Lumbar Transforaminal Injection of Steroids versus Platelet-Rich Plasma for Prolapse Lumbar Intervertebral Disc with Radiculopathy: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Pilot Study.

Study Design: Double-blind randomized controlled pilot study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes of steroids with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) administered by lumbar transforaminal injection (LTI) in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.

Overview Of Literature: Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is one of the most common conditions managed by spine surgeons in routine practice.

Comparison of Functional Outcomes Between Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery and Discectomy in Massive Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Analysis.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis.

Objective: Lumbar disc herniation is one the most common condition responsible for low back and radicular pain. Although the symptoms are not proportional to the size of disc prolapse but massive disc herniation frequently needs surgical management.

First report of VIM metallo-β-lactamase production in and clinical isolates from Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Introduction: Even though the increasing incidence of VIM-producing and has been reported worldwide, studies are still lacking in Palestine. The aim of this study was to screen carbapenem-resistant and bacteria in the Gaza Strip, Palestine and further to characterize carbapenemase-producing isolates.

Methods: A total of 69 and 27 isolates were obtained from three Gaza hospitals and recovered from urine, wound swabs, blood and ear discharge.

Alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance among sepsis patients admitted to ICU in a tertiary care hospital in India - a case control retrospective study.

Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are principal threats to the patients of intensive care units. An increase in the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) observed in gram negative bacteria is a great challenge to deal with. HAI and AMR lead to prolonged hospitalization and additional doses of anti-microbial treatment affecting patient's fitness and finances.