Results 41 to 50 of about 19,151,970 (269)

Preventing Central-line associated blood stream infections

open access: yes, 2019
This evidence-based research project looks at multiple research articles about central line care bundles in the hospital setting. Central line care bundles are one of the best ways to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections.
Alyssa Kleen (10080613)
core   +1 more source

Microfluidic Engineering of Microgels: A Review of Emerging Technologies, Materials, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Recent advances in microfluidic technologies for microgel fabrication are critically reviewed, highlighting the capabilities and limitations of major microfluidic platforms and discussing how platform design, material selection, and crosslinking strategies influence microgel architecture and functionality. Current challenges and future opportunities in
Afshin Abrishamkar   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mycobacterium smegmatis bacteremia in an immunocompetent host

open access: yesIDCases, 2019
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria can cause catheter associated blood stream infections. The causative agents are generally rapid growers that belong to the Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium mucogenicum groups.
Saira Butt, Amir Tirmizi
doaj   +1 more source

Central line associated Bloodstream Infections [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Catheter associated blood stream infections are common entity in ICU setting.
Chandran, Rabindran, Gedam, D Sharad
core   +1 more source

Advances in Bio‐Integrated Edge Computing Systems for Smart and Connected Health

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores advances in bio‐integrated edge computing for healthcare, focusing on co‐designing computing, sensing, and energy strategies to overcome integration and power challenges for optimized, decentralized operation. ABSTRACT Recent advances in bio‐integrated healthcare technologies have enabled continuous, high‐resolution monitoring and ...
Gyuwon Kim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central line replacement following infection does not improve reinfection rates in pediatric pulmonary hypertension patients receiving intravenous prostanoid therapy

open access: yesPulmonary Circulation, 2018
Treatment of pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) with IV prostanoids has greatly improved outcomes but requires a central line, posing inherent infection risk.
Elisa K. McCarthy   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiology of Blood Stream Infections in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a Tertiary Care Centre

open access: yes, 2017
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and associated financial burden. Nosocomial blood stream infections in NICU remain a serious hazard. This was a prospective study done from January to December 2016.
Monika Rajani, Yash Javeri
core   +1 more source

'Acanthamoeba' produces disseminated infection in locusts and traverses the locust blood-brain barrier to invade the central nervous system [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
BACKGROUND: Many aspects of Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis remain poorly understood, including host susceptibility and chronic colonization which represent important features of the spectrum of host-pathogen interactions.
Mortazavi, Parisa Nakhostin   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Biomass DNA: An Emerging Building Block for Advanced Materials

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomass DNA is rapidly emerging from its traditional role as a genetic blueprint to serve as a versatile abundant, highly programmable polymeric building block. This review highlights the transformation of macroscopic bulk biomass DNA into next generation of functional materials, spanning from dynamic hydrogels, sustainable bioplastics, and high ...
Yuwei Hu, Itamar Willner, Li Niu
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of Healthcare-Associated Infections in the Elderly Patient Hospitalized

open access: yesElderly Health Journal, 2021
Introduction: Healthcare- Associated Infections (HAI) are known to be one of the most important health issues in developed and developing countries. The most common infections include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated ...
Aria Rahimi   +5 more
doaj  

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy