SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)

This study tests whether a machine learning tool can accurately predict which patients are at high risk for surgical site infection after brain or spinal tumor surgery. About 500 adults scheduled for tumor removal will have their infection risk calculated within 72 hours after su…

This study tests whether using a clindamycin vaginal cream or a povidone-iodine vaginal wash before a planned C-section better prevents wound infections. About 150 healthy pregnant women between 37-40 weeks will participate. The goal is to find the most effective method to reduce…

This study compares two common methods for closing the skin after a planned C-section: stitches alone versus stitches plus a skin adhesive. Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer wound problems like infection or itching, and which one women find more convenient. Abou…

This study looks at whether a simple bedside ultrasound can find fluid under the skin after open abdominal surgery and help predict which patients will get a wound infection. About 100 adults who had emergency or planned abdominal surgery will get three ultrasound scans of their …