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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Resident Mortality And Worker Infection Rates From COVID-19 Lower In Union Than Nonunion US Nursing Homes, 2020-21

Adam Dean et al.

Summary: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home residents have accounted for roughly one of every six COVID-19 deaths in the United States. Nursing homes have also been very dangerous places for workers, with more than one million nursing home workers testing positive for COVID-19 as of April 2022. This study found that unions were associated with 10.8 percent lower resident COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as 6.8 percent lower worker COVID-19 infection rates.

HEALTH AFFAIRS (2022)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Surgical Treatment of Patients With Infective Endocarditis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Norman Mangner et al.

Summary: This study investigated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study found no significant difference in in-hospital mortality and 1-year all-cause mortality between patients treated with antibiotics alone and patients treated with cardiac surgery and antibiotics. The high mortality in patients with TAVI-IE was strongly associated with patients' characteristics, pathogens, and complications.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY (2022)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mechanisms, Anti-Quorum-Sensing Actions, and Clinical Trials of Medicinal Plant Bioactive Compounds against Bacteria: A Comprehensive Review

Abdelhakim Bouyahya et al.

Summary: Bacterial strains have developed resistance to antibiotics through various mechanisms. Natural bioactive compounds, such as terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, have been identified as potential antibacterial agents. However, some bacterial strains have shown resistance to these compounds. Researchers have found that the resistance to antibiotics is linked to a microbial cell-to-cell communication system called quorum sensing. Inhibition of quorum sensing could be a promising strategy to overcome resistance and treat infections.

MOLECULES (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Gram-negative central line-associated bloodstream infection incidence peak during the summer: a national seasonality cohort study

Koen Blot et al.

Summary: This study found a significant increase in the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) during the summer months. Gram-negative bacteria had a higher incidence rate ratio compared to gram-positive bacteria. The increase in temperature and humidity was associated with an increase in gram-negative infections.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Evaluation of the Pathogenic-Mixed Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa/Staphylococcus aureus and Treatment with Limonene on Three Different Materials by a Dynamic Model

Edvige Gambino et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of limonene as an antibiofilm agent on biofilms formed on different surfaces. The results showed that limonene can inhibit and eradicate biofilms, reducing their growth by 2 logs. Limonene also exhibited higher efficacy in polymicrobial biofilms. Furthermore, it was found to regulate the expression of genes related to virulence.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Anesthesiology

Ventilator-associated events in children: A multicentre prospective cohort study

Yolanda Pena-Lopez et al.

Summary: This study aimed to analyze the incidence and impact of adult and two pediatric VAE criteria on patient outcomes, as well as evaluate VAE/PaedVAE as factors associated with increased duration of mechanical ventilation and PICU stay. The results suggested that a VAE definition based on slight PEEP increases should be preferred for VAE surveillance in children.

ANAESTHESIA CRITICAL CARE & PAIN MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Impact of Quercetin against Salmonella Typhimurium Biofilm Formation on Food-Contact Surfaces and Molecular Mechanism Pattern

Pantu Kumar Roy et al.

Summary: Quercetin, an active nutraceutical element, exhibits inhibitory effects against Salmonella Typhimurium on surfaces by disrupting biofilms and suppressing the expression of virulence and stress response genes, making it a potential antibiofilm agent in the food industry.

FOODS (2022)

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Article Hematology

Peripherally inserted central venous catheters decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections and change microbiological epidemiology in adult hematology unit: a propensity score-adjusted analysis

Yosuke Nakaya et al.

Summary: In adult hematology units, peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) show superiority in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) compared to centrally inserted ones (CICCs), with a reduced risk of CLABSI and a microbial shift in local epidemiology.

ANNALS OF HEMATOLOGY (2022)

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Article Orthopedics

Incidence and management of surgical site infection in the cervical spine following a transoral approach

Hu Chen et al.

Summary: This paper reviews the prevalence of surgical site infection (SSI) following the transoral approach in cervical spine surgery, and provides recommendations for the treatment of SSI. The incidence of SSI was 2.9%, and reoperation and posterior occipitocervical fixation were effective treatments for deep and organ/space infections. However, further research is needed for adequate peri-operative preparation, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of SSI.

INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS (2022)

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Article Immunology

Polysaccharides from Vaccaria segetalis seeds reduce urinary tract infections by inhibiting the adhesion and invasion abilities of uropathogenic Escherichia coli

Rongmei Yao et al.

