Critical-Sized Bone Defects: Sequence and Planning. [PDF]
Bone defects associated with open fractures require a careful approach and planning. At initial presentation, an emergent irrigation and debridement is required.
Abell +47 more
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Portable Low‐Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ABSTRACT Objective The aging population of people with HIV (PWH) raises heightened concerns regarding accelerated aging and dementia. Portable, low‐field MRI (LF‐MRI) is an innovative technology that could enhance access and facilitate routine monitoring of PWH.
Annabel Sorby‐Adams +14 more
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Comparison of two different skin preparation strategies for open cardiac surgery
Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a serious complication after cardiac surgery; skin preparation is an important step in the prevention of wound contamination with skin flora.
Muhammet Onur Hanedan +7 more
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Prosthetic joint infections [PDF]
Objectives: To review the available literature on prosthetic joint infections and provide recommendations on management particularly the importance of identifying the causative organism and starting the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Fsadni, Claudia, Fsadni, Peter
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Clinical usage of honey as a wound dressing: An update [PDF]
Honey is an ancient treatment that is increasingly earning its place in modern wound care. Evidence suggests it compares with other dressings in terms of its antibacterial properties, ease of use and ability to promote a moist ...
Molan, Peter C.
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Meta-analysis of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy for surgical site infections (SSI) in caesarean section surgery. [PDF]
Yi Zhu +3 more
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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies
ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan +22 more
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Secondary bacterial infections of buruli ulcer lesions before and after chemotherapy with streptomycin and rifampicin [PDF]
Buruli ulcer (BU), caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans is a chronic necrotizing skin disease. It usually starts with a subcutaneous nodule or plaque containing large clusters of extracellular acid-fast bacilli.
AA Pahlevan +45 more
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The Case of a 28‐Year‐Old Woman With Medically Refractory Focal Epilepsy
ABSTRACT We present the case of a 28‐year‐old right‐handed woman with medically refractory focal epilepsy. Her seizure semiology and electroencephalography (EEG) indicated a seizure onset zone in the right central‐parietal area. However, both MRI and PET scans were unremarkable, showing no focal lesions or areas of altered metabolism.
Rishi Sharma +5 more
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Oral Surgical Site Infections and Wound Healing Associated with Silk Fibroin Sutures versus Alternative Suture Materials: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Introduction: Delayed or improper wound healing can lead to Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), which are associated with increased mortality, morbidity, readmission rates and healthcare costs.
Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla +5 more
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