Novel synthetic mimics of antimicrobial peptides have been developed to exhibit structural
properties and antimicrobial activity similar to those of natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) …

Study design Retrospective comparative study. Objective To determine how the use of
dedicated spine surgical nurses and scrub technicians impacted surgical outcomes of posterior …

Background: The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence, risk factors for, and types
of respiratory complications occurring in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. Methods: …

Background: Although postoperative cast immobilization is routinely used in children, it is
not without complications. Few studies have focused on interventions to decrease their …

Study design Retrospective comparative study Objectives The goal of this study was to
investigate fluoroscopy time and radiation exposure during pediatric spine surgery using a …

Purpose: To explore the correlation between retinal capillary non-perfusion and the distribution
of retinal neovascularization and vascular leakage (VL) in patients with proliferative …

Aim To determine prevalence, incidence and risk factors for foot pressure ulcers in ambulatory
children with spina bifida. Method Retrospective cohort study of 72 ambulatory children (…

Background: Retrograde percutaneous pinning often involves intra-articular pin placement.
Classic teaching has cautioned about the risk of septic arthritis with intra-articular pins, …

Background No recent study has examined how a trend toward surgical fixation for pediatric
femoral shaft fractures has impacted blood loss and transfusion requirements. The purpose …

Objective To examine the relationship between socioeconomic factors and outcomes of
developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Study design A retrospective review of patients with …