Peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions are currently sterilized in an autoclave using high-temperature saturated steam. Although thermal methods are an effective means of sterilization, the heating of PD solutions results in the formation of toxic glucose degradation products (GDPs). Here, we review basic concepts in the sterilization of PD solutions and discuss possible alternatives to steam steri...

There are few suitable techniques available to sterilize biodegradable polyester three-dimensional tissue engineering scaffolds because they are susceptible to degradation and/or morphological degeneration by high temperature and pressure. We used a novel polyllactide-co-glycolide) scaffold (Osteofoam) to determine the optimal sterilization procedure--i.e. a sterile product with minimal degrada...

This study technically assessed the WHO-621 periodontal probe made in Brazil as well as its dimensional and weight stability after sterilization. The following characteristics were measured in one hundred (100) new probes: diameter and linear area of tip sphere and beginning and ending references of its colored band by means of indirect computerized morphometric method, and weight, by means of ...

OBJECTIVE To describe endometrial abnormalities on transvaginal ultrasonography and histopathology in women after quinacrine sterilization. METHODS It was an analytical cross sectional study conducted during February 2012 to April 2013. The sample size calculated at 95% confidence level was 540. Sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The medical history, examination, transvaginal...

The demand for sterilization is increasing in many countries1 In fact, female sterilization is the most wide ly used contraceptive method, with over 138 million married women of reproductive age relying on its protection. In industrial&d countries, the average woman now achieves her desired family size within six years of marriage, and spends 50% of her reproductive life potentially fertile but...

We report a novel photochemical sterilization system in which Escherichia coli cells were sterilized with photosemiconductor powders (titanium oxide). For sterilization that could be used in practice, it was necessary to separate the TiO2 powders from the cell suspension. Therefore, semiconductor powders were immobilized on acetylcellulose membranes. We constructed a continuous-sterilization sy...

UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION Post-partum, post-sterilization tubo-ovarian abscess is a rare event. Fusobacterium necrophorum subspecies funduliforme, a normal flora found mainly in the oral cavity, appears to be the etiologic organism. CASE PRESENTATION In this case report, a 25-year-old Thai woman had a post-partum, post-sterilization tubo-ovarian abscess caused by the strictly anaerobic bacte...

background: burnout syndrome is the most dangerous threatening factor of worker’s health working in health. the aim of this study was determined the relationship between burnout and performance of health house workers in east azerbaijan. method: this is a cross sectional study which have been done on 89 health house workers in east azerbaijan’s. data collection by jackson and mazlak’s standard ...

− The use of bone cements of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) to fix artificial prosthesis to the human body is a habitual method in orthopedic surgery. The hip and the knee joints have a very complex biomechanics and support high loads, for these reasons, acrylic bone cements have to comply with international standards in order to secure the biofuncionality and durability of the implant. In th...

There is a crucial need for the development of inexpensive technologies for water sterilization enabling access to safe drinking water for more than one billion people in the developing countries. Water sterilization can be attained by chemical, electrochemical or electrical means. Electrical methods for water sterilization are considered environmental friendly because they use ‘‘electrons’’ as...