Sterilization of Human Amniotic Membrane Using an Ozone Hydrodynamic System.

Human amniotic membrane (hAM) is an important biomaterial for Tissue Engineering, due to its great regenerative properties and potential use as a scaffold. The most used procedure to sterilize biomaterials is gamma-irradiation, but this method can affect several properties, causing damage to the structure and reducing the growth factors. The present work evaluated the efficiency of a new method based on ozonated dynamic water for hAM sterilization.

Outcomes of Intrauterine Device Insertion by Certified Midwives and Obstetric Nurse Practitioners.

Objectives: to evaluate the outcomes of Interval Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion performed by certified midwives and obstetric nurse practitioners at a Peri-Hospital Birth Center.

Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted involving 75 women who underwent IUD insertion between January 2018 and February 2020. Data collection was carried out using medical records and telephone interviews.

Morganella morganii: A Rare Cause of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis.

is an opportunistic Gram-negative bacillus commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract and the environment. In adults, it is often associated with nosocomial infections, primarily surgical wound infections, urinary tract infections, and hepatobiliary infections. It is a rare cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis, with fewer than 15 reported cases in the literature.