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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProduction of an Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) Toothpaste to Combat Gum and Tooth PainMunashe K. F. Chakamanga, Ashley Kumalo K, Dirk Hamadziripi MGum inflammation also known as gingivitis is primarily caused by the accumulation of dental plaque that forms on teeth. The inflammation triggers pain in the gums and surrounding tissues due to increased blood flow and immune activity aimed at combating the bacterial infection. Thus, this study was carried out to investigate the efficacy of Yarrow-based toothpaste in reducing gum inflammation. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 9 Oct 2026 · 440 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Novel Characterization of the Incidence Term in Epidemic Models: Interpretation of the Resulting Basic Reproduction Number in Terms of Healthcare AccessibilityFrancis BenyahWe propose a novel characterization of the incidence term in mathematical epidemic models. This new characterization takes into consideration the fact that at any given time, only a proportion $\kappa \ (0 \, \le \, \kappa \, \le \, 1)$, of infectives have access to healthcare. Infectives without access remain untreated and therefore, become reservoirs for new transmissions.The proposed incidence … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 1 Oct 2026 · 589 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNursing Leadership Challenges and Opportunities During COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic Response in ZambiaAnnette Mwansa Nkowane, Lonia Mwape, Peggy S. Chibuye, Clara TemboA nurse leader has the capacity to influence, coordinate and integrate nursing care for patients and families and advocate for the nursing profession to achieve positive health outcomes. In Zambia, nurse leaders operate at all levels of the health system and can contribute significantly to alleviating the negative outcomes of diseases of epidemic potential. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 24 Dec 2021 · 7,982 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractAssociation between Infective Endocarditis and Premalignant Colorectal LesionsCarles FalcesThe association between Infective Endocarditis (IE) and Colorectal Cancer (CRC) has been known for more than 50 years. The microorganisms in which this association has been described are Streptococcus gallolyticus (formerly Streptococcus bovis) (Corredoira-Sánchez et al., 2012; Boleij et al., 2011), in different subspecies and, more recently, Enterococcus faecalis (Pericàs et al., 2016; 2017; Escolà-Vergé et al., 2020; Pericàs et … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 3 · 10 Jun 2021 · 11,566 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMycobacterium Chimaera. A Lethal Enemy of Cardiac SurgeryAnna Llorens Ferrer, Elisabet Berastegui Garcia, Lourdes Mateu Pruñosa, Christian Muñoz GuijosaMycobacterium chimaera (M. chimaera) can cause disseminated infection and Infective Endocarditis (IE) in patients with previous cardiac surgery. M. chimaera is acquired during cardiopulmonary bypass via bioaerosols emitted from contaminated heater-cooler units water systems. M. chimaera infections can cause pneumonia, especially in patients with underlying chronic pulmonary diseases like cystic fibrosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cardiovascular manifestations and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 1 Jun 2021 · 7,310 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Costus Root Aqueous Extract against Schistosomiasis, Liver Damage and Oxidants in Mouse Models of Schistosoma mansoni InfectionAreej Jameel M. AlghabbanSchistosomiasis is one of the major human parasitic diseases in many developing countries that causing chronic ill health in humans. The present work aimed to study the possible curative role of Costus (Saussurea lappa) root extract against Schistosoma mansoni infection induced liver toxicity, cytokines, oxidative stress and DNA damage in mice. 40 adult male micewere divided into four groups (G1, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 15 Apr 2021 · 6,411 accessesView PDFCite