Bacterial fitness in chronic wounds appears to be mediated by the capacity for high-density growth, not virulence or biofilm functions.

Protective Underwear While much is known about acute infection pathogenesis, the understanding of chronic infections has lagged.Here we sought to identify the genes and functions that mediate fitness of the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa in chronic wound infections, and to better understand the selective environment in wounds.We found that clinica

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Barriers and bridges: Exploring the introduction of meditation and mindfulness training into Canadian policing

Canadian police organizations are under significant pressure to enhance the health and wellness of their employees.Growing research suggests that training in meditation and mindfulness can contribute to the well-being of police personnel and may even be a catalyst for police reform.Limited research, however, has been conducted that seeks to underst

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