2026 June - 20 articles
Background: Open defecation (OD) has remained a threat to the attainment of SDG 6 (sanitation and hygiene). This study measured the level of exposure to the “Clean Nigeria, Use the Toilet” campaign against open defecation, determined the...
The increasing demand for safe, minimally processed, and sustainable food preservation strategies has intensified interest in light-activated antimicrobial systems derived from natural sources. This review examines the application of plant-derived ph...
Background: Food contamination in institutional food service settings remains a significant public health concern, particularly where large numbers of consumers are exposed daily. This study aimed to assess chemical and microbiological contamination,...
Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance are major global public health challenges, influenced by patient clinical complexity and prescribing practices. Methods: Three-point prevalence surveys (PPSs) were condu...
Human norovirus is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis, with prevention largely dependent on individual hygiene behaviors. Understanding the cognitive determinants of these behaviors is essential for designing effective prevention strategies; ho...
Ensuring effective cleaning and disinfection (C/D) of operating room (OR) surfaces is essential for patient safety, yet available monitoring methods vary in performance and interpretation. This study aimed to assess changes associated with a multimod...
The oral cavity functions not as an isolated anatomical compartment but as a sophisticated biological gateway that is fundamentally integrated into the systemic physiology of the human body [...]
Background/Objectives: In South Asia, the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections may be as high as 60–80%, constituting a notable public health issue, with eradication strategies critical in reducing the H. pylori-associated d...
Pain is a complex experience that encompasses both physical and emotional dimensions. Stomatognathic Pain (SP) affects the anatomical and functional structures of the stomatognathic system, which is involved in essential activities such as masticatio...
Background: In Italy, Departments of Prevention (Dipartimenti di Prevenzione, DPs) are primary organizational units for disease prevention, health promotion, and environmental health. Constitutional decentralization (2001) generated significant regio...
Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention, yet adherence often declines once public health emergencies subside. This study examines post-pandemic hand hygiene practices and knowledge among public health trainees. We conducted a cross-sect...
In recent years, social media platforms have emerged as major sources of health-related information. The aim of this study was to evaluate the alignment between TikTok videos on oral hygiene and official dental protocols, and to determine the prevale...
Background: The effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal therapy largely depends on the ability of instruments to efficiently remove plaque and calculus from root surfaces. In recent years, innovative instruments such as LM Sharp Diamond™ cure...
Background/Objectives: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette or vape) use is increasing, especially among young adults. Since there is no data on e-cigarette use among dental students in Costa Rica, this observational study aimed to evaluate the awarenes...
The present study proposes a narrative synthesis with an original translational approach to analyze the consequence of the global increase in waterborne microbial diseases. The focal point of this research is the relevance of these diseases for infec...
Enterococci are found not only in warm-blooded animals but also as a resident population of water and an indicator of fecal pollution. The species Enterococcus haemoperoxidus and E. moraviensis are relatively new, having been detected in water. Strai...
Foodborne diseases represent a major public health concern, particularly those associated with dairy products contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, a pathogen capable of producing heat-stable enterotoxins. This study evaluated the potential of nat...
Nurses are healthcare professionals who can play a leading role in preventing antimicrobial resistance, given their direct assistance to patients. For this reason, in-depth university training is desirable. This study was conducted to detect possible...
Background: The emergence of alternative methods of obtaining groceries since the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new concerns regarding food safety. In this study, we sought to evaluate these concerns by evaluating how the procurement method of ground...
Conventional antimicrobial air filters often conflate physical interception with true biochemical inactivation, posing secondary aerosolization risks during maintenance. This study developed a lactoferricin B-functionalized polypropylene (LfCF) filte...
