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Broad-spectrum antibiotic prophylaxis in tumor and infected orthopedic surgery—the prospective-randomized, microbiologist-blinded, stratified, superiority trials: BAPTIST Trials
BackgroundThe perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis with 1st or 2nd generation cephalosporins is evidence-based in orthopedic surgery. There are,...
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Effect of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic De-escalation on Critically Ill Patient Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
PurposeAntibiotic de-escalation (ADE) in critically ill patients is controversial. Previous studies mainly focused on mortality; however, data are...
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A technique for introducing broad-spectrum topical antibiotics during open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures
Postoperative surgical site infections remain a significant and prevalent complication after open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular...
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Continuation Versus De-escalation of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Therapy in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
BackgroundAntibiotic de-escalation (ADE) is a stewardship initiative that aims to reduce exposure to antimicrobials, thus limiting their unwanted...
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Wide use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in very low birth weight infants with spontaneous focal intestinal perforation—is it really justified?
PurposeVery low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at a risk of spontaneous focal intestinal perforation (FIP). Treatment includes supportive care,...
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Efficacy and Safety of Five Broad-Spectrum Antiseizure Medications for Adjunctive Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
BackgroundOverall, up to one-third of epilepsy patients have drug-resistant epilepsy. However, there was previously no meta-analysis to support the...
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Early Empirical Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Sepsis
Purpose of ReviewEarly antibiotic administration is the cornerstone of sepsis treatment guidelines and quality measures. We summarize recent key...
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A WNT mimetic with broad spectrum FZD-specificity decreases fibrosis and improves function in a pulmonary damage model
BackgroundWnt/β-catenin signaling is critical for lung development and AT2 stem cell maintenance in adults, but excessive pathway activation has been...
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LAMB2 gene: broad clinical spectrum in Pierson syndrome
Pierson syndrome (PS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, characterized by congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS), and ocular and neurologic...
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Using text and charts to provide social norm feedback to general practices with high overall and high broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing: a series of national randomised controlled trials
BackgroundSending a social norms feedback letter to general practitioners who are high prescribers of antibiotics has been shown to reduce antibiotic...
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ACE2-targeting monoclonal antibody as potent and broad-spectrum coronavirus blocker
The evolution of coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, makes broad-spectrum coronavirus preventional or therapeutical strategies highly sought after....
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Comparison of the effect between cefazolin/cefuroxime and broad-spectrum antibiotics in preventing post-operative pulmonary infections for smoking patients receiving video-assisted thoracoscopic lung surgery: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe selection of prophylactic antibiotics for preventing post-operative pulmonary infections in smoking patients undergoing video-assisted...
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Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumors in the Head and Neck Demonstrate a Broad Clinical and Morphologic Spectrum
Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumour (PMT) is a rare tumour that occurs in bone or soft tissue and is associated with production of fibroblast growth...
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Prevention of Polymorphic Light Eruption Afforded by a Very High Broad-Spectrum Protection Sunscreen Containing Ectoin
IntroductionPolymorphic light eruption (PLE) is the most common idiopathic, acquired photodermatosis. The pathophysiology of PLE is not yet fully...
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Isolation and identification of the broad-spectrum high-efficiency phage vB_SalP_LDW16 and its therapeutic application in chickens
BackgroundSalmonella infection in livestock and poultry causes salmonellosis, and is mainly treated using antibiotics. However, the misuse use of...