared to the control group (0.12±0.03 ng/mL vs. 0.44±0.08 ng/mL; P<0.05). When analyzing patients after coronary intervention, heart rate of <70 bpm(OR 7.0; CI 1.2 to 41.7; P=0.03) and number of deployed stents (OR 4.4; 95% CI 1.1 to 17.3; P=0.03) were the only significant predictors of PMI after adjustment for potential confounders in a multivariable logistic model. Conclusion: HR reduction achieved by ivabradine reduces PMI in patients undergoing elective PCI.
Usefulness of follicular fluid estradiol and progesterone concentration measurement in predicting outcome of IVF/ICSI natural cycles.
Authors: Gavrić Lovrec Vida , Vlaisavljević Veljko , Kovačič Borut , Gorenjak Maksimiljan , Reljič Milan 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish whether follicular fluid (FF) estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P) measurement could be used to predict the outcome of unstimulated IVF/ICSI cycles.
Methods: 91 women underwent 150 unstimulated IVF/ICSI cycles (78 IVF and 72 ICSI). Follicular fluid samples were collected at the time of oocyte recovery. Using the ttest, FF E2 and FF P levels and their ratios (FF P/FF E2) were compared between cycles with successful (with oocyte) and unsuccessful (without oocyte) oocyte recovery, between cycles with and without fertilization and between nonconception and conception cycles.
Results: The oocyte recovery rate was 86.7% (123/150), the fertilization rate 68.3% (84/123) and the pregnancy rate per oocyte recovery 14.0% (21/150). The average FF E2 level was 3530 ± 1339 nmol/L, average FF P 20649 ± 9489 nmol/L and average FF P/FF E2 ratio 7.18 ± 6.42. There were no statistically significant differences in FF E2, FF P levels and their ratio between cycles with unsuccessful and successful oocyte recovery, between cycles without and with fertilization, and between nonconception and conception cycles.
Conclusion: From the FF E2 and P levels and their ratio, it is not possible to make inferences to the likelihood of oocyte recovery, fertilization and conception in unstimulated IVF/ICSI cycles.
Konsep Pengembangan Desa Wisata Lebakmuncang Sebagai Eco-Edu Tourism
Authors: Ilecsi Aulia , Hartono Ilham Wahyu , Arini Rindi , Ningrum Yuliatry Mega 
Published: February 2023

Desa Lebakmuncang adalah desa wisata agroedukasi dan orientasi budaya yang diberikan oleh pemerintah melalui pembinaan yang dikembangkan oleh masyarakat, dan dikelola langsung oleh Kelompok Kerja Lebakmucang (POKJA) dan dibantu oleh Dinas Pemuda, Olahraga dan Pariwisata Kabupaten Bandung (Dispopar). Sebagai desa wisata diperlukan ide perencanaan dan pengembangan dari Desa Lebakmuncang untuk memaksimalkan potensi pariwisata. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan ide konsep pengembangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di Desa Wisata Lebakmuncang sudah menawarkan beberapa paket wisata, adanya homestay, tingkat kebersihan yang baik sekaligus akses jalan yang mudah. Namun terdapat beberapa permasalahan seperti pusat pelayanan informasi yang kurang baik, petunjuk arah kurang detail, kegiatan promosi kurang intensif dan sitem pemesanan tiket melalui internet belum tersedia. Ide konsep pengembangan pada desa wisata Lebakmuncang yaitu Eco-Edu Tourism, yaitu wisata yang menghargai kaidah- kaidah alam dengan melakukan program pembangunan serta pelestarian secara terpadu. Ide pengembangan dilakukan memaksimalkan kualitas dari desa wisata tersebut baik fisik maupun non-fisik dan juga mengclusterkan guna lahan sesuai fungsinya agar memudahkan dalam aseksibilitas dan juga membuat citra kawasan lebih terlihat baik.
Pelayanan UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur Kecamatan Sungai Raya Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan
Authors: Sya’bani Arlan Agus 
Published: February 2023

The research methods used are qualitative methods, data collection techniques, namely: observation, interviews and documentation. The data source was taken through informants totaling 15 people, using data analysis techniques, namely through the stages of reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions, while the test Data credibility using triangulation.The results showed that the service at the UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur, Sungai Raya District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, was quite good. Of the 10 subvariables, there are 2 good things, namely: komitmen from management and pengetahu management about quality. Subvariables that show quite good results are found in: the ability to change culture, the ability to build a leadership organization, the value of rewarding and rewarding employees and the conformity between structures. organization. Subvariables that show poor results are found in: sustainablecycling, planning accuracy , adequacy of resources and funds and accuracyof adopting quality management principles into the organization. The factors thathinder the p elayanan di UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur, Sungai Raya District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, p ertama, lack of discipline of time of Puskesmas officers in providing services to the community, k edua, k urangnya puskesmas employees in providing services to the community, k etiga, weinclude employees in the sustainable cycling. The efforts made to address these inhibiting factors are: pertama, it is hoped that puskesmas officers in providing services to the community so that they can on time, kedua, adding Puskesmas officers in providing services to patients / the community so that the services provided by UPT Puskesmas officers can run well, third, include officers in training sustainable.To improve services at UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur, Sungai Raya District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, it is recommended to the Head of UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur to convey to the Head of the Health Office to add service officers at UPT Puskesmas so that services at puskesmas can run well and in accordance with the service process. Meanwhile, Puskesmas employees are expected to improve discipline at work and continue to motivate themselves to support the smooth process of services provided at the Batang Kulur Health Center. Sungai Raya Subdistrict, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. For sustainable training programs, it is hoped that the Head of UPT Puskesmas Batang Kulur will provide opportunities for their employees. As for the community, they are encouraged to participate in the smooth service process at the Batang Kulur Health Center. Keywords: Quality of Service; Public Health; Batang Kulur Health Center
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Perbankan
Authors: Jamiah Jamiah , Hadi Rizali 
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of profitability, liquidity and solvency partially and simultaneously on firm value in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014-2018. This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive research type. The sample of this research is 19 companies that have met the criteria that have been set, the sampling method uses non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique and data calculations using SPSS v.26.This study provides an illustration that the distribution of data that is used as a reference in the study is indicated not to be properly distributed, because in the recapitulation of the financial annual report there are several companies that do not present complete financial statement items, this affects the analysis of the processed data,The results showed that partially the profitability variable had no effect on firm value, liquidity had no effect on firm value, while partially solvency had a negative effect, and simultaneously the profitability, liquidity and solvency variables had no effect on firm value. Keywords: Profitability ; Liquidity ; Solvency ; The value of the company ; Banking
Developmental Foot Deformities in Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders
Authors: Mir Basit , Gaber Karim , Ghali Daniel , Merabia Bouchra Ghania , Lin Celina , Kishta Waleed 
Published: February 2023

