The association between dental caries and serum crp in the us adult population: evidence from NHANES 2015-2018.

Background: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, affecting 29.4% of the global population. Despite numerous efforts to diagnose, predict, and prevent dental caries, the incidence continues to rise.

Cardiovascular events among patients with prostate cancer treated with abiraterone and enzalutamide.

Background And Purpose: There is growing concern about the adverse metabolic and cardiovascular effects of abiraterone acetate (AA) and enzalutamide (ENZ), two standard hormonal therapies for prostate cancer. We analysed the risk of cardiovascular adverse events among patients treated with AA and ENZ.

Patients And Methods: We used Kythera Medicare data from January 2019 to June 2023 to identify patients with at least one pharmacy claim for AA or ENZ.

Sickle Cell Disease Phenotypes and Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Are They Related?

Objective: This study aims to compare the polysomnographic features between Arab-Indian and Benin phenotypes of sickle cell disease (SCD).

Materials And Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Children's Hospital at King Fahad MedicalCity, in Riyadhwhere childrenwere recruited fromthe pediatric hematology clinic and pediatric sleepmedicine. All families were approached and patients who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate were included in the study.

Translation of a Successful Behavioral Intervention to a Digital Therapeutic Self-Management System for Older Adults.

Feature at a Glance: Nonadherence to hypertension medications is associated with negative health outcomes, which is of particular importance for older adults because of the high prevalence of hypertension in this population. To promote medication adherence among this group, we translated a behavioral intervention that improved adherence by 36% into a digital therapeutic self-management system. Design strategies included interviewing older adults, conducting usability evaluations after each iteration, and engaging a team of experts from nursing, cognitive psychology, pharmacy, human factors in aging, and software development.

14 and 6 Hz like spike wave activity is a common finding in young patients with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Study Objectives: Our aim was to characterize the 14 and 6 like spike wave activity seen on electroencephalograms (EEG) in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) undergoing polysomnograms.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of children with PWS and healthy controls who underwent diagnostic polysomnograms between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2020, at SickKids, Toronto, Canada. EEGs from the polysomnograms were reviewed for the presence of the 14 and 6 like spike wave activity and its characteristics.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Cognitive Function, Illness Perceptions, and Immunosuppression Medication Adherence After Heart Transplantation.

Background: There are few studies that examine relationships between cognitive function, illness perceptions, and medication adherence after heart transplantation, limiting the development of effective adherence-promoting interventions.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe relationships between cognitive function, illness perceptions, and medication adherence among heart transplant recipients.

Methods: A cross-sectional, observational design was used.

Isolated Diastolic Hypertension and Kidney and Cardiovascular Outcomes in CKD: The Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study.

Rationale & Objective: The clinical significance of isolated diastolic hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unclear. We assessed the prevalence of isolated diastolic hypertension and its association with adverse kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in participants in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) study.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Polysomnography in hospitalized children: Characteristics and clinical practice at a single tertiary care center.

Background: Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). However, the literature characterizing the indications for inpatient PSGs and the impact on clinical decision-making is limited.

Objective: To determine the indications, results, and outcomes for children undergoing inpatient PSGs at our institution.

Risk factors for intensive care admission in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: A retrospective study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mortality is predominantly due to respiratory failure. However, risk factors and predictive models for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 are not consistent across the globe. In this study, we aimed to assess the risk factors associated with intensive care (ICU) admission and mortality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Disability research must be a priority for nurses to advance health equity.

Disability results from an interplay between health conditions and environmental and personal factors. People with disabilities face substantial and ongoing health inequities; however, research to mitigate these inequalities is lacking. There is an urgent need for a better understanding of the multilevel factors that influence health outcomes in people with visible and invisible disabilities across all the lenses of the National Institute of Nursing Research strategic plan.

Marginal Misfit of 3D-Printed (Selective Laser Sintered), CAD-CAM and Lost Wax Technique Cobalt Chromium Copings with Shoulder and Chamfer Finish Lines: An In-Vitro Study.

The aim was to compare the Misfit of 3D-Printed, Selective laser melting (SLM), milled (Computer aided design-Computer aided manufacture CAD-CAM) and Lost wax technique (LWT) fabricated Cobalt chromium (CoCr) alloy copings on shoulder (SH), radial shoulder (R-SH) and chamfer (CH) finish line configuration. Ninety resin, second maxillary premolar teeth were prepared for metal-ceramic crowns, equally divided into ( = 30) SH, R-SH and CH margin preparations. For each preparation design (SH, R-SH and CH), CoCr copings were prepared using SLM, CAD-CAM and LWT.

