MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF NOVEL BIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS: CLINICAL STRAINS, BIOFILMS, AND RESISTANCE STUDY

Microbiological Evaluation of Novel Bis-Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Clinical Strains, Biofilms, and Resistance Study

This work is devoted to the investigation of biocidal properties of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) based on pyridine structures with aromatic spacers, and their widely known analogs, against clinically significant microorganisms.This study is focused on investigating their antimicrobial activity (minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and m

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Correction Experiences on Social Media During COVID-19

Despite a wealth of research examining the effectiveness of correction of misinformation, not enough is known about how people experience such correction when it occurs on social media.Using a study of US adults in late March 2020, we measure how often people witness correction, correct others, or are corrected themselves, using the case of COVID-1

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Assessing sterility techniques in bronchodilator responsiveness testing by practicing allergists in North America

Background: The American Thoracic Society has published general guidelines for sterility when testing for bronchodilator responsiveness.However, the extent to which practicing allergists implement sterility measures is currently unknown.Objective: This study aims to understand the adherence to the American Thoracic Society guidelines for sterility

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