J Mech Behav Biomed Mater
September 2024
Objectives: To investigate multi-dose and timings of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing antenatal infection.
Design: Prospective observational study investigating primary vaccinations, boosters, antenatal COVID-19 infections, neutralizing antibody (Nab) durability, and cross-reactivity to Delta and Omicron variants of concern (VOCs).
Results: Ninety-eight patients completed primary vaccination prepregnancy (29.
Aim And Background: This study aimed to explore the potential synergistic interaction of virgin coconut oil (VCO) and virgin olive oil (VOO) mixture against , , and in a single and mixture species through the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), antiadherence, and antibiofilm activities.
Materials And Methods: The broth microdilution technique was used to individually determine the MIC of both oils and an oil mixture (in the ratio of 1:1) in a 96-well microtiter plate. As for the MBC, the subcultured method was used.
Introduction: Endodontically treated teeth (ETT) undergo extensive structure change and experience high stress during biomechanical function. Stress distribution is influenced by the restoration material and the type of bond between material and tooth structure. The selection of materials that can distribute stress will affect the resistance and retention of ETT to mastication forces, thus biomechanical functions were achieved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims And Background: This study evaluates the antimicrobial activities of commercially available 5% apple cider vinegar (ACV) against , , and Materials and methods: Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) were conducted using the broth microdilution method. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) of 5.25% was used as a positive control, and comparisons were also made with acetic acid (AA) as the main ingredient in ACV.
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