Analysis of recurrent esthetic dental proportion of natural maxillary anterior teeth: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: The recurrent esthetic dental (RED) proportion has been a benchmark for the rehabilitation of the maxillary anterior teeth of North American patients. While it has been evaluated in other populations, the global application of RED proportions in the rehabilitation of maxillary anterior teeth is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the existing evidence on dental proportion to evaluate the existence of RED proportions in the esthetic smile in different geographic regions.

Efficacy of contemporary agents on disinfection and surface roughness of polyetheretherketone implant abutments.

Aim: The present study was designed to estimate the disinfection and surface roughness (Ra) of colonized (E. coli, C. albicans, S.

Modified photoactivated methylene blue-incorporated quartz particles for dentin disinfection: A scanning electron microscope and spectroscopic analysis.

The aim of this study was to synthesize methylene blue-incorporated quartz particles (MB@QP) and to investigate its anti-bactericidal properties. Methylene blue was incorporated inside QP and characterized for morphology and chemical structure using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Specimens were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n = 9/groups).

Management of Edentulous Microstomia Patient: A Case Report and Classification System.

Microstomia is an abnormally reduced oral aperture. In the literature, it is not classified by any particular size criteria, rather defined by its effects on function and esthetics. Prosthodontic management of edentulous patients with microstomia is a challenging task.

Polymer-Based Bioactive Luting Agents for Cementation of All-Ceramic Crowns: An SEM, EDX, Microleakage, Fracture Strength, and Color Stability Study.

The aim of the study was to compare microleakage and fracture loads of all ceramic crowns luted with conventional polymer resins and polymeric bioactive cements and to assess the color stability of polymeric bioactive cements. Seventy-five extracted premolar teeth were tested for fracture loads and microleakage in all-ceramic crowns cemented with two types of polymeric bioactive cements and resin cements. In addition, the degree of color change for each cement with coffee was assessed.

Influence of TiO and ZrO Nanoparticles on Adhesive Bond Strength and Viscosity of Dentin Polymer: A Physical and Chemical Evaluation.

The present study aimed to formulate an experimental adhesive (EA) and reinforce it with 5 wt.% titanium dioxide (TiO) or zirconium oxide (ZrO) to yield 5% TiO and 5% ZrO adhesives, respectively, and then analyze the impact of this reinforcement on various mechanical properties of the adhesives. The EA contained a blend of monomers such as bisphenol A glycol dimethacrylate (BisGMA), triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and ethyl 4-dimethylamino benzoate and camphorquinone.

The effect of 805 nm near-infrared photobiomodulation on proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells in murine rats.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of near infra-red gallium-aluminium-arsenide (GaAlAs) diode laser (805 nm) irradiation on proliferation and differentiation of rat femoral bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) cultured in osteogenic medium.

Materials And Methods: BMSCs were obtained from femurs of 60 Sprague Dawley rats (200 gm). The control group comprised isolated BMSCs supplemented with an osteogenic differentiation medium.

Use of Photosensitizer, Glutaraldehyde, alcohol and Ultrasonics in disinfection of polished and rough surfaces of self-curing polymethyl methacrylate denture base material.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of chemical, ultrasonic and photodynamic therapy (PDT) mediated disinfection against in-vitro biofilms colonized with C. albicans, S. oralis, and S.

Application of β-Tricalcium Phosphate in Adhesive Dentin Bonding.

The study aimed at synthesizing β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) nanoparticles and comparing the mechanical properties and dentin interaction of two adhesives: experimental adhesive (EA) and EA with 5 wt.% β-TCP nanoparticles (β-TCP-5%). These filler nanoparticles were synthesized and then characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and micro-Raman spectroscopy.

Efficacy of porphyrin derivative, Chlorhexidine and PDT in the surface disinfection and roughness of Cobalt chromium alloy removable partial dentures.

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of different cleansers and photodynamic therapy (PDT) on disinfection of Co/Cr removable partial denture colonized with C. albicans, S.aureus and S.

Influence of Dental Glass Fibers and Orthopedic Mesh on the Failure Loads of Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Resin.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the fracture loads of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) complete denture bases reinforced with glass-fiber mesh and orthopedic casting tape (OCT) in comparison to conventional PMMA dentures under artificial aging. Dental fiberglass framework (Group 1) and OCT (Group 2 and 3) reinforced PMMA acrylic dentures were fabricated on the edentulous ridge. Ten PMMA dentures without reinforcement (Group 4) were included as controls.

Assessment of Bond Integrity, Durability, and Degree of Conversion of a Calcium Fluoride Reinforced Dentin Adhesive.

Our study aimed to synthesize and compare the mechanical properties and dentin interaction of two adhesives; experimental adhesive (EA) and EA containing 5 wt.% calcium fluoride (CaF) nano-crystals (CaF adhesive-CAFA). CaF nano-crystals were synthesized by reacting two solutions (containing calcium and fluoride) in a glass chamber using a heated air system.