Prevalence and factors associated with thyroid autoimmunity among children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from Kuwait.

Aims: This study reports the prevalence and characteristics related to the development of thyroid autoimmunity among children newly diagnosed with type I diabetes (T1D) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective observational study of all children under age 14 years newly diagnosed with T1D in Kuwait. We define the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic from the official declaration of the first identified positive COVID-19 case on 24 February 2020 until 31 December 2022.

Progress Against Cancer in Kuwait: Trends in Incidence, Survival and Mortality.

Introduction: To assess progress against cancer, trends in incidence, survival and mortality need to be interpreted simultaneously.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry (KCR) for all Kuwaiti children (0-14 years) and adults (15-99 years) diagnosed with one of 18 common cancers during 2000-2013, with follow-up for vital status to 31 December 2015. World-standardised average annual incidence and mortality rates were calculated for 2000-2004, 2005-2009, 2010-2013.

Thermal comfort analyses on jogging trails: The effect of trail direction and tree shading on trial surface and physiological equivalent temperatures.

Jogging trails have been constructed in residential areas in Kuwait City to encourage people to exercise in outdoor spaces. The weather is hot and arid for most of the year. To create a comfortable and healthy local microclimate condition, trails were constructed along a certain direction with respect to the direction of the main prevailing wind and shaded with trees.

Molecular epidemiology and genetic characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in Kuwait: A descriptive study.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been fatal to human health, affecting almost the entire world. Here we reported, for the first time, characterization of the genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in Kuwait to understand their genetic diversity and monitor the accumulation of mutations over time. This study randomly enrolled 209 COVID-19 patients whose nasopharyngeal swabs were positive for SARS-CoV-2 between February 2020 and June 2021 using RT-PCR.

Dynamic profile of SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospitalized patients in Kuwait: a descriptive study.

Background: The coronavirus induced disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan (China) in December 2019 is currently spreading rapidly worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the dynamic profile of SARS-CoV-2 infection among hospitalized patients that would characterize the period of viral shedding and detection among patients.

Methods: Retrospectively, 103 confirmed SARS-CoV-2 patients hospitalized at Jaber hospital in Kuwait were included.

Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Kuwait During the Pandemic: Results from a National Serial Study.

Background: With COVD-19 cases on the rise globally and two approved vaccines, determining vaccine acceptance is imperative to avoid low inoculation rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes and determinants of vaccine acceptance among citizens and non-citizens, over time during the pandemic in Kuwait.

Methods: Data were obtained from the COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO Kuwait) study that was implemented according to the WHO tool for behavioral insights on COVID-19.

Trends in Thyroid Cancer Incidence in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: a 15-Year Analysis.

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is a predominant malignancy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Explicit regional assessments of incidence are crucial among countries that share similar demographic, cultural, and economic characteristics. This study provides an assessment of trends in thyroid cancer in the GCC over fifteen years.

Comparative Behavioral Assessment of Lewis and Nude Rats after Peripheral Nerve Injury.

Cell therapy has shown potential in the field of peripheral nerve repair, and research using rodents is a critical and essential step toward clinical development of this approach. Traditionally, most experimental peripheral nerve injuries are conducted in inbred Lewis or outbred Sprague-Dawley strains. However, transplantation of xenogeneic cells such as human-derived cells typically triggers rejection in these animals.

Cancer Survival by Stage at Diagnosis in Kuwait: A Population-Based Study.

Objective: To examine the distribution of stage at diagnosis for 12 cancers in Kuwait, to estimate stage-specific net survival at 1 and 5 years after diagnosis, and to assess differences in stage-specific survival between Kuwait and the United States.

Material And Methods: Data were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry, for Kuwaiti patients diagnosed during 2000-2013, with follow-up to 31 December 2015. The distribution of Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Summary Stage for 12 malignancies was examined.

Cancer survival trends in Kuwait, 2000-2013: A population-based study.

Objective: To examine population-based cancer survival trends in Kuwait; to facilitate public assessment of cancer control.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry for Kuwaiti adults (15-99 years) and children (0-14 years) diagnosed with one of 18 common cancers during 2000-2013 and followed up to 31 December 2014. Net survival was estimated at 1, 3, and 5 years by sex.

