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Filter by:To evaluate the efficacy of a castor bean-based solution (Ricinus communis) for removal of complete denture biofilm, comparing it with two products available on the market (sodium hypochlorite and alkaline peroxide). Fifty complete maxillary denture-wearers were instructed to brush their dentures after meals and once a day, for a period of 07 days, immerse them in the following solutions: A - Control: Physiological solution(20 minutes). B - Polident alkaline peroxide(3 minutes). C - 1% sodium hypochlorite(20 minutes). D - castor bean-based solution(20 minutes). The participants immersed their dentures in each of the solutions, according to a randomized sequence. For biofilm quantification, before (Baseline) and after the use of each product, the internal surfaces of maxillary complete dentures were revealed (1% neutral red), photographed and the stained biofilm was quantified with the aid of software (Image Tool 3.0). After concluding measurements of the areas (total and biofilm), the percentage of surface covered by biofilm of the complete denture was calculated .
The purpose of this observational registry is to determine the freedom from driveline (DL) infection events in subjects implanted with a HeartMate II LVAD in whom only the silicone portion of the DL is externalized resulting in a silicone skin interface (SSI)
Infections often occur after ventricular assist devices (VADs) are placed. These infections can be very serious. The goal of this study is to understand why these infections occur. Bacteria (germs) normally live on our skin and in our noses. After surgery, they can infect the VAD. The investigators will collect cultures of your skin and nose before and after surgery. The investigators will compare these bacteria to bacteria that cause infections. Their genes will be compared to see which ones help the bacteria cause infection.
This protocol will evaluate the biodistribution and dosimetry of [124I]FIAU in both healthy volunteers and patients with prosthetic joint infections. This pilot study will also investigate the safety and tolerability of [124I]FIAU.
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a dilute betadine solution in reducing infectious complications in revision total knee arthroplasty. The investigators will enroll patients who are scheduled to undergo a revision total knee arthroplasty. Patients will be randomized into two groups. The treatment group will receive a dilute betadine lavage prior to surgical closure for 3 minutes followed by 2000ml of sterile saline irrigation and the control group will receive the 2000ml sterile saline lavage alone.