Discovery of Bactericidal Proteins from Phage Stab21 Using a High-Throughput Screening Method.

In the escalating battle against antimicrobial resistance, there is an urgent need to discover and investigate new antibiotic strategies. Bacteriophages are untapped reservoirs of such potential antimicrobials. This study focused on Hypothetical Proteins of Unknown Function (HPUFs) from a phage Stab21.

Evaluation of a vaccination training program for pharmacy graduands in Australia.

Introduction: The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy offered provisionally registered pharmacy graduands the opportunity to complete the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA) vaccination training course. This study evaluated participant perceptions of the vaccination training course and their experiences in administering the vaccines.

Methods: Graduands' perceived knowledge of influenza vaccinations and skills and confidence in administering vaccinations were assessed using anonymous, 17-item, pre- and post-course surveys (5-point Likert items, 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).

Effectiveness of early identification and electronic interventions for teens with risk factors for the development of heart disease and diabetes: Phase II findings.

Background And Purpose: Serum and physical risk factors for the development of heart disease and diabetes are detectable long before adulthood. The purpose of this two-part study was to assess the prevalence and associations of these risk factors in teens and determine the effectiveness of a customizable two-part electronic education program on minimizing identified risks.

Methods: Data were collected from teens (n = 168) from two high schools (one urban and one rural) in the mid-Atlantic region.