Vitamin D supplementation in a post-pandemic era: A narrative review by Pheagane G. Bopape, Chrisna Wagenaar, Madan Poka, Elmien Bronkhorst

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Antiviral therapy defiant mixed viral retinitis post hematopoietic allogeneic stem cell transplant by Nadia Gabarin, Rohan Dadak, Mili Roy, Alexander J. Kaplan, Shariq Haider, Dina Khalaf

“…Our case demonstrates the occurrence of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) proven mixed viral retinitis (cytomegalovirus and varicella zoster virus) post allogeneic stem cell transplant despite multiple prophylactic antiviral therapies, including letermovir, and in the documented absence of CMV DNAemia. …”
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Malaria: current prophylaxis options by S. Toovey

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Probiotic Prophylaxis of Neonatal Jaundice by Tatyana Itova, Victoria Georgieva

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Prophylactic and therapeutic effects of (6)–shogaol on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis by Didem Bezirci, Meltem Karşıyaka Hendek, Gönen Özcan, Oğuz Kul, Tuğçe Anteplioğlu, Ebru Olgun

“…Purpose: (6)-Shogaol is the most prevalent bioactive compound in ginger. The aim of this study was to examine both the prophylactic and therapeutic effects of (6)-shogaol in an experimental periodontitis model.Materials and Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups. …”
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Pediatric splenectomy for hematologic disorders: two-decade experience and prophylactic cholecystectomy outcomes by Oguzhan Uzaslan, Ali Ekber Hakalmaz, Suheyla Ocak, Osman Faruk Senyuz, Senol Emre

“…The absence of post-splenectomy sepsis in this series supports the continued role of total splenectomy when appropriate vaccination protocols and antibiotic prophylaxis are implemented.…”
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Sexual Assault: A Report on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Postexposure Prophylaxis by William F. Griffith, Gary E. Ackerman, Cindy L. Zoellner, Jeanne S. Sheffield

“…Although the initiation of an HIV post exposure prophylaxis protocol for sexual assault in a county hospital population is feasible, patient follow-up for counseling and HIV serostatus evaluation is an identified barrier…”
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Toxoplasma gondii Myocarditis after Adult Heart Transplantation: Successful Prophylaxis with Pyrimethamine by Tania Mara V. Strabelli, Rinaldo Focaccia Siciliano, Silvia Vidal Campos, Jussara Bianchi Castelli, Fernando Bacal, Edimar A. Bocchi, David E. Uip

“…Six patients (1.3%) developed T. gondii infection/reactivation in the post-operative period. All infections/reactivations occurred before 1996, when no standardized toxoplasmosis prophylactic regimen or co-trimoxazole prophylaxis was used. …”
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Multicentre, open-label, phase IV, randomised trial testing superiority of individualised targeted antibiotic prophylaxis over empiric prophylaxis at ureteral stent removal followi... by Maja Vejlgaard, Hein Vincent Stroomberg, Mie Skjøttgaard Ynddal, Claus Moser, Ulla Nordström Joensen, Andreas Røder

“…Nonetheless, current guidelines are unable to provide evidence-based recommendations on preventative measures and, as a result, antibiotic prophylaxis varies across surgical centres. Most centres in Denmark administer empiric antibiotic prophylaxis at ureteral stent removal after cystectomy, where infection rates peak. …”
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General practice variation in peptic ulcer prophylaxis: a nationwide register-based study by Peter Fentz Haastrup, Jane Møller Hansen, Jens Søndergaard, Dorte Ejg Jarbøl

“…Using logistic regression, we analyze associations between general practice characteristics and prophylactic treatment among patients at risk of ulcer bleeding listed with the general practice.Results In most general practices, less than 40% of the patients at increased risk of ulcer bleeding were covered by PPI. …”
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Is guideline-driven prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism common practice in the South African private hospital setting? by Melissa van der Merwe, Marlene Julyan, Jesslee M. du Plessis

“…Prophylactic measures differed per speciality, with the most compliant amongst intensivists. …”
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Estimating the Health-Related Quality of Life Benefit of Prophylactic Treatment for COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People: A Multimethod Valuation Study by Katy Gallop, Rebekah Hall, Michael Watt, Daniel Squirrell, Neil Branscombe, Sofie Arnetop, Andrew Lloyd

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Antibiotic usage in surgical prophylaxis: a prospective surveillance of surgical wards at a tertiary hospital in Malaysia by Ai Ling Oh, Leh Min Goh, Nik Abdullah Nik Azim, Chee Sian Tee, Chee Wei Shehab Phung

“…Prophylactic antibiotics were discontinued within 24 hours post-operatively in 77% of the cases. …”
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“The efficacy and safety of Atogepant for migraine prophylaxis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials” by Ayesha Shaukat, Laiba Shakeel, Rumaisa Riaz, Saad Ashraf, Aymar Akilimali

“…Abstract Background Migraine is a complex neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, disabling headaches and various sensory symptoms, affecting about 15% of the global population annually. It is the second most common neurological condition worldwide, causing significant disability. …”
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STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRACISTERNAL ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT FOR THE CONTROL OF MASTITIS IN GOATS by K. Hristov, R. Pepovich, B. Nikolov, G. Stoimenov

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the healing and prophylactic effect of drying-off antibiotic therapy using the selective and non-selective approach of administration of the antibiotics. …”
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The use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing urologic procedures in an academic hospital Surabaya: A retrospective study by Tri Pudy Asmarawati, Tarmono Djojodimedjo, Dimas Panca Andhika, Musofa Rusli, Mariyatul Qibtiyah, Bagus Aulia Mahdi, Dwiki Novendrianto, Okla Sekar Martani, Hari Paraton, Heiman Wertheim, Kuntaman Kuntaman

“… Introduction: Prophylactic antibiotics in urological procedures are essential to prevent postoperative infections. …”
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PO75 | Prophylaxis with RFXIII: a clinical case in a pediatric patient with congenital FXIII deficiency and delayed diagnosis

“…The patient has been on prophylaxis with rFXIII every 4 weeks at a dose of 35 IU/kg since August 2022 and has only experienced minor bleeding episodes (superficial post-traumatic hematomas and ecchymoses). …”
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Laboratory associated zoonotic parasitic infections: a review of main agents and biosecurity measures by Maria Francesca Sini, Claudia Tamponi, Naunain Mehmood, Giorgia Dessì, Federica Ariu, Carlo Carta, Alberto Coghetto, Plamena Pentcheva, Simona Gabrielli, Antonio Scala, Antonio Varcasia

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Comparison of the effectiveness of single-dose levofloxacin with single-dose fosfomycin pre-urodynamic study related to the incidence of urinary tract infection: a randomized contr... by Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Fina Widia, Cindy Wijaya, Kevin Leonardo, Alfred Tanjung, Muhammad Hanif Arfiananda, Fatimah Nuwwaaridya Fitriani, Rahmat Aidil Fajar Siregar, Andika Afriansyah

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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea: state-of-the-art by D. V. Piliev, S. I. Achkasov, T. K. Korneva, O. I. Sushkov

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