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Surface modifications for antimicrobial effects in the healthcare setting: a critical overview by Adlhart, C., Verran, J., Azevedo, N.F., Olmez, H., Keinänen-Toivola, M.M., Gouveia, I., Melo, L.F., Crijns, F.

“…The spread of infections in healthcare environments is a persistent and growing problem in most countries, aggravated by the development of microbial…”
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Effect of humidity and temperature on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces by Redfern, J., Verran, J.

“…Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium, with human disease and infection linked to dairy products, seafood, ready‐to‐eat meat and raw & undercooked…”
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The denture microbiome in health and disease: an exploration of a unique community by Redfern, J., Tosheva, L., Malic, S., Butcher, M., Ramage, G., Verran, J.

“…The United Nations suggests the global population of denture wearers (an artificial device that acts as a replacement for teeth) is likely to rise…”
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Spreading the message of antimicrobial resistance: a detailed account of a successful public engagement event by Redfern, J, Bowater, L, Crossley, M, Verran, J

“…The increase in Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) microorganisms has been exacerbated by exposure to antimicrobial drugs (e.g. antibiotics). A solution to AMR may…”
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Review of mobile communication devices as potential reservoirs of nosocomial pathogens by Brady, R.R.W, Verran, J, Damani, N.N, Gibb, A.P

“…Summary Innovation in mobile communication technology has provided novel approaches to the delivery of healthcare and improvements in the speed and quality of…”
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Inactivation of Escherichia coli on immobilized TiO2 using fluorescent light by Caballero, L., Whitehead, K.A., Allen, N.S., Verran, J.

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The effect of process parameters on the structure, photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 coatings deposited using reactive magnetron sputtering by Navabpour, P., Ostovarpour, S., Hampshire, J., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Cooke, K.

“…This article reports on the morphology, structure, wettability, photocatalytic and mechanical properties of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 thin films, with the latter also…”
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Potential pathogenic aspects of denture plaque by Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J.

“…Oral health status declines with age and as a result the need for removable prostheses increases. Oral health is a reflection of one's general health,…”
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A study of the antimicrobial and tribological properties of TiN/Ag nanocomposite coatings by Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordanova, I.

“…TiN/Ag coatings with varying silver contents have been deposited by pulsed magnetron sputtering. The films were characterised in terms of structure and…”
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Rapid screening of the antimicrobial efficacy of Ag zeolites by Tosheva, L., Belkhair, S., Gackowski, M., Malic, S., Al-Shanti, N., Verran, J.

“…[Display omitted] •Rapid screening method used to study the antimicrobial efficacy of Ag zeolites.•Larger zeolite crystals show enhanced killing…”
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Potential use of copper as a hygienic surface; problems associated with cumulative soiling and cleaning by Airey, P, Verran, J

“…Summary It has been suggested that antibacterial copper could be used in place of stainless steel to help reduce the occurrence of hospital-acquired…”
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Grade of deceased donor liver macrovesicular steatosis impacts graft and recipient outcomes more than the Donor Risk Index by de Graaf, Esther L, Kench, James, Dilworth, Pamela, Shackel, Nicholas A, Strasser, Simone I, Joseph, David, Pleass, Henry, Crawford, Michael, McCaughan, Geoff W, Verran, Deborah J

“…Background and Aim:  Donor liver steatosis can impact on liver allograft outcomes. The aim of the present study was to comprehensively report on the impact of…”
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Silver confined within zeolite EMT nanoparticles: preparation and antibacterial properties by Dong, B, Belkhair, S, Zaarour, M, Fisher, L, Verran, J, Tosheva, L, Retoux, R, Gilson, J-P, Mintova, S

“…The preparation of pure zeolite nanocrystals (EMT-type framework) and their silver ion-exchanged (Ag(+)-EMT) and reduced silver (Ag(0)-EMT) forms is reported…”
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Comparison of the tribological and antimicrobial properties of CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag, and TiN/Cu nanocomposite coatings by Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Benson, P.S., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordanova, I.

“…Nanocomposite coatings including CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag and TiN/Cu with varying silver or copper contents were produced by co-deposition in a dual pulsed…”
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Editorial: The path towards achieving gender equity for surgeons: The role of individuals, their professional organizations along with the associated healthcare systems by Verran, Deborah J, Bellini, Maria Irene, Rabiei, Katrin

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Critical analysis of methods to determine growth, control and analysis of biofilms for potential non-submerged antibiofilm surfaces and coatings by Redfern, J., Cunliffe, A.J., Goeres, D.M., Azevedo, N.F., Verran, J.

“…The potential uses for antibiofilm surfaces reach across different sectors with significant resultant economic, societal and health impact. For those…”
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Fitting the message to the location: engaging adults with antimicrobial resistance in a World War 2 air raid shelter by Verran, J., Haigh, C., Brooks, J., Butler, J.A., Redfern, J.

“…Aims There are many different initiatives, global and local, designed to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and change audience behaviour…”
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The Effect of Surface Topography on the Retention of Microorganisms by Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J.

“…This paper reviews the effect of substratum topography on microbial retention. It is generally acknowledged that an increased substratum surface roughness…”
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Photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli using doped titanium dioxide under fluorescent irradiation by Caballero, L., Whitehead, K.A., Allen, N.S., Verran, J.

“…•Pt-doped TiO2 increases antibacterial activity when irradiated with fluorescent light.•C-doped TiO2 reduces antibacterial activity compared with…”
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Degradation and stabilisation of polymers and coatings: nano versus pigmentary titania particles by Allen, Norman S., Edge, Michele, Ortega, Amaya, Sandoval, Gonzalo, Liauw, Christopher M., Verran, J., Stratton, John, McIntyre, Robert B.

“…A series of nano and micron particle size anatase and rutile titanium dioxide pigments have been prepared with various densities of surface treatments,…”
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