Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are caused by nosocomial pathogens. HAIs have
an immense impact not only on developing countries but also on highly developed parts of …

Background Carriers of multidrug-resistant bacteria are at risk of infections with these
bacteria; the precise size of this risk is unclear. We aimed to quantify the effect of gut …

Advances in soft materials, miniaturized electronics, sensors, stimulators, radios, and battery-
free power supplies are resulting in a new generation of fully implantable organ interfaces …

Prevention of surgical site infection in orthopaedic surgery and bone trauma has some
hallmarks not shared with other surgical disciplines: low inoculum for implant infections; …

Introduction: The International Neuromodulation Society (INS) has determined that there is a
need for guidance regarding safety and risk reduction for implantable neurostimulation …

The study of metallic drug/device combinations for controlled drug release in orthopaedic
applications has gained significant momentum in the past decade, particularly for the …

We found very few publications specifically concerning antibiotic stewardship in persons
with a DFI. The case-mix of these patients is substantial and infection plays only one part …

Transmission of airborne microbe-carrying particles (MCPs) is one of the key factors causing
surgical site infection during surgical procedures. In operating rooms (ORs) with mixing …

We undertook a retrospective case-control study to assess the clinical variables associated
with infections in open fractures. A total of 1492 open fractures were retrieved; these were …

Background Despite the extensive research that has been conducted to date, practice often
differs from established guidelines and will vary between individuals and organisations. It …