October 21, 2023
Exeter # CathExe - Preventing biofilm formation on urinary catheters. # In the National Health Service (NHS) 1 in 5 hospital patients are catheterised, with this increasing to 70% in critical care units. Catheter usage is the predominant risk factor for 70-80% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) - these are referred to as catheter-associated UTIs (CAUTIs).
国立保健サービス(NHS)では、5人に1人の入院患者がカテーテルを使用し、これが集中治療室では70％に増加しています。カテーテルの使用は、尿路感染症(UTI)の70〜80％の主要なリスク要因で、これらはカテーテル関連尿路感染症(CAUTI)と呼ばれています。
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October 21, 2023
Stuttgart # DentoZym - Biotech for dental health! # Dental caries is the most common health condition worldwide. Improper oral care can lead to biofilm formation on teeth, causing tooth decay. We focus on a new approach regarding caries prophylaxis. A mixture of enzymes, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and monolaurin will be used to destruct biofilms and prevent biofilm formation. The enzymes degrade exopolysaccharides, which are crucial for biofilm integrity. Bacteria within the biofilm will be released and eliminated by AMPs and monolaurin, thus preventing biofilm formation.
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