Healed wounds represent the final result of a complex and redundant biochemical and
cellular process. About 50% of all cases discussed in the weekly morbidity and mortality …

In spite of numerous advances in surgical sciences, abdominal adhesions continue to
plague even the most experienced surgeon and greatly affect outcomes of operations and …

BACKGROUND Pneumonia is the most common intensive care unit–acquired infection in
the trauma and emergency general surgery population. Despite guidelines urging rapid …

Evidence suggests that stem-like cells are responsible for initiation, maintenance and
recurrence of solid tumors, including Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). GBM is an intractable …

BACKGROUND Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is associated with increased morbidity
and mortality in the trauma population. Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are standard of care for …

It has been postulated that brain tumor stem cells (TSCs) may be the population of cells
responsible for the maintenance and recurrence of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The …

Background Variations in admission patterns have been previously identified in non-elective
surgical services, but minimal data on the subject exists with respect to burn admissions …

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance programs are recommended to be
included in national infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, yet few exist in low-or …

Background: The practice of rapidly initiating antibiotic therapy for patients with suspected
infection has recently been criticized yet remains commonplace. Provider comfort level has …

Background Prehospital tourniquet use is now standard in trauma patients with diagnosed
or suspected extremity vascular injuries. Tourniquet-related vasospasm is an understudied …