There has been much debate and controversy about the routine use of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement in primary total joint arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to undertake a meta-analysis to determine whether the use of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement would reduce the incidence of infection after primary total joint arthroplasty. Of 313 citations identified for screening, 6 trials...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures (FPDs) are af-fected by fiber impregnation. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture resistance of composite fixed partialdentures reinforced with pre-impregnated and non-impregnated fibers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Groups (n=5) of three-unit fiber-reinforced composite FPDs (23 mm...

The use of antibiotic-impregnated cement in revision of total hip arthroplasty procedures is widespread, and a substantial body of evidence demonstrates its efficacy in infection prevention and treatment. However, it is not clear that it is necessary or desirable as a routine means of prophylaxis in primary total joint arthroplasty. In the management of infected implant sites, antibiotic-impreg...

A high performance thin layer chromatography system (HPTLC) for the separation of vitamin B2 and B12 has been developed. The separation was successfully using a solvent system of methanol, water, ammonia 7.3.1 (V/V) as mobile phase on HPTLC plates impregnated with boric acid. The effect of other mobile phases on the separation of vitamins was also examined. The method is based on different beha...

This research work investigates the application of KOH impregnated jackfruit leaf powder to remove Nickel from wastewater. The removal characteristics of Nickel from wastewater was investigated under various operating variables like contact time, adsorbent dosage, initial metal concentration, solution pH, temperature and stirring speed. The results showed that the KOH impregnated jackfruit leaf...

This research work investigates the efficiency of H3PO4and KOH impregnated jackfruit leaf powder based carbon as adsorbent to remove Ni from wastewater. The removal characteristics of Nickel using both the adsorbents were investigated under various operating variables like contact time, adsorbent dosage, initial metal concentration, solution pH, temperature and stirring speed. The results showe...

By light microscopic observation of the mouse brain impregnated by the Holmes' method, intensely stained cytoplasmic inclusion bodies were demonstrated in the nerve cells of the hypothalamus, locus coeruleus and other autonomic regions in addition to the limbic system and some circumventricular organs. Electron microscope observation of ultrathin sections made from vibratome sections impregnate...

FIGURE 5. Suppression of regrowth on prepped subclavian sites with the two CHG-impregnated dressings in healthy volunteers. At day 7, the new integrated CHG transparent dressing showed significantly lower regrowth post prep compared to the control (p<0.0001). At day 10, both CHG dressings showed significantly lower regrowth (p<0.0003). There was a statistically significant difference between th...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The use of pyrethoid impregnated bednets is one of the main malaria vector control strategies worldwide. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the bioefficacy of bednets impregnated with various pyrethroids after repeated washings. METHODS The effectiveness of bednets impregnated with permethrin, deltamethrin, bifenthrin, etofenprox and long-lasting bednet...

Although glutaraldehyde is known to be bactericidal in solution, its potential use to create novel antibacterial polymers suitable for use in healthcare environments has not been evaluated. Here, novel materials were prepared in which glutaraldehyde was either incorporated into polyurethane using a simple "swell-encapsulation-shrink" method (hereafter referred to as "glutaraldehyde-impregnated ...