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Fecal incontinence: the quality of reported randomized, controlled trials in the last ten years. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This study was designed to analyze the characteristics and the quality of reporting of randomized, controlled trials published during the last ten years on fecal ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Biomedicine: Advances and Prospects

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles offer unique properties like high surface area, tunable pores, and functionalization. They excel in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and stimuli‐responsive therapies, enabling targeted and controlled treatments. With roles in cancer therapy and diagnostics, their clinical translation requires addressing challenges in ...
Miguel Manzano, María Vallet‐Regí
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel Non-invasive Method to Detect RELM Beta Transcript in Gut Barrier Related Changes During a Gastrointestinal Nematode Infection [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Currently, methods for monitoring changes of gut barrier integrity and the associated immune response via non-invasive means are limited. Therefore, we aimed to develop a novel non-invasive technique to investigate immunological host responses ...
Affinass, Nicole   +8 more
core   +4 more sources

Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive bibliometric and visualized analysis of research on fecal microbial transplantation published from 2000 to 2021

open access: yesBioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2022
Background Fecal microbial transplantation has emerged in recent years as a method of treating disease by rebuilding the intestinal flora. However, few bibliometric analyses have systematically studied this area of research.
Jing Ma   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multitasking Smart Intestinal Capsule Robot: A Cutting‐Edge Platform for Sampling, Diagnosis, and Therapy

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of graded levels of fermented plant protein (Proteger®) in extruded foods on fecal quality, nutrient digestibility, and colonic fermentation in beagle dogs

open access: yesFrontiers in Animal Science
IntroductionMicrobially fermented plant protein (FPP) has been demonstrated to have high protein digestibility and palatability for terrestrial animals although no work has previously been published describing this for pets.
Youhan Chen, Charles Gregory Aldrich
doaj   +1 more source

Caprine coccidiosis in semi-arid India: Dynamics and factors affecting fecal oocysts count

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2017
Objective: This study envisages dynamics and factors affecting fecal oocyst counts (FOC) in natural infection in goats in semi-arid India. Materials and methods: A total of 1152 fecal samples from Jamunapari goats in semi-arid India were collected ...
Dinesh Kumar Sharma   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quality and safety of municipal drinking water in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia

open access: yesEnvironmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2020
Background In low resourced countries, water-associated diseases have still impact on public health. Poor quality of water can cause waterborne diseases through bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasites that has been responsible for millions of ...
Amsalu Mekonnen Wolde   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microbiological implications of periurban agriculture and water reuse in Mexico City. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2008
BackgroundRecycled treated or untreated wastewater represents an important health challenge in developing countries due to potential water related microbiological exposure.
Marisa Mazari-Hiriart   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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