Peri-Operative Method of Applying Chlorhexidine and Iodine as Skin Preparation Solutions: Does It Matter? A Literature Review.

Surgical site infection (SSI) is an adverse event that can lead to increased pain, increased cost, risk of death, and decreased patient satisfaction. Studies have investigated the best solutions to prevent SSI. Chlorhexidine has been suggested as the most efficacious antiseptic.

Medication non-adherence as a cause of apixaban failure in venous thromboembolism: The importance of pharmacist medication reconciliation.

Venous thromboembolism is often treated with direct oral anticoagulants. In order for direct oral anticoagulants to be effective, patients must adhere to a specific dosing strategy. We report a case of apixaban failure, the clinical workup that ensued, and the eventual discovery of unsuccessful medication adherence as the cause.

Women's Health Information Survey: Common Health Concerns and Trusted Sources of Health Information Among Different Populations of Female Patients.

Women are more likely to search for information on behalf of both themselves and others, thus making them a valuable target for health information research. The purpose of this project was to identify and compare the most important medical concerns and sources of health information trusted by women in relationship to demographic differences in two different clinical settings within the same geographic area (Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine and Beaches Community Health care-a Sulzbacher Center Clinic). A novel survey tool was developed to obtain information regarding the age, race, and socioeconomic demographics of patients as well as the patients' personal significant medical concerns and trusted sources of health information.