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Survey of Rickettsia species in hematophagous arthropods from endemic areas for Japanese spotted fever in China

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Japanese spotted fever (JSF) is caused by Rickettsia japonica, mainly vectored by hard ticks. However, whether R. japonica can be transmitted by other arthropods remains unknown. Moreover, it is of interest to investigate whether other Rickettsia species
Junhua Tian, Jing Liu, Jin Liu, Miao Lu, Xiaomin Chen, Kun Li   +5 more
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Plasma‐Polymerized Nanoparticles Presenting Fibrillin‐1 Drive Rapid Re‐Endothelialization of Vascular Grafts

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Commercial vascular grafts are made from ePTFE, a highly hydrophobic, foreign material that fails at a high rate in small‐diameter applications. Plasma polymer nanoparticles (PPN) are a versatile material functionalisation tool, used here to present fibrillin‐1 fragment PF8 on the graft surface.
Bob S. L. Lee, Yuen Ting Lam, Alex H. P. Chan, Praveesuda L. Michael, Timothy C. Mitchell, Jui Chien Hung, Miguel Santos, Khoon S. Lim, Richard P. Tan, Steven G. Wise   +9 more
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Genomic Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in ICU Environments: Mobile Genetic Elements, Efflux Pumps, and Resistance Mechanism

Infection and Drug Resistance
Bing Wang,1,2 Weiran Wang,1,2 Min Lu,1,2 Hui Jin1,2 1Department of Disinfection Surveillance and Vector Control, Hangzhou Center of Disease Control and Prevention (Hangzhou Health Supervision Institution), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China ...
Wang B, Wang W, Lu M, Jin H
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A Hierarchically Structured, Stretchable, Anti‐Biofouling Encapsulation for Biodegradable Electronics

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A soft, stretchable, anti‐biofouling encapsulant is developed by integrating organosilicon nanowire networks with microstructured biodegradable elastomers. The hierarchical surface exhibits superhydrophobicity and enhances water barrier properties by 420% over pristine polymers, while preserving mechanical integrity.
Won Bae Han, Sungkeun Han, Gwan‐Jin Ko, Ulziituya Batjargal, Wonjun Jang, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Han‐Jun Kim, Suk‐Won Hwang   +7 more
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Gentamicin‐Loaded Carbonate Apatite with Dual Antibacterial and Osteogenic Functions for Combating Surgical Site Infections

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A bone substitute with gentamicin physically precipitated onto the surface of carbonate apatite exhibits prompt drug release, high bactericidal activity, and osteogenic capacity. Efficient antibacterial activity mitigates early postoperative neutrophil accumulation, the status of which may serve as a potential parameter for evaluating the antibacterial
Linghao Xiao, Gabriela Laranjeira Abe, Jun‐Ichi Sasaki, Haruaki Kitagawa, Ririko Tsuboi, Tomoki Kohno, Satoshi Imazato   +6 more
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Evaluation of an Ultraviolet C (UVC) Light-Emitting Device for Disinfection of High Touch Surfaces in Hospital Critical Areas

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019
Implementation of environmental cleaning and disinfection has been shown to reduce the incidences of healthcare-associated infections. The effect of an enhanced strategy for terminal room disinfection, applying the pulsed xenon-based ultraviolet light no-
B. Casini, Benedetta Tuvo, M. L. Cristina, A. M. Spagnolo, M. Totaro, A. Baggiani, G. Privitera   +6 more
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Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Antimicrobial Touch Surfaces to Prevent Cross‐Contamination

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A MOF‐based antimicrobial door handle cover is developed. It completely inhibits the cross‐contamination of Gram‐positive bacterial species (Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis), Gram‐negative bacterial species (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii), and fungi (Candida albicans). Abstract Infection diseases
Javier Fonseca, Mary Cano‐Sarabia, Pilar Cortés, Jordi Saldo, David Montpeyó, Julia Lorenzo, Montserrat Llagostera, Inhar Imaz, Daniel Maspoch   +8 more
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Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photocatalysis

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of recent advances in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for photocatalysis, focusing on sustainable energy applications like water splitting, hydrogen peroxide generation, and CO2 and N2 reduction. It discusses design principles, structure‐function relationships, challenges in COF photocatalysis, and strategies to ...
Bikash Mishra, Akhtar Alam, Avanti Chakraborty, Bidhan Kumbhakar, Samrat Ghosh, Pradip Pachfule, Arne Thomas   +6 more
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Mechanisms and genetic mutations of pyrethroid resistance in Aedes albopictus in the context of urbanization: a case study of Hangzhou, China

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundThe Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) serves as a globally significant vector for arboviruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. The extensive application of pyrethroid insecticides has led to a growing resistance in Ae.
Binbin Jin, Binbin Jin, Lingya Wei, Lingya Wei, Tianxiao Duan, Yinghong Wang, Yinghong Wang, Huimin Wang, Huimin Wang, Hui Jin, Hui Jin   +10 more
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Photonic Nanomaterials for Wearable Health Solutions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses the fundamentals and applications of photonic nanomaterials in wearable health technologies. It covers light‐matter interactions, synthesis, and functionalization strategies, device assembly, and sensing capabilities. Applications include skin patches and contact lenses for diagnostics and therapy. Future perspectives emphasize AI‐
Taewoong Park, Jung Woo Leem, Young L. Kim, Chi Hwan Lee   +3 more
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