Phytomedicinal properties of Hygrophila schulli (Neeramulliya) [PDF]
Hygrophila schulli which is known as “Neermulli’’ in the vernacular is an herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka. Ancient medicinal literature suggests the use of H.
Malshani Nissanka +5 more
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Ten-year trends in antibiotic usage at a tertiary care hospital in Korea, 2004 to 2013 [PDF]
Background/Aims This study was performed to evaluate trends in antibiotic usage at a tertiary care hospital in Korea. Methods This study collated antibiotic prescription data and total patient days for inpatients at a tertiary care hospital in Korea ...
Bongyoung Kim +4 more
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Comparative study of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of the seed coat vs. seed kernel extracts from the plant Mangifera indica L. in inflammatory acne treatment [PDF]
Introduction: The present study was developed to investigate and compare the extraction yield, the contents of polyphenols and mangiferin, the activities against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli bacteria, and the anti ...
Ngoc Nha Thao Nguyen +4 more
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Modified Novel Double Antimicrobial Preparations Against E.Faecalis and C. Albicans: An In-vitro Study [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of endodontic treatment is the reduction of microbial load inside the root canal, for which Calcium hydroxide {Ca(OH)2} is the most commonly used medicament, which is ineffective against resistant microbes such as E.faecalis and C ...
N Meena +4 more
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Liposomes used in the delivery of various antimicrobials to biofilm-producing infections: a systematic review [PDF]
Objective(s): Persistent clinical infections have driven extensive research to find effective solutions. Liposomes, known for their biocompatibility, versatility, targetability, and tunability, have emerged as a prominent drug delivery system.
Manouchehr Teymouri +7 more
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Thiourethane-functionalized fillers: biological properties and degradation resistance [PDF]
This study determined the effect of thiourethane-functionalized fillers (TU) on the antimicrobial properties, cytotoxicity, degree of conversion (DC), water sorption (Wsp) and solubility (Wsl) of experimental composites. TU-modified fillers were added at
Larissa Maria CAVALCANTE +6 more
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Background and objectives: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health challenge. The pervasive antibiotic misuse can lead to increased antibiotic resistance.
Nakisa Zarrabi Ahrabi +2 more
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Relationship between outpatient antibiotic use and the prevalence of bacterial infections in Montenegro [PDF]
Background/Aim. The overuse of antibiotics unnecessarily exposes patients to risk of side effects, encourages reconsultation for similar problems and enhances antimicrobial resistance. The use of antibiotics in the year 2011 in Montenegro was high (39.05
Šahman-Zaimović Majda +5 more
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Nisin: Prerequisites and Prospects for Application in the Medical Field
Nisin is a typical representative of class I bacteriocins belonging to subtype A1 lantibiotics. This lantibiotic is produced by gram-positive bacteria of the genera Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Blautia.
Oksana Knysh, Artur Martynov
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Green-mediated Silver-Carbon-Chitosan Nanocomposite Wound Healing Gel using Musa paradisiaca: An In-vitro Study against Wound-assosciated Pathogens [PDF]
Introduction: The rise of antibiotic-resistant wound infections highlights the need for alternative antimicrobial agents. Green synthesis using plant extracts provides an eco-friendly approach, and Musa paradisiaca leaves contain phytochemicals that aid ...
Banuppriya Palani +4 more
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