A randomised trial comparing preoperative administration of single-dose kefazolin to kefazolin plus metronidazole as prophylactic antibiotics at caesarean section

Background.Caesarean section is a life-saving procedure which is associated with high rates of maternal and neonatal complications.It has been estimated that globally, 29.7 million births occur by caesarean section annually.The risk of postpartum infection is estimated to be five to ten times higher compared with normal vaginal delivery.Pregnancy-r

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Yessotoxin, a Marine Toxin, Exhibits Anti-Allergic and Anti-Tumoural Activities Inhibiting Melanoma Tumour Growth in a Preclinical Model.

Yessotoxins (YTXs) are a group of marine toxins produced by the dinoflagellates Protoceratium reticulatum, Lingulodinium polyedrum and Gonyaulax spinifera.They may have medical interest due to their potential role as anti-allergic but also anti-cancer compounds.However, their biological activities remain poorly characterized.Here, we show that the

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