Anti-biofilm effect of clove oil against : A systematic review.

In recent years, has emerged as a significant opportunistic pathogen, causing various infections, particularly in immunocompromised geriatric individuals. One of the major hindrances in managing infections lies in its potential to develop and survive in biofilms, which demonstrate resistance to conventional antifungal therapies, thereby complicating treatment strategies. While clove oil has shown promising results as a potential antifungal agent, its specific anti-biofilm effects against biofilms remain relatively underexplored.

Visionary Nursing Leadership: Expanding Nurse Practitioner Roles to Enhance Quality Health Care.

Objective This study aims to identify, determine, and assess the factors influencing nursing leadership and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to enhance leadership among nurse practitioners (NPs). Methods This study employed an exploratory, descriptive qualitative design to examine nurse leaders' perceptions of nurse practitioner (NP) role expansion in India. Sixty senior nurse administrators were purposively sampled from healthcare and educational institutions in Telangana.