Evaluation of antibiotic resistance in Proteus spp: a growing trend that worries Public Health. Results of 10 Years of Analysis.

The genus Proteus includes several species among which Proteus mirabilis is by far the most commonly detected in clinical specimens. In the last twenty years, isolates with multiple acquired resistance genes have been detected, especially in the hospital environment, with a significant impact on the treatment of infections. This research is a ten-year cross-sectional study reporting the detection rates and the antibiotic susceptibility of Proteus spp.

Outcomes of Computer-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional TKA: A Bicentric Controlled Retrospective Clinical Study.

Despite the globally ascertained success of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) procedure, 20% of patients are still unsatisfied with the surgery results. The purpose of the study is to identify the functional and radiological outcomes of the computer-assisted (CAS) TKA compared to the conventional technique. The clinical databases and medical records of both clinical sites were retrospectively analyzed, and then according to study time-lapse, inclusion, and exclusion criteria, eligible patients were retrieved and included.