Summary: This study reveals the potential mechanism by which Vaccaria segetalis polysaccharides (VSP) interfere with the adhesion and invasion of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). VSP inhibits the expression of bacterial adhesion genes and regulates specific molecules in host epithelial cells, reducing the ability of bacteria to invade the host.

FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY (2022)

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Review Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Process mapping strategies to prevent subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator infections

Raul Weiss et al.

Summary: An expert panel consensus was developed using a process mapping methodology to provide guidance on minimizing the risk of infection in patients with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs). The consensus offers recommended steps for patient preparation, S-ICD implantation, and postoperative management, which can help clinicians adopt interventions to reduce the risk of S-ICD infection.

JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (2022)

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Review Microbiology

The biofilm life cycle: expanding the conceptual model of biofilm formation

Karin Sauer et al.

Summary: This review introduces a model of bacterial biofilm formation and points out that the current five-step model fails to capture many aspects of biofilm physiology. The authors propose a more inclusive model that can accommodate various scenarios of biofilm formation.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Pseudomonas aeruginosa prosthetic joint-infection outcomes: Prospective, observational study on 43 patients

Heloise Prie et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the outcomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa prosthetic joint infection (PJI), finding that the majority of these infections were chronic and susceptible to ciprofloxacin. Treatment with prolonged intravenous antibiotics and one-stage exchange surgery resulted in favorable outcomes in 82% of cases.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Microencapsulation of carvacrol as an efficient tool to fight Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis biofilms

Samah Mechmechani et al.

Summary: Biofilms pose serious challenges in medical and food industries due to their resistance to antimicrobial agents. This study demonstrates that spray-drying can enhance the activity of carvacrol against bacterial biofilms. Results show that encapsulated carvacrol has a lower minimum inhibitory concentration and can effectively reduce biofilm formation, indicating its strong antimicrobial effect against biofilms.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Article Engineering, Biomedical

Current material engineering strategies to prevent catheter encrustation in urinary tracts

Qin Yao et al.

Summary: Catheters and ureteric stents have been essential for relieving urinary obstruction, but their design defects have led to increasing complications. Promising technologies and mechanisms have been developed to prevent infection and encrustation, showing significant effects in experiments.

MATERIALS TODAY BIO (2022)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Essential oils and their active components applied as: free, encapsulated and in hurdle technology to fight microbial contaminations. A review

Jina Yammine et al.

Summary: This article reviews the mechanisms of antimicrobial activities of essential oils (EOs) and their active components on microorganisms in different forms. The research shows that EOs have the potential to be effective alternatives to conventional antimicrobial products, and no microbial resistance has been developed against them. However, there is a lack of comparative studies between the use of whole EOs or their active components alone for antimicrobial treatments.

HELIYON (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Surgery for Aortic Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis in the Transcatheter Era

Shekhar Saha et al.

Summary: This study compared the perioperative and short-term outcomes of patients with infective endocarditis following surgical aortic valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The results showed that these two groups of patients had similar risk profiles and surgical treatment had comparable results.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Microbiology

The Current Knowledge on the Pathogenesis of Tissue and Medical Device-Related Biofilm Infections

Enea Gino Di Domenico et al.

Summary: Biofilm-related infections pose a significant challenge to healthcare professionals due to the ability of microorganisms to form biofilm, which leads to treatment resistance and reduced susceptibility to antibiotics. Current microbiological diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing methods are often inadequate for accurately assessing biofilm-related infections. Timely identification of these infections is crucial for guiding appropriate treatment strategies.

MICROORGANISMS (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Does a New Antibiotic Scheme Improve the Outcome of Staphylococcus aureus-Caused Acute Prosthetic Joint Infections (PJI) Treated with Debridement, Antibiotics and Implant Retention (DAIR)?

Alvaro Aunon et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine if a new combination of antibiotics decreases the failure of DAIR-treated acute prosthetic joint infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. A retrospective analysis was performed on cases of orthopedic infections, and the results showed that the new antibiotic scheme had better outcomes compared to the traditional scheme, suggesting its potential clinical value.

ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL (2022)

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Article Veterinary Sciences

Assessment of foodborne transmission of Salmonella enteritidis in hens and eggs in Bangladesh

Fatema Khatun et al.

