Abstract Background The prevention of methicillin-resistant S.aureus (MRSA) transmission in the healthcare setting is a priority in Infection Control practices.A cornerstone of this policy is contact tracing of nosocomial contacts after an unexpected MRSA finding.The objective of this retrospective study was to quantify the rates of MRSA transmissi

Currently, vegetable oils have been Bottle Stoppers studied as biolubricants in order to reach new environmental standards.Besides being non-renewable, mineral oils from petroleum bring consequences to the environment due to its low biodegradability.Thus, the aim of this work is to develop a biolubricant and to add oxide nanoparticles (ZnO and CuO)

Introduction: Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the onset of risky behaviors, including initiation into systematic drug use.Objective: To characterize GOAT WHOLE MILK participants based on the results obtained in the evaluations carried out, and identify the most relevant risk factors for initiation into systematic drug use.Material and Method

Using the Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) for shaft construction is an emerging modern technology, which is also currently one of the most advanced techniques in the field of shaft sinking.Current research on VSM technology primarily focuses on mechanical and technical issues, neglecting the impact of the construction on the surrounding soil a

The urine of bank voles (Myodes glareolus) contains substantial quantities of a small protein that is expressed at much higher levels in males than females, and at higher levels in males in the breeding season.This protein was purified and completely sequenced at the protein level by mass spectrometry.Leucine/isoleucine ambiguity was completely res