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News Effectiveness of the Sonicare For Kids Toothbrush in Preschool Children
A comparative study conducted as part of a graduation thesis in the field of Certified Dental Hygienist offers a comparison of the cleaning effectiveness of a manual toothbrush and a sonic toothbrush in children aged 4−5.5 years. The sonic toothbrush proved to be an effective tool with good results for this age group.
News Current Insights into the Etiology of Community Pneumonia: Pneumococci Still Leading?
The etiology of community-acquired pneumonias has undergone certain changes since the beginning of the antibiotic era. According to current guidelines, it is still recommended to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy upon diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia. However, there are certain concerns associated with the recommendation of empirical antibiotic therapy, especially regarding the increasing occurrence of bacterial antibiotic resistance. The aim of the study presented below was to specify the most frequently isolated pathogens of community-acquired pneumonia between 1945 and 2020.