Limits Bladder Uropathogenic Infection by Triggering a Host Type I Interferon Response.

Many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recurrent because uropathogens persist within the bladder epithelial cells (BECs) for extended periods between bouts of infection. Because persistent uropathogens are intracellular, they are often refractive to antibiotic treatment. The recent discovery of endogenous spp.

Incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers in hospitals: 10-year cohort study.

Objective: Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a serious problem in patients with multiple comorbidities and are associated with a longer duration of hospital stay and higher medical costs. The aetiology and rate of PU occurrence in South Korea remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to determine the incidence, prevalence, mortality and common comorbidities of hospitalised patients with PUs in the South Korean healthcare system.

(CONSORT) Wound closure using Dermabond after excision of hemangioma on the lip.

Background: As the lip contains ample blood supply, hemangiomas often occur in this area. When surgical excision is performed, wound closure is important. To prevent infection from saliva and food, watertight wound closure is needed.