Publications by authors named "L R CHAPIN"
Introduction: Patient medical and surgical history factors, such as prior prostatectomy, may lead surgeons to opt for ectopic reservoir placement rather than the standard reservoir location in the retropubic space (RPS) during inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement.
Objective: To examine the safety and effectiveness of ectopic reservoir placement used with three-piece IPPs in relation to reservoir placement in the RPS.
Methods: A systematic review of MEDLINE/Pubmed and Embase databases was performed for literature between 1970 and 2022.
, a fungal pathogen causing Botrytis blight, significantly impacts greenhouse crop management due to its broad host range and infection capabilities at various growth stages. Traditional control methods, primarily reliant on fungicides, are challenged by environmental concerns and the rise of fungicide-resistant strains. This study investigates the use of beneficial bacteria as a sustainable alternative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The microbiome plays a fundamental role in plant health and performance. Soil serves as a reservoir of microbial diversity where plants attract microorganisms via root exudates. The soil has an important impact on the composition of the rhizosphere microbiome, but greenhouse ornamental plants are commonly grown in soilless substrates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExamining barriers to implementing a surgical-site infection bundle.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study involving 30 hospital staff from 6 different hospitals revealed that the complexity of these bundles and varying barriers across departments hindered successful implementation.
- * Effective interprofessional collaboration and tailored strategies are essential for overcoming these challenges and improving the adoption and sustainability of SSI prevention practices.
Background: To improve adherence with pre-surgical screening for Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage and decolonization, we need more information about patients' experiences with these protocols.
Methods: We surveyed patients undergoing orthopedic, neurosurgical, or cardiac operations at Johns Hopkins Hospitals (JHH), the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) at MercyOne Northeast Iowa Neurosurgery (MONIN) to assess patients' experiences with decolonization protocols.
Results: Five hundred thirty-four patients responded.