Publications by authors named "K S Muhammed Farooque"
Background & objectives Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They cause significant morbidity, leading to excess health expenditures and increased length of hospital stay. Despite a high population burden, data on post-discharge SSIs is lacking from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In the late 20th century, limb salvage surgery emerged as a game-changer for treating musculoskeletal tumors, evolving with advanced techniques to offer both survival and functional preservation. The objective of the study is to discuss key metrics, such as overall survival, metastasis-free survival, local recurrence-free survival, and functional outcomes, recognizing the importance of these measures. Despite hurdles such as potential infections and implant issues, it is crucial to understand and address complications, which is also highlighted in this study.
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- The study investigates the prevalence and impact of candidaemia in 67 ICUs across India, assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced its rates and mortality.* -
- Data from 401,601 patient days revealed higher candidaemia rates in COVID-19 ICUs (2.52/1000 patient days) compared to non-COVID-19 ICUs (1.05/1000 patient days), with associated mortality significantly higher in COVID-19 cases (61% vs. 41%).* -
- Analysis identified C. tropicalis as the most common isolated species (26.7%), while C. auris, which had a high mortality rate, accounted for 17.5% of isolates
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- - The text discusses the importance of timely management of spine and pelvis fractures following road traffic accidents, highlighting the rarity and potential severity of testicular dislocation as a complication.
- - A case study is presented involving a 25-year-old male who suffered significant injuries from a motorcycle accident, including an APC fracture of the pelvic ring and a compression fracture of the spine, with no initial genitourinary injury detected.
- - The report emphasizes the need for thorough genital examinations in complex pelvic injuries and advocates for a multidisciplinary approach among various medical specialties to improve patient outcomes.