The impact of Covid-19 on patients with suspected cancer: An analysis of ED presentation and referrals to a quick diagnosis unit.

Purpose: Patients evaluated in the emergency department (ED) who have concerning symptoms suggestive of a cancer diagnosis are mostly referred to the quick diagnosis unit of our tertiary hospital. This study analyzed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the volume, disease patterns, and accessibility to essential investigations of patients with suspected cancer referred by the ED to this unit.

Methods: Trends in referrals were analyzed from January 1 to July 8, 2020 and the corresponding dates of 2019.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Infection When Teicoplanin Is Included for Prophylaxis in Patients with Hip Fracture.

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) rate after surgery for hip fracture is about 4%. The aim of the present study was to review the efficacy of dual prophylaxis using teicoplanin plus cefuroxime and risk factors for SSI.

Patients: Operations for hip fracture from 2012 to 2013 were retrospectively reviewed.