Summary: This study aims to analyze and evaluate the transmission characteristics of Salmonella enteritidis in laying-type hen flocks and their laid eggs. The results show that 60% of in-contact hens tested positive for S. enteritidis within 61 days postinoculation, with 26.7% transmission occurring within the first 31 days. S. enteritidis was detected on 58% of eggshells and 5.33% of eggs internal contents. Additionally, there was a 33.33% reduction in egg production from infected hens. The study also demonstrated that experimentally inoculated containers can act as a potential source of Salmonella spp. infection.

VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Immunology

Role of Staphylococcus aureus Formate Metabolism during Prosthetic Joint Infection

Blake P. Bertrand et al.

Summary: Biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus on medical devices are a significant healthcare burden, and a type of white blood cell, G-MDSCs, promote biofilm persistence by inhibiting the activity of other immune cells. This study found that S. aureus promotes biofilm formation and survival through formate metabolism.

INFECTION AND IMMUNITY (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Staphylococcus lugdunensis prosthetic joint infection: A multicentric cohort study

Yannick Herry et al.

Summary: This study describes the management and outcome of Staphylococcus lugdunensis prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Surgical management plays a pivotal role in the treatment of this difficult-to-treat infection.

JOURNAL OF INFECTION (2022)

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Article Microbiology

Quorum Quenching: A Drug Discovery Approach Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Muzamil Ahmad Rather et al.

MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of Ti-40Nb-10Ag Implant Biomaterials

Bin Zhu et al.

Summary: In this study, an antibacterial Ti-40Nb-10Ag alloy was developed by spark plasma sintering (SPS) with Ag element as the antibacterial agent. The alloy's microstructure, mechanical properties, microhardness, and antibacterial properties were investigated at various sintering temperatures. The results showed that the sintering temperature influenced the alloy's microstructure, mechanical properties, microhardness, and antibacterial ability. At a sintering temperature of 975 degrees C, the alloy exhibited excellent performance and antibacterial ability.

METALS (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilms Underlying Catheter-Related Bloodstream Coinfection by Enterobacter cloacae Complex and Candida parapsilosis

Matus Stefanek et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance of Enterobacter cloacae complex and Candida parapsilosis co-isolated from a catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) patient. The bacteria showed multidrug resistance, including resistance to colistin and beta-lactams. The Candida parapsilosis exhibited resistance to fluconazole. The nature of biofilms varied depending on the material and the pathogens involved, and the distribution of microorganisms differed on the inner and outer surface of the central venous catheter.

ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Rates and Predictors of Treatment Failure in Staphylococcus aureus Prosthetic Joint Infections According to Different Management Strategies: A Multinational Cohort Study-The ARTHR-IS Study Group

Reinaldo Espindola et al.

Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed SA-PJI cases in 19 European hospitals from 2014 to 2016 and found that TF remains common in SA-PJI, with functional loss accounting for a substantial proportion of treatment failures. The use of rifampicin after DAIR was associated with a protective effect. Anemia and obesity were identified as risk factors that have been less frequently reported in previous studies.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY (2022)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Antibiofilm activity of 3,3′-diindolylmethane on Staphylococcus aureus and its disinfection on common food-contact surfaces

Hui Zhang et al.

Summary: This study investigated the antibiofilm efficacy of 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) on Staphylococcus aureus and its disinfection on common food-contact surfaces. The results showed that DIM effectively inhibited the formation of biofilm and reduced bacterial adhesion and proliferation. The study identified DIM as a promising antibiofilm agent for preventing biofilm formation on common food-contact surfaces during food processing.

FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS (2022)

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Article

A Rare Case of Prosthetic Joint Infection with Streptococcus gordonii

Varsha Prasad et al.

American Journal of Case Reports (2022)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Hurdle technology based on the use of microencapsulated pepsin, trypsin and carvacrol to eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis biofilms

Samah Mechmechani et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the effects of microencapsulated proteases and microencapsulated carvacrol on the biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis. The results showed that combined treatment with enzymes and carvacrol was more effective in reducing biofilm quantity.

BIOFOULING (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Novel family of bis-pyrazole coordination complexes as potent antibacterial and antifungal agents

Youssef Draoui et al.

Summary: A new pyrazole ligand was synthesized and used for the construction of a series of coordination complexes. The complexes were characterized using various techniques and their biological activities were evaluated.

