Sutureless FOCUS harmonic scalpel versus clamp-and-tie techniques for thyroidectomy: A meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials.

Background: One of the most important surgical steps during thyroidectomy is the safe ligation of vessels. In fact, it is crucial to avoid postoperative bleeding and nerves' injury. The "clamp and tie" technique was first introduced in the 19th century.

Not all is lost: resilience of microbiome samples to freezer failures and long-term storage.

Unlabelled: Advances in technology have facilitated extensive sample collection to explore microbiomes across diverse systems, leading to a growing reliance on ultracold freezers for storing both samples and extracted DNA. However, freezer malfunctions can jeopardize data integrity. To evaluate the impact of an unexpected -80°C freezer failure and the recoverability of thawed soil samples, we extracted DNA and compared it to long-term DNA stored at -20°C and original 16S and ITS2 sequencing data collected before the malfunction.

The emergence of birth territory theory: Understanding the experience of giving birth in the home versus the hospital setting in Baringo and Nakuru counties of Kenya.

A comprehensive, qualitative approach to research was utilized to explore the ways in which birth territory theory can illuminate the birthing experiences of women living in Baringo and Nakuru counties, and how birth territory theory can be decentered through an African case study. Research was conducted using a combination of qualitative methods including participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups with adult women living in Baringo or Nakuru counties in Kenya who have previously given birth. Results suggest that multiple societal factors contribute to the experience of giving birth in Baringo and Nakuru counties including environmental barriers, gender disparities within the clinical setting and the wider community, and socio-political factors.

Anatomical Variants of the Jejunal Veins and Their Technical Implications in Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: One of the most common causes of bleeding during pancreaticoduodenectomy is a dissection of the pancreatic head from the superior mesenteric vein and superior mesenteric artery. Knowledge of the anatomical variants of the veins draining the proximal jejunum may allow better control of bleeding during detachment of the uncinate process and pancreatic head from the mesenteric pedicle and division of the mesopancreas. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the anatomical variations of the first jejunal vein (FJV) and jejunal trunk (FJT).