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Single‐stage revision for chronic fistulized infected total knee arthroplasty achieves infection‐free survival comparable to non‐fistulized cases

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The presence of a sinus tract in chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has traditionally been considered a contraindication to single‐stage total knee arthroplasty (TKA) revision. However, an increasing number of surgeons are now performing single‐stage revisions in this context, despite limited comparative data.
Arthur Barbaret, Joseph Jacquet, Patrice Wong, David Zhu, Florian Collignon, Thomas Oberle, Louis Lajoinie, Clement Ferri, Kamel Rouizi, Gregoire Vaz, Andrea Fernandez, Sibylle Bevilacqua, Olivier Roche   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of oral contraceptive initiation on young women's condom use in 3 American Cities: Missed opportunities for intervention [PDF]

, 2014
Purpose: To describe women's condom use and assess predictors of consistent condom use and dual method use in the 6 months after the initiation of oral contraception (OC). Methods: We conducted a planned secondary cohort analysis among women less than 25
Sharon Edwards, Heartwell, S, Heartwell, Stephen, Stephen Heartwell, Carolyn Westhoff, Morroni, Chelsea, Edwards, S, Zieman, Mimi, Westhoff, C, Morroni, C, Chelsea Morroni, Westhoff, Carolyn Louise, Mimi Zieman, Edwards, Sharon, Zieman, M   +14 more
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Sport participation after isolated distal femoral osteotomy in young patients: High return‐to‐sport rates and predictive role of preoperative activity level

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The present study aimed to assess return to sport (RTS) rate, activity level and return to work (RTW) in young, physically active patients who underwent isolated distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) for lateral knee pain and valgus malalignment.
Gian Andrea Lucidi, Federico Maria Adravanti, Claudio Rossi, Margherita Bonaiuti, Stefano Di Paolo, Alberto Grassi, Stefano Zaffagnini   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilization of modern contraceptives among female health care workers at Gulu university teaching hospitals in Northern Uganda

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Background The global high rate of unintended pregnancy is a direct result of underutilization of contraceptives methods. Healthcare workers (HCWs) play a pivotal role in promoting and facilitating access to modern family planning services.
Keneth Opiro, Jimmy Opee, Margret Sikoti, Pebolo Francis Pebalo, Jackline Hope Ayikoru, Harriet Akello, Priscilla Manano, Felix Bongomin   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the link between long-term intrauterine contraceptive device usage and abdominal actinomycosis in a middle-aged female: A case report

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic, and suppurative disease caused by Actinomyces species, which are filamentous, obligate, Gram-positive bacteria. This report presents a case of anterior abdominal actinomycosis in a 40-year-old female with a history of intrauterine contraceptive device placement.
Shabih Ayesha, Syeda Mahrukh Fatima Zaidi, Ruqaiya Shahid, Naveed Ali Khan, Burhanuddin Sohail Rangwala   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Design and Development of Novel Airway Device for Transoral Respiratory Monitoring During Sedation

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This article describes iterative design factors and results of clinical testing for a novel medical device that promotes transoral respiratory gas exchange for patients during sedation. A minimally viable prototype was 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane and demonstrated high levels of oral retention, gas exchange, and satisfaction among ...
Samuel L. Oyer, Noah Thornton, Michael Epps, Kareem Hassan, William Sande, Shreya Mandava, Matthew Thames, Claudia Gutierrez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of pregnancy planning and contraceptive methods in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Gülhane Tıp Dergisi
Aims: Women’s educational background plays a crucial role in family planning, chronic disease management, and treatment adherence. Chronic diseases and the use of rheumatological medications can raise various concerns, influencing family planning ...
Özlem Karakaş, Dudu Çelik Tam, Pınar Akyüz Dağlı, Bahar Özdemir Ulusoy, Berkan Armağan, Şükran Erten   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intraoperative Bradycardia: Evaluating Vasovagal Events in Adult Suspension Microlaryngeal Surgery

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This retrospective single‐surgeon cohort study of 190 adults undergoing suspension microlaryngoscopy found that 8.9% (17/190) developed significant intraoperative bradycardia consistent with a vasovagal response (VVR). No demographic, comorbidity, or procedural factors were significantly associated with VVR, though most affected patients required ...
Thomas Q. McClelland, Cyrus W. Abrahamson, Abbey L. Landini, Andrew P. Stein, James A. Burns   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modern contraceptive use and its associated factors among married women in Afghanistan

Discover Public Health
Background Family planning offers numerous benefits, including helping couples achieve their preferred family size and lowering infant, perinatal, and maternal mortality rates.
Essa Tawfiq, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Zainab Ezadi, Massoma Jafari, Fateme Dadras, Hadia Sayam, Omid Dadras   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Emergencies in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Emergencies are frequent in people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pALS), especially as the disease progresses, and can necessitate urgent evaluation and intervention. Progressive weakness in ALS inevitably increases fall risk, making discussion of fall prevention strategies integral to caring for pALS.
S. Pinar Uysal, Katherine A. Dudley, Stacey Sullivan, Kate T. Brizzi, Katherine M. Burke, Sydney Hall, Kiersten Pease, Joshua N. Goldstein, James D. Berry, Doreen T. Ho   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source