Ertapenem as an Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Colectomies and Laparotomies: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Martinez Ugarte S +8 more
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Plasmepsins as Antimalarial Drug Targets—Then, Now, and the Future
ABSTRACT Malaria is a devastating disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Plasmodium parasites express ten cathepsin D‐like aspartyl proteases, called plasmepsins (PMs). These PMs have diverse roles fulfill diverse functions throughout the parasite's lifecycle, though several exhibit functional redundancies. Among them, PMV, PMIV, and PMX are essential
Brad E. Sleebs
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Optimizing antibiotic prophylaxis for type III open fractures in China: a cost-effectiveness analysis. [PDF]
Tian S +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background & Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) can produce bothersome urinary symptoms, impact quality of life, and in some cases, lead to deterioration of upper urinary tract function. Intradetrusor injection of onabotulinumtoxin‐A (BoNT‐A) is approved for NLUTD in patients who have an inadequate response to or ...
Shirley L. Wang +2 more
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Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cesarean Section and the Maternal Gut Microbiome: Protocol for a Remote Observational Cohort Study. [PDF]
Feles EA, Mattner F.
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ABSTRACT Purpose Detrusor underactivity (DU) is a significant cause of female lower urinary tract symptoms. We aimed to externally validate a non‐invasive prediction model using age and voided volume (VV) in a tertiary center cohort. Methods This retrospective study included 450 consecutive women who underwent uroflowmetry and subsequently multichannel
Netanel Levin +7 more
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From Reflex Reaction to Rational Action-Personalizing Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis. [PDF]
Green RW, Rieger WD, Kao LS.
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Complications of Cochlear Implant Surgery in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Abstract Objective Hearing loss disproportionately affects low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Recent advances in cochlear implant surgery have benefitted patients globally, but the risk of complications in LMICs may be heightened due to social and structural factors.
Akash Srinivasan +4 more
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The Development and Implementation of New Recommendations for Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Duration in Elective Primary Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries. [PDF]
Gorišek Miksić N +6 more
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Intestinal obstruction (IO) is an important but underexplored complication following simultaneous pancreas‐kidney transplantation (SPKT) and is associated with considerable morbidity and both clinical and economic burdens. In this single‐center cohort study, perioperative parameters, including demographic characteristics, surgical variables, and ...
Rongxin Chen +7 more
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