Toward Elimination of Electrochemical Corrosion in Dental Implants: A Zirconia-Titanium Composite Prototype.

Background Titanium dental implants (e.g., Nobel Biocare, Switzerland) are routinely used as support for dental restoration.

Trends in Gabapentin Prescribing in a Commercially Insured U.S. Adult Population, 2009-2016.

Background: Gabapentin is prescribed for a variety of conditions and is often used off label. It is important to understand the prevalence of gabapentin prescribing and the characteristics of individuals who are prescribed gabapentin, given increasing concern regarding its potential for misuse.

Objectives: To (a) examine state- and region-level prevalence and trends in gabapentin prescribing from 2009 to 2016 and (b) characterize demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals prescribed gabapentin in a nationwide population of commercially insured adults.

Regulating gabapentin as a drug of abuse: A survey study of Kentucky community pharmacists.

Objectives: As the number of gabapentin prescriptions has increased, so have reports of its misuse and diversion. This trend has led some states to closer monitoring of gabapentin dispensing through prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). The objective of this study was to collect and analyze Kentucky community pharmacists' perceptions of gabapentin misuse and diversion, and their support or opposition to regulatory efforts to reclassify the drug as a controlled substance (CS).

Yoga reduces perceived stress and exhaustion levels in healthy elderly individuals.

Unlabelled: This study investigated whether a 7-week yoga intervention could improve physical function, perceived stress, and mental/emotional wellness in elderly participants.

Methods: 8 participants (66.5 ± 0.