Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Moist-heat sterilization of blood bags

The most suitable type of autoclaves for sterilizing blood bag systems are autoclaves in which sterilizing medium is a mixture of steam and air. This method, one of the counter pressure types of sterilization, is also called ‘air-over-steam’. ...

High prevalence of CRE in Washington, D.C.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a family of highly pathogenic antibiotic-resistant organisms, are endemic across Washington, D.C. healthcare facilities, with 5.2 percent of inpatients testing positive for the bacteria, according ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Antonella Chesca and Tim Sandle have written an article looking at chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Here is the abstract:The present study refers to the exploration of the respiratory function of patients who presented acute symptoms of ...