RSC ADVANCES (2022)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Reducing Caesarean Section Surgical Site Infection (SSI) by 50%: A Collaborative Approach

Gillian A. Corbett et al.

Summary: Through a multidisciplinary team approach and evidence-based interventions, the incidence of Caesarean section surgical site infection was successfully reduced in a tertiary maternity center. Specific measures included the implementation of a care bundle and strict adherence to care standards, resulting in a significant 50% decrease in SSI rates over a 14-month period.

JOURNAL FOR HEALTHCARE QUALITY (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Development and characterization of a carvacrol nanoemulsion and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity against selected food-related pathogens

I. Motta Felicio et al.

Summary: A carvacrol nanoemulsion with good stability and improved antimicrobial activity against food pathogens compared to free oil was developed in this study, indicating its potential for incorporation into food formulations for microbial growth prevention and control.

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Surgical site infection after liver transplantation in the era of multidrug-resistant bacteria: what new risks should be considered?

Maristela P. Freire et al.

Summary: SSI is a common complication after LT, often caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Pre-LT colonization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii increases the risk of SSI caused by MDROs. Adjusted prophylaxis by MDRO risk is a protective factor for LT patients.

DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Bloodstream infections in patients with transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Khawaja M. Talha et al.

Summary: The incidence of BSI in TAVR patients is high, likely due to advanced age and comorbid conditions. Forty percent of BSI cases develop into IE, indicating a need for further investigation of modifiable risk factors associated with BSI.

DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2021)

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Article Microbiology

Microbiological pattern of prosthetic hip and knee infections: a high-volume, single-centre experience in China

Yali Yu et al.

Summary: This study aimed to identify pathogens and multi-drug resistance in prosthetic joint infections (PJI) in China. Results showed that Gram-positive bacteria, especially coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CNS) and Staphylococcus aureus, were the main pathogens, and attention should be paid to the high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRS). Individualized treatment strategies and empirical antibiotic therapy are recommended.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Iron (III) and zinc (II) monodentate Schiff base metal complexes: Synthesis, characterisation and biological activities

Bushra Naureen et al.

Summary: Schiff bases, known for their diverse pharmacological activities, were complexed with metal ions to form metal complexes, which showed enhanced antibacterial and antifungal activities. Metal complexes have the potential to be explored as active pharmaceutical agents.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Synergistic Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Plant Essential Oil and Its Application in Seafood Preservation: A Review

Xianpei Huang et al.

Summary: The synergistic potential of plant essential oils with other antimicrobial agents shows promise in increasing efficacy and controlling foodborne pathogens. Seafood spoilage due to spoilage microorganisms can be prevented by excluding or inactivating microbial activity. Utilizing a combination of essential oils with other chemicals or physical methods can effectively reduce the growth of foodborne pathogens and extend the shelf-life of seafood products.

MOLECULES (2021)

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Article Immunology

Urinary Tract Infections 2021 Update

Carol E. Chenoweth

INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (2021)

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Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

The Role of Metal Ions in Biology, Biochemistry and Medicine

Michael Moustakas

MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Investigation of spectroscopic, thermal, and biological properties of FeII, CoII, ZnII, and RuII complexes derived from azo dye ligand

Nevin Turan et al.

Summary: In this study, novel azo dye metal complexes were synthesized and tested for their biochemical properties, including antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities. The results showed that the Ru(II) complex exhibited the best inhibition values against GST, AChE, and BChE enzymes.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Cold plasma assisted deposition of organosilicon coatings on stainless steel for prevention of adhesion of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis

Mayssane Hage et al.

Summary: The study found that surface topography plays a role in bacterial adhesion rate, with rough surfaces not repelling S. Enteritidis while smoother surfaces demonstrated an anti-adhesive character.

BIOFOULING (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Characterization of seaweed polysaccharide-based bilayer films containing essential oils with antibacterial activity

Bin Zhang et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that the bilayer film containing ginger essential oil exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity, physical properties, and structural characteristics, making it suitable for food packaging.

LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Review Food Science & Technology

Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from fruit and vegetable by-products for food application - A review

Veronica Marcillo-Parra et al.

