Publications by authors named "Anitha K"

Purpose: The study evaluated the influence of titanium discs, coated with polyacrylonitrile infused curcumin nanofibers on osteoblast activity.

Materials And Methods: The titanium discs were coated with polyacrylonitrile nanofibers infused with curcumin. MG-63 cell lines were utilized for cell culture to assess osteoblast morphology upon exposure of curcumin on titanium discs.

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  • Gout is a common metabolic disorder caused by high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to painful urate crystal formations in joints.
  • Traditional treatments for gout often have side effects and may not work for everyone, making it a challenge for healthcare systems.
  • This systematic review explores phytochemical compounds as alternative treatments for gout-related high uric acid levels, analyzing over 800 studies to identify 50 compounds with potential benefits and mechanisms of action.
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Purpose: This study evaluated the influence of different agents such as blood, artificial saliva, and normal saline on preload force of dental implants with bio-high-performance poly-ether-ether-ketone (Bio-HPP) abutments to determine its effect on screw loosening.

Methods: Forty (N = 40) Grade 5 titanium dental implant analog (GM Implant Analog; Neodent, Straumann) with Bio-HPP poly ether-ether ketone (PEEK) abutment and titanium screw was used in the study. The samples were embedded in acrylic split mold.

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Plant pathogens are causing substantial economic losses and thus became a significant threat to global agriculture. Effective and timely detection methods are prerequisite for combating the damages caused by the plant pathogens. In the realm of plant pathogen detection, the isothermal amplification techniques, e.

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In recent years, significant advancements have been made in understanding Alzheimer's disease from both neurobiological and clinical perspectives. Exploring the complex systems underlying AD has unveiled insights that could potentially revolutionize therapeutic approaches. Recent investigations have highlighted intricate interactions among genetic, molecular, and environmental factors in AD.

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  • The study aimed to enhance the antimicrobial properties of PMMA denture base resin by adding cranberry extract while maintaining the material's original qualities, specifically flexural strength and microhardness.
  • This experimental in vitro research tested different concentrations of cranberry extract (0-2%) mixed with PMMA to compare effects on these properties using various testing methods like three-point bending tests and Vickers hardness tests.
  • Results indicated that while flexural strength remained stable across the groups, microhardness decreased significantly with higher cranberry concentrations, suggesting a trade-off in properties when using the extract.
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The purest and unrestricted source of stem cells is the enamel of the teeth. Dental stem cells (DSCs), which are simple to get, quick to use, and reasonably priced, have the potential to be used in a variety of promising therapeutic applications. Due to their capacity for self-renewal, they are employed to treat significant flaws brought about by diseases, injuries, or surgical procedures.

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Photosynthesis is a process where solar energy is utilized to convert atmospheric CO into carbohydrates, which forms the basis for plant productivity. The increasing demand for food has created a global urge to enhance yield. Earlier, the plant breeding program was targeting the yield and yield-associated traits to enhance the crop yield.

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In recent years, environmental stresses viz., drought and high-temperature negatively impacts the tomato growth, yield and quality. The effects of combined drought and high-temperature (HT) stresses during the flowering stage were investigated.

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Nanotheranostics, especially those employing biomimetic approaches, are of substantial interest for molecular imaging and cancer therapy. The incorporation of diagnostics and therapeutics, known as cancer theranostics, represents a promising strategy in modern oncology. Biomimetics, inspired by nature, offers a multidisciplinary avenue with potential in advancing cancer theranostics.

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Liquid biopsy (LB) has emerged as a highly promising and non-invasive diagnostic approach, particularly in the field of oncology, and has garnered interest in various medical disciplines. This technique involves the examination of biomolecules released into physiological fluids, such as urine samples, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The analysed biomolecules included circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), circulating tumour cells (CTCs), cell-free DNA (cfDNA), exosomes, and other cell-free components.

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Aim: Insufficient evidence is available in quantifying the retention between simplified and conventional non-balanced dentures. The aim of the study was to quantify and compare the maxillary denture retention and patient satisfaction between conventional and simplified removable non-balanced complete dentures.

Method: This randomized clinical trial recruited 44 patients (n=22) with definitive criteria.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder. Approximately, around 2% to 3% percent of the general population experience symptoms of OCD over the course of their lifetime. OCD can lead to economic burden, poor quality of life, and disability.

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Yellow mosaic disease (YMD) is a major problem in Urd bean ( L.) in India, which causes huge yield losses. Breeding for wide spectrum and durable (MYMV) resistance and cultivating resistant cultivars is the most appropriate and effective approach.

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Introduction: Cancer of the nervous system is one of the most common types of cancer in the world and mostly due to presence of a tumour in the brain. The symptoms and severity of the brain tumour depend on its location. The tumour within the brain may develop from nerves, dura (meningioma), pituitary gland (pituitary adenoma), or from the brain tissue itself (glioma).

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This work presents a novel polymer-based adsorbent, Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate modified alginate-pectin gel beads (APS221) prepared via controlled freeze drying & air drying, for the removal of copper ions from the aqueous solution. This work also critically discusses the role played by various components and their concentrations in the success of APS221. Addition of pectin to alginate resulted into approximately 150 % increase in the metal removal performance of the adsorbent while addition of SDS into alginate-pectin complex enhanced the performance by 14 % approximately, taking the maximum adsorption capacity of final complex APS221 to 111.

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Medical records generated in hospitals are treasures for academic research and future references. Medical Image Retrieval (MIR) Systems contribute significantly to locating the relevant records required for a particular diagnosis, analysis, and treatment. An efficient classifier and effective indexing technique are required for the storage and retrieval of medical images.

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Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) a member of the family Cactaceae, is widely cultivated throughout the world, includingspan style="font-family:'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing:0.05pt; color:#333333"> India.

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Natural teeth are an integral part of the masticatory system. Absence of dentition subjects the individual to compromised oral function, facial appearance and phonetics. Rehabilitation with dental prosthesis is imperative to restore form and masticatory activity.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative illness that progresses and is long-lasting. It becomes more difficult to talk, write, walk, and do other basic functions when the brain's dopamine-generating neurons are injured or killed. There is a gradual rise in the intensity of these symptoms over time.

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  • The study examines how well laboratory-made dolochar can remove cadmium ions from water using a large-scale process modeled in Aspen Adsorption.
  • Optimal conditions for effective cadmium removal were determined, with bed height, flow rate, and inlet concentration found to be crucial parameters influencing performance.
  • At the ideal settings of 3.48m bed height, 76.31 m/day flow rate, and 10 ppm concentration, the study achieved an exhaustion capacity of 1.85 mg/g and an exhaustion time of 11.39 hours, closely matching experimental results from batch testing.
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Purpose: The present study compared the dimensional accuracy of vinyl polyether silicone (VPES) and polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impression materials used for non-splinted (NS) and splinted (S) direct open-tray impression techniques for multiple implants inserted in simulated edentulous mandibles.

Materials And Methods: A mandibular stainless steel model with eight internal connections for implant analogs was fabricated to simulate a clinical scenario. The acrylic resin splinted and non-splinted direct impressions were obtained for both VPES and PVS materials.

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The objective of this study is to conduct a critical analysis to investigate and compare a group of computer aid screening methods of COVID-19 using chest X-ray images and computed tomography (CT) images. The computer aid screening method includes deep feature extraction, transfer learning, and machine learning image classification approach. The deep feature extraction and transfer learning method considered 13 pre-trained CNN models.

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