Methods: Pertinent studies on antimicrobial prophylaxis for elective colorectal surgery were identified from a Medline search of English language publications since 1966. Results: We found ...

A higher cefazolin dose was not associated with decreased rates of surgical site infections among obese patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery, study data showed.

Cefazolin is the preferred agent for surgical prophylaxis in bariatric procedures above or including the duodenum, while cefoxitin or cefazolin in combination with metronidazole should be used for ...

Obesity was found to be an independent risk factor for postoperative pulmonary embolism in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients, according to a stud ...

Sam Mercer, from Crosby, broke his leg in December 2023 and on Valentine's Day, underwent surgery to fix the problem. The ...

In addition to ZTlido, Scilex's portfolio features Elyxyb, an oral celecoxib solution for migraines, which may also find broader use for acute pain such as tension headaches. Another product ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. - The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved an extension of the lock-up ...

A recent review in Cureus outlines surgical cosmetic procedures after weight loss, educating clinicians in counseling ...

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