Summary: This review discusses the creation of encapsulated bioactive compounds (EBC) from fruit and vegetable by-products (FVBP) using microencapsulation techniques and their application in food. Technologies such as spray-drying, freeze-drying, and coacervation have been proven effective in producing EBC with high encapsulation efficiency and excellent functional properties, improving the stability and solubility of bioactive compounds. Studies on the application of EBC from FVBP in food show promising results, making it a potential alternative for the treatment of agricultural and agro-industrial by-products.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Microbiology

Co-Occurrence of Listeria spp. and Spoilage Associated Microbiota During Meat Processing Due to Cross-Contamination Events

Benjamin Zwirzitz et al.

Summary: Foodborne outbreaks related to Listeria monocytogenes are often linked to meat and meat products, with recontamination during meat processing being a major concern. Persistence of L. monocytogenes in multi-species biofilms poses a challenge for cleaning and disinfection measures. Analysis of microbial communities in a meat processing facility revealed widespread Listeria contamination and identified key genera associated with Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Prevalence, Enterotoxigenic Potential and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Isolated from Algerian Ready to Eat Foods

Omar Amine Mekhloufi et al.

Summary: This study analyzed the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus in ready-to-eat foods in Algeria, revealing heterogeneity in their toxigenic potential and resistance. The findings highlight the quality and safety concerns related to the consumption of such foods in Algeria.

TOXINS (2021)

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Article Microbiology

Water-Soluble Ruthenium (II) Complex Derived From Optically Pure Limonene and Its Microencapsulation Are Efficient Tools Against Bacterial Food Pathogen Biofilms: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enteroccocus faecalis, and Listeria monocytogenes

Simon Khelissa et al.

Summary: Bioactive aminooxime ligands based on optically pure (R)-limonene have been synthesized and their ruthenium (II) cationic water-soluble complex showed higher antibacterial and antibiofilm activities compared to free ligands. Microencapsulation of this complex reduced cytotoxicity and improved its minimum inhibitory concentration, suggesting potential as an alternative to conventional disinfectants.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Incidence and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis After Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

Jonas Lanz et al.

Summary: Comparison of TAVR with a supra-annular, self-expanding device to SAVR showed a low cumulative risk of IE, although mortality was high once IE occurred.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Antibacterial mechanism of thymol against Enterobacter sakazakii

Lu Tian et al.

Summary: Thymol has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, and this study revealed its antimicrobial mechanism against Enterobacter sakazakii by disrupting cell membranes and interfering with intracellular homeostasis. The results suggest the potential of thymol to prevent bacterial contamination by E. sakazakii in the food industry.

FOOD CONTROL (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Approaches for Mitigating Microbial Biofilm-Related Drug Resistance: A Focus on Micro- and Nanotechnologies

Harinash Rao et al.

Summary: Biofilms play a crucial role in antimicrobial resistance, with their unique physiological state and cell density contributing to increased resistance compared to planktonic counterparts, particularly in fungal biofilms which are less studied. Various biofilm mitigation therapies have been reported, including antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and antimicrobial lock therapy.

MOLECULES (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

The effects of methylcellulose coating containing carvacrol or menthol on the physicochemical, mechanical, and antimicrobial activity of polyethylene films

Elahe Jahdkaran et al.

Summary: The study found that increasing the concentration of menthol and carvacrol in PE film coatings can reduce the mechanical properties of the film and increase oxygen permeability, while also enhancing antimicrobial activity. Therefore, PE film coatings can be used as active antimicrobial packaging materials in the food packaging industry.

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION (2021)

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Review Microbiology

Microbial biofilm: formation, architecture, antibiotic resistance, and control strategies

Muzamil Ahmad Rather et al.

Summary: Biofilm formation is a major concern for microbial resistance, triggered by various factors such as environmental conditions, cell communication, and signaling pathways. Problems associated with biofilms include antibiotic resistance, immune system evasion, and biofilm-related deaths, posing a threat to humans and food processing industries.

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Immunology

Clinical utility of sonication for diagnosing infection and colonization of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices

Amira H. El-Ashry et al.

Summary: Sonication fluid culture shows a higher sensitivity for the microbiological diagnosis of cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections (CIEDIs) compared to conventional culture methods. It detected a higher number of microorganisms, especially Gram-positive cocci, and was able to detect colonization in non-infected patients. This technique represents a promising diagnostic strategy for infections and colonization associated with cardiac devices.

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

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Review Plant Sciences

Volatile terpenes - mediators of plant-to-plant communication

Maaria Rosenkranz et al.

