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The Effects of Gum Chewing in the Postoperative‐Period: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Meta‐analysis supports the use of chewing gum as a successful intervention to relieve postoperative ileus. ABSTRACT Objective Postoperative ileus (POI) is a transient impairment of gastrointestinal motility occurring after surgery. Patients with POI can suffer from complications such as increased risk of nosocomial infections, overall mortality risk ...
Calandra Li+6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Access to publicly funded bariatric surgery (MBS) remains suboptimal across Australia and New Zealand. The COVID‐19 pandemic placed additional stress on the public healthcare system, and as a result, overnight beds in public hospitals have become a premium commodity.
Lee S. Kyang+4 more
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The Potential Role of Inhalation Therapy Equipment in Nosocomial Pulmonary Infection* [PDF]
James A. Reinarz+3 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Bloodstream infections (BSIs) remain a significant cause of mortality in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with the aetiology and outcomes of hospital‐acquired BSIs. Methods This retrospective study analysed 422 blood cultures with pathogenic growth collected from patients ...
Vanessa Vicenzi+2 more
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Abstract Challenged by constrained healthcare resources, hospitals encounter barriers to accommodating patient demand during public health emergencies. Building on a comprehensive literature review of information and knowledge exchange in healthcare, disaster management, and humanitarian operations management, this study explores the influence of ...
Sukrit Pal, Anand Nair
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Characterization of an Unusual Strain of Proteus rettgeri Associated with an Outbreak of Nosocomial Urinary-Tract Infection [PDF]
W. H. Traub+4 more
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Total and excess bed‐days in people with diabetes in Australia
Abstract Aims This study was conducted to describe the annual bed‐day rate and excess bed‐day rate related to diabetes and to investigate the main diagnoses that account for the excess bed‐days in people with diabetes in Australia. Methods For the diabetes population, we linked data from the Australian National Diabetes Services Scheme to the National ...
Berhanu Elfu Feleke+3 more
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Summary Background Clothing in human medical environments has been shown to be contaminated with micro‐organisms. There is little work in this area in the veterinary environment and none in equine veterinary environments. Objectives To characterise microbial contamination of veterinary clothing throughout a work shift in an equine hospital. The pattern
M. Bennett, T. Cogan, V. Roberts
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PpiC is an enterococcal lipoprotein endowed with both Peptidyl‐prolyl cis‐trans isomerase (PPIase) and foldase activities. It is a potential target for novel antimicrobials and a promising vaccine antigen. We determined the crystal structure of the enzyme, showing that PpiC adopts a dimeric organisation embedding two catalytic parvulin‐type PPIase ...
Valeria Napolitano+7 more
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