Publications by authors named "Alberto Vazquez-Blanquino"
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- Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a major global health issue, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs) where high antibiotic use contributes to resistance.
- This study evaluated the effects of a Selective Digestive Decontamination (SDD) protocol on antibiotic use and colonization by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterale (CPE) in an ICU over two years.
- Results showed that implementing SDD significantly reduced overall antibiotic consumption (especially carbapenems) and colonization rates of CPE, indicating it could be an effective approach to combat antimicrobial resistance in critical care without promoting MDR bacteria.
This study investigates the effect of daily consumption of a concentrated garlic and onion extract on COVID-19 symptoms among elderly nursing home residents. Volunteers consumed a daily capsule of the concentrated powder rich in organosulfur compounds over 36 weeks during lunch. The incidence and severity of COVID-19 symptoms between the treatment and control groups were compared, along with monitoring the safety of consumption, incidence of other diseases, and medicine usage.
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