Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 251 - 274
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
Hospitals
generate
a
large
amount
of
waste
daily
which
includes
15%
hazardous
waste.
Several
studies
have
reported
the
genotoxic
nature
hospital
Genotoxicity
is
ability
to
damage
genetic
information
within
cell
resulting
in
mutations,
may
lead
malignancies.
The
current
chapter
provides
comprehensive
understanding
potential
compounds
found
waste,
genotoxicity
assessment
assays,
factors
influencing
results
these
management/treatment
methods
and
associated
risks.
also
discusses
future
considerations
better
manage
minimize
exposure
International Journal of Phytoremediation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Despite
its
toxic
potential,
the
treatment
of
wastewaters
generated
at
veterinary
hospitals
has
been
neglected.
Thus,
this
is
a
pioneering
study
that
addresses
effluent
through
an
integrated
system
composed
upflow
anaerobic
sludge
blanket
(UASB),
anoxic
filter
(AF),
aerobic
reactor
(AR),
thickener
tank
(STT)
horizontal
flow
subsurface
constructed
wetland
(HFSSCW)
and
parshall
gutter
(PG)
with
hydraulic
retention
time
10
days.
Approximately
5
m³
wastewater
produced
daily,
antibiotics
analgesics
being
most
commonly
used
classes
pharmaceutical
compounds.
Several
analyzed
parameters
did
not
comply
national
international
guidelines.
In
context,
demonstrated
good
results,
achieving
mean
removals
of:
98%
for
COD
59%
BOD5;
87.5%
Total
N
44%
P;
83.8%
69.9%
DOC
TDC;
95%
65%
Turbidity
EC;
78%
TDS.
The
bioassays
Allium
cepa
indicated
strong
genotoxic
potential
raw
wastewater,
which
was
completely
eliminated
after
treatment.
it
can
be
concluded
showed
promising
results
regarding
investigated
considered
viable
alternative
to
meet
disposal
limits
established
in
Brazilian
standards,
as
well
significantly
reduce
their
potential.
Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(5), С. 402 - 402
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Hospital
wastewater
(HWW)
is
a
major
source
of
microbiological
contamination,
often
released
into
the
municipal
sewage
system
without
prior
treatment.
This
HWW
may
contain
pathogens
with
antimicrobial
resistance,
posing
risks
to
public
health.
The
aim
this
work
was
assess
associated
seasonal
release
ESKAPE
bacteria
resistant
β-lactam
antibiotics
and
carbapenems
cephalosporins
through
Juárez
de
México.
12-month
variation
in
β-lactam-resistant
bacterial
populations
assessed
five
discharge
points.
Resistant
isolates
were
identified
by
mass
spectrometry
(MALDI-TOF)
coupled
PCR
assays
search
for
resistance
genes,
while
β-lactamic
detected
using
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC).
Finally,
double-entry
Vester
matrix
constructed
classify
problems
according
their
degree
causality.
Seasonal
differences
loads
observed,
higher
levels
warmer
months.
A
wide
variety
identified,
including
bacteria,
as
well
emerging
carrying
β-lactamase-encoding
genes.
meropenem
most
commonly,
followed
cefepime
ceftazidime.
allowed
identification
critical
clinical
environmental
scenarios
where
two
points
contribute
significantly
spread
contamination.
study
highlights
importance
proper
management
need
stricter
regulations
reduce
health
impacts.
Antibiotics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(4), С. 335 - 335
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
has
emerged
and
spread
globally.
Recent
studies
have
also
reported
the
presence
of
antimicrobials
in
a
wide
variety
aquatic
environments.
Conducting
nationwide
monitoring
survey
AMR
environment
to
elucidate
its
status
assess
impact
on
ecosystems
human
health
is
social
importance.
In
this
study,
we
developed
novel
high-throughput
analysis
(HTA)
system
based
96-well
plate
solid-phase
extraction
(SPE),
using
automated
pipetting
an
SPE
pre-treatment
system.
The
effectiveness
as
HTA
for
environmental
water
was
verified
by
comparing
it
with
conventional
manual
analytical
domestic
hospital
over
period
two
years
four
months.
results
combination
systems
were
generally
consistent,
no
statistically
significant
difference
observed
(p
>
0.05)
between
systems.
agreement
ratios
measured
concentrations
methods
positively
correlated
correlation
coefficient
r
=
0.99.
