Spine
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Prospective, randomized, parallel-controlled trial. ⋯ The hemostatic efficacy of TGM-AGS is better than that of an AGS alone in IBL. TGM-AGS is also superior to an AGS alone in the evaluation of hemostatic efficiency and postoperative bleeding.
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Retrospective review, single-institution cohort studies. ⋯ Earlier and later repeat lumbar surgeries differed in complexity and residual disease compared to no repeat surgery. These findings have implications for patient counseling regarding short and long-term postoperative spine health.
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A retrospective diagnostic test study. ⋯ ISM can serve as an alternative to CT for assessing fusion, with ISM-dis at a 1.50 mm cutoff and ISM-ang at 1.75° demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy.
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Retrospective cohort. ⋯ This study suggests that in patients with T2DM, semaglutide treatment is not associated with higher rates of short-term adverse events after CSDF. The effect of semaglutide use on long-term outcomes remains unknown.
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Retrospective comparative cohort. ⋯ The MHT was an independent predictor of pain, satisfaction, and ODI scores for up to 1 year post fusion, while a mental disorder diagnosis was not. An MHT score below 40 may be risk factor for patients undergoing elective lumbar fusion.