Disinfectants and antiseptics facing coronavirus: synthesis of evidence and recommendations
Enferm Clin. 2021 Feb;31:S84-S88. doi: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.05.013. Epub 2020 May 21. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the available evidence on the use of antiseptics and disinfectants in...
Virucidal efficacy of chlorhexidine: a systematic review
Odontology. 2021 Oct 12:1-17. doi: 10.1007/s10266-021-00660-x. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study aimed to systematically review the literature about the virucidal efficacy of CHX...
The effectiveness of various gargle formulations and salt water against SARS-CoV-2
Sci Rep. 2021 Oct 15;11(1):20502. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-99866-w. ABSTRACT The COVID-19 is difficult to contain due to its high transmissibility rate and a long incubation period...
The effectiveness of mouthwash against SARS-CoV-2 infection: A review of scientific and clinical evidence
J Formos Med Assoc. 2021 Oct 8:S0929-6646(21)00469-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2021.10.001. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection...
In vitro comparison of the tensile strength of elastomeric ligatures exposed to Povidone Iodine 1%, Chlorhexidine 0.02%, and hydrogen peroxide 5
Int Orthod. 2021 Dec;19(4):685-688. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Oct 20. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In orthodontic patients using any chemical substances in oral environment could change the...
Chlorhexidine mouthwash reduces the salivary viral load of SARS-CoV-2: a randomized clinical trial
Oral Dis. 2021 Nov 26. doi: 10.1111/odi.14086. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate on...
Evaluation of the Residual Disinfection Effects of Commonly Used Skin Disinfectants against Viruses: An Innovative Contact Transmission Control Method
Environ Sci Technol. 2021 Nov 28. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.1c05296. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Lasting disinfection effects, that is, the residual disinfection effects (RDEs), of skin-coated...
A dose-response meta-analysis on the relationship between daily tea intake and cardiovascular mortality based on the GRADE system
Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi. 2021 May 24;49(5):496-502. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20200726-00592. ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the relationship between daily tea intake and cardiovascular disease...
The Effect of Pluchea indica (L.) Less. Tea on Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile in People with Prediabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
J Altern Complement Med. 2021 Aug;27(8):669-677. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0246. Epub 2021 Jun 1. ABSTRACT Objective: Diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia are currently increasing dramatically, and conventional medicine...
Just “Like Coffee” or Neuroenhancement by Stimulants?
Front Public Health. 2021 Jun 7;9:640154. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.640154. eCollection 2021. ABSTRACT Introduction: Pharmacological neuroenhancement (PN) is a topic of increasing importance and prevalence among students....
Green Tea Infusion Ameliorates Histological Damages in Testis and Epididymis of Diabetic Rats
Microsc Microanal. 2021 Jun 29:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1431927621012071. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Green tea is a popular drink used for therapeutic purposes to mitigate the...
Impacts of brewing time, brewing temperature and brands on the leaching of phthalates and bisphenol A in dry tea
Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 2021 Oct;38(10):1755-1766. doi: 10.1080/19440049.2021.1940307. Epub 2021 Jul 7. ABSTRACT Although tea is often considered...
Impact of Coffee/Green Tea/Soft Drink Consumption on the Risk of Hyperuricemia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jul 8;18(14):7299. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18147299. ABSTRACT This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between hyperuricemia and the frequency...
Association between food intake and obesity in pregnant women living with and without HIV in Cape Town, South Africa: a prospective cohort study
BMC Public Health. 2021 Aug 4;21(1):1504. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11566-2. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although global nutrition/dietary transition resulting from industrialisation and urbanisation has been identified as a major...
Prevalence and beverage-related risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease: An original study in Chinese college freshmen, a systemic review and meta-analysis
Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021 Sep 28:e14266. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14266. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Beverage-drinking behavior could be a potential risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease...