Predictive Value of MRSA Nares Colonization in Diabetic Foot Infections: A Systematic Review and Bivariate Random Effects Meta-Analysis.

The primary objective of this study was to assess the negative predictive value of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal swabs in MRSA diabetic foot infections. MEDLINE and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to May 1, 2020. The following search string was used: (methicillin-resistant S.

An Umbrella Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Systematic Reviews on the Topic of Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis Nonunion Rates.

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to appraise and combine the available systematic reviews reporting nonunion incidence and prevalence in foot and ankle arthrodesis procedures. The Cochrane Library and MEDLINE were searched for relevant systematic reviews from inception to January 2022. Two independent reviewers selected and reviewed eligible studies.

DNA Sequencing to Evaluate Nail Pathogens: An Investigation into Bacteria and Fungi.

Background: It is well established and accepted that fungi are a major contributing factor in nail dystrophy. It has also been recognized that bacteria play a crucial role in onycholysis. However, the bacteria and fungi that can be grown on culture media in the laboratory are only a small fraction of the total diversity that exists in nature.

Perceived Stress of Podiatric Medical Students.

Background: The primary objective of this investigation was to objectify perceived stresses of students enrolled at a US college of podiatric medicine.

Methods: Following preliminary pilot data collection and representative student interviews, the Perceived Stress Scale and a newly developed survey consisting of 46 potential stresses were administered to students. Participants were asked to identify up to ten items from the survey that caused them the most stress and to further identify up to three of these ten that they considered to be the most stressful.