Staphylococci sp. are the most commonly associated pathogens in infective endocarditis,
especially within high-income nations. This along with the increasing burden of healthcare …

Objectives Sternal instability and wound infections are major causes of morbidity following
cardiac surgery, which is further amplified in high risk patients that include diabetics and …

Background Prevention of cardiac surgical site infection has largely focused on reducing
infection due to Staphylococcus aureus, although other bacteria also play an important role …

Background After sternotomy, the spectrum for sternal osteosynthesis comprises standard
wiring and more complex techniques, like titanium plating. The aim of this study is to develop …

The ERAS guidelines are intended to identify, disseminate and promote the implementation
of the best, scientific evidence-based actions to decrease variability in clinical practice. The …

Mineralization has found widespread use in the fabrication of composite biomaterials for
hard tissue regeneration. The current mineralization processes are mainly carried out in …

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is the protein responsible for the development and maintenance
of sensory skin innervation. Given the role of appropriate innervation in skin healing, NGF …

A serious complication after cardiac surgery is sternal wound infection. Although incidence
rates vary worldwide, this complication raises significant concern in a certain patient …

The ERAS guidelines are intended to identify, disseminate and promote the implementation
of the best, scientific evidence-based actions to decrease variability in clinical practice. The …

Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), Escherichia coli (E. coli), and
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) are common pathogens encountered in infected …