One Intrawound Antibiotic Wins for Surgical Infections After Tibial Fracture Surgery

One Intrawound Antibiotic Wins for Surgical Infections After Tibial Fracture Surgery

Orthopedic surgeons commonly use vancomycin and tobramycin powder intraoperatively to reduce infection risk. A randomized trial showed that adding tobramycin was no better than vancomycin alone at preventing deep surgical site infections among patients with tibial fractures at high risk of infection. The combination therapy’s posterior probability of being superior to vancomycin alone was only…

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Invasive Species in California That Damage Crops and Endanger Native Animals

Invasive Species in California That Damage Crops and Endanger Native Animals

California’s response blends monitoring, prevention, biological control, mechanical removal, chemical control where appropriate, and public education. The state also relies on inspections, boat-cleaning rules and reporting systems. Programs aimed at quagga mussel and zebra mussels often stress “Clean, Drain, Dry” because a few hidden larvae can move from one water body to another on a…

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