Importance The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (younger than 50 years) is rising
globally, the reasons for which are unclear. It appears to represent a unique disease …

Objective To explore the existing evidence on patient understanding of and/or participation
in infection-related care in surgical specialties. Method A scoping review of the literature was …

Background No standardized written or volumetric definition exists for 'loss of domain'(LOD).
This limits the utility of LOD as a morphological descriptor and as a predictor of peri-and …

Objectives To investigate the drivers for infection management and antimicrobial
stewardship (AMS) across high-infection-risk surgical pathways. Methods A qualitative study …

Our understanding of the molecular classification of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) has
evolved significantly over the past two decades. Tumours can be broadly categorised as …

Background The effect of team dynamics on infection management and antimicrobial
stewardship (AMS) behaviours is not well understood. Using innovative visual mapping …

Objective To identify perceptions and awareness of changes in infection prevention and
control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices among healthcare workers …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignancy with a relatively long preclinical phase which
provides a unique opportunity for screening and early detection. Many developed countries …

Introduction Preoperative anemia is relatively common in colon cancer patients; however, its
impact on short-term surgical outcomes is not well established. The aim of our study was to …

Objective The irrational use of antibiotics is a leading contributor to antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic stewardship (AS) interventions predominantly focus on prescribers. This study …