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Urinary Tract Infection Therapy

Studies from A.M. Fagin and colleagues yield new information about urinary tract infection therapy

Published in Blood Weekly, April 22nd, 2010

A report, 'Odontoid fractures in the elderly: should we operate,' is newly published data in The Journal of Trauma. According to recent research published in the Journal of Trauma, "Treatment of odontoid fractures remains controversial. There are conflicting data in the literature with regard to timing of operative fixation (OP), as well as whether OP should be performed."

"Within our own institution, treatment is variable depending largely on surgeon preference. This study was undertaken in an attempt to develop management consensus by examining outcomes in elderly patients with odontoid fractures and comparing OP to a nonoperative (non-OP) approach. :...

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