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View article: Vapor phase of white thyme essential oil: effect on Candida albicans and preservation of Lactobacillus species in the context of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vapor phase of white thyme essential oil: effect on Candida albicans and preservation of Lactobacillus species in the context of vulvovaginal candidiasis Open
View article: Chemical Composition, Biocompatibility, and Anti-Candida albicans Activity of Schinus weinmanniifolia Mart. ex Engl.
Chemical Composition, Biocompatibility, and Anti-Candida albicans Activity of Schinus weinmanniifolia Mart. ex Engl. Open
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), predominantly caused by Candida albicans, represents a global health issue, particularly in developing regions. This study explores the antifungal potential of aqueous leaf extract of Schinus wein…
View article: Chemical Composition, Biocompatibility, and Anti-<em>Candida albicans</em> Activity of <em>Schinus weinmanniifolia</em> Mart. ex Engl.: First Report on Its Potential Use in Traditional Medicine
Chemical Composition, Biocompatibility, and Anti-<em>Candida albicans</em> Activity of <em>Schinus weinmanniifolia</em> Mart. ex Engl.: First Report on Its Potential Use in Traditional Medicine Open
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), predominantly caused by Candida albicans, represents a global health issue, particularly in developing regions. This study explores the antifungal potential of aqueous leaf extract of Schinus wein…
View article: CUsKit: a test to revolutionise the evaluation of the disinfection process
CUsKit: a test to revolutionise the evaluation of the disinfection process Open
View article: Fatores que contribuem para a tomada de decisão dos estudantes de enfermagem: protocolo de scoping review
Fatores que contribuem para a tomada de decisão dos estudantes de enfermagem: protocolo de scoping review Open
Os fatores que contribuem para a tomada de decisão dos estudantes de enfermagem é um tema relevante já que a tomada de decisão tem impacto no desenvolvimento de intervenções adequadas e no estabelecimento de prioridades, influenciando de f…
View article: Upcycling Fishing Net Waste and Metal Oxide from Electroplating Waste into Alga Cultivation Structures with Antibacterial Properties
Upcycling Fishing Net Waste and Metal Oxide from Electroplating Waste into Alga Cultivation Structures with Antibacterial Properties Open
Plastic waste, especially discarded fishing nets, and electroplating sludges pose significant environmental challenges, impacting marine ecosystems and contributing to pollution. In alga cultivation, invasive microorganisms often hinder gr…
View article: Biofilm matrix regulation by <i>Candida glabrata</i> Zap1 under acidic conditions: transcriptomic and proteomic analyses
Biofilm matrix regulation by <i>Candida glabrata</i> Zap1 under acidic conditions: transcriptomic and proteomic analyses Open
The vaginal acidic environment potentiates the formation of Candida glabrata biofilms, leading to complicated and recurrent infections. Importantly, the production of matrix is known to contribute to the recalcitrant features of Candida bi…
View article: Development and Evaluation of Microencapsulated Oregano Essential Oil as an Alternative Treatment for <i>Candida albicans</i> Infections
Development and Evaluation of Microencapsulated Oregano Essential Oil as an Alternative Treatment for <i>Candida albicans</i> Infections Open
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is characterized as a very common fungal infection that significantly affects women's health worldwide. Essential oils (EOs) are currently being evaluated as an alternative therapy. The development of efficie…
View article: Glycyrrhiza glabra hydroethanolic extract and manuka honey alone and in combination inhibit bacterial and fungal planktonic cells and biofilms
Glycyrrhiza glabra hydroethanolic extract and manuka honey alone and in combination inhibit bacterial and fungal planktonic cells and biofilms Open
Background The natural tendency of polymicrobial infections and co-habitation of bacteria and Candida are currently well-recognized and reported as highly fatal. This kind of interaction is usually associated with drug tolerance, infection…
View article: Comparison of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Integration into Non-Woven Fabrics Using Different Functionalisation Methods for Prospective Application as Active Facemasks
Comparison of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Integration into Non-Woven Fabrics Using Different Functionalisation Methods for Prospective Application as Active Facemasks Open
The development of advanced facemasks stands out as a paramount priority in enhancing healthcare preparedness. In this work, different polypropylene non-woven fabrics (NWF) were characterised regarding their structural, physicochemical and…
View article: The Road to Sustainability in Dentistry – Is the Reuse of Sterilization Pouches Viable?
