Taylor J Linaburg,Kristin M Hammersmith
Taylor J Linaburg
Our review provides an update on the current landscape of contact lens-associated microbial keratitis (MK). We discuss the prevalence and risk factors associated with MK, emphasizing the role of overnight wear, poor hygiene, and contact len...
Intravascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: Contemporary Issues Related to a Persistent Problem [0.03%]
与持续存在的问题相关的当代血管内导管相关血流感染的问题
Cristina J Torres,Mark E Rupp,Kelly A Cawcutt
Cristina J Torres
Hospital-acquired infections, including central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), are an ongoing source of cost, morbidity, and mortality worldwide. This article presents a summary of the impact of the recent SARS-CoV-2 pande...
Hussam Tabaja,Omar M Abu Saleh,Douglas R Osmon
Hussam Tabaja
Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) ranks among the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries, with its annual incidence on the rise globally. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a leading cause of arthroplasty failure. This review a...
Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections: A Contemporary Review [0.03%]
心血管植入式电子设备感染：当代综述
Catherine G Bielick,Christopher J Arnold,Vivian H Chu
Catherine G Bielick
Infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are increasing and are a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. This article summarizes the latest updates with respect to the epidemiology, microbiology, and ...
Rami Abdul Halim,Caren Challita,Nadine Omeirat et al.
Rami Abdul Halim et al.
Vascular graft infections (VGI) pose a significant challenge in vascular surgery, characterized by substantial morbidity and mortality. This review delves into the epidemiology, pathogenesis, microbiology, risk factors, and clinical present...
Emily M Eichenberger,Varun Phadke,Lindsay M Busch et al.
Emily M Eichenberger et al.
Patients on mechanical circulatory support are at heightened risk for infection given the invasive nature of the devices with internal and external components, the surgical implantation of the devices, and the presence of foreign material s...
Elizabeth Scruggs-Wodkowski,Ian Kidder,Jennifer Meddings et al.
Elizabeth Scruggs-Wodkowski et al.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and costly hospital-acquired infections, yet they are largely preventable. The greatest modifiable risk factor for developing a CAUTI is duration of catheterization, including...
Cancer in People with HIV [0.03%]
HIV患者的癌症
Thomas A Odeny,Valeria Fink,Mazvita Muchengeti et al.
Thomas A Odeny et al.
We review the intersection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cancer globally, including the complex interplay of oncogenic infections, chronic inflammation, and behavioral and other factors in increasing cancer risk among people wit...
Device-Related Infections: Evolving Strategies for a Universal Problem [0.03%]
医疗设备相关感染：解决普遍性难题的方法学革新
Vivian H Chu
Vivian H Chu
Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the South: An Epidemic Within an Epidemic [0.03%]
南部的艾滋病病毒：一场流行病中的疫潮
Carlos S Saldana,Wendy S Armstrong
Carlos S Saldana
The authors examine the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States, emphasizing its severe impact on minority and young populations. The authors highlight challenges including limited health care access, systemic racism influencing social d...