Clinical relevance of Staphylococcus saccharolyticus detection in human samples: a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To characterize the clinical relevance of S. saccharolyticus and to identify criteria to distinguish between infection and contamination.

Methods: We retrospectively investigated clinical features of patients with S.

Hypotension in the Emergency Department and Contrast Extravasation on Computerized Tomography Predict Blood Transfusion in Low-Energy Pelvic Fractures.

Introduction: Although low-energy pelvic fractures seldom present with significant hemorrhage, early recognition of at-risk patients is essential. We aimed to identify predictors of transfusion requirements in this cohort.

Methods: A 7-y retrospective chart review was performed.

Investigation of Surface Integrity Induced by Ultra-Precision Grinding and Scratching of Glassy Carbon.

Glassy carbon provides material characteristics that make it a promising candidate for use as a mould material in precision glass moulding. However, to effectively utilize glassy carbon, a thorough investigation into the machining of high-precision optical surfaces is necessary, which has not been thoroughly investigated. This research analyses the process of material removal and its resulting surface integrity through the use of nano-scratching and ultra-precision grinding.

Age-Adjusted Modified Frailty Index: Association With Hip Fracture Discharge Functional Dependence.

Introduction: Hip fractures are a common traumatic injury that carry significant morbidity and mortality, and prognostication of functional outcome is becoming increasingly salient. Across multiple surgical specialties, the five-item and 11-item Modified Frailty Index (mFI-5 and mFI-11) have been found to be convenient, quick, and sensitive tools for identifying patients at risk for perioperative complications. A prior study described the superiority of an Age-Adjusted Modified Frailty Index (aamFI) for predicting perioperative complications compared to the mFI-5 in an elective hip surgery.