Osteochondral grafts are used for repair of focal osteochondral lesions.Autologous grafts are the gold standard treatment; however, limited graft availability and donor site morbidity restrict use.Therefore, there is a clinical need for different graft sources/materials which replicate natural cartilage function.Chitosan has been proposed for this
The mucosal surfaces of the human body are challenged by millions of microbes on a daily basis.Co-evolution with these microbes has led to the development of plastic Darts mechanisms in both host and microorganisms that regulate the balance between preserving beneficial microbes and clearing pathogens.Candida albicans is a fungal pathobiont present
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health awareness, methods adopted to maintain hygiene, prevalent myths regarding oral health in pregnancy, and importance of oral health during pregnancy, to help formulate oral health program for pregnant females in partaking hospital.Materials and Methods: A total of 225 pregnant females pa
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern in South Africa (SA).Abrupt cessation or reduction of alcohol intake in chronic users can result in withdrawal symptoms.Benzodiazepines are the treatment of choice but need to be used cautiously in patients with a lifetime history of substance abuse given their highly addictive
The agri-food sector is undergoing a comprehensive transformation as it transitions towards Drive Pulley net zero.To achieve this, fundamental changes and innovations are required, including changes in how food is produced and delivered to customers, new technologies, data and physical infrastructures, and algorithmic advancements.In this paper, we