Publications by authors named "S Bernatchez"
Current State of Science in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.
Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) started in the early 1990s and is now widely used for managing wounds in various healthcare settings.
- The technology has evolved with new dressing types, better tubing configurations, and features that enhance usability and cleanliness.
- This mini forum highlights the latest research on NPWT, showcasing innovative applications and the ongoing development of evidence supporting its effectiveness for complex wounds.
Acinetobacter species such as A. venetianus and A. guillouiae have been studied for various biotechnology applications, including bioremediation of recalcitrant and harmful environmental contaminants, as well as bioengineering of enzymes and diagnostic materials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-containing dressings are recommended to prevent central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and other catheter-related infections. This study compared the effect of 2 CHG dressings on CLABSI, cost of care, and contact dermatitis. A retrospective analysis was conducted using the Premier Healthcare Database of hospitalized patients (n = 53 149) with central venous catheters (CVCs) and receiving either a transparent CHG gel dressing (n = 14 488) or an opaque CHG sponge dressing (n = 38 661) between January 2019 and September 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGreen microalgae are used in biofuel production. To contribute to the knowledge of the Chlorellaceae family, the assembled draft genome sequences of Kruger and Shihira and Krauss are presented.
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