The Road to Sustainability in Dentistry – Is the Reuse of Sterilization Pouches Viable? Open
Objectives: To answer the question: Can sterilized pouches be used a second time while maintaining their sterility conditions? Methods: This investigation tested paper/plastic sterilization pouches divided into three groups: experimental g…
View article: Development of Smart Clothing to Prevent Pressure Injuries in Bedridden Persons and/or with Severely Impaired Mobility: 4NoPressure Research Protocol
Development of Smart Clothing to Prevent Pressure Injuries in Bedridden Persons and/or with Severely Impaired Mobility: 4NoPressure Research Protocol Open
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a major public health problem and can be used as quality-of-care indicators. An incipient development in the field of medical devices takes the form of Smart Health Textiles, which can possess innovative propert…
View article: Effect of Vapor-Phase Oregano Essential Oil on Resistant <i>Candida</i> Species Biofilms: Mechanisms of Action
Effect of Vapor-Phase Oregano Essential Oil on Resistant <i>Candida</i> Species Biofilms: Mechanisms of Action Open
This work presents a new approach to the application of essential oils, exposure to the vapor phase, which can be considered a first approach for the development of a complementary or alternative form of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) trea…
View article: Effect of phage vB_EcoM_FJ1 on the reduction of ETEC O9:H9 infection in a neonatal pig cell line
Effect of phage vB_EcoM_FJ1 on the reduction of ETEC O9:H9 infection in a neonatal pig cell line Open
View article: Predicting hospital emergency department visits accurately: A systematic review
Predicting hospital emergency department visits accurately: A systematic review Open
Objectives The emergency department (ED) is a very important healthcare entrance point, known for its challenging organisation and management due to demand unpredictability. An accurate forecast system of ED visits is crucial to the implem…
View article: Sfl1 is required for Candida albicans biofilm formation under acidic conditions
Sfl1 is required for Candida albicans biofilm formation under acidic conditions Open
Candida albicans is a common Candida species, responsible for infections in various anatomical sites under different environmental conditions, aggravated in the presence of its biofilms. As such, this study aimed to reveal the regulation o…
View article: Long-lasting multi-surface disinfectant: Evaluation of efficiency and durability
Long-lasting multi-surface disinfectant: Evaluation of efficiency and durability Open
The present work aimed to study the efficacy and durability of a long-term multi-surface disinfectant. The disinfectant formulation understudy had hydrogen peroxide and ethanol as active substances, among other substances. The antimicrobia…
View article: Simulated vaginal fluid: Candida resistant strains’ biofilm characterization and vapor phase of essential oil effect
Simulated vaginal fluid: Candida resistant strains’ biofilm characterization and vapor phase of essential oil effect Open
These results can predict the in vivo behavior, suggesting a potential effective application of VP-EOs as prophylactic or therapeutic treatment for biofilm-related vulvovaginal candidiasis.
View article: Combined application of antisense oligomers to control transcription factors of Candida albicans biofilm formation
Combined application of antisense oligomers to control transcription factors of Candida albicans biofilm formation Open
Antisense oligomers (ASOs) have been little exploited to control determinants of Candida albicans virulence. Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor of C. albicans , that is regulated by a complex network of transcription factor…
View article: Vapor-Phase of Essential Oils as a Promising Solution to Prevent Candida Vaginal Biofilms Caused by Antifungal Resistant Strains
Vapor-Phase of Essential Oils as a Promising Solution to Prevent Candida Vaginal Biofilms Caused by Antifungal Resistant Strains Open
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a disease with high incidence, a huge impact on the quality of life and health of women, and which represents a great challenge to treat. The growing need to apply antifungal intensive therapie…
View article: Multifunctional Coated Textiles for Active Biological Protection
Multifunctional Coated Textiles for Active Biological Protection Open
first_page settings Order Article Reprints Font Type: Arial Georgia Verdana Font Size: Aa Aa Aa Line Spacing: Column Width: Background: Open AccessAbstract Multifunctional Coated Textiles for Active Biological Protection † by J…
View article: Essential Oils as a Good Weapon against Drug-Resistant Candida auris
Essential Oils as a Good Weapon against Drug-Resistant Candida auris Open
Candida auris is a recently found Candida species, mainly associated with nosocomial outbreaks in intensive care hospital settings, and unlike other Candida species, it can be transmitted through person-to-person or by contact with surface…
View article: Admission Severity of Atrial-Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients under Anticoagulation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Admission Severity of Atrial-Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients under Anticoagulation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: In non-valvular-associated atrial fibrillation (AF), direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are as effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for the prevention of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). DOAC are associated with decreased risk a…
View article: Recent Trends in Protective Textiles against Biological Threats: A Focus on Biological Warfare Agents
Recent Trends in Protective Textiles against Biological Threats: A Focus on Biological Warfare Agents Open
The rising threats to worldwide security (affecting the military, first responders, and civilians) urge us to develop efficient and versatile technological solutions to protect human beings. Soldiers, medical personnel, firefighters, and l…
View article: Antimicrobial TiN-Ag Coatings in Leather Insole for Diabetic Foot
Antimicrobial TiN-Ag Coatings in Leather Insole for Diabetic Foot Open
This work reports on TiN-Ag antimicrobial coatings deposited by d.c. magnetron sputtering on leather used for insoles on the footwear industry, studies involving the antimicrobial properties of Ag-based functionalized leathers by sputterin…
View article: Silver oxide coatings deposited on leathers to prevent diabetic foot infections
Silver oxide coatings deposited on leathers to prevent diabetic foot infections Open
Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, the appearance of foot ulcers is highly susceptible to the prevalence of infections. In this sense, thin films of silver (Ag) and silver oxide (AgOx) were deposited by the…
View article: Sustentabilidade em Medicina Dentária – Reutilização das mangas de esterilização
Sustentabilidade em Medicina Dentária – Reutilização das mangas de esterilização Open
Objetivos: O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é verificar se a confeção de bases protéticas em resina flexível termoplástica apresenta resultados mecânicos e físicos superiores, comparativamente com a resina acrílica convencional.Pretend…
View article: Utilização de resinas flexíveis em prótese removível – revisão sistemática
Utilização de resinas flexíveis em prótese removível – revisão sistemática Open
Objetivos: O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é verificar se a confeção de bases protéticas em resina flexível termoplástica apresenta resultados mecânicos e físicos superiores, comparativamente com a resina acrílica convencional. Preten…
View article: COVID-19 Impact on Forecasting Emergency Department Visits Performance
COVID-19 Impact on Forecasting Emergency Department Visits Performance Open
View article: Exploration of anti EFG1 locked nucleic acid gapmers to control Candida albicans filamentation
Exploration of anti EFG1 locked nucleic acid gapmers to control Candida albicans filamentation Open
Introduction: Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) have been successfully utilized to silence gene expression for the treatment of many genetic human diseases, and particularly the locked nucleic acid (LNA) chemical modification is extensivel…