A Novel Approach to Obtain Follow-up Data on the Vital Status of Registered Cancer Patients: The Kuwait Cancer Registry Experience.

Objective: We present an approach to obtain accurate and complete data on the last known vital status, and the date of last known vital status of all Kuwaiti cancer patients. These data are essential for robust estimation of population-based cancer survival.

Methods: Government-issued Civil ID numbers (IDs) of patients registered during 2000-2013 were obtained from the Kuwait Cancer Registry.

Miniscrews for orthodontic anchorage: a review of available systems.

Introduction: In recent years, extensive research has introduced novel ways of reinforcing orthodontic anchorage using a variety of devices temporarily anchored in bone (miniscrews). Currently, there are numerous manufacturers with different miniscrew designs on the market.

Aims: The aim of this paper is to discuss the key design features of different miniscrew systems on the market.

A randomized clinical trial comparing mandibular incisor proclination produced by fixed labial appliances and clear aligners.

Objective: To compare the mandibular incisor proclination produced by fixed labial appliances and third generation clear aligners.

Materials And Methods: Patients underwent a course of orthodontic treatment using either fixed labial appliances or clear aligners (Invisalign). Mandibular incisor proclination was measured by comparing pretreatment and near-end treatment lateral cephalograms.

Clear aligners generations and orthodontic tooth movement.

Clear aligner technology has evolved over the last 15 years, with these appliances continually being modified to increase the range of tooth movements that they can achieve. However, there is very little clinical research available to show how these appliances achieve their results. This article describes the different generations of clear aligners that are available and highlights their use.

Clear aligners generations and orthodontic tooth movement.

Clear aligner technology has evolved over the last 15 years, with these appliances continually being modified to increase the range of tooth movements that they can achieve. However, there is very little clinical research available to show how these appliances achieve their results. This article describes the different generations of clear aligners that are available and highlights their use.

Efficacy of the Nance appliance as an anchorage-reinforcement method.

Introduction: The Nance appliance is widely considered to be an efficient method of anchorage reinforcement; however, much of the perceived advantage is based on clinical judgment. The aim of this study was to assess the amounts of anchorage loss and desired tooth movement associated with the Nance appliance.

Methods: The mandibular arches of 7 beagle dogs were used.

Guidelines for the assessment of the impacted maxillary canine.

Unlabelled: Canine impactions are frequently encountered, occurring in 1.7% of the population. The aim of this paper is to provide guidance on the assessment and management of cases which present in general dental practice.

Treatment of ectopic first permanent molar teeth.

Unlabelled: Ectopic eruption of the first permanent molar is a relatively common occurence in the developing dentition. A range of treatment options are available to the clinician provided that diagnosis is made early. Non-treatment can result in premature exfoliation of the second primary molar, space loss and impaction of the second premolar.

An atypical presentation of mechanical failure of eruption of a mandibular permanent molar: diagnosis and treatment case report.

Background: Failure of eruption of mandibular permanent molars occurs infrequently but is a difficult clinical problem. It can be due to local or systemic factors or failure of the eruption process. Primary failure of eruption (PFE) is a rare condition that can result in severe posterior open bite, requires complex treatment strategies and has unfavourable outcomes.

The role of the health services in the prevention of alcohol-related facial injury.

This paper outlines the preventive health strategic measures that are currently in place and it endeavours to consider how improvements can be made to our national preventive strategy with the goal of reducing alcohol-related facial injuries. It is based on a review of the literature sourced through PubMed, Ovid Medline and the Cochrane database. The main findings are that increased funding, legislative amendment and media involvement are key to improving the work of the health services in their struggle to limit the ever increasing alcohol-related incidents that are experienced by society today.

An audit of the laboratory service provided to the Health Service Executive Orthodontic Department, St James Hospital, Dublin.

Purpose Of The Study: To evaluate the service purchased from contracted orthodontic laboratories used by HSE (SWA) regional orthodontic unit, St. James's Hospital, Dublin and identify deficiencies in the current service.

Materials And Methods: A data collection questionnaire was designed and distributed to the departmental orthodontists for a period of three months (October-December 2004).