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Not all previous surgeries are the same: Procedure‐specific infection risk in total knee arthroplasty patients with a history of previous knee surgery

Abstract Purpose While patient‐level factors for prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are well‐established, prior ipsilateral knee procedures are typically treated as a uniform risk factor despite likely variation in risk profile across proce...

Long-term temperature, oxygen and water clarity trends in Swiss lakes

Abstract. Water temperature, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen concentration, and water clarity are key variables routinely measured in Swiss lakes by lake monitoring programs run by cantonal environmental offices and international lake commissions. In most lakes, data is...

A Case Report of Horner’s Syndrome in Labour Neuroaxial Analgesia: Diagnosis, Management and Follow-Up

Background and Clinical Significance: Horner’s syndrome is an uncommon but recognised complication of neuroaxial analgesia in obstetric procedures, with an incidence of 0.4–4%. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 28-year-old primigravida who developed unilateral Horne...

Awake Prone Positioning in Moderate ARDS: A Case Report

Background: Legionella pneumophila is a rare but severe cause of community-acquired pneumonia and can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Awake prone positioning (APP) has been recognized as an effective adjunct for non-intubated patients with hypoxemic respirator...