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A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Studies on Bacterial Cellulose: From the Earliest Uses to Contemporary Innovations

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 27, October 20, 2025.
Bacterial cellulose has undergone a transformative journey from early applications to its role in advanced regenerative medicine. The review has a pedagogical ambition, offering clear pathways for future research and clinical adoption. Harmonizing regulatory standards and conducting larger, well‐designed clinical trials with standardized endpoints will
Thomas Meslier, Justin Christopher D'Antin, Gemma Julio, Anna Roig   +3 more
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A cluster of four cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis by Leishmania donovani in Cyprus: a case series [PDF]

, 2014
Introduction: Leishmaniasis is endemic in more than 95 countries and is the only tropical/subtropical vector-borne disease that has been endemic in Southern Europe for decades.
Antoniou, Maria, Antoniou, Yiannakis, Christodoulou, Vasiliki, Koliou, Maria G, Mazeris, Apostolos, Soteriades, Elpidoforos S   +5 more
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Complete Resolution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis With a Novel Topical Combination Therapy: A Case Series

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains a therapeutic challenge in endemic regions, with 600,000–1 million new cases annually facing limited treatment options. We present a case series evaluating an innovative topical combination therapy for acute‐phase CL in Shiraz, Iran.
Hoda Haghshenas, Aref Ghanaatpisheh, Mohammad Darayesh, Elaheh Entezar Almahdi   +3 more
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In Vitro antileishmanial properties of neutron-irradiated meglumine antimoniate [PDF]

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2005
Pentavalent antimony, as meglumine antimoniate (Glucantime® ) or sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam® ), is the main treatment for leishmaniasis, a complex of diseases caused by the protozoan Leishmania, and an endemic and neglected threat in Brazil. Despite over half a century of clinical use, their mechanism of action, toxicity and pharmacokinetic data ...
Borborema, Samanta Etel Treiger, Andrade Junior, Heitor Franco de, Osso Junior, João Alberto, Nascimento, Nanci do   +3 more
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Synthesis, Leishmanicidal and Cytotoxic Activity of Triclosan-Chalcone, Triclosan-Chromone and Triclosan-Coumarin Hybrids [PDF]

, 2014
Twelve hybrids derived from triclosan were obtained via Williamson etherification of O-triclosan alkyl bromide plus chalcone and O-coumarin or O-chromone alkyl bromide plus triclosan, respectively.
Carda, Miguel, Cardona G, Wilson I, Otero, Elver, Otálvaro, Felipe, Robledo, Sara M., Rojas, Carlos, Vergara, Sebastián, Vélez, Iván D.   +7 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Dapsone in Dermatology: A Scoping Review of Clinical Studies

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Dapsone (4,4′‐Diamino diphenyl sulfone) has been utilized in managing a wide variety of mucocutaneous conditions, usually as a systemic product. Topical dapsone is commercially available as 5% and 7.5% gel and is FDA‐approved for acne vulgaris.
Bahareh Abtahi‐Naeini, Hossein Sattari, Kimia Afshar, Fereshte Rastegarnasab, Mahsa Pourmahdi‐Boroujeni   +4 more
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A Comparison of Miltefosine and Sodium Stibogluconate for Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis in an Ethiopian Population with High Prevalence of HIV Infection. [PDF]

, 2006
BACKGROUND: Antimonials are the mainstay of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) treatment in Africa. The increasing incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection requires alternative safe and effective drug regimens.
Abren Dejenie, Davidson RN, Delgado J, Gerry Boots, Jo Mesure, Koert Ritmeijer, Kuhlencord A, Margriet den Boer, Medrano FJ, Meredith SE, Molina R, Robert N. Davidson, Sundar S, Tadesse Beyene Hundie, Yibeltal Assefa   +14 more
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Green Propolis Extract‐Mediated Synthesis of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: In Vitro Antileishmanial and Antibacterial Activities, Cytotoxicity and Ex Vivo Irritation Testing

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT This study describes the green synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) obtained from green propolis (AgNPs‐PRO). Before nanoparticles synthesis, a hydroethanolic green propolis extract (GPE) was obtained through ultrasound‐assisted extraction and characterized by high‐performance liquid ...
Erica Tirzah S. Lima, Victoria L. S. Santos, Wanessa J. S. Mota, Frederico S. Martins, Ricardo L. C. de Albuquerque‐Junior, André L. S. Santos, Simone S. C. Oliveira, Jéssica A. de Lima, Adriana de Jesus Santos, Cochiran P. dos Santos, Sona Jain, Eliana B. Souto, Juliana C. Cardoso, Patrícia Severino   +13 more
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The Preventive Control of Zoonotic Visceral Leishmaniasis: Efficacy and Economic Evaluation. [PDF]

, 2017
Zoonotic Visceral Leishmaniasis (ZVL) is one of the world's deadliest and neglected infectious diseases, according to World Health Organization. This disease is one of major human and veterinary medical significance.
Massad, Eduardo, Shimozako, Helio Junji, Wu, Jianhong   +2 more
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Atypical Manifestations of Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review and Clinical Atlas of Unusual Clinical and Specific Anatomical Presentations

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) represents the most common form of leishmaniasis. It imposes a significant medical burden due to long‐lasting ulcers and disfiguring scars, underscoring the need for comprehensive CL control strategies, particularly in endemic regions.
Bahareh Abtahi‐Naeini, Seyed Naser Emadi, Zabihollah Shahmoradi, Mahsa Pourmahdi‐Boroujeni, Ali Saffaei, Fereshte Rastegarnasab   +5 more
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