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Non-Sterile Gloves as a Source of Radiation-Tolerant Microorganisms

Microorganisms, 2023
Radiation methods are widely used for disinfection and sterilization applications. Microorganisms demonstrate known, variable tolerance levels to inactivation with lower doses of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation based on multiple mechanisms of ...
Celine Cabeau, Romain Bolle-Reddat, James Hauschild, Gerald McDonnell   +3 more
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Sterility Assurance Across-Sectors—New Paradigms and Tools

Frontiers in Medical Technology, 2021
The sterility assurance community is facing significant challenges. A relatively recent challenge is the pressure on manufacturing supply chains resulting from the limited availability of capacity for terminal sterilization of healthcare products.
Byron J. Lambert, Joyce M. Hansen, Trabue D. Bryans, Stan Lam   +3 more
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The Energy Saving Potential of Wide Windows in Hospital Patient Rooms, Optimizing the Type of Glazing and Lighting Control Strategy under Different Climatic Conditions

Energies, 2020
If not properly designed, the adoption of large windows can sometimes have a negative impact on building energy demand. For this reason, aggravated by the outdated building envelope of the healthcare building stock, large fenestration systems are usually
Silvia Cesari, Paolo Valdiserri, Maddalena Coccagna, Sante Mazzacane   +3 more
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Studies on the cold tolerance of ratoon ‘Chaling’ common wild rice

Biological Research, 2020
Background Rice is the staple food of many people around the world. However, most rice varieties, especially widely grown indica varieties and hybrids, are sensitive to cold stress.
Mengliang Xu, Xiangzhen Li, Xiang Mo, Siyu Tu, Yanchun Cui, Daichang Yang   +5 more
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Variability of seed traits of fertile and sterile variants of the maize hybrid combination ZP 434 [PDF]

Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2017
The introduction of sterile forms of parental inbreds in the production of hybrids maize seed has led to the improvement of production methods and to the facilitation of seed crop control. The aim of the present study was to compare utility values of the
Tabaković Marijenka, Stanisavljević Rade, Štrbanović Ratibor, Poštić Dobrivoje, Kulić Gordana   +4 more
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Experimental Data and Simulations of Performance and Thermal Comfort in a Patient Room Equipped with Radiant Ceiling Panels

Buildings, 2020
Hospitals require the highest energy demands in non-residential buildings. They provide healthcare 24/7/365 and, at the same time, they ensure indoor air quality, thermal comfort and sterility.
Paolo Valdiserri, Silvia Cesari, Maddalena Coccagna, Pasquale Romio, Sante Mazzacane   +4 more
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The Effects of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplement on Sperm Parameters and DNA Fragmentation in Couples with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]

International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
Background: Previous studies have shown that the level of oxidative stress in individuals with recurrent pregnancyloss (RPL) is significantly higher than in fertile individuals.
Nayereh Khadem, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani, Fatemeh Shahabian Moghadam, Sahar Ardalan Khales, Malihe Amiran, Malihe Afiat, Sedighe Rastaghi, Nafiseh jahanpak, jamshid jamali, Malihe Mahmoudinia   +9 more
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Alimentary infertility in female cattle: Part ІІ – the effect of macronutrients on reproductive function (Overview)

Theoretical and Applied Veterinary Medicine, 2023
Macronutrients are direct participants in the most important biochemical processes, and their deficiency or excess leads to metabolic disorders, which, in turn, is a direct cause of infertility.
P. М. Skliarov
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Role of Adiponectin Hormone in Fertility and Sterility: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2018
Introduction: Adiponectin is a hormone from adipokine family, which releases from adipose tissue cells and has many biological roles. According to the literature, the level of this hormone reduces in obese individuals.
Fattaneh Pahlavan, Fatemeh Tork tatari, Saeideh Fazeli, Fatemeh Razavinia, Najmeh Tehranian   +4 more
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Influence of short-term ovarian stimulation on bone metabolism in women undergoing fertility treatment

Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2021
– FSH is an influencing factor on parameters of bone metabolism.– Short term rFSH/HMG-treatment does not significantly enhance parameters of bone resorption.– No significant difference between rFSH- und HMG-stimulation has been found.
Ritzinger Anna, Schmidmayr Monika, Lesoine Bernd, Seifert-Klauss Vanadin   +3 more
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