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Dermatologic Best Practices for Manicures and Nail Care: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background Manicure and pedicure procedures are widely viewed as benign cosmetic practices, yet emerging evidence links them to various dermatologic complications, including dermatitis, infection, photodamage and, in rare cases, cutaneous malignancy.
Nivetha Aravind +2 more
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The aim of was to analyzing the infection control practices in the Orthopedic department of a tertiary care hospital of South India. Methods: A total of 535 events were observed using structured observation checklist through participatory observation in ...
Latha T +6 more
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Abstract Purpose To compare quadriceps tendon (QT) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts regarding isometric thigh muscle strength, surface electromyography (sEMG) activity and clinical outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Benjamin Forquignon +8 more
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Hand hygiene is an essential element to reduce the transmission of nosocomial pathogens in healthcare facilities. The WHO has launched a global campaign on hand hygiene with the aim to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
GÜNTER Kampf
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A comparative study on surgical outcomes between preoperative hand disinfection by surgical hand rubbing and traditional surgical hand scrubbing [PDF]
Background: Surgical wound infection (Syn. Surgical site infection SSI) remains major chunk of hospital acquired infection despite robust advancements of science and technology in asepsis research. Objective: This Prospective, observational longitudinal
Debkumar Ray +6 more
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Contamination of disinfection solution bottles used by contact lens wearers
We investigated the contamination of disinfection solution bottles after 2 weeks of patient use. Forty-four subjects participated in the study and each used three soft lens care systems (cross-over study).
Coulson, John +3 more
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Abstract Background Home enteral nutrition (HEN) offers clinical benefits and is increasingly used, although handling‐related health risks remain unclear. This study assessed food safety in HEN using a new contamination risk classification. Methods First, the inter‐rater reliability of the Food Safety for Handling HEN checklist was analyzed in 25 ...
Elaine Cristine de Souza Martins +6 more
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Abstract Background Studies show increased use of home enteral nutrition (HEN) owing to its benefits. However, knowledge about the sanitary risks of handling home‐prepared formulas remains limited despite their high contamination rates. This study aimed to assess the sanitary risks in the handling of home‐prepared enteral formulations by analyzing ...
Marcelly Caroline Pires Fernandes +6 more
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Abstract Introduction In home enteral nutrition (HEN), the reuse of packaging and administration materials beyond the recommended period, combined with inadequate hygiene practice, increase the risk of microbiological contamination. This study assessed the risk through a simulation that reproduced real‐world usage conditions and hygiene practices ...
Rafaela Terezinha Marioti +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Objective neuromuscular monitoring is essential to prevent residual neuromuscular block in patients receiving neuromuscular blocking agents. However, the small size of pediatric hands and the lack of appropriately sized neuromuscular equipment have made quantitative neuromuscular monitoring at the ulnar nerve (UN) difficult. In such
Sarah Sofie Wadland +8 more
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