The Efficacy of a Novel Surgical Device in Preventing Intraoperative Wound Contamination in an In Vivo Porcine Model.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a morbid and costly complication in abdominal surgery. Topical antibiotic delivery via intraoperative irrigation and barrier wound protection are strategies for preventing SSI. We tested the safety and efficacy of a novel wound protector device with an integrated fluid irrigation platform in a porcine model.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..

Prevalence of dental problems in recreational SCUBA divers: A pilot survey.

Mind the gap: Are dental trainees satisfied with their clinical experience?

An investigation of the clinical experiences of dentists within the national dental foundation training programme in the North West of England.

How will the obesity epidemic affect dentistry?

A scoping review of the implications of adult obesity in the delivery and acceptance of dental care.

Energy or taste: why are teenagers drinking sports drinks?

A survey of sports drinks consumption among adolescents.

Sweet tooth: What pocket money is buying today.

The availability of novelty sweets within high school localities.

Endoluminal suturing may overcome the limitations of clip closure of a gaping wide colon perforation (with videos).

Background: It is unclear whether large gaping perforations of the colon can be closed by the endoluminal route.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and the outcome of closure of large perforations of colon with clips and sutures by using through-the-endoscope novel devices.

Design: Prospective animal study.

Glutathione and p53 independently mediate responses against oxidative stress in ES cells.

We have investigated the roles of the antioxidant glutathione and p53 in the response of embryonic stem (ES) cells to oxidative stress. ES cells express gammaGCS, a critical enzyme in glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis. Treatment with the pro-oxidant menadione led to elevation of GSH, a strong apoptotic response and reduced clonogenic survival.