Risk Factors for Post-Cesarean, Surgical Site Infections in a Multi-Ethnic Population of Qatar by Sufia Athar (14777830)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The surgical site infection (SSI) rate after Cesarean delivery (CD) is considered one of the key performance indicators, not only for developing and under-developed countries but also for developed nations. …”

Regional variations in incidence of surgical site infection and associated risk factors in women undergoing cesarean section: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis by Nazmul, Islam

“…BackgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complications after cesarean section (CS), with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. …”
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A BRET-based Mpro biosensor containing a nanobody and tandem cleavage sites shows an increased cleavage rate by Geethakumari, Anupriya M

“…Live cell assays revealed a cleavage sequence length-dependent resonance energy transfer, except for the 12× -syn cleavage site, and an increased rate of cleavage and a decreased pharmacological inhibitor efficacy for the Mpro biosensor containing 2× cleavage sequences. …”
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Topical Vancomycin for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection after Craniotomy: Meta-analysis and Systematic Literature Review by Ahmed Saleh (3150639)

“…</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Multiple electronic health databases were searched to identify all the studies published from July 1988 to July 2021 that examined the role of application of topical vancomycin in reduction of the risk of surgical site infection after craniotomy (cSSIs). Effect sizes were expressed in pooled odds ratio (OR) estimates and, because of heterogeneity between studies, random effect of the inverse variance weighted method was used to perform the meta-analysis.…”

Brain microstructural changes support cognitive deficits in HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers by Yadav, Santosh K.

“…Significantly lower NP test scores was observed in HIC than those of HUC. HIC showed decreased FA and increased MD in multiple brain sites as compared to both CHNM and HUC. …”
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Silver-based dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections: evidence from randomized trials by S. Younes (22254238)

“…<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr"><u>Surgical site infections</u> (SSIs) are a major cause of <u>postoperative complications</u>, increasing morbidity and healthcare costs. …”

Choice of specimen’s extraction site affects wound morbidity in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery by Mahmood Al Dhaheri (21406826)

“…The choice of incision for extraction site is an independent predicative factor for significantly higher IH and increased SSI rates.…”

Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Hmwe Hmwe Kyu (8674014)

“…We used the Cause of Death Ensemble modelling strategy to analyse 23 109 site-years of vital registration data, 825 site-years of sample vital registration data, 1766 site-years of verbal autopsy data, and 681 site-years of mortality surveillance data. …”

Impact of the positive pressure valve on vascular access device occlusions and bloodstream infections by Btaiche, Imad

“…Background/Purpose The use of needleless positive pressure connector valves (PPVs) on venous access devices (VADs) has been shown to have possible benefits in decreasing VAD occlusion rates. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates, however, have been variable. …”
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The effect of Interleukin-13 on Leishmania major-induced infection in rats. (c2005) by Habre, Marc

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Vulnerabilities of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus to Proteotoxicity—Opportunity for Repurposed Chemotherapy of COVID-19 Infection by Maryam S. Al-Motawa (9501818)

“…<p><br></p><p dir="ltr">The global pandemic of COVID-19 disease caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has produced an urgent requirement and search for improved treatments while effective vaccines are developed. …”

CFD Analyses: The Effect of Pressure Suction and Airflow Velocity on Coronavirus Dispersal by Bushra Obeidat (18288907)

“…Air transmission from these sites to adjacent regions is a possibility in the scenario studied, increasing the likelihood of the virus spreading from these locations and infecting people in the surrounding areas. …”

Epigenetic analysis of Paget’s disease of bone identifies differentially methylated loci that predict disease status by Ilhame Diboun (3522413)

“…Meta-analysis of data from the discovery and cross-validation set, each comprising 116 PDB cases and 130 controls, revealed significant differences in DNA methylation at 14 CpG sites, 4 CpG islands, and 6 gene-body regions. These loci, including two characterized as functional through expression quantitative trait-methylation analysis, were associated with functions related to osteoclast differentiation, mechanical loading, immune function, and viral infection. …”

Managing Endothelial Dysfunction in COVID-19 by Matli, Kamal

“…However, this treatment protocol was associated with an excellent safety profile. Adequately sized prospective randomized controlled trials are needed for the evaluation of the role of treating endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 infection.…”
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Could the New BA.2.75 Sub-Variant Cause the Emergence of a Global Epidemic of COVID-19? A Scoping Review by Nour Shaheen (14034758)

“…A thorough assessment of control measures, as well as timely adjustment of control measures, requires addressing such issues as re-infection risk, vaccine response, booster vaccine doses, and the increased rate of Omicron infections. …”

Percutaneous Aspiration Irrigation Drainage Technique in the Management of Septic Arthritis in Children by Hayek, Toni

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Leishmania major by Daher, Costantine F.

“…Real-time PCR showed no negative impact for rIL-13 upon the clearance of the parasites from the infection sites and blood.…”
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Pattern of Postoperative Mortality After Esophageal Cancer Resection According to Center Volume by Markar, Sheraz

“…Pulmonary complications were the most common, affecting 38.1 % of patients, followed by surgical site infection (15.5 %), cardiovascular complications (11.2 %), and anastomotic leak (10.2 %). …”
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Lacertus fibrosus release in proximal median nerve entrapment- a systematic review by Qutaiba N. M. Shah Mardan (20884597)

“…There were two complications, a case of postoperative haematoma and another case of surgical site infection. Seven patients complained of residual symptoms by the end of the follow up duration; carpal tunnel release was done in three and release of superficialis arcade was necessitated in four other cases.…”

Risk factors for microscopic hematuria in women by Ritcher, Lee A.

“…Methods This multicenter case-control study reviewed cases of women presenting to Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery sites with MH from 2010 to 2014. Microscopic hematuria was defined as 3 or more red blood cells per high power field in the absence of infection as indicated in the American Urologic Association guidelines. …”
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