» Foot deformities make up a large percentage of all orthopaedic complaints in patients with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Larsen syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta.» Some common causes of foot deformities in these conditions include increased ligament laxity, hypotonia, and hypermobility of the joints.» Treatment options for syndromic foot deformities include the use of foot orthoses, physical therapy, bracing, and various surgical procedures.» There is limited evidence supporting the use of surgical intervention to correct foot deformities associated with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Larsen syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta. Therefore, further research is needed to determine the short-term and long-term outcomes of these procedures.
Lower Hounsfield units on CT are related to 3D-Print Artificial Vertebral Body subsidence after anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion
Authors: Mei Jun , Wang Zhiqiang , Tian Xuefeng , Liu Qingqing , Sun Lin , Liu Qiang 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Objective

The subsidence of vertebral body replacement may occur after cervical spine ACCF surgery, which may lead to cervical kyphosis, spinal cord compression and neurological dysfunction. The author used CT to measure the relationship between HU value and the subsidence of 3D-Print artificial vertebral body(3D-PAVB) after cervical spine ACCF surgery.

Methods

The data of patients with cervical spondylosis treated by ACCF surgery from 2017 to 2020 in Bethune Hospital of Shanxi were analyzed retrospectively. The statistical data included age, sex, type of cervical spondylosis, body mass index (BMI), disease type, surgical segment, whether to incorporate the ACDF,vertebral height, Cobb Angle, and HU values of vertebral body and endplate. Clinical efficacy was evaluated using VAS, JOA and NDI. Univariate analysis was performed to determine the factors contributing to the subsidence of the 3D-printed artificial vertebra, and independent risk factors were determined by logistic regression. The ROC curve and area under the curve (AUC) were used to analyze the HU value and predict the 3D-PAVB subsidence.

Results

66 patients met the inclusion criteria. 19 patients had 3D-PAVB subsidence, the subsidence rate was 28.8%. Postoperative JOA, VAS and NDI scores of patients in the subsidence group and non-subsidence group were significantly improved. Univariate analysis showed statistically significant differences in age, diabetes, smoking and lower vertebral CT values between the two groups. The average HU value of the subsidence group (251.39 ± 52.62, n = 19) was significantly lower than that of the non-subsidence group (317.06 ± 73.59, n = 47, p<0.01). Multivariate analysis confirmed that smoking and HU of the lower vertebra were independent risk factors for 3D-PAVB subsidence, with an AUC of 0.772 and an optimal threshold of 272 for HU (sensitivity 78.9%, specificity 74.5%).

Conclusion

Smoking and low HU before surgery are independent risk factors for early postoperative 3D-PAVB subsidence. Understanding smoking history before surgery and measuring CT HU value are helpful to predict early 3D-Print artificial vertebral subsidence after cervical spine ACCF surgery. The lower the CT HU value, the higher the subsidence risk.
Synthesis of CeO2 Nanoparticles from Psidium guajava Leaf Extract for Corrosion Inhibition of Zinc in Hydrochloric Acid through Electrochemical Analysis
Authors: Mohamed M. Varusai , Ahamed A. Jafar , Samsathbegum A. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
CeO2 NPs were synthesized using a green method with Psidium guajava plant leaf extract. The crystal structure was characterized using XRD, EDAX, UV-Vis, SEM, and FTIR. The XRD results indicate that the samples have a cubic fluorite structure in the Fm-3m space group.The Debye-Scherer and Williamson-Hall plot analysis determined the crystal size of the CeO2 NPs to be 12 nm.The FTIR spectra showed the functional groups and corresponding bands of the prepared NPs and the band extension. The UV-Vis spectra showed a strong absorption peak at 358 nm, indicating that CeO2 has good optical properties with a band gap of 3.46 eV. The PL spectrum of the CeO2 NPs showed the presence of eight intense peaks corresponding to emission bands around defects and at low density. The SEM image showed that the CeO2 NPs were relatively spherical and uniform. The EDAX spectrum revealed the purity and complete chemical composition of the CeO2 NPs. The corrosion inhibition effect of CeO2 NPs on zinc metal immersed in 1.0 M HCl was evaluated at room temperature employing the weight loss method and different adsorption isotherms. Arise in inhibitor concentration of the controlled towards a corresponding increase in the effectiveness of corrosion inhibition.The corrosion current density (Icorr) values decreased as the inhibitor concentration increased, and the corrosion rate decreased. Confirmation of a protective film over the zinc metal surface was achieved using electrochemical techniques such as AC impedance and polarization studies.