Comparison of the anesthetic effect of sufentanil versus fentanyl in pediatric surgical patients: a meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the anesthetic effects of sufentanil and fentanyl in pediatric surgery.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including Wanfang, CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Literature, VIP, Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Studies were retrieved to screen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing sufentanil and fentanyl use in children during surgery.

Cross-modal knowledge distillation for continuous sign language recognition.

Continuous Sign Language Recognition (CSLR) is a task which converts a sign language video into a gloss sequence. The existing deep learning based sign language recognition methods usually rely on large-scale training data and rich supervised information. However, current sign language datasets are limited, and they are only annotated at sentence-level rather than frame-level.

Transversus abdominis plane block vs quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The present review was designed to differentiate between the analgesic value of transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) vs the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery.

Methods: PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, Open gray, and a clinical trial registry were searched up to 18 February 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TAP and QLB for inguinal hernia repair.

Results: Six RCTs from India, Turkey, and Norway published between the years 2019 to 2023 were included.

Surgical site infection in spinal surgery: a bibliometric analysis.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication in spinal surgery that can significantly affect the patient's prognosis. Despite advances in surgical techniques and infection control measures, SSI remains a considerable concern for healthcare providers and patients alike. In recent years, there has been a steady increase in studies related to SSI in spine surgery, leading to the publication of numerous informative articles.

Exosomes Derived from Yak Follicular Fluid Increase 2-Hydroxyestradiol Secretion by Activating Autophagy in Cumulus Cells.

Exosomes in the follicular fluid can carry and transfer regulatory molecules to recipient cells, thus influencing their biological functions. However, the specific effects of yak follicular fluid exosomes on 2-hydroxyestrodiol (2-OHE) secretion remain unknown. Here, we investigated whether yak follicular fluid exosomes can increase 2-OHE secretion through the activation of autophagy in cumulus cells (YCCs).

A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 100 Cited Articles in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Study Design: A bibliometric analysis.

Objective: To identify and analyze the top 100 cited articles in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most routine surgical procedures in spine surgery.

A KSA system for competency-based assessment of clinicians' professional development in China and quality gap analysis.

Background: We aim to create a holistic competency-based assessment system to measure competency evolution over time - one of the first such systems in China.

Method: Two rounds of self-reported surveys were fielded among the graduates from the Shantou University Medical College: June through December 2017, and May through August 2018. Responses from three cohorts of graduates specializing in clinical medicine - new graduates, resident physicians, and senior physicians - were analyzed.