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Bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria—are promising weapons against bacterial biofilms: sessile communities notoriously resistant to antibiotics. Yet phages evolved not so much to eradicate bacteria as to obtain new bacteria to infect. That goal, however, may conflict with the physician's objective of complete bacterial clearance.
Stephen T. Abedon
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Grading in Gerodontology: A Framework
ABSTRACT Introduction Understanding and anticipating oral health deterioration in older adults requires more than describing their current oral and general health. Risk factors arising from oral, systemic and social domains strongly influence disease progression, care complexity and the ability to maintain function over time.
Falk Schwendicke +27 more
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Prosthetic joint infection by cat scratch [PDF]
Jac, Ciampolini +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Patient groups and policymakers are calling for the implementation of relationship‐centred, co‐ordinated care for vulnerable older people. Relationship‐centred care highlights the significance of strong, quality relationships among residents, their families and the broader healthcare team.
Rosie Pritchett +3 more
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The role of sonication in the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections
Prosthetic joint infection represent a severe complication after joint arthtroplasty and causes severe patient morbidity, along with the financial burden for the healthcare system.
Boštjan Kocjančič +2 more
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Italian Patients Journey for Gene Therapy in Haemophilia A
ABSTRACT Introduction Gene therapy (GT) provides sustained FVIII levels without repeated infusions in Hemophilia A (HA) patients thus overcoming a major limitation of replacement therapy. However, issues remain e.g., patient selection criteria, duration and variability of transgene expression, quality of life and long‐term safety.
Giovanni Di Minno +19 more
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The number of cases handled by PJI is projected to rise in the coming years. The diagnosis of PJI relies on evaluating microbiology, inflammatory response, and pathology. However, the accuracy of the diagnosis is compromised by previous exposure to antimicrobial agents, the possibility of contamination, and the lack of specificity of inflammatory ...
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ABSTRACT Background Primary or persistent endodontic disease is caused by microbial biofilms that irritate the pulp and periapical tissues. Extensive microbiological analyses of these biofilms and their constituent pathogens have revealed their diversity and complexity.
Ashraf F. Fouad
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ABSTRACT Background Calcium silicate sealers (CSS) have become the dominant approach to root canal obturation in many specialist practices, yet evidence on their performance in nonsurgical retreatment is sparse and CBCT‐based assessment remains uncommon.
Ahmad Aldowaisan +6 more
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The ANT‐Mobilities Framework: Transectionality and a Post‐Materialist Historical Sociology
ABSTRACT The ANT‐Mobilities framework synthesizes Actor‐Network Theory, the mobilities paradigm, and historical sociology to analyze complex social transformations. This paper develops the framework through empirical engagement with post‐disaster rehabilitation networks following the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, demonstrating how crisis contexts generate ...
Farrukh A. Chishtie
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