Tag: infection prevention

Vitamin C and Immune Function

This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted role of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in supporting both innate and adaptive immune responses. Vitamin C enhances epithelial barrier integrity, promotes the oxidant scavenging activity of the skin, and accumulates in phagocytic cells like neutrophils, enhancing chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and microbial killing. It also supports

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Intravenous ozonized saline therapy as prophylaxis for healthcare workers (HCWs) in a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in India – A retrospective study

This retrospective controlled cohort study evaluated the use of intravenous ozonized saline as a prophylactic treatment for COVID-19 in healthcare workers (HCWs). A total of 235 HCWs were divided into two groups: 64 received ozone therapy in addition to standard prophylaxis, while 171 received only standard care. The results showed

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Molecular effects of ozone on amino acids and proteins, especially human hemoglobin and albumin, and the need to personalize ozone concentration in major ozone autohemotherapy

This retrospective controlled cohort study evaluated intravenous (IV) ozonized saline therapy as a prophylactic intervention for healthcare workers (HCWs) in a COVID-19 hospital in India. Among 235 HCWs, 64 received ozone therapy in addition to standard prophylaxis, while 171 received standard prophylaxis only. The incidence of COVID-19 was significantly lower

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