Bacterial biofilms are complex surface attached communities of bacteria held together by
self-produced polymer matrixs mainly composed of polysaccharides, secreted proteins, and …

Biofilms are ubiquitous in healthcare settings. By nature, biofilms are less susceptible to
antimicrobials and are associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Resistance of …

Healthcare-associated infections can occur in different care units and can affect both
patients and healthcare professionals. Bacteria represent the most common cause of …

Hospital water may serve as a reservoir of healthcare-associated pathogens, and
contaminated water can lead to outbreaks and severe infections. The clinical features of …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that is widely occurring in
the environment and is recognized for its capacity to form or join biofilms. The present review …

Background Healthcare-associated infections due to antibiotic-resistant organisms pose an
acute and rising threat to critically ill and immunocompromised patients. To evaluate …

Concerns about the ecological safety of both conventional and biodegradable microplastics
have grown due to the inadequate end-of-life treatments of plastics. In this study, the effects …

Purpose Recent studies have established a relationship between dental plaque and
pulmonary infection, particularly in elderly individuals. Given that approximately one in five …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen responsible for multiple
hospital-and community-acquired infections, both in human and veterinary medicine. P …

Background Rapid reviews are an accelerated evidence synthesis approach intended to
meet the timely needs of decision-makers in healthcare settings. Quality of conduct and …