Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki)
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Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe Importance of Perioperative Prophylaxis with Cefuroxime or Ceftriaxone in the Surgical Site Infections Prevention after Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgical Procedures.
Introduction Surgical site infections pose a significant problem in the treatment of neurosurgical procedures, regardless of the application of perioperative prophylaxis with systemic antibiotics. The infection rate in these procedures ranges from less than 1% to above 15%. Different antibiotics and administration regimes have been used in the perioperative prophylaxis so far, and there are numerous comparative studies regarding their efficiency, however, it is generally indicated that the choice thereof should be based on information and local specifics connected to the most probable bacterial causers, which would possibly contaminate the surgical site and cause infection, and moreover, the mandatory compliance with the principles of providing adequate concentration of the drug at the time of the anticipated contamination. ⋯ There was no case of SSI in the group of patients who received cefuroxime before surgery. Conclusion Administration of parenteral antibiotics before surgery reduces the incidence of postoperative infections after neurosurgical procedures, especially in cases with increased risk factors for SSI, such as ACA score of ≥ 2/3, the duration of the surgical intervention ≥ 4 hours, contaminated wound and comorbidities. Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis should be directed to better coverage of the S.aureus arrays.
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Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative Analysis of Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheterization Compared to Blind Catheterization.
Central venous catheterization is performed by the landmark method and ultrasound guided method. The purpose of the study was to compare the success, average number of attempts, average time to return of blood, and complication rate between the two methods. ⋯ Real-time ultrasound guidance improves success, decreases number of attempts, decreases average time to the return of blood and reduces mechanical complications rate.
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Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) · Sep 2017
ReviewLet's Go Bananas! Gren Bananas and their Health Benefits.
Bananas have enormous health benefits as a food for both animals and humans. They have been used as a complimentary medicine to treat pathological conditions since ancient times. ⋯ Herein, we write on the potential therapeutic and functional benefits of certain species of bananas when consumed green as well as considering the properties of extracts from the non-fruit parts of the plant. We conclude that green bananas appear to deliver an array of health and therapeutic benefits.
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Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) · Sep 2017
Biography Historical ArticleCentenary of the Birth of Academician Prof. Dr. Isak Tadzer, Founder of the Pathophysiology and Nuclear Medicine in Macedonia.
Academician Prof. Dr. Isak Tadzer was born a hundred years ago on December 24, 1916 in Sofia. ⋯ For his complete activity Prof. Tadzer has won numerous diplomas, plaques and awards, and among them the following are emphasized: National Award of October 11, Order of Labor of Second Degree, the Award of the City of Skopje - November 13, the Charter of Dr. Trifun Panovski and the Certificate of Acknowledgement awarded by the Macedonian Medical Association for the outstanding results in advancing the medical science, practice and development of the health care and the long-term contribution and promotion of the MMA.