National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015 Background: The microbial reservoirs of infectious bioaerosols include saliva, calculus, and dental unit water line. Previous studies have observed a reduction in salivary bacterial counts with the usage of chlorhexidine.
Asha Ramesh +3 more
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Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus Adhesion to the Surface of a Reticular Heavyweight Polypropylene Mesh Soaked in a Combination of Chlorhexidine and Allicin: An In vitro Study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Presoaking meshes for hernia repair with antiseptics prior to implantation could decrease the adhesion of microorganisms to the material surface and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistances.
Bárbara Pérez-Köhler +4 more
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Investigating the biological properties of carbohydrate derived fulvic acid (CHD-FA) as a potential novel therapy for the management of oral biofilm infections. [PDF]
, 2013 Background: A number of oral diseases, including periodontitis, derive from microbial biofilms and are associated with increased antimicrobial resistance.
A Ahmad +34 more
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BMJ Open, 2021 Objectives Determine the effect of twice-daily chlorhexidine oral rinses on oral and lung microbiota biomass and respiratory symptoms.Setting Single centre.Participants Participants were aged 40–85 with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ...
Alexa A Pragman +3 more
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Incorporation of biguanide compounds into poly(GL)-b-poly(GL-co-TMC-co-CL)-b-poly(GL) monofilament surgical sutures [PDF]
, 2017 A new biodegradable coating was developed for bioabsorbable monofilament sutures. Specifically, a random copolymer having 35 wt-% and 65 wt-% of lactide and trimethylene carbonate units showed appropriate flexibility, stickiness and degradation rate, as ...
Cabral, Tània +6 more
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International Journal of Dentistry, 2019 Background. Antimicrobial agents serve as an effective adjunct in plaque control, and chlorhexidine has been the gold standard. However, the philosophy that natural agents are better for children's oral health is on the rise.
Shreya Shruthi Shah +7 more
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First hospital outbreak of the globally emerging Candida auris in a European hospital [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Candida auris is a globally emerging multidrug resistant fungal pathogen causing nosocomial transmission. We report an ongoing outbreak of C. auris in a London cardio-thoracic center between April 2015 and July 2016.
Abdolrasouli, A +11 more
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Improving the use of the 'COUGH' bundle in Surgical High Dependency Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee [PDF]
, 2020 Developing respiratory complications postoperatively is one of the major determinants of longer hospital stay, morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare costs. The incidence of postoperative respiratory complications varies from 1% to 23%. Given that
Hilton-Christie, Sharon +2 more
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A Systematic Review of Recall Regimen and Maintenance Regimen of Patients with Dental Restorations. Part 2: Implant-Borne Restorations [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose To evaluate the current scientific evidence on patient recall and maintenance of implant-supported restorations, to standardize patient care regimens and improve maintenance of oral health. An additional purpose was to examine areas of deficiency
Bidra, Avinash S. +10 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Synthesis and characterization of light‐responsive donor–acceptor Stenhouse adducts (DASA)‐coated chlorhexidine‐loaded silica nanoparticles. Such a controllable drug‐delivery system enables the release of the antimicrobial drug on demand and in consecutive cycles, thereby maintaining the concentration within the therapeutic window.
Michèle Clerc +9 more
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