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Background and Objective: Bromelain, extracted from pineapple, is one of the best-known plant proteases. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro.
Puja C Yavagal+3 more
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Nanoparticles for Multimodal Antivascular Therapeutics: Dual Drug Release, Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy [PDF]
The poor delivery of nanoparticles to target cancer cells hinders their success in the clinical setting. In this work, an alternative target readily available for circulating nanoparticles has been selected to eliminate the need for nanoparticle penetration in the tissue: the tumor blood vessels.
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Bedside Continuous Irrigation and Drainage as an Interim Local Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Knee in the Medically Unstable Patient: A Case Report [PDF]
Septic arthritis is a surgical emergency. Prompt diagnosis and immediate treatment reduce the destruction of articular cartilage and give better outcome.
Khoo SS+4 more
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(1) background: Postpneumonectomy empyema is often observed in patients after a complete pneumonectomy. The management of these cases can be challenging when the condition of patients is complicated by a bronchopleural fistula.
Soojin Lee+5 more
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Irrigation Versus Suction Alone During Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis [PDF]
Purpose To compare the surgical outcomes of peritoneal irrigation versus suction alone during laparoscopic appendectomy and to identify the risk factors of surgical site infection in patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
Tae Gyeong Lee+5 more
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Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy and therapeutic index properties for common wound cleansing solutions, focusing on solutions containing PHMB. [PDF]
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) have been shown to increase patient morbidity and mortality, impact on quality of life and place a significant economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide.
Watson F+3 more
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This study aimed to assess the amount of erosion during activated endodontic irrigation with either HEDP or EDTA via high-resolution micro-computed tomography. Two root canals of twenty premolars were prepared with ProTaper Next and irrigated with sodium
Parichehr Zarean+3 more
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Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]2)residues on the accuracy of two electronic apex locators (EALs) (Root ZX and Raypex 6) in the presence of different irrigants.
Nooshin Sadat Shojaee+4 more
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The aim of this study was to investigate the most effective lavage volume of arthrocentesis in the management of temporomandibular disorders. A comprehensive electronic search, based on the PRISMA guidelines, was performed, which included a computer ...
Hei Christopher Tsui+5 more
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A multiscale spatiotemporal approach for smallholder irrigation detection [PDF]
In presenting an irrigation detection methodology that leverages multiscale satellite imagery of vegetation abundance, this paper introduces a process to supplement limited ground-collected labels and ensure classifier applicability in an area of interest.
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