This systematic review focuses on the various aspects of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) implementations, such as the various barriers, facilitators, and the role of teamwork. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and the Cochrane Library for studies published between the years 2018 and 2023. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies assessing the various factors hindering the implementation of ERAS protocols on patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmblyopia is a neurodevelopmental disorder of the visual system that impairs the vision of millions of children worldwide. Amblyopia is best treated within the sensitive period of visual development when a child is up to seven years of age. Currently, the gold standard for early treatment of childhood amblyopia is patching, with new treatments emerging in recent years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe levels of infectivity and mortality that ensued due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused an apparent global outcry. The health system, burdened by increasing deaths and hospitalizations, sought more effective treatment. This necessitated scientists and researchers to utilize existing drugs such as baricitinib, which has proved itself as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory.
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