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UnknownViral genetics and transmission dynamics in the second wave of mpox outbreak in Portugal and forecasting public health scenarios.
In 2023, a second wave of the global mpox epidemic, which is mainly affecting men who have sex with men (MSM), was observed in some countries. Herein, we benefited from a large viral sequence sampling (76/121; 63%) and vast epidemiological data to characterise the re-emergence and circulation of the...
S-EPMC11486115 | biostudies-literature
UnknownStatus of Sepsis Care in European Hospitals: Results from an International Cross-Sectional Survey.
Rationale: Early detection, standardized therapy, adequate infrastructure, and strategies for quality improvement should constitute essential components of every hospital's sepsis plan. Objectives: To investigate the extent to which recommendations from the sepsis guidelines are implem...
S-EPMC12005017 | biostudies-literature
UnknownEvaluation of appendicitis risk prediction models in adults with suspected appendicitis.

Background

Appendicitis is the most common general surgical emergency worldwide, but its diagnosis remains challenging. The aim of this study was to determine whether existing risk prediction models can reliably identify patients presenting to hospital in the UK with acute right iliac fossa ...
S-EPMC6972511 | biostudies-literature
UnknownValidation of the OAKS prognostic model for acute kidney injury after gastrointestinal surgery.

Background

Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of major gastrointestinal surgery with an impact on short- and long-term survival. No validated system for risk stratification exists for this patient group. This study aimed to validate externally a prognostic model...
S-EPMC8855527 | biostudies-literature
UnknownThe impact of surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer: An international prospective cohort study.

Aim

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to explore the impact of surgical delays on cancer resectability. This study aimed to compare resectability for colorectal cancer patients undergoing delayed versus non-delayed surgery.

Methods

This was an international pro...
S-EPMC9322431 | biostudies-literature
UnknownEffect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study.

Background

Surgery is the main modality of cure for solid cancers and was prioritised to continue during COVID-19 outbreaks. This study aimed to identify immediate areas for system strengthening by comparing the delivery of elective cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic in periods of l...
S-EPMC8492020 | biostudies-literature
UnknownA prognostic model for use before elective surgery to estimate the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (GSU-Pulmonary Score): a development and validation study in three international cohorts.

Background

Pulmonary complications are the most common cause of death after surgery. This study aimed to derive and externally validate a novel prognostic model that can be used before elective surgery to estimate the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and to support resource allo...
S-EPMC12056793 | biostudies-literature
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