Application of organoselenium in inhibiting Candida albicans biofilm adhesion on 3D printed denture base material.

Purpose: Denture Stomatitis, a chronic mucosal inflammation associated with Candida albicans, is common among denture wearers. Several health conditions have been linked to chronic Candida infections. The complex, multifactorial nature of denture stomatitis requires the continuous pursuit of effective long-term solutions.

Examining the Relationship Between Diabetic Macular Edema, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Purpose: This prospective cohort study examined the relationship between diabetic macular edema (DME), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients after 1 year of treatment with anti-VEGF injection and/or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Patients And Methods: The study included adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy. Polysomnography metrics were measured at baseline.

Cutaneous larva migrans in the city.

Cutaneous larva migrans is typically reported in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. However, cutaneous larva migrans cases are spreading and should now be recognized even in urban, nontropical settings.

Factors Associated with the Development of Posterior Capsule Opacification Requiring Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Capsulotomy.

Significance: Determining risk factors for posterior capsule opacification will allow for further interventions to reduce the risk of development and thus additional procedures.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors associated with development of clinically significant posterior capsule opacification requiring yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) capsulotomy.

Methods: Medical records of patients (≥18 years) who underwent cataract surgery between January 1, 2011, and March 31, 2014, at Kresge Eye Institute were reviewed.

Comparison of 2 regimens of loteprednol etabonate and bromfenac for cataract surgery.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 2 dosing regimens of loteprednol etabonate (LE) ophthalmic gel 0.5% and bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.07% in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.

Timing and Outcome of Referral to the First Stand-Alone Palliative Care Center in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the Palliative Care Center of Kuwait.

Background: Compared to other regions of the world, palliative care (PC) in the Eastern Mediterranean region is at an earlier stage of development. The Palliative Care Center of Kuwait (PCC-K) was established a few years ago as the first stand-alone PC center in the region. This study was conducted to investigate the timing of referral to the PCC-K and its outcome.