Background: The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) across surgical procedures,
specialties, and conditions is reported to vary from 0.1% to 50%. Operative duration is often cited …

Background The aim of this study was to systematically synthesize the large volume of
literature reporting on the association between operative duration and complications across …

We reviewed the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of vertebral fractures due to
osteoporosis in the elderly. Vertebral fractures are underdiagnosed despite their high prevalence …

Estimating the prevalence of renal insufficiency in seniors requiring long-term care.
Background Renal function declines with age, but little is known about the extent of renal …

Purpose Percutaneous ablation techniques, including microwave ablation (MWA) and
radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have become important minimally invasive treatment options for …

Background The British STRATIFY tool was previously developed to predict falls in hospital.
Although the tool has several strengths, certain limitations exist which may not allow …

Background Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat and prevent acid‐related
disorders. Despite high efficacy, PPI safety has been increasingly scrutinised. However, no …

Aims Current European guidelines recommend prophylactic implantation of cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs) in patients with a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) who are …

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters and centrally inserted central catheters
have numerous benefits but can be associated with risks. This meta-analysis compared …

Study Design: Meta-analysis. Objectives: To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of
total disc replacement (TDR) compared with fusion in patients with functionally disabling …