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Preoperative Bevacizumab Does Not Significantly Increase Postoperative Complication Rates in Patients Undergoing Hepatic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Published 2008“…Purpose Although bevacizumab (BV) increases survival rates when used with chemotherapy (CTX) in patients who have metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), an increase in wound complications has been observed in patients who undergo surgery while receiving BV. …”
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The Association of Hypertension with Increased Mortality Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update with Meta-analysis
Published 2023“…</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that hypertension may not be the only risk factor associated with the increased mortality rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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SWIPT-Enabled Relaying Networks for Next-Generation Wireless Systems: A Review of Achievable Rates and Future Challenges
Published 2025“…Among its various applications, relaying networks represent a key area in which SWIPT can make a significant impact. These networks offer improved coverage, higher data rates, lower latency, and better energy and spectral efficiency, which are critical attributes for meeting the demands of next-generation (5G/6G) ultra-dense wireless networks. …”
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HbA1c over 8.5% is not predictive of increased infection rate following penile prosthesis implant surgery in diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction
Published 2021“…Limitations include retrospective single-centre design and low-infection rates reducing sample number. Penile prosthesis implantation infection rate in a large series of diabetic patients was low with no significant association between haemoglobinA1c level and penile prosthesis implantation infection observed.…”
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Significance of Avicennia Marina in the Arabian Gulf Environment: A Review
Published 2025“…However, in the past two decades Gulf mangroves have been facing significant threats, including extensive coastal development, shoreline modification by establishing marinas and ports, and climate change-associated impacts such as sea-level rise and altered precipitation patterns, which pose significant risks to this fragile ecosystem. …”
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Challenges and practices identification in complex outsourcing relationships: A systematic literature review
Published 2022“…However, by virtue of its complexity, the complex outsourcing typically necessitates the interactions among various stakeholders from diverse regions and cultures, making it significantly more challenging to manage than traditional outsourcing. …”
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The Role of Project Management Soft Skills in Increasing Project Success
Published 2017“…As the world economy shifts towards an increasingly globalised market, the degree of competition becomes a more significant challenge which organisations face. …”
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Characterization and Modeling of Damage in Steel at Different Strain Rates
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Rate Adaptation in Dynamic Adaptive Video Streaming Over HTTP
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Challenges of morbid obesity in gynecological practice
Published 2023“…Surgery in the patient with morbid obesity is associated with several logistical challenges as well as increased surgical and peri-operative risks and increased cost.…”
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Effect of the stretch rate during uniaxial testing on the mechanical properties of prolene
Published 2017“…The effectiveness of these grips was illustrated by the fact that none of the failed samples broke at grips. Statistically significant findings suggest an increasing trend for Prolene® stiffness vs. stretch rate (R2 = 0.9679; two-tailed p value = 0.0025) where the stiffness increases 26.2% when increasing the displacement rate from 1 to 500 mm/min. …”
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Mirizzi Syndrome: Mastering the Challenge, Characterization and Management Outcomes in a Retrospective Study of 60 Cases
Published 2024“…Liver enzyme and bilirubin levels were significantly higher in the advanced types. Preoperative diagnosis was achieved in 70% of patients, with MRCP and ERCP being the most effective diagnostic tools. …”
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Monitoring the variation of soil quality with sewage sludge application rates in absence of rhizosphere effect
Published 2020“…The dose-dependent improvement of organic matter content was the most significant event that reflected sludge application rates, and consequently influenced other soil properties. …”
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The Challenges of Corporate Governance Systems for Construction Project Management
Published 2014“…However, despite the growth in the area, the industry continues to face different challenges. Researchers have associated the challenges with poor corporate governance. …”
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Analysing the State of Inclusive Education in China: Challenges and Perspectives
Published 2025“…However, challenges remain in implementing inclusive practices and delivering quality education to children with special needs. …”
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Neither Neoadjuvant nor Adjuvant Therapy Increases Survival After Biliary Tract Cancer Resection with Wide Negative Margins
Published 2012“…Patients with negative margins of at least 1 cm had a 5-year survival rate of 52.4 % (p < 0.01). Adjuvant therapy did not significantly prolong survival. …”
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