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Biofilm formation and surface characteristics of conventional glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, and GC gold hybrid restorative material [PDF]

Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the surface roughness, microhardness, and biofilm formation of conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC) and two GIC-based restorative materials.Methods: Twenty-four samples were prepared from each of the ...
Amutha Mathu Vimala Soorya, Vishnu Rekha Chamarthi, Mahalakshmi Krishnan, Dhanraj Kalaivanan, Santham Krishnamoorthy, Sumaiyya Saleem, Sai Sarath Kumar Kothimbakkam, Santhosh Priya Appiya Krishnan Ramnath Babu   +7 more
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Antimicrobial efficacy of chlorine dioxide against Candida albicans in stationary and starvation phases in human root canal: An in-vitro study

Sahel Medical Journal, 2014
Introduction: Candida albicans (C. albicans) is the most commonly isolated fungal pathogen from dental root canal. C. albicans forms biofilm and develops resistance against root canal irrigants .
Shirur Krishnaraj Somayaji, Shobha Karabylu Lakshminarayana, Mohandas Rao Kappettu Gadahad   +2 more
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Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination of kitchens of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

BMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective This study aims to evaluate the total bacterial and fungal count of tools, devices and surfaces of kitchens of the centers affiliated to Birjand University of Medical Sciences. In this study, 200 samples from four kitchens of Birjand University
Seyyedeh Masoomeh Rahimi, Maryam Ebrahimi, Behnam Barikbin, Tayebeh Zeinali   +3 more
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Machine learning for enumeration of cell colony forming units

Visual Computing for Industry, Biomedicine, and Art, 2022
As one of the most widely used assays in biological research, an enumeration of the bacterial cell colonies is an important but time-consuming and labor-intensive process.
Louis Zhang
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Effects of Processing and Preservation Technologies on Keeping Quality of Labeo rohita: Attributes of Nutritional, Microbial and Sensory [PDF]

Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control
Background: Fishes being major sources of protein are susceptible to post-harvest losses. Appropriate processing and preservation makes food healthier, safer, tastier, and more shelf-stable. Therefore, an attempt was made to evaluate the effectiveness of
M.S. Arefin, S. Akther, N. Rahman, M. Begum, N. Sarwar   +4 more
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Requirement of Interleukin 17 Receptor Signaling for Lung Cxc Chemokine and Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Expression, Neutrophil Recruitment, and Host Defense

Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2001
Bacterial pneumonia is an increasing complication of HIV infection and inversely correlates with the CD4+ lymphocyte count. Interleukin (IL)-17 is a cytokine produced principally by CD4+ T cells, which induces granulopoiesis via granulocyte colony ...
P. Ye, F. H. Rodriguez, S. Kanaly, K. Stocking, J. Schurr, P. Schwarzenberger, P. Oliver, Weitao Huang, Ping Zhang, Jason Zhang, J. Shellito, G. Bagby, S. Nelson, K. Charrier, J. Peschon, J. Kolls   +15 more
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Quantification methods of Candida albicans are independent irrespective of fungal morphology

Microbial Cell
The ability of Candida albicans to switch its morphology from yeast to filaments, known as polymorphism, may bias the methods used in microbial quantification.
Amanda B Soares, Maria C de Albuquerque, Leticia M Rosa, Marlise I Klein, Ana C Pavarina, Paula A Barbugli, Livia N Dovigo, Ewerton G de O Mima   +7 more
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The Effect of Probiotic Dietary Supplements on Oral Candida Albicans Colonization in AIDS Patients [PDF]

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2023
Background and Objective: Oral candidiasis is one of the most common oral manifestations of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This condition affects the patients’ quality of life.
N Mohitmafi, T Farrokhnia, P Olyaee, S Kalantari, SS Seyyed Afsari   +4 more
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Neonicotinoid pesticides can reduce honeybee colony genetic diversity

PLoS ONE, 2017
Neonicotinoid insecticides can cause a variety of adverse sub-lethal effects in bees. In social species such as the honeybee, Apis mellifera, queens are essential for reproduction and colony functioning.
N. Forfert, Aline Troxler, Gina Retschnig, L. Gauthier, L. Straub, R. Moritz, P. Neumann, Geoffrey R. Williams   +7 more
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Bacterial Load on the Surface of Amniocentesis Operators with or without Long-Sleeved Surgical Gowns: A Prospective Cohort Study

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background: There is currently no specific requirement for operator’s attires performing amniocentesis, especially for repetitive amniocenteses. We investigated the contamination status on the surface of operators with or without long-sleeved surgical ...
Jinyu Wang, Ying Song, Lingling Sun, Xijing Liu, Fan Zhou, Qianying Zhao, Jing Wang, Xuemei Zhang, Mei Yang, Dan Xie, Ting Hu, Shanling Liu   +11 more
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