BackgroundStaphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of nosocomial infections worldwide.This study analyzed the differences in genetic endowment and clonal lineages with pathogenesis and resistance traits of S.epidermidis isolates collected from community and hospital environments (patients and healthcare staff) of the same ecological niche, time
BACKGROUND: Severe burn injury results in the loss of intestinal barrier function, however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear.Myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation mediated by MLC kinase (MLCK) is critical to the pathophysiological regulation of intestinal barrier function.We hypothesized that the MLCK-dependent MLC phosphorylation mediat
Historically subaltern groups envisage new possibilities for the creation of community museums and exhibits.This seems to be particularly true of the Global South and, even more so, of Sub-Saharan Africa and the African diaspora to Southern America - two regions of the world where, when it concerns ethno-racial minorities and social movements, pres
Abstract Background While a number of preventive interventions delivered within schools have shown both short-term and long-term impact in epidemiologically based randomized field trials, programs are not often sustained with high-quality implementation over time.This study was designed to support two purposes.The first purpose was to test the effe
Background and Objectives: The prevalence of GERD is increasing among individuals with obesity, and RYGB is an effective procedure to control GERD and obesity.However, some patients continue to have GERD after RYGB.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and the risk factors for GERD after RYGB.Material and Methods: This prospective