RUSSIAN FEDERATION: FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION


Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Banana Cultivars Against Important Human Pathogens, Including Candida Biofilm

Ten banana (Musa spp.) cultivars were studied for their antimicrobial SILVER GEL properties.Three plant parts (corm, pseudostem and leaves) were collected separately and extracted with different solvents, viz., hexane, acetone, ethanol and water.The 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) was evaluated using a broth microdilution assay.Eight human bact

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Comparison of Overall Sensitivity and Specificity across Different Newborn Screening Algorithms for Congenital Cytomegalovirus

Screening newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection is critical for early detection and prompt diagnosis of related long-term consequences of infection, such as sensorineural hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delays.The objective of this study was to describe the validity of different newborn cCMV infection screening approaches and

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