Barzilai Medical Center

This study tested a new type of ureteral access sheath with a flexible tip and built-in suction during kidney stone surgery. Fifty adults with kidney stones 10 mm or larger were randomly assigned to receive either the new suction sheath or a standard sheath. The main goal was to …

This completed study looked at what makes ICU patients more likely to get Candida auris on their skin during an outbreak. Researchers screened 771 patients in the ICU using nose, armpit, and groin swabs. The goal was to find risk factors so hospitals can better protect vulnerable…