Over the past few years, infection control standards and universal precautions have generally stayed the same while technology advances.. But the same can not be said about the technology used to meet those requirements. For example, the autoclave remains the gold standard in dental sterilization, and dry heat another safe
Salivary glands make saliva and empty it into the mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva helps with swallowing and chewing. It can also help prevent infections from developing in the mouth or throat. There are three pairs of major salivary glands: parotid glands on the insides of the cheeks submandibular glands at the floor of
Preterm Infants, also known as preterm birth is defined as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. There are sub-categories of preterm birth, based on gestational age: extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) very preterm (28 to 32 weeks) moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks).
More than 67% of the US population visits the dental office at least once each year, meaning millions of Americans are exposed to potential healthcare acquired infections. According to a report by Dr H. Cody Meissner at Tufts University. Manual spray disinfection methods run the risk of human error infection which may
Sclerotherapy is a form of treatment where phlebologists inject medicine into blood vessels or lymph vessels that causes them to shrink. It is commonly used to treat varicose veins or so-called spider veins. The procedure is non-surgical, requiring only an injection. It can also be used to treat blood and lymph vessel
Stroke rehabilitation is essential to improve the motor impairments and activities of daily living limitations. It is recommended to start the rehabilitation in the early stage of stroke after the stabilization of the patient’s condition. Depending on the magnitude and severity of the disease, people with stroke experience a variety
Pests are undesirable insects or germs that interfere with human activity and can ruin crops. A key point in crop management is early detection and eradication of pests. Chemical application of nutrients and pesticides is one of the most important processes in agricultural production, but also one of the most
Even with adherence to physical distancing and thorough disinfection, multiple different households convening in a congregational setting to worship carries a higher risk for widespread transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, and may result in increased rates of infection, hospitalization, and death, especially among more vulnerable populations. In fact,
Video conferences have long since progressed from fixed spaces to one’s own workstation and mobile devices. This is why telepresence robots are aiming to enable mobility and allow the user to control them remotely. This means that not only can their position be changed within the conference room, but the
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