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Evaluating Prescriber Adherence to Guideline-Based Treatment Pathways of a Newly Initiated Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Rehabilitation Hospital [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in the healthcare setting is associated with consequences including antimicrobial resistance, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), adverse drug reactions, and increased healthcare costs.
Bertram, Christie
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ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2019 Urinary catheterization is one of the most common medical procedures that makes a patient susceptible to infection due to biofilm formation on the urinary catheter.
Katie H. Homeyer +3 more
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Retropubic versus transobturator slings: Medium‐term satisfaction and overactive bladder outcomes
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective This study compares medium‐term outcomes of retropubic tension‐free vaginal tape (TVT) and transobturator tape (TOT) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), focusing on patient satisfaction and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Methods This prospective, single‐surgeon cohort study included women with SUI who underwent TVT or TOT at a
Erika Gandelsman +5 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2006 In a male patient with cervical spinal cord injury, the urinary bladder may go into spasm when a urethral catheter is removed and a new Foley catheter is inserted. Before the balloon is inflated, the spastic bladder may push the Foley catheter out or the
Subramanian Vaidyanathan +2 more
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The Impact of a Nurse-Driven Foley Catheter Removal Protocol on Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Rates in Critical Care Areas [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Indwelling urinary catheters serve a purpose in critical care; however, they can also pose a risk for patients. With increased catheter use, there is an increased risk of developing a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI ...
Eckert-Davis, Laura
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Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 2019 Water vapor thermal therapy utilizes convectively delivered thermal energy to target ablation of obstructive prostatic tissue. We report results of this thermal therapy for relief of nonneurogenic complete urinary retention associated with BPH.
K. McVary, B. Holland, J. R. Beahrs
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iNew Medicine, EarlyView.This review traces the evolution of functional biliary stents, outlining the paradigm shift from “active intervention” strategies that target stent failure to next‐generation “enabling platforms.” These platforms leverage biodegradable materials, 3D/4D printing, and smart sensors to achieve personalized, regenerative, and theranostic solutions ...
Muhan Li +4 more
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Trends in Urinary Catheter Use by Indication in US Emergency Departments, 2002-2019 [PDF]
, 2022 Katherine Dickerson Mayes +2 more
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Lymph‐based liquid biopsy: Current progress and future potential
Interdisciplinary Medicine, EarlyView.Recent evidence under the revised Starling principle indicates that lymph‐based liquid biopsies may offer superior diagnostic performance over blood‐based counterparts in certain clinical scenarios, such as early‐stage solid tumor detection. Currently, various biomarkers within the lymphatic system show significant diagnostic potential for a range of ...
Dongdong Liu +6 more
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BMC NursingBackground The way of Foley insertion and required cares after that are key factors to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Nurses play the main role in catheter placement and care, so their knowledge and performance are important.
Ata Karami +3 more
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