In Vitro Degradation of Collagen-Based Membranes for Guided Bone Regeneration After Zn-Ions or Doxycycline Functionalization.

Collagen-based membrane is the most commonly used biomaterial for guided bone and tissue regeneration; however, its barrier function can be threatened by its rapid degradation pattern, affecting the success of the regeneration process. Differences in the origin and functionalization of the membrane to obtain better properties can alter the degradation rate. The objective of this study was to examine the biodegradation pattern of two commercially available collagen membranes (Jason and Collprotect) manufactured using porcine pericardium or dermis, doped or not with zinc-ions or doxycycline, in a period up to 21 days.

Biofilm Prevention and Removal in Non-Target Strain by -like Coliphage.

Bacteriophages have gained significant interest as a potential solution to combat harmful bacteria, especially in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. With the rise in drug-resistant microorganisms, the medical community is increasingly exploring new alternatives to traditional antibiotics, and bacteriophages offer several advantages in this regard. However, phage applications still face some challenges, such as host specificity.

Cognitive outcome after stereo-electroencephalography-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation in temporal lobe epilepsy.

Objective: Stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG)-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) is being used incrementally in the invasive diagnosis of epilepsy. There is currently a lack of information regarding the potential cognitive consequences of the extended use of this technique. This work describes, for the first time, the cognitive outcomes after RFTC in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), evaluated longitudinally and using a control group.

First report of Neopestalotiopsis foedans causing pestalotia spot in leaf on coconut in Brazil.

The coconut (Cocos nucifera L., Arecaceae) is one of the most important tropical species used by humans. In Brazil, its cultivation has been expanding in the recent years (Souza et al.

Stereo-electroencephalography-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation in patients with MRI-negative focal epilepsy.

Objective: Coupled with stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) has emerged as a therapeutic alternative for patients with refractory focal epilepsy, with proven safe but highly variable results across studies. The authors aimed to describe the outcomes and safety of SEEG-RFTC, focusing on patients with MRI-negative epilepsy.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on patients evaluated by SEEG in the authors' center.