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Histopathological investigation of wound healing activities of Lucilia sericata Larva and Achillea sintenisii extract combinations in diabetic rat wound model

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
Lucilia sericata larvae secrete bioactive compounds that promote wound debridement and antimicrobial defence in chronic tissue injuries. Achillea sintenisii extract offers phytotherapeutic support, enhancing healing through anti‐inflammatory and regenerative properties. Diabetic Wistar rats were treated topically with Furacin®, larval secretions, plant
Nevra Polat, Salih Mollahaliloğlu, Murat Koç   +2 more
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Breaches in Infection Prevention and Controls Discovered During an Outbreak Investigation of Two Unlinked Cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infections in a Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Unit

Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Medicine
Two patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections were diagnosed a week apart in a cardiovascular thoracic (CVT) surgery unit where there had been no cases of P. aeruginosa infections in the preceding 6 months.
Romanee Chaiwarith, Nantana Nunngam, Phadungkiat Khamnoi, Sadubporn Katechanok, Umpaipan Thana, Arintaya Phrommintikul   +5 more
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Surgical hand preparation: state-of-the-art

, 2010
Surgical hand preparation has been recommended since the nineteenth century as a measure to reduce infection resulting from surgery. We review the evidence and major objectives of surgical hand preparation, as well as the criteria for the choice of ...
Allegranzi, Benedetta, Widmer, A.F., Widmer, A. F., Voss, A., B. Allegranzi, Boyce, J., A.F. Widmer, Pittet, Didier, Nthumba, P., D. Pittet, A. Voss, J. Boyce, Pittet, D., P. Nthumba, M. Rotter, Rotter, M., Allegranzi, B.   +16 more
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Radiographic Analysis of MRONJ in Osteoporotic and Oncologic Patients on Bisphosphonates or Denosumab

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Medication‐Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) is a severe adverse effect of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic treatment, primarily in osteoporotic and oncologic patients. The disease is characterized by persistent jawbone necrosis that results in significant impairment of the quality of life of involved patients.
Omar Ghanaiem, Gavriel Chaushu, Daya Masri   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Microbiome in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The oral cavity represents a key but underexplored interface between host immunity and microbial communities. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize current literature on oral microbiota alterations in systemic autoimmune diseases.
Sophie Jung, Eirini Militsi, Olivier Huck   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative antimicrobial efficacy of alcohol-based hand rub and conventional surgical scrub in a medical center

, 2015
BackgroundHand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques to reduce surgical site infection. Conventional surgical scrub is effective for disinfecting a surgeon's hands.
Chen, Yee-Chun, Pan, Sung-Ching, Tien, Kwei-Lian, Shen, Ni-Jiin, Sheng, Wang-Huei, Chang, Shan-Chwen, Chen, Mei-Ling   +6 more
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Role of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and systemic resveratrol on immediate implant placement in type 2 diabetic rats

Photochemistry and Photobiology, EarlyView.
This study evaluated the combined effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and systemic resveratrol on bone repair around immediately placed implants in type 2 diabetic rats. Resveratrol improved glycemic control and body weight, while aPDT increased implant stability and bone mineralization.
Letícia Pitol‐Palin, Carolina Sayuri Wajima, Fábio Roberto de Souza Batista, Naara Gabriela Monteiro, Isadora Castaldi Sousa, Valdir Gouveia Garcia, Dóris Hissako Matsushita, Letícia Helena Theodoro, Roberta Okamoto   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compare the traditional brush hand or dry hand disinfection methods: A randomized controlled trial

, 2017
Effective perioperative hand antisepsis is crucial for the safety of patients and medical staff in surgical rooms. The antimicrobial effectiveness of different antiseptic methods including conventional scrubbing and waterless rubbing has not been well ...
Tsai, Jui-Chen
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Association of hand and arm disinfection with asthma control in US nurses

, 2018
International audienceOBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between occupational exposure to disinfectants/antiseptics used for hand hygiene and asthma control in nurses.METHODS:In 2014, we invited female nurses with asthma drawn from the Nurses ...
Descatha, Alexis, Le Moual, Nicole, Orianne Dumas, Frank E Speizer, Krislyn M Boggs, Zock, Jan-Paul, Camargo Jr, Carlos, A, Paul K Henneberger, Varraso, Raphaëlle, Raphäelle Varraso, Carlos A Camargo Jr, Dumas, Orianne, Henneberger, Paul,, Alexis Descatha, Quinot, Catherine, Henneberger, Paul, K, Catherine Quinot, Nicole Le Moual, Boggs, Krislyn, M, Speizer, Frank, Camargo Jr, Carlos,, Jan-Paul Zock, Boggs, Krislyn,   +22 more
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Barriers and enablers to the uptake of alcohol-based hand rubs for pre-operative hand antisepsis in the operating room: an Australian perspective

, 2012
Background: In 2011, the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved the use of alcohol-based rubs for hand antisepsis in surgical settings in Australia. The purpose of this research was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of operating room ...
Shaban, RZ, Gillespie, B, Gillespie, Brigid, Sloane, Tracy, Sloane, T, Shaban, Ramon   +5 more
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