Publications by authors named "A Kassis"

Article Synopsis
  • Initial archwires, specifically Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti), are essential in orthodontic treatment for resolving crowding and correcting tooth rotations with light forces.
  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Copper Ni-Ti 35°C archwires against conventional Ni-Ti archwires in dental alignment and the maintenance of the mandibular arch form.
  • Results indicated no significant difference between the two types of archwires in resolving crowding or maintaining mandibular arch dimensions, suggesting that Copper Ni-Ti 35°C performs similarly to conventional Ni-Ti.
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Bread consumption dates back thousands of years, being one of the oldest and most widespread staple food worldwide. While bread is often associated with taste, pleasure, and tradition, its perception as a vehicle of nutrition and health remains complex. Today, there is no scientific consensus on whether bread consumption is beneficial or deleterious to human health.

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Considering a growing, aging population, the need for interventions to improve the healthspan in aging are tantamount. Diet and nutrition are important determinants of the aging trajectory. Plant-based diets that provide bioactive phytonutrients may contribute to offsetting hallmarks of aging and reducing the risk of chronic disease.

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Introduction: Accurate bracket positioning remains challenging. To avoid angulation errors, some recommend examining the panoramic radiograph during bonding. However, it can cause distortions.

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Background: Deprescribing is an effective strategy to manage polypharmacy and improve patient outcomes. The notion of a potential role for pharmacists in a multidisciplinary team approach to deprescribing has been identified in quantitative and qualitative literature. However, stakeholders' perceptions of this role, and factors that may impede or facilitate the pharmacist's involvement have not been elucidated.

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