The sensitivity of strains of microorganisms isolated from bioptates of atherosclerotic plaques to different antimicrobials was studied.For this study, the samples of atherosclerotic plaques from a group of patients that underwent elective carotid endarterectomy were used.Among 137 strains of coagulase-negative staphylococci 13.1 % of all isolates
Effectiveness of emotion regulation intervention on fear of negative evaluation and emotion regulation in university students with social anxiety
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of intervention based on emotion regulation on fear of negative evaluation and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in university students with social anxiety.METHODS: This was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design and a control group.The study population consisted o
Visualizing alternative phosphorus scenarios for future food security
The impact of global phosphorus scarcity on food security has increasingly been the focus of scientific studies over the past decade.However, systematic analyses of alternative futures for phosphorus supply and demand throughout the food system are still rare and provide limited inclusion of key stakeholders.Addressing global phosphorus scarcity re
Staphylococcus aureus and Influenza A Virus: Partners in Coinfection
ABSTRACT Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus is a significant risk factor for secondary staphylococcal pneumonia in influenza A virus (IAV)-infected hosts.However, little research has been undertaken to define the environmental and physiological changes that cause S.aureus to shift from commensal to pathogenic organism in this setting.The abili
Strangulation of the penis with a metal ring. Clinical case
Penile trauma is the most complex, diverse and hard to rehabilitate injury.The reasons are anatomical structure and localization of the organ and its multifunctionality.Penile strangulation Dishwasher Control Panel Insert is the most common and typical type of genital injury; incidence is 1 case per 5,000 males.However, urologists in their practice