Analysis of the healing process of the wounds occurring in rats using lasertherapy in association with hydrocolloid [PDF]
PURPOSE: To evaluate wound healing in rats by using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) associated with hydrocolloid occlusive dressing . METHODS: Forty male, adult, Wistar rats were used, distributed into four groups: LG (received 2 J/cm² of laser therapy)
Shirley Santos Martins +7 more
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Formulation and characterisation of alginate hydrocolloid film dressing loaded with gallic acid for potential chronic wound healing [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Background: A dramatic growth in the prevalence of chronic wounds due to diabetes has represented serious global health care and economic issues. Hence, there is an imperative need to develop an effective and affordable wound dressing for chronic wounds.
Jhing-Ee Gan, Chai-Yee Chin
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A homogeneity evaluation method of food soft matter based on moisture content test by casting-near-infrared spectroscopy [PDF]
Quantitative evaluation of polymer dispersion homogeneity is crucial for understanding the physicochemical behavior of food soft matter and ensuring processing stability.
Qian Zhang +4 more
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pH Effect on the Structure, Rheology, and Electrospinning of Maize Zein
As a simple and convenient technology to fabricate micron-to-nanoscale fibers with controllable structure, electrostatic spinning has produced fiber films with many natural advantages, including a large specific surface area and high porosity. Maize zein,
Yuehan Wu +4 more
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A non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) may stimulate cells and tissues or result in cell death depending on the intensity of plasma at the target; therefore, we herein investigated the effects of non-thermal plasma under non-contact ...
Arya Iswara +10 more
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Natural polysaccharides with high viscosity, good thermal stability, and biocompatibility can improve the mechanical properties of inorganic silica aerogels and enhance their application safety.
Ying Kuang +10 more
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Antifungal Activity of Magnesium Oxide and Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated into Alginate Impression Material. In Vitro Study [PDF]
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal effect of adding nanoparticles with different concentrations into irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials.
Luma M. Al-Nema, Ahmed Asim Al-Ali
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Stractural and Morphological Characteristics of Whey Protein Concentrate-Modified Starch Complex: Effect of pH and Bioplymers Ratio [PDF]
In this study, interaction between WPC and OSAS as a function of pH (3, 4, 5 and 6) and biopolymers ratio (1:2, 1:1 and 2:1) at total concentration of 1% w/w was investigated by measuring the structural (turbidity, particles size, Zeta potential ...
Mohsen Sahbaei Ejlali +1 more
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There was a lack of high‐quality, evidence‐based treatment for lichen simplex chronicus (LSC). Topical steroid under hydrocolloid dressing treatment was investigated mostly in observational studies without investigation of the cost‐effectiveness and the ...
Hiu Lai Lo, Fong Cheng Ip
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Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of the hydrocolloid and the silicone gel on the nasal protection of the newborns (NBs) during the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV). Materials and methods: Thirty-three NBs were selected.
Débora de Fátima Camillo Ribeiro +4 more
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