Knowledge, Perception, and Practice of Safe Medical Circumcision on HIV Infection Risk Reduction among Undergraduate Students of a Public University in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSIONS: More than three in four of the undergraduate students have knowledge on safe medical circumcision as risk reduction measure for HIV infection. And close to 3 in 4 (74.46%) of the student's perception were unsure if they would opt for safe medical circumcision as risk reduction measure against HIV. The practice of safe medical circumcision was 64.8% among the study participants. Therefore, in an effort to increase SMC's adoption for HIV/AIDS prevention, the Ministry of Health of Uganda and related stakeholders in health should work hand in hand with university study bodies in order to optimize SMC uptake among ...
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Lucky Akugizibwe Deo Benyumiza Catherine Nekesa Edward Kumakech Eustes Kigongo Nasser Ashaba Amir Kabunga Raymond Tumwesigye Source Type: research
Perception of Healthcare Professionals towards Electronic-Prescribing at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion and Recommendation. The majority of healthcare professionals had a neutral perception of e-prescribing. The perception of healthcare professionals differs based on their qualifications, work and computer use experience, and their exposure to e-prescribing. The hospital should take all expectations and concerns of all HCPs into consideration and provide experience-sharing opportunities for all healthcare professionals who may potentially be involved in e-prescribing.PMID:38633242 | PMC:PMC11022515 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6553470 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Faisel Dula Sema Abel Getu Kebede Girum Zeleke Soworsu Tigist Tsegaye Mengistu Hussien Endris Assen Esileman Abdela Muche Rahel Belete Abebe Leila Kenzu Kemal Abdisa Gemedi Jara Abdulwase Mohammed Seid Source Type: research
A Systematic Guideline by the ASPN Workgroup on the Evidence, Education, and Treatment Algorithm for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: SWEET
CONCLUSION: The ASPN SWEET Guideline represents the most comprehensive review of the available treatments for PDN and their appropriate and safe utilization.PMID:38633823 | PMC:PMC11022879 | DOI:10.2147/JPR.S451006 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Dawood Sayed Timothy Ray Deer Jonathan M Hagedorn Asim Sayed Ryan S D'Souza Christopher M Lam Nasir Khatri Zohra Hussaini Scott G Pritzlaff Newaj Mohammad Abdullah Vinicius Tieppo Francio Steven Michael Falowski Yussr M Ibrahim Mark N Malinowski Ryan R Bu Source Type: research
Sixty Years of Heart Research in the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences
The objective of this review is to succinctly illuminate the scientific trajectory of an experimental cardiological department over a 60-year span, from its inaugural publication to the present. The old truth - historia magistra vitae - is still valid. Keywords: Heart, Adaptation, Development, Hypoxia, Protection.PMID:38634652 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: B Ostadal F Kolar Source Type: research
Evaluation of High-Performance Polyether Ether Ketone Polymer Treated with Piranha Solution and Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Coating
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the potential of EGCG coating to enhance the surface properties of PEEK as dental implants. The combined piranha and EGCG modification approach shows promise for improved osseointegration, although further vivo research is necessary. Surface modification techniques hold the key to optimizing biomaterial performance, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical implementation in dental implantology.PMID:38628498 | PMC:PMC11019569 | DOI:10.1155/2024/1741539 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Mohammed A Alsmael Aseel Mohammed Al-Khafaji Source Type: research
Investigation of Factors Influencing Infant Mortality at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ghana
CONCLUSION: The study on child mortality at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital unveils key factors shaping child health outcomes, emphasising the role of age, birth type, and weight. While specific demographics show no significant association, identified predictors are vital for targeted interventions. Proposed strategies encompass education programs, improved care, birthing practices, and data-driven policies.PMID:38628499 | PMC:PMC11019574 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6610617 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Gabriel Kallah-Dagadu Foster Donkor Magdalene Duah Hillary Yeboah Dennis Arku Anani Lotsi Source Type: research
Prevalence of ABO and Rhesus (D) Blood Group and Allelic Frequency at Blood Bank of Nigist Eleni Mohammed Hospital, Ethiopia
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the regional ABO and RhD blood group variations in Ethiopia, noting disparities from expected ABO allele frequencies, and identifies the O blood group predominance among donors with a high RhD-positive prevalence.PMID:38628500 | PMC:PMC11019571 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5353528 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Fekadu Lendabo Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan Riyaz Ahmad Rather Source Type: research
Hydroxyapatite nano-pillars on TI-6Al-4V: Enhancements in cell spreading and proliferation during cell/surface integration
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 17. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37726. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite the attractive combinations of cell/surface interactions, biocompatibility, and good mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V, there is still a need to enhance the early stages of cell/surface integration that are associated with the implantation of biomedical devices into the human body. This paper presents a novel, easy and reproducible method of nanoscale and nanostructured hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on Ti-6Al-4V. The resulting nanoscale coatings/nanostructures are characterized using a combination of Raman spectroscopy, scann...
Source: Biomed Res - April 17, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Sarah Akua Osafo Precious Osayamen Etinosa John David Obayemi Ali Azeko Salifu Tabiri Asumadu Desmond Klenam Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour David Dodoo-Arhin Abu Yaya Winston Oluwole Soboyejo Source Type: research
A comparative in vitro and in vivo analysis of the impact of copper substitution on the cytocompatibility, osteogenic, and angiogenic properties of a borosilicate bioactive glass
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37721. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe 0106-B1-bioactive glass (BG) composition (in wt %: 37.5 SiO2, 22.6 CaO, 5.9 Na2O, 4.0 P2O5, 12.0 K2O, 5.5 MgO, and 12.5 B2O3) has demonstrated favorable processing properties and promising bone regeneration potential. The present study aimed to evaluate the biological effects of the incorporation of highly pro-angiogenic copper (Cu) in 0106-B1-BG in vitro using human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) as well as its in vivo potential for bone regeneration. CuO was added to 0106-B1-BG in exchange for CaO, result...
