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Risk factors for surgical site infection following hysterectomy: nine-year experience at a large safety-net hospital network in New York City

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objective: To identify risk factors for surgical site infections (SSIs) following abdominal hysterectomy in patients cared for in a large urban public hospital system. Design: Retrospective case control study. Setting: Multicenter safety net hospital
Vishal Rana, Tamara Nawar, Temilola-Azeezat Bakare, Jennifer Lee, Olubosede Awoyomi, Mary Fornek, Marie Abdallah, Briana Episcopia, John Quale   +8 more
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Post‐earthquake field assessment and damage correlation of elevated reinforced concrete water tanks in Kahramanmaras/Elbistan, Türkiye

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract This study evaluates the seismic performance of elevated reinforced concrete (RC) water tanks in the Elbistan region following the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaras–Elbistan earthquakes. Field investigations, visual damage surveys, non‐destructive testing (ultrasonic pulse velocity—UPV), concrete compressive strength measurements, peak ground ...
Mustafa Eken
wiley   +1 more source

Seismic evaluation of the southbound Stellenberg Interchange Bridge, B5593, in South Africa

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract This study presents a nonlinear finite element assessment of the seismic vulnerability of Bridge B5593, located in the south‐western region of South Africa. Previous evaluations identified a high likelihood of column failure; however, these were based on linear material models incapable of capturing damage evolution.
Wandie Olivier, Trevor Haas
wiley   +1 more source

Readmissions After Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Propensity Score Analysis From the Colorectal Liver Operative Metastasis International Collaborative (COLOMIC)

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
The median survival in the readmission group was 39.7 months compared to 46.6 months in the control group, p = 0.43. ABSTRACT Background Readmission is considered as a surgical quality indicator. More data regarding predictors of readmission and outcomes after surgery for colorectal liver metastasis are needed.
Heidy Cos, Cristian D. Valenzuela, Omeed Moaven, Grey Leonard, John Stauffer, Nico R. Del Piccolo, Tan To Cheung, Carlos U. Corvera, Andrew Wisneski, Charles Cha, Kathleen Cummins, Greg Russell, Perry Shen   +12 more
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The Association of Medicaid Estate Recovery with Homeownership, Home Equity, and Medicaid Enrollment

The Milbank Quarterly, EarlyView.
Policy Points This study examines the association between the implementation of Medicaid estate recovery and homeownership, home equity, and Medicaid enrollment among low‐income adults. Estate recovery is associated with a decrease in Medicaid enrollment among unmarried, low‐income older adults and a decrease in home equity overall and among Black ...
AMANDA SPISHAK‐THOMAS
wiley   +1 more source

Continuous local antibiotic perfusion technique for surgical site infections after shoulder surgery

JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Background: Continuous local antibiotic perfusion (CLAP) is a method for preserving tissue and function against surgical site infections (SSIs) after shoulder surgery.
Yohei Shimada, MD, Nobuyasu Ochiai, MD, Eiko Hashimoto, MD, Daisuke Kajiwara, MD, Yu Hiraoka, MD, Kenta Inagaki, MD, Seiji Ohtori, MD, Hisateru Niki, MD   +7 more
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Patterns of Surgical Prophylaxis Prescribing for Dentoalveolar Procedures in Australian Hospitals: 2016–2022

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Antimicrobials are an adjunctive therapy in clinical dentistry. In dentoalveolar surgery, antimicrobials are not routinely required for surgical prophylaxis. This retrospective analysis of the Australian Surgical National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (Surgical NAPS) dataset aimed to evaluate the guideline compliance and ...
Jane Chen, Marietta Taylor, Rodney James, Karin Thursky, Michael McCullough, Leanne Teoh, Courtney Ierano   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Depth and Procedure Specific Effects of Antimicrobial Versus Conventional Sutures on Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Antimicrobial sutures may be particularly beneficial in colorectal and abdominal procedures, where reductions in deep SSI may offset the additional suture cost. Several studies also reported favorable wound‐healing outcomes. ABSTRACT Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that delay wound healing and increase ...
Ryan Muakkassa, Andrew Roach, Ahmed Adham R. Elsayed, Marc D. Basson   +3 more
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Minocycline and bone marrow–derived mononuclear cells as potential therapeutics for hereditary retinal degenerations

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess in Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) rats if the combination of two previously documented neuroprotective strategies: minocycline administration and bone marrow–derived mononuclear cells (BM‐MNCs) intravitreal transplantation, offers enhanced neuroprotection compared with each treatment alone.
Alba Videla‐Ristol, Ana Martínez‐Vacas, David García‐Bernal, Manuel Vidal‐Sanz, María Paz Villegas‐Pérez, Diego García‐Ayuso, Johnny Di Pierdomenico   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracing Identity in a Fragmented Past: Multi‐Proxy Analysis of Human Skeletal Remains From Dungowan Creek, New South Wales, Australia

Archaeometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Human skeletal remains constitute critical archaeological evidence for reconstructing past societies, yet their investigation requires careful ethical, cultural, and legislative consideration. This paper reports on the discovery, recovery and analysis of a set of skeletal remains encountered during a cultural heritage management (CHM ...
Antonella Skepasianos, Cameron Neal, Sarah Croker, Anthony Dosseto, Michelle Fermor, Steve Talbott, Warren Mayers, Joel Mason, Florian Dux, Luke Kirkwood, Pamela Kottaras, Alan N. Williams   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source