The use of the surgical mask as we know it today began in Germany in 1897 and its effectiveness as a microbial barrier is recognized. However, there are some factors that can compromise the protective effect of a ...

The occurrence of bone fractures has progressed globally proportionally to the increase in life expectancy of people. Advances in bone immobilization and regeneration techniques used in medical practice, however, progressed ...

Nowadays, infectious diseases are still a great challenge for human health. Bacterial infections are one of the primary causes of worldwide mortality. Due to the development of resistance processes, the search for ...

Chronic wounds represent a biological, psychological, social, and economic burden due to the prolonged treatment and need for continuous care, impacting patients' quality of life and healthcare costs. Infections delay ...

Bacteria are capable of becoming resistant to some drugs. With the increasing use of antibacterials, often administered indiscriminately, an increase in the speed with which this resistance occurs and propagates has been ...