The use of topical antimicrobials is beneficial for infection control in wound care because
wound infection is the major cause of delayed healing. The advantages of topical over …

Purpose. The aim of this paper was to review the current literature with regard to the use of
chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine in the treatment of oral wounds. Background. Oral …

New experiments using atmospheric pressure plasma have found large application in
treatment of living cells or tissues, wound healing, cancerous cell apoptosis, blood …

Although ozone therapy is extensively applied when wound repair and antimicrobial effect
are necessary, little is known about cellular mechanisms regarding this process. Thus, this …

Background: With increasing bacterial antibiotic resistance and an increased infection risk
due to more complicated surgical procedures and patient populations, prevention of surgical …

Although the effectiveness of some mouthwashes has been proven, phytotherapy is still a
field to be explored as an alternative to commercial products. Objective: To evaluate, in vitro …

Background/purpose Bacteria-associated oral diseases such as dental caries and
periodontitis are widespread epidemics that cause oral pain and loss of function. The …

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a widely used topical antiseptic that is recommended by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for skin cleansing before central venous …

Bioactive compounds have been invaluable for dissecting the mechanisms, regulation, and
functions of cellular processes. However, very few such reagents have been described for …

There is increasing amount of evidence for sex variation in drug efficiency and toxicity
profiles. Women are more susceptible than men to acute liver injury from xenobiotics. In …