Copyright: © 2014 Wang Z. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Editorial Since I was a schoolchild, I have frequently heard the phrase “to kill two birds with one stone” to describe successfully ach...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of various chemical disinfectants in decontamination of gutta-percha (GP) cones contaminated with Bacillus subtilis spores. Sodium hypochlorite solution (4%), glutaraldehyde solution (2%), povidone-iodine solution (5%), and savlon solutions were compared for effectiveness in sterilizing gutta-percha cones contaminated with Bacillus sub...

Sulfur mustard (HD) has been used as a chemical warfare agent since 1917. Currently fielded M258A1 and M280 decontamination kits and prospective oxidative decontaminants convert HD to HD sulfoxide (HDSO). Although, the latter is not considered a vesicant, it is highly recalcitrant and its systemic toxicity, reportedly, is comparable to the agent. We found that live cells of a known hexachlorocy...

Introduction: The constraints of performing prehospital decontamination in mass casualty incidents involving the release chemical agents at disaster sites modern cities are notable. Compounding this highly built-up urban areas with significantly high population density and traffic congestion. This places burden such on nearby healthcare facilities. Based need, public hospitals Singapore have be...