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Current Strategies in Prevention of Postoperative Infections in Spine Surgery. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: Postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common acute complications in spine surgery and have a devastating impact on outcomes. They can lead to increased morbidity and mortality as well
Atesok, Kivanc   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Population pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin in breastmilk in patients with rifampicin‐resistant tuberculosis

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Levofloxacin is a widely used antibiotic included in rifampicin‐resistant tuberculosis (RR‐TB) treatment. Data describing levofloxacin concentrations in breastmilk and infant exposure are limited. We analysed data from two South African studies of breastfeeding women receiving levofloxacin (750–1000 mg daily) for RR‐TB.
Sharon Sawe   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical pharmacology and prescribing education: An updated medical school curriculum from the British Pharmacological Society

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of antibiotic prophylaxis in conjunction with dental implant surgery in Sweden- A cross-sectional study

open access: yesBMC Oral Health
Background Antibiotic prophylaxis in dental implant surgery remains a contentious topic, with varying guidelines and clinical practices worldwide. Aim Report how Swedish dentists use antibiotic prophylaxis during dental implant surgery, based in a review
Palwasha Momand   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Probiotic Biotherapy: Discussing its Influential Role in Oral Health [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: Probiotics are widely known for their health promoting benefits, especially with its association to gastrointestinal health. For many years, most research has been focused on the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections or ...
Florez, Karla, Sullano, Claudette
core   +1 more source

The role of microbiology and pharmacy departments in the stewardship of antibiotic prescribing in European hospitals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This observational, cross-sectional study describes the role played by clinical microbiology and pharmacy departments in the stewardship of antibiotic prescribing in European hospitals.
Bruce, Julie   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Is Antibiotic Prophylaxis Necessary in Patients Undergoing Ureterolithotripsy? [PDF]

open access: yesActa Medica Iranica, 2011
Transurethral Ureterolithotripsy (TUL) is a frequently used procedure in urology departments. Many urologists perform TUL without antibiotic prophylaxis; however the use of chemoprophylaxis before TUL remains a controversial issue in urology.
Ali Pasha Meysamie   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Consumption of antibiotics at St Luke’s Hospital : a critical factor behind the local prevalence of antimicrobial resistance? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The intensity of antibiotic use in hospital settings is recognised as possibly the most important factor for the selection of antimicrobial resistance. Hospitals are therefore being encouraged to undertake surveillance and benchmarking of antimicrobial ...
Borg, Michael Angelo, Zarb, Peter
core  

Intraosseous sarcoidosis imitating peri‐implantitis: A case study

open access: yesClinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown cause, typically affecting the lungs and lymph nodes, but it can also involve the eyes, skin, heart, bones, and other organs. The exact cause is unclear, but genetic factors and environmental triggers like infections, chemicals, or dust may play a role.
Magdalena Orlowska   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do patients receiving extracorporeal membrane-oxygenation need antibiotic prophylaxis? A systematic review and meta-analysis on 7,996 patients

open access: yesBMC Anesthesiology
Background Patients undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) are particularly susceptible to infections: 42% experience sepsis and 26% develop a nosocomial infection (NI). Whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective in reducing mortality and
Daniele Orso   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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