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Linn Anna Fiehn Elke Kunisch Merve Saur Marcela Arango-Ospina Christian Merle S ébastien Hagmann Adrian Stiller Leena Hupa Hana Ka ňková Dagmar Galuskov á Tobias Renkawitz Aldo R Boccaccini Fabian Westhauser Source Type: research
Collagen-polyurethane-dextran hydrogels enhance wound healing by inhibiting inflammation and promoting collagen fibrillogenesis
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37724. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes, emphasizing the need to develop wound healing strategies that are not only effective but also biocompatible, biodegradable, and safe. We aimed to create biomatrices composed of semi-interpenetrated polymer networks of collagen, polyurethane, and dextran, to enhance the wound healing process. The hydrogels were extensively characterized by various analytical techniques, including analysis of their structure, crystallinity, thermal properties, gelation process, r...
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Hilda Aguayo-Morales Luis E Cobos-Puc Claudia M Lopez-Badillo Ernesto Oyervides-Mu ñoz Gonzalo Ram írez-García Jes ús A Claudio-Rizo Source Type: research
Methicillin-Resistant < em > Staphylococcus aureus < /em > Carriage among Neonate Mothers, Healthcare Workers, and Environmental Samples in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: With a significant heterogeneity, our systematic review found high MRSA carriage rates in neonate mothers, healthcare workers, and across various environmental surfaces in NICUs, posing a potential risk of nosocomial infections. Urgent interventions, including regular screening and decolonization of MRSA carriers, reinforcing infection control measures, and enhancing cleaning and disinfection procedures within NICUs, are crucial. This trial is registered with CRD42023407114.PMID:38623471 | PMC:PMC11018372 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5675786 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Nene Kaah Keneh Sebastien Kenmoe Arnol Bowo-Ngandji Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere Hortense Gonsu Kamga Roland Ndip Ndip Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo Cyprien Kengne-Nd é Donatien Serge Mbaga Nicholas Tendongfor Jean Paul Assam Assam Lucy Mande Ndip Sera Source Type: research
A comparative in vitro and in vivo analysis of the impact of copper substitution on the cytocompatibility, osteogenic, and angiogenic properties of a borosilicate bioactive glass
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37721. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe 0106-B1-bioactive glass (BG) composition (in wt %: 37.5 SiO2, 22.6 CaO, 5.9 Na2O, 4.0 P2O5, 12.0 K2O, 5.5 MgO, and 12.5 B2O3) has demonstrated favorable processing properties and promising bone regeneration potential. The present study aimed to evaluate the biological effects of the incorporation of highly pro-angiogenic copper (Cu) in 0106-B1-BG in vitro using human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) as well as its in vivo potential for bone regeneration. CuO was added to 0106-B1-BG in exchange for CaO, result...
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Linn Anna Fiehn Elke Kunisch Merve Saur Marcela Arango-Ospina Christian Merle S ébastien Hagmann Adrian Stiller Leena Hupa Hana Ka ňková Dagmar Galuskov á Tobias Renkawitz Aldo R Boccaccini Fabian Westhauser Source Type: research
Collagen-polyurethane-dextran hydrogels enhance wound healing by inhibiting inflammation and promoting collagen fibrillogenesis
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37724. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes, emphasizing the need to develop wound healing strategies that are not only effective but also biocompatible, biodegradable, and safe. We aimed to create biomatrices composed of semi-interpenetrated polymer networks of collagen, polyurethane, and dextran, to enhance the wound healing process. The hydrogels were extensively characterized by various analytical techniques, including analysis of their structure, crystallinity, thermal properties, gelation process, r...
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Hilda Aguayo-Morales Luis E Cobos-Puc Claudia M Lopez-Badillo Ernesto Oyervides-Mu ñoz Gonzalo Ram írez-García Jes ús A Claudio-Rizo Source Type: research
Methicillin-Resistant < em > Staphylococcus aureus < /em > Carriage among Neonate Mothers, Healthcare Workers, and Environmental Samples in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: With a significant heterogeneity, our systematic review found high MRSA carriage rates in neonate mothers, healthcare workers, and across various environmental surfaces in NICUs, posing a potential risk of nosocomial infections. Urgent interventions, including regular screening and decolonization of MRSA carriers, reinforcing infection control measures, and enhancing cleaning and disinfection procedures within NICUs, are crucial. This trial is registered with CRD42023407114.PMID:38623471 | PMC:PMC11018372 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5675786 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Nene Kaah Keneh Sebastien Kenmoe Arnol Bowo-Ngandji Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere Hortense Gonsu Kamga Roland Ndip Ndip Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo Cyprien Kengne-Nd é Donatien Serge Mbaga Nicholas Tendongfor Jean Paul Assam Assam Lucy Mande Ndip Sera Source Type: research
Correction to "Suspended graphene oxide nanoparticle for accelerated multilayer osteoblast attachment"
J Biomed Mater Res A. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.37717. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38619237 | DOI:10.1002/jbm.a.37717 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 15, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research
