conclusions this study showed that aloe vera has antibacterial effects against e. coli, and can result in structural and physiological changes in this bacterium. objectives the aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of an aloe vera extract on the morphological and physiological properties of escherichia coli. patients and methods a clinical isolate of e. coli was obtained from a patie...

background: underlying diseases and aggressive procedures, such as different types of surgery and care, for patients with critical conditions in intensive care units (icu) may be associated with physiological disorders. objectives: this study intended to determine the effect of therapeutic touch on physiological variables of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in icu. methods: this rando...