The network, developed in April, allows practices across the country to enroll patients in clinical studies and share data that will potentially improve patient care. University of Cincinnati was one of the first few members of the network.
Dr. Krishnan is an associate professor in the department of surgery at UC. The pilot study will involve 100 practitioners nationally, who will enroll 25 patients each. The study aims to determine the clinical outcomes of the currently varying practices in antibiotic management of patients undergoing wisdom teeth extraction, said Dr. Krishnan.
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