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Microbiome signatures in neonatal central line associated bloodstream infections.

PLoS ONE, 2020
Neonates are at high risk for central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Biofilm formation is universal on indwelling catheters but why some biofilms seed the bloodstream to cause CLABSI is not clearly understood. With the objective to test
Mohan Pammi, Santosh Thapa, Miriam Balderas, Jessica K Runge, Alamelu Venkatachalam, Ruth Ann Luna   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perioperative Intravenous Dexamethasone Improves Pain and Functional Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Purpose To evaluate the effect of perioperative dexamethasone on patient‐reported pain, functional outcomes, and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) achievement following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods Patients who underwent rotator cuff repair between 2013 and 2023 were identified and divided into groups.
Trevor D. Wolterink, Germain Craddock, Joshua P. Castle, Michael A. Gaudiani, Chimdindu Obinero, Alexander S. Jurayj, Christian A. Freitag, Nathan Y. Li, Jared Mahylis, Stephanie J. Muh   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance: Mechanisms, Drivers, and Global Clinical Burden

ChemFoodChem, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fungal antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern for world health caused by an increase in multidrug‐resistant infections, an increase in environmental reservoirs, and the ineffectiveness of current antifungal treatments. Fungal infections continue to be largely excluded from AMR initiatives while causing over 1.6 million deaths ...
Bikash Baral
wiley   +1 more source

Implantable electrochemical sensors for continuous blood monitoring

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Implantable electrochemical sensors enable direct, in situ, and continuous blood monitoring, shifting diagnosis from population‐based averages to dynamic, individualized analysis. This review systematically examines the influence of the unique blood properties on sensor design.
Kuangyi Zou, Yuanzhen Wang, Haidong Wang, Ye Zhang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of risk factors of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection in ICU patients and prevention and control measures

Huli yanjiu, 2022
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors and prevention and control measures of catheter⁃associated urinary tract infection （CAUTI） in intensive care unit（ICU） patients and provide a reference for clinical treatment and nursing.MethodsA total of 565 ...
ZHU Jingwen, YANG Li, HUANG Debin
doaj  

Dialysis access as a source of infective endocarditis in dialysis patients

Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 2020
The incidence of Infective Endocarditis (IE) is higher in dialysis patients compared to the general population. A major risk factor for IE in this group stems from bacterial invasion during repeated vascular access.
Hee D. Jeon, Kevin B. Lo, Eduardo E. Quintero, Byeori Lee, Asma Gulab, Ruchika Bhargav, Gregg S. Pressman   +6 more
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Ultrasound‐Guided Transperineal Versus Transrectal Prostate Aspiration Biopsy in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Background Ultrasound‐guided prostate biopsy is the standard method for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, the effect of the optimal puncture approach on diagnostic yield and patient outcomes remains controversial. Objective To compare the diagnostic effectiveness and clinical outcomes of ultrasound‐guided transperineal versus transrectal ...
Yue Cao, Hong Zhu, Junwei Wu
wiley   +1 more source

Fractured Indwelling Pleural Catheters

Chest, 2012
Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are increasingly used in the management of malignant pleural effusions. IPCs are designed to be secured in situ indefinitely; however, in selected patients, IPCs can be removed when drainage ceases. This case series reports complications of removal of IPCs that resulted in fractured catheters or necessitated ...
Fysh, E, Wrightson, J, Lee, Y, Rahman, N
openaire   +3 more sources

Resolution of urethral obstruction using temporary urethral stents in two female cats

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2023
Case summary The management of urethral obstructions is well documented in male cats but is less established for females. These cases describe two female cats that presented with non-dissolvable urocystoliths.
Alex M Aubrecht, Jody P Lulich
doaj   +1 more source

Save the Bladder: Continent Urinary Diversion as Best Practice for Patients With Refractory Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Refractory neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction presents an obstinate clinical problem. For patients who fail nonsurgical measures, we advocate for bladder‐sparing, continent urinary diversion as the optimal approach to management.
Brian W. Chao, Sean P. Elliott
wiley   +1 more source