Crystallinity, stability, and complexity are significant factors to consider in the design and development of covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Among various building blocks used, 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol (Tp) is notable for enhancing both crystallinity and structural stability in COFs. Tp facilitates the formation of β-ketoenamine-linked COFs through keto-enol tautomerism when reacted with aromatic amines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Access to effective oral health care is crucial for a good quality of life. Unfortunately, many individuals face barriers in accessing the necessary oral health care services. By examining various factors, we can gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by the population and work towards improving oral health care outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSelective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) have been used in hormone related disorders, and their role in clinical medicine is evolving. Tamoxifen and raloxifen are the most commonly used synthetic SERMs, and their long-term use are known to create side effects. Hence, efforts have been directed to identify molecules which could retain the beneficial effects of estrogen, at the same time produce minimal side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Tooth fracture is not only a distressing experience on the physical level of a child, but it may also have an effect on emotional and psychological levels. This study aims to assess the permanent anterior teeth fractures and their impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among 8-15-year-old schoolchildren of Chennai city.
Materials And Methods: Thirty schools were randomly selected by stratified random sampling.