Oncolytic virotherapy in lung cancer.

Lung tumors are one of the most aggressive threats affecting humans. Current therapeutic approaches have improved patients' survival; however, further efforts are required to increase effectiveness and protection against tumor relapse and metastasis. Immunotherapy presents an alternative to previous treatments that focuses on stimulating of the patient's immune system to destroy tumor cells.

Broad virus inactivation using inorganic micro/nano-particulate materials.

Inorganic materials can provide a set of tools to decontaminate solid, liquid or air containing viral particles. The use of disinfectants can be limited or not practical in scenarios where continuous cleaning is not feasible. Physicochemical differences between viruses raise the need for effective formulations for all kind of viruses.

Efficacy of EDTA and HEDP Chelators in the Removal of Mature Biofilm of by PUI and XPF File Activation.

Background: Biofilm removal from the root canal during endodontic treatment is necessary to prevent further complications. Irrigation is essential to success. Several irrigants have been proposed without a proper comparison.

Analysis of the Microbiota of the Physiotherapist's Environment.

Objectives: To analyze the microbiota of the physiotherapist's work environment to understand the existing potential risks and to adopt appropriate preventive measures.

Design: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study.

Setting: Physiotherapist's working environment.

Oncolytic bacteria: past, present and future.

More than a century ago, independent groups raised the possibility of using bacteria to selectively infect tumours. Such treatment induces an immune reaction that can cause tumour rejection and protect the patient against further recurrences. One of the first holistic approximations to use bacteria in cancer treatment was performed by William Coley, considered the father of immune-therapy, at the end of XIX century.