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Analysis of the effect of oxycodone preadministration timing on clinical anesthesia in laparoscopic surgery: a randomized clinical trial

In patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, pre-induction administration of oxycodone significantly accelerated early postoperative recovery metrics such as eye-opening and extubation times compared to administration at skin closure, while both timing strategies yielded comparable overall quality of recovery at 24 hours.

Qigang Ma, Gui Gao, Zhikun Chen, Yan Wu, Xue Tan, Guanghong Xu2026-09-03
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ENO1 Links Glycolytic Metabolism, HBV Replication, and Immune Evasion in HBV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma

This study identifies Enolase 1 (ENO1) as a critical immunometabolic hub in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma that links glycolytic reprogramming and HBV replication to immune evasion, thereby driving tumor progression and representing a promising prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target.

Meiying Gu, Yihong Zeng, Qingcao Fei, Huijuan Liu, Lina Ma, Yanchao Hu, Xiangchun Ding2026-09-03
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Airway Management in Patients with Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Prior Stent Placement Undergoing Subsequent Surgery: A Case Series

This case series of 15 patients demonstrates that a personalized airway management strategy, prioritizing fiberoptic bronchoscopy-guided intubation and the use of bronchial blockers for lung isolation, effectively ensures safety and surgical success in patients with tracheoesophageal fistulas undergoing surgery after prior stent placement.

Qiaomei Zhou, Jianyan Chen2026-09-03
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Standard C-Reactive Protein and Time to Death in Geriatric Outpatients: A Prognostic Signal Absent in the Oldest-Old

This study finds that while elevated standard C-reactive protein levels independently predict shorter time to death in geriatric outpatients, this prognostic signal is significant only for those under 80 years old and is absent in the oldest-old, indicating that CRP should be interpreted with age awareness rather than used as a standalone marker.

Okan Turhan, Zeynep Özge Özdemir, Serdar Ceylan, Ceyda Kayabaşı, Murat Pehlivan, İskender Arda Nacar, Özge Özgün, Deniz (…)2026-09-03
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Determinants of Access to Brain Tumor Care in Angola: A Scoping Review

This scoping review identifies that access to brain tumor care in Angola is hindered by systemic bottlenecks across the entire diagnostic and therapeutic continuum, necessitating a coordinated approach to strengthen clinical pathways, imaging and surgical capacity, pathology, radiotherapy, and financial protection rather than relying on isolated technical interventions.

Sérgio Neto, Isabelma Justo, Maria Miguel, Maria Major, Delcio Silva2026-09-03
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Platelet-rich plasma enhances human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-mediated improvement of erectile function and modulates extracellular matrix remodeling in diabetic rats

This study demonstrates that the concurrent delivery of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) significantly enhances the treatment of diabetic erectile dysfunction in rats compared to monotherapies or sequential administration, primarily by improving stem cell persistence, attenuating TGF-β1/Smad-mediated fibrosis, and normalizing extracellular matrix remodeling through integrin α7-related signaling.

Jiahao Sun, Zhixiang Meng, Pengfei huan, Wei Wang, Siyuan Pan, Kehan Liu, Yu Zhang, Zhilong Dong, Zuobin Zhu, Conghui Ha (…)2026-09-03
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Clinical Outcomes of Pregnancy in Women with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease and on Dialysis: A Shared Decision-Making and Multidisciplinary Precision Management Approach

This retrospective study demonstrates that implementing a shared decision-making-based, multidisciplinary precision management model via a hybrid online/offline approach significantly improves maternal and fetal survival rates and clinical outcomes for pregnant women with advanced chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.

Xun Mao, Lili Cheng, Mingfang Zhou, Yushuang Qin, Shan Hu, Juan Huang, Xin Xi, Qian Du, Liyan Wang, En Tian, Lirong Lin (…)2026-09-03