Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceived Attitude of Biomedical Waste Management Among Healthcare Personnel.

Introduction Biomedical waste (BMW) management is a critical issue due to the hazardous nature of wastes generated daily in healthcare settings. Proper handling, which includes characterization, quantification, segregation, transport, and treatment, is vital to prevent risks to healthcare personnel, sanitation workers, and the general public. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge, awareness, and perceived attitude of BMW management among healthcare personnel in Karad City and its surrounding regions, focusing on dentists, general physicians, and nursing staff.

Social Risk Factors Associated With Microbial Keratitis.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify social risk factors (SRFs) that affect microbial keratitis (MK) care using the Penchansky-Thomas (P-T) health care access framework.

Methods: This combined retrospective and prospective cohort study recruited participants with newly diagnosed MK at an academic medical center. Participant demographic information and SRFs were collected using in-person interviews and chart review.

Role of the Stem Cells from Human Deciduous Teeth in Dentistry: A Review.

Stem cells isolated from human exfoliated deciduous teeth or SHED possess high rate of proliferation along with high osteogenic as well as neurogenic differentiation when compared with dental pulpal stem cells. This stem cell population is an important source for therapeutic regeneration of tissues. Hence, the aim of present review article was to analyze the potential applications of SHED.