Background A variety of definitions of evidence-based practice (EBP) exist. However,
definitions are in themselves insufficient to explain the underlying processes of EBP and to …

Background The magnitude of risk of death related to surgery and anaesthesia is not well
understood. We aimed to assess whether the risk of perioperative and anaesthetic-related …

The authors undertook a meta-analysis of 37 randomized trials (3369 patients) of off-pump
coronary artery bypass surgery versus conventional coronary artery bypass surgery. No …

cis-Jasmone, or (Z)-jasmone, is well known as a component of plant volatiles, and its release
can be induced by damage, for example during insect herbivory. Using the olfactory system …

Background Surgery is the main modality of cure for solid cancers and was prioritised to
continue during COVID-19 outbreaks. This study aimed to identify immediate areas for system …

This book is a concise and comprehensive narrative history of Russia from 980 to 1584. It
covers the history of the realm of the Riurikid dynasty from the reign of Vladimir 1 the Saint, …

Binding proteins for the insulin-like growth factors (IGF-I and IGF-II) are increasingly being
recognized as modulators of IGF actions in both inhibitory and stimulatory ways. At least three …

Peri‐operative SARS‐CoV‐2 infection increases postoperative mortality. The aim of this
study was to determine the optimal duration of planned delay before surgery in patients who …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to determine whether thoracic endovascular
aortic repair (TEVAR) reduces death and morbidity compared with open surgical repair for …

The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery1 identified that 313 million surgical procedures
are performed worldwide each year. Little is known about the quality of surgery globally …