University Hospitals of Cleveland

A rapid approach to detect methicillin-resistant and susceptible Staphylococcus aureus directly from clinical specimens

ABSTRACT Screening of methicillin-resistant/susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA/MSSA) is important for healthcare facilities to prevent hospital-acquired infections. The two common MRSA screening approaches are culture-based testing with selective and/or differential properti...

Reflux symptom burden and objective findings at long-term follow-up after peroral endoscopic myotomy

BACKGROUND: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) effectively treats achalasia but confers a significant risk of postoperative gastroesophageal reflux. Studies demonstrate poor short-term correlation between reflux symptoms and objective findings, but long-term outcomes remain unclea...