Caught Between Stewardship and Resistance: How to Treat Acute Complicated Diverticulitis in Areas of Low Antimicrobial Susceptibility?

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the main threats to public health, with multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens on the rise across continents. Although treatment guidelines generally recommend antimicrobial therapy for acute complicated diverticulitis, they do not specify treatment pathways according to local or national resistance profiles. There is sparse data regarding specific pathogens involved in Hinchey II-IV patients who undergo surgery.

Minimizing Oxidative Stress in Oral Surgery: A Comparative Study of Laser-Assisted and Conventional Third Molar Extractions.

This study aims to compare the effects of conventional surgical techniques and laser-assisted methods on salivary oxidative stress biomarkers following third molar extraction, in order to evaluate the potential benefits of laser surgery in reducing oxidative stress and promoting faster recovery. A total of 154 patients, aged 16-30, undergoing third molar extractions were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups: conventional surgery ( = 75) and laser-assisted surgery ( = 79).

Exploring the Intersection of Blood Transfusion and Same-Day Computed Tomography Imaging: An Overview of Clinical Risks and Practices.

The use of transfusions, whether involving whole blood or specific blood components, is essential for managing various clinical conditions. Many cases are acute, often requiring post-transfusion imaging evaluation. While there is no absolute contraindication for chest imaging following blood transfusion, it should be approached cautiously.

Do educational interventions reduce the gender gap in communication skills?- a systematic review.

Background: Efficient doctor-patient communication is essential for improving patient care. The impact of educational interventions on the communication skills of male and female students has not been systematically reviewed. The aim of this review is to identify interventions used to improve communication skills in medical curricula and investigate their effectiveness in improving the communication skills of male and female medical students.