Antibacterial effects of natural compounds on biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans.

Unlabelled: Streptococcus mutans is the main cariogenic pathogen in the oral cavity, considered to contribute toward oral diseases. S. mutans is predominantly entrapped in plaque biofilms.

The therapeutic effects of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth on clinical diseases: a narrative review study.

Introduction: Stem cells isolated from human dental pulp tissue are different from other sources of Mesenchymal stem cells because of their embryonic neural crest sources and neuro-trophic potential. These stem cells consist of dental pulp stem cells from human permanent teeth and stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth.

Aim: In this study, we survey the advantages and disadvantages of these stem cells with therapies attitude.

The Influence of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment on Thyroid Function Tests in Children with Central Idiopathic Precocious Puberty.

Introduction: In recent years, the treatment of idiopathic central precocious puberty using gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH) agonist has been considered as a common treatment. To date, there is not much information about the effect of GnRH agonist treatment on pediatric thyroid function.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of GnRH treatment on thyroid function tests in children with central idiopathic precocious puberty.

Influence of CO2 Laser Irradiation and CPPACP Paste Application on Demineralized Enamel Microhardness.

It has been suggested that the application of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate paste (CPP-ACP) and CO2 laser irradiation on enamel could increase the resistance of enamel to caries and acid attacks. The aim of the current study was to compare the influence of CPP-ACP paste application and irradiation of CO2 laser on microhardness of demineralized enamel. Thirty sound maxillary extracted premolars were selected.

Effect of growth hormone deficiency on brain MRI findings among children with growth restrictions.

Objectives: Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a major problem among children with short stature. In this study, the role of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in defining the underlying defects among short children with GHD is evaluated.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, data of 158 children were evaluated.

CSF Glucose Concentrations in Infants with Febrile Convulsions and the Possible Effect of Acetaminophen.

The present study was done to explore the relationship between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) glucose concentration, body temperature, seizure duration, and acetaminophen administration. Retrospective record review of 117 consecutive febrile convulsive infants aging 3 to 18 months admitted to Bahrami Children Hospital were studied. There was a positive correlation between CSF glucose level and body temperature in those who had not taken acetaminophen before admission (r = 0.