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Effects of Dual Wavelength Photobiomodulation on Osseointegration in Grafted Areas

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated the effects of dual‐wavelength photobiomodulation (PBMT) (infrared and red laser) on osseointegration and bone structure in areas grafted with deproteinized bovine bone (DBB). Methods Sixty‐four rats were randomly distributed into four groups. The groups were divided according to the irradiation protocol applied:
Lucas de Sousa Goulart Pereira, Julia Raulino Lima, Elcio Marcantonio Jr., Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares, Suzane Cristina Pigossi, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the Synergistic In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Potential of Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Cetrimide in Combination as an Antiseptic and Disinfectant Agent

Microbiology Research
Chlorhexidine and cetrimide are often used as antiseptics and disinfectants. While their individual activities are well-documented, their synergism has rarely been evaluated. Here, we attempted to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of the
Diamond Jain, Rimjhim Gupta, Rashmi Mehta, Pratheesh N. Prabhakaran, Deva Kumari, Kulpreet Bhui, Deepa Murali   +6 more
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Coming clean on hand hygiene [PDF]

, 2007
Introduction: Hand hygiene is universally recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce the cross-transmission of hospital acquired infections. Successful strategies to improve hand hygiene compliance require a baseline knowledge of hand hygiene
Borg, Michael Angelo, Chetcuti, Sarah, Montefort, Maxine, Scicluna, Elizabeth   +3 more
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Sanitary risk in the handling of home‐prepared enteral formulations: A cross‐sectional assessment of microbiological contamination and food safety

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Studies show increased use of home enteral nutrition (HEN) owing to its benefits. However, knowledge about the sanitary risks of handling home‐prepared formulas remains limited despite their high contamination rates. This study aimed to assess the sanitary risks in the handling of home‐prepared enteral formulations by analyzing ...
Marcelly Caroline Pires Fernandes, Marcia Regina Beux, Elaine Cristine de Souza Martins, Luciana Karbiak, Caroline Opolski Medeiros, Rayane Luizi da Costa, Lize Stangarlin‐Fiori   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A structured, behavioural science approach to the preparation of antimicrobial stewardship interventions for companion animal veterinarians

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A structured, behavioural science approach was adopted to develop antimicrobial stewardship interventions in UK first‐opinion companion animal veterinary practice. The objectives were to identify behavioural targets for intervention and to understand how practice contexts influence these behaviours.
Ben Walker, Dan O'Neill, Huw Stacey, Dave Brodbelt   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevention of prosthetic joint infection in total hip and knee arthroplasties: Evidence based recommendations

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2019
Prosthetic joint infection is a dreaded complication of Total Joint Arthroplasty. Prevention, which is far more cost effective, should be of paramount importance to the arthroplasty surgeon.
O J Alonge, C O Ayekoloye, S O Ogunlade, I I Adeoye-Sunday, M O Okunola, T O Alonge   +5 more
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Comparing leukocyte‐ and thrombocyte‐rich fibrin and autologous grafts for the treatment of experimentally induced wounds in the tarsometatarsus of chickens

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Managing open wounds in birds is challenging. This study compared leukocyte‐ and thrombocyte‐rich fibrin (L‐TRF) and autologous grafts for treating wounds in the tarsometatarsus of chickens. Methods Full‐thickness wounds were experimentally induced in the tarsometatarsus of 23 healthy adult chickens.
Vivian Ferreira Rech, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Renata Dalcol Mazaro, Luna Scarpari Rolim, Guilherme Rech Cassanego, Matheus Yuri Dos Santos, Rafael Almeida Fighera   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of two methods of Surgical Scrubbingwith Povidone iodine and Chlorhexidine on the rate of bacterial counts of hand surgery site [PDF]

, 2017
Background and aims: One of the most important health procedures to control nosocomial infections is skin disinfection. This action is absolutely necessary to disinfect the skin before surgery. This action reduces the nosocomial infections significantly.
Aghakarimi, Mahtab., Dehghani, Mohammad ., Solymani, Mahnaz., Yousefi, Hojatollah.   +3 more
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Guidelines for Essential Trauma Care: Second Edition (2026)

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Injury is a major cause of death and disability globally, with the highest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Strengthening the organization and planning for trauma care (care of the injured) can improve care and lower mortality. In 2004, the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC) and the World Health ...
Charles Mock, Timothy C. Hardcastle, Christine Gaarder, Amit Gupta, Adam Gyedu, Manjul Joshipura, Elmin Steyn, on behalf of the Essential Trauma Care revision author group, Valencia Adjei, Roger Alcock, Vanda Amado, Michael Boampong, Sanjeev Booi, Petra Brysiewicz, Corazon Cabanilla‐Manuntag, Cristiane de Alencar Domingues, Ghada Elhadari, Ranjith Nanda Ellawala, Sarnai Erdene, Ama Akoma Essuman, Jorge Esteban Foianini, Filippo Gatti, Armando Garcia Guererra, Greg Hynes, Adil Haider, Sandy Ingless, Balavenkata Jagannathan, Helen Jowett, Knut Magne Kolstadbråten, Sonja Krofak, Aireen Patricia Madrid, Tina Tomić Mahečić, Claude Martin, Daniel Ntogwrachu, Bisola Onajin‐Obembe, Nhobojit Roy, Andres Rubiano, Niisoja Mensah Torto, Ben Wachira, Meg Walmsley, Torben Wisborg, Elma Wong   +41 more
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Practical Recommendations for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis

Infectio
The search for strategies for the reduction of Surgical Site infection (SSI) is a priority, given the impact those infections have on the outcome of the patients.
Carlos Arturo Álvarez, Cesar Ernesto Guevara, Sandra Liliana Valderrama, Carlos Fernando Sefair, Jorge Alberto ortes, María Fernanda Jimenez, Carmen Gabriela Soria, Luis Ernesto Cuellar   +7 more
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