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Control of Aerosolised Type A Influenza Virus H1N1 and a Coronavirus with Vapours Containing Catmint Essential Oil

Hygiene
Background: Respiratory viruses spread through airborne droplets and aerosols, causing highly contagious acute respiratory syndromes in humans. This study evaluated the antiviral potential of vapours of catmint-oil-based formulations against respiratory ...
Muhammad Yasir, Mark D. P. Willcox, John Ings, Peter van Bruinessen   +3 more
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Evaluating Dental Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Antisepsis and Infection Control: An Educational Intervention Study at a Public University Dental Department

Hygiene
Background: Infection control is fundamental in dental practice, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the variability in students’ adherence to disinfection protocols.
Maria Antoniadou, Sofia Sokratous, Evangelos Dimitriou, Ioannis Tzoutzas   +3 more
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The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach

Hygiene
The issue of antibiotic resistance represents a significant threat that extends beyond human health, encompassing animal welfare and the sustainability of the natural environment.
Elena Ponzo, Silvia De Gaetano, Angelina Midiri, Giuseppe Mancuso, Presti Giovanna, Danna Giuliana, Sebastiana Zummo, Carmelo Biondo   +7 more
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Hand Hygiene in Greek Public Hospitals: Exploring Knowledge, Self-Reported Compliance, and the Impact of a Behavioral Economics-Based Nudge

Hygiene
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also referred to as nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections, are a significant cause of death worldwide, with hand hygiene being the most powerful means to tackle them.
Angeliki Flokou, Styliani Spyrou, Dimitris A. Niakas, Vassilis Aletras   +3 more
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Assessment of the Immune Response to Coxiella burnetii in Rural Areas of the Thessaly Region Following the Daniel Floods

Hygiene
Background: In September 2023, Storm Daniel triggered catastrophic flooding across Thessaly, in central Greece, leading to the deaths of approximately 483,476 animals and heightening concerns about zoonotic diseases, particularly Q fever caused by ...
Magdalini Christodoulou, Ourania S. Kotsiou, Konstantinos Tsaras, Charalambos Billinis, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis, Dimitrios Papagiannis   +5 more
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Prevalence of visual fatigue and its determinants among computer users in the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2009
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of visual fatigue and its determining factors among 169 computer users at Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University.
J Sornboot, P Phakthongsuk, S Thangtrison   +2 more
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The Relationship Between Maternal Employment and Educational Status and Children’s Oral Health: A Study Focusing on the Panel Study on Korean Children

Hygiene
Parental attention and care is essential for children and adolescents who are unable to take care of their own oral health. There have been studies on the characteristics of mothers and the oral conditions of children in Korea, but there are very few ...
Eun-Jeong Kim, Su-Min Kang, Min-Jeong Ko, Da-Yeon Kim, Je-Yeong Kim, Mi-Seong Choi, Hye-ju Lee   +6 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Natural Versus Conventional Toothpastes and Mouthwashes in Gingivitis Management: A Systematic Review

Hygiene
Gingivitis is a common and reversible inflammatory condition caused by dental plaque accumulation, which, if left untreated, can progress to periodontitis.
Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Grazia Marinelli, Valeria Colonna, Benito Francesco Pio Pennacchio, Roberto Vito Giorgio, Francesco Inchingolo, Daniela Di Venere, Andrea Palermo, Giuseppe Minervini, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma   +10 more
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Eco-Friendly vs. Traditional Cleaning in Healthcare Settings: Microbial Safety and Environmental Footprint

Hygiene
Growing concern for environmental sustainability has resulted in the implementation of sanitization methods that respect ecological principles. This research evaluates a “green” sanitizing protocol that uses CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria)-compliant
Riccardo Fontana, Mattia Buratto, Anna Caproni, Chiara Nordi, Mariangela Pappadà, Martina Facchini, Cesare Buffone, Beatrice Bandera, Luciano Vogli, Peggy Marconi   +9 more
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Industrial Medicine and Hygiene [PDF]

Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1957
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