Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Antimicrobial Touch Surfaces to Prevent Cross‐Contamination
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.A MOF‐based antimicrobial door handle cover is developed. It completely inhibits the cross‐contamination of Gram‐positive bacterial species (Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus faecalis), Gram‐negative bacterial species (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii), and fungi (Candida albicans). Abstract Infection diseases
Javier Fonseca +8 more
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A silent strain: the unseen burden of acute respiratory infections in children
Italian Journal of PediatricsThe significant impact of acute respiratory tract infections on healthcare systems is well-documented, given their contribution to emergency department admissions, hospitalizations, and increased use of antibiotics and other medications. However, further
Riccardo Boracchini +6 more
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Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health.
Gagan K. Jalandhra +11 more
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Acute Respiratory Tract Infections and How to Treat Them [PDF]
, 2019 Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are one of the most common clinical encounters in primary care settings and they often lead to antibiotic prescriptions. However, more than 90% of ARTIs are caused by viral syndromes.
Seth, Shivani
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Homeopathy in the age of antimicrobial resistance: Is it a viable treatment for upper respiratory tract infections? [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and their complications are the most frequent cause of antibiotic prescribing in primary care.
Fixsen, Alison, Fixsen, Alison
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Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies
Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops +8 more
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npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 2017 Respiratory tract infections in young children are the most common cause of general practice visits in Australia. Despite the availability of clinical practice guidelines, the treatment and management of respiratory tract infections in young children is ...
Ruby Biezen +3 more
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THE LINKAGE BETWEEN UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS AND OTITIS MEDIA: EVIDENCE OF THE 'UNITED AIRWAYS CONCEPT' [PDF]
, 2012 Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a nonspecific term used to describe acute infections involving the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx and resulting from interplay between microbial load (viral and bacterial) and immune response ...
Agrifoglio, M +7 more
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Laboratory-confirmed respiratory infections as triggers for acute myocardial infarction and stroke: a self-controlled case series analysis of national linked datasets from Scotland [PDF]
, 2018 While acute respiratory tract infections can trigger cardiovascular events, the differential effect of specific organisms is unknown. This is important to guide vaccine policy.Using national infection surveillance data linked to the Scottish Morbidity ...
Andrew C. Hayward +9 more
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