The Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from an Intensive Care Unit.

This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro efficacy of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized by bioreduction using lemongrass () essential oil against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria isolated from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The essential oil was extracted and characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Antioxidant activity was assessed using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, the 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assay, and total phenolic content.

Photosensitized Methylene Blue Nanoparticles: A Promising Approach for the Control of Oral Infections.

Oral infections pose significant public health challenges, often exacerbating other comorbidities and increasing systemic health risks. Traditional treatments often fail to eliminate persistent micro-organisms and contribute to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Nanoparticulate systems offer a promising solution by delivering active agents directly to targeted sites, providing more effective and localized treatment options.

Neurosurgical Interventions in Chronic Pain Management: A Review of Emerging Technologies and Accessibility.

Purpose Of Review: Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, reducing quality of life and posing a major healthcare challenge. This review aims to explore advancements in neurosurgical interventions for managing chronic pain, focusing on the latest neuromodulation techniques, and addressing how these innovations may offer alternative solutions for these patients.

Recent Findings: We reviewed advances in high-frequency spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and closed-loop neuromodulation systems, which optimize precision in pain control and reduce adverse effects.

Central odontogenic fibroma: an international multicentric study of 62 cases.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report the clinicopathologic features of 62 cases of central odontogenic fibroma (COdF).

Study Design: Clinical and radiographic data were collected from the records of 13 oral pathology laboratories. All cases were microscopically reviewed, considering the current World Health Organization classification of tumors and were classified according to histopathologic features.

[Warning systems in a computerized nursing process for Intensive Care Units].

A hybrid study combining technological production and methodological research aiming to establish associations between the data and information that are part of a Computerized Nursing Process according to the ICNP® Version 1.0, indicators of patient safety and quality of care. Based on the guidelines of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for the expansion of warning systems, five warning systems were developed: potential for iatrogenic pneumothorax, potential for care-related infections, potential for suture dehiscence in patients after abdominal or pelvic surgery, potential for loss of vascular access, and potential for endotracheal extubation.