Daegu Fatima Hospital

The Standardization and Comparability Gap in Evaluating Antibacterial Surfaces for Load-Bearing Orthopedic Implants: A Critical Review

Periprosthetic joint infection is among the most serious complications of joint replacement, and the implant surface, where infection begins, is a rational prevention target. Antibacterial titanium surfaces act by releasing an agent, by contact killing, or by resisting adhesion....

Nutritional support for critically ill patients by the Korean Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition—part II: a clinical practice guideline

Purpose: Nutritional therapy is an essential component of intensive care management. Appropriate nutritional support may reduce infectious and metabolic complications and promote recovery in critically ill patients. However, nutritional practices vary across institutions, and int...