These
indicate
that
HTA,
which
combines
rapid,
high-volume
analysis,
can
be
used
effective
approach
understanding
contamination
at
multiple
sites.
To
best
our
knowledge,
first
report
present
accuracy
those
wastewater.
findings
contribute
comprehensive
environments
ecological
risks
associated
antimicrobial-resistant
bacteria
maintain
safety
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(21), С. 5212 - 5212
Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024
S-scheme
Fe2O3/g–C3N4
heterojunctions
were
successfully
fabricated
by
the
ultrasonic
assistance
method
to
remove
norfloxacin
(NOR)
under
visible
light
irradiation.
The
synthesized
catalysts
well
studied
through
various
techniques.
obtained
exhibited
an
optimal
photocatalytic
degradation
of
94.7%
for
NOR,
which
was
1.67
and
1.28
times
higher
than
using
Fe2O3
g–C3N4
alone,
respectively.
In
addition,
kinetic
constant
NOR
removal
with
composites
about
0.6631
h−1,
photo-deegradation
still
86.7%
after
four
cycles.
enhanced
activity
may
be
mainly
attributed
formation
built-in
electric
fields,
beneficial
separation
transfer
photostimulated
charge
carriers.
Furthermore,
a
possible
photo-degradation
mechanism
is
described.
Antibiotics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(8), С. 711 - 711
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
The
problem
of
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
not
limited
to
the
medical
field
but
also
becoming
prevalent
on
a
global
scale
in
environmental
field.
Environmental
water
pollution
caused
by
discharge
wastewater
into
aquatic
environments
has
concern
context
sustainable
development
modern
society.
However,
there
have
been
few
studies
focused
treatment
hospital
wastewater,
and
potential
consequences
this
remain
unknown.
This
study
evaluated
efficacy
inactivation
antimicrobial-resistant
bacteria
(AMRB)
genes
(AMRGs)
model
plant
(WWTP)
effluent
based
direct
ultraviolet
(UV)
light
irradiation
provided
conventional
mercury
lamp
with
peak
wavelength
254
nm
an
light-emitting
diode
(UV-LED)
emission
280
under
test
conditions
which
irradiance
both
was
adjusted
same
intensity.
overall
results
indicated
that
UV-
UV-LED-mediated
disinfection
effectively
inactivated
AMRB
types
(>99.9%
after
1-3
min
UV
3
UV-LED
treatment).
Additionally,
AMRGs
were
removed
(0.2-1.4
log
EarthArXiv (California Digital Library),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024
Unsafe
hospital
wastewater
is
a
significant
concern,
especially
in
low-
and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs)
where
the
health
impact
often
underreported.
Socio-technical
systems
(STS)
theory,
which
examines
interplay
between
social
technical
elements
within
complex
systems,
widely
used
developed
but
rarely
applied
LMIC
hospitals.
We
employed
STS
theory
to
evaluate
aspects
of
treatment
(WWT)
management
Dhaka
City,
alongside
comprehensive
assessment
WWT
processes.
mixed-methods
approach,
combining
quantitative
(structured-observations)
qualitative
interviews.
Structured
observations
assessed
availability
functionality
selected
conducted
30
key-informant
interviews
across
13
hospitals,
including
21
respondents
from
government
nine
private
The
were
cleaners,
key
professionals,
public
works
department
(PWD)
engineers.
also
analyzed
relevant
reports
policies.
Among
hospitals
surveyed,
10
had
some
form
system,
while
remaining
three
lacked
any
infrastructure.
Of
those
with
WWT,
seven
utilized
anaerobic
baffled
reactors
septic
tanks.
Interviews
revealed
that
authorities
prioritize
patient
care
medical
equipment
maintenance
over
limited
understanding
among
staff
regarding
WWT.
PWD-engineers
reported
frequent
shortages
bureaucratic
delays,
affecting
efficiency
system
repairs
desludging.
Our
study
identified
gaps
use
adequate
technologies,
poor
knowledge,
many
disrepair,
leading
hazardous
liquid
being
discharged
directly
into
environment.
approach
highlighted
need
for
policy
formulation
HWW
regulation,
leadership,
financing,
assistance,
capacity
building.
Addressing
these
issues
comprehensively
can
lead
safer
more
sustainable
practices
healthcare
facilities,
ultimately
benefiting