Summary: Plants release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to interact with other organisms, with terpenes being the largest group of plant-released VOCs. These compounds not only protect plants from stresses but also convey environmental information. Different volatile terpenes can act as signaling cues between plants and trigger immune responses in receiver plants.

PLANT JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Strategic approach of multifaceted antibacterial mechanism of limonene traced in Escherichia coli

Akshi Gupta et al.

Summary: The antibacterial potential of limonene against Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) pathogens was studied, revealing its ability to disrupt cell membranes and inhibit DNA transcription and translation. Limonene showed promising results in potentially inhibiting the functions of various proteins and enzymes involved in cellular processes, indicating its potential as a candidate for drug development.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Review Infectious Diseases

Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation and Its Role in Disease Pathogenesis: A Review

Alemu Gedefie et al.

Summary: Acinetobacter species, especially A. baumannii, pose a significant threat in hospital environments, particularly in ICUs, due to their ability to develop antibiotic resistance mechanisms and cause biofilm-associated infections. Health care workers should focus on infection prevention and selective treatments to combat biofilm-related infections caused by A. baumannii.

INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE (2021)

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Review Food Science & Technology

Microencapsulation: An overview on concepts, methods, properties and applications in foods

Nitamani Choudhury et al.

Summary: Microencapsulation is an advanced food processing technology that protects sensitive compounds and ensures their safe delivery by encapsulating them inside tiny spheres. It is extensively used in the food industry for enhancing the fortification and functional properties of food products. Different encapsulation methods and optimization of capsule properties play a key role in successful encapsulation and delivery of compounds.

FOOD FRONTIERS (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and cytotoxicity against tumor cells of pincer N-heterocyclic ligands and their transition metal complexes

Afaf Oulmidi et al.

Summary: The synthesized metal complexes showed antitumor activity against blood cancer cell line P815, with [MnL'Cl2] (1') exhibiting the strongest activity and no cytotoxicity towards normal cells PBMCs. The efficiency of complex 1' against P815 tumor cells was attributed to the increase in SOD activity and inhibition of CAT enzyme activity.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Risk Factors for Repeat Infection and Mortality After Extraction of Infected Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices

Ryohsuke Narui et al.

Summary: This study found that patients with Staphylococcus aureus infection have a high risk of repeat infection and poor prognosis after CIED extraction. Younger age and the presence of a left ventricular assist device are also predictors of repeat infection. Congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and septic emboli are independent predictors of increased mortality.

JACC-CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Spectroscopy

Synthesis and characterization of new Cr(III), Fe(III) and Cu(II) complexes incorporating multi-substituted aryl imidazole ligand: Structural, DFT, DNA binding, and biological implications

Ahmed M. Abu-Dief et al.

SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (2020)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Culture-Confirmed Staphylococcus aureus Infection after Elective Hysterectomy: Burden of Disease and Risk Factors

Nazia Rashid et al.

SURGICAL INFECTIONS (2020)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Multi-drug resistance of blood stream, urinary tract and surgical site nosocomial infections of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa among patients hospitalized at Felegehiwot referral hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Hilina Motbainor et al.

BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2020)

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Article Orthopedics

Lower Success Rate of Debridement and Implant Retention in Late Acute versus Early Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection Caused by Staphylococcus spp. Results from a Matched Cohort Study

Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker et al.

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH (2020)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

Ginger essential oil-based microencapsulation as an efficient delivery system for the improvement of Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit quality

Zhaojun Ban et al.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2020)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Antibacterial Mechanism of Limonene against Listeria monocytogenes

Yingjie Han et al.

MOLECULES (2020)

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Editorial Material Immunology

Ventilator-associated Events in Children Controversies and Research Needs

Elias Iosifidis et al.

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL (2020)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Reducing abdominal hysterectomy surgical site infections: A multidisciplinary quality initiative

Christina Davidson et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL (2020)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis, Structure, and Biological Activity of Some Transition Metal Complexes with the Mixed Ligand of Metformin and 1,4-Diacetylbenzene

W. H. El-Shwiniy et al.

RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mechanism Underlying Anti-Markovnikov Addition in the Reaction of Pentalenene Synthase

Jason O. Matos et al.

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Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in chicken cold cuts by addition of sakacin P and sakacin P-producing Lactobacillus sakei

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