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Immunomodulatory Mechanisms of Chronic Wound Healing: Translational and Clinical Relevance

MedComm, Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2025.
This graphical abstract illustrates the immunomodulation of chronic wounds through various therapeutic approaches aimed at regulating the immune response to promote healing. ABSTRACT Chronic wounds—such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), pressure ulcers (PUs), and venous leg ulcers (VLUs)—pose a serious clinical challenge due to their prolonged ...
Mahrukh Riaz, Muhammad Zohaib Iqbal, Agnes S. Klar, Thomas Biedermann   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of the disulfideisomerase domain containing protein in the defense against polyhexamethylene biguanide of highly tolerant Acanthamoeba at the trophozoite stage

International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 2016
Acanthamoeba castellanii is a free-living protozoan pathogen capable of causing a blinding keratitis and fatal granulomatous encephalitis. Current treatment generally involves an hourly application of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) over a period of ...
Fu-Chin Huang, Tao-Shen Liu, Sung-Chou Li, Min-Hsiu Shih, Jyh-Wei Shin, Wei-Chen Lin   +5 more
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Scedosporium prolificans Septic Arthritis [PDF]

, 2017
Scedosporium prolificans is an emerging fungal pathogen that can cause significant morbidity, and even mortality, in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients.
Frankenhoff, Jessica A., Isaacs, Jonathan E., Pace, Collier S.   +2 more
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Efektivitas Tisu Basah Antiseptik Untuk Menurunkan Jumlah Bakteri Tangan [PDF]

, 2017
Cuci tangan memiliki peran penting dalam mengendalikan masuknya bakteri lewat jalur oral dan mencegah penyebaran berbagai macam penyebaran penyakit. Keterbatasan sarana cuci tangan dan alasan kepraktisan memunculkan produk tisu basah antiseptik sebagai ...
Susanti, M. (Mulia)
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Evaluation of a stent dressing and abdominal bandage on surgical site infection following emergency equine laparotomy: A randomised controlled trial

Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 57, Issue 6, Page 1466-1477, November 2025.
Abstract Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a frequent complication following emergency equine laparotomy, negatively impacting equine welfare, increasing treatment costs and presenting a hospital biosecurity risk. Objectives To determine if a sutured‐on stent dressing for incisional protection during anaesthetic recovery reduced SSI following
Cajsa M. Isgren, Gina L. Pinchbeck, Shebl E. Salem, Michelle J. Hann, Neil B. Townsend, Matthew D. Cullen, Debra C. Archer   +6 more
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The influence of lens material and lens wear on the removal and viability of staphylococcus epidermidis [PDF]

, 2008
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of lens material and lens wear on the removal capability of Staphylococcus epidermidis. Assessment of viability of remaining adhered bacteria was another goal of this work.
Azeredo, Joana, Lira, Madalena, Oliveira, M. Elisabete, Oliveira, Rosário, Rodrigues, Diana Alexandra Ferreira, Santos, Lívia, Yebra-Pimentel Vilar, Eva   +6 more
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Use in South Africa: Expert Panel Recommendations

International Wound Journal, Volume 22, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT The healthcare landscape in South Africa is challenging with a complex patient population and a stressed healthcare system. Negative pressure therapy‐based systems such as negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi‐d) and closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) can help manage wounds or incisions.
Ethel Andrews, Emmanuel Arko‐Cobbah, Fébé Bruwer, Saadia Laher, Sanesh Miseer, Maeyane S. Moeng, Anati Ngcakani, Devan Scott, Suléman Vadia, Sadhana Trivedi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

18S rDNA sequencing aided diagnosis of Acanthamoeba jacobsi keratitis -A case report

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
Identification of Acanthamoeba cysts and trophozoites in cases of keratitis is traditionally done with microbiological techniques such as smear examination with 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) and culture.
Aastha Singh, Manisha Acharya, Nicy Jose, Arpan Gandhi, Savitri Sharma   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Testing of a dual-mode microwave care regimen for hydrogel lenses [PDF]

, 2004
Purpose. To test the design of a patient care regimen for soft lenses that aims to provide the highest standards of disinfecting through use of domestic microwave cookers, while also providing storage equipment and solution that enable patients to follow
Crabbe, A, Thompson, P
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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
wiley   +1 more source