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Background:Temporal artery (TA) biopsy is the current standard for diagnosing temporal arteritis, but has limited sensitivity. Colour duplex ultrasonography is a newer, non‐invasive method of diagnosing temporal arteritis.
Methods:A systematic review was performed of trials comparing TA biopsy with duplex ultrasonography. Duplex results (halo sign, stenosis or vessel occlusion) were compared with...
Background:Surgical‐site infection increases morbidity, mortality and financial burden. The preferred topical antiseptic agent (chlorhexidine or povidone–iodine) for preoperative skin cleansing is unclear.
Methods:A meta‐analysis of clinical trials was conducted to determine whether preoperative antisepsis with chlorhexidine or povidone–iodine reduced surgical‐site infection in clean‐contaminated...
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