Comparative in vitro and in silico evaluation of the toxic effects of metformin and/or ascorbic acid, new treatment options in the treatment of Melasma.

Melasma is a chronic condition that leads to the buildup of melanin pigment in the epidermis and dermis due to active melanocytes. Even though it is considered a non-life-threatening condition, pigment disorders have a negative impact on quality of life. Since melasma treatment is not sufficient and complicated, new treatment options are sought.

Treatment decision for impacted mandibular third molars: Effects of cone-beam computed tomography and level of surgeons' experience.

The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of surgeons' experience and the benefit of using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images, compared to the use of panoramic radiography (PAN) images, on their decisions with regard to mandibular third molar treatment modality. Panoramic radiographs and CBCTs from a total of 143 patients who had undergone impacted third molar surgery were randomly evaluated for treatment decision by 10 participants with differing clinical experience (5 novices and 5 experienced surgeons). The degree of agreement between the same type of participants was 'Substantial Agreement' (0.

Is Artificial Intelligence a Useful Tool for Clinical Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

This study aimed to assess the usefulness of ChatGPT Plus generated responses to clinical-specific questions in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This cross-sectional study was conducted with questions composed according to the Clinical Practise Guide of Ege University, School of Dentistry, and with different subjects of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the undergraduate level. These questions were classified according to their difficulty level (easy, medium, and hard) and inputted into ChatGPT Plus.

The perception of gender and the approach taken towards female physicians.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate gender perception among patients in the emergency department (ED) and to examine the effect of gender perception on patients' preference of physician's gender.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study. The survey comprised three sections.

The effect of serum biochemical parameters on clinical prognosis in children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether diabetes mellitus has a high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis-related complications. Biochemical parameters affect the resolution time of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Methods: The present study is based on a retrospective evaluation of the records of patients who presented to the Pediatrics Clinic of Adiyaman University Hospital between January 1, 2017, and October 1, 2022, with a diagnosis ofdiabetic ketoacidosis.