Soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the inflammatory response associated with the development and progression of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Recent studies have suggested that sCD40L may be a useful prognostic factor for ACS, but the data are conflicting. This study aimed to investigate the potential of sCD40L as a prognostic marker among ACS patients and provide valuable insights for clinical practice.
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December 2024
Introduction: Many efforts have been made to shorten fixed appliance orthodontic treatment time by accelerating the rate of tooth movement. Low-intensity electrical stimulation (LIES) is one of the proposed physical methods that has not yet been well studied in the medical literature. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LIES in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement in cases of en-mass retraction of the upper anterior teeth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The clinical learning environment (CLE) plays a crucial role in shaping the learning experiences and professional development of medical professionals. Understanding and optimising this environment is essential for improving doctors' knowledge acquisition, clinical skills, and overall well-being. The development of the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) and its translation to numerous languages has been a milestone in clinical education.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Low-intensity electrical stimulation (LIES) is considered a relatively recent technology that has received little attention in orthodontics as a method of acceleration. This study aimed to evaluate patient-reported outcome measures when LIES is used to accelerate the en-masse retraction of the upper anterior teeth.
Materials And Methods: The sample consisted of 40 patients (8 males, 32 females; mean age 21.
Background And Aim: Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurring episodes of debilitating headache accompanied by associated symptoms and sleep disorders. This study aims to investigate migraine-associated symptoms in female migraineurs within the Syrian population and the relation between migraines and sleep issues.
Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional observational study was conducted among the Syrian population.
Background: Social media has been widely utilized to spread health-related information, which has led to the possibility of spreading medical misinformation. The extent of the issue is unknown, even though policymakers, researchers, and medical professionals agree that health misinformation must be controlled and combated.
Objective: A cross-sectional study was conducted by the faculty of dentistry at Damascus University.
Introduction: Accidental ingestion of caustic agents poses a significant concern in pediatric emergency departments globally. It is a growing public health concern in low-to-middle income countries, which often lack comprehensive data reporting. This study examines high doses of corticosteroid treatment outcomes of caustic ingestion injuries in Syrian pediatric patients, addressing clinical features, and associated variables.
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January 2024
Background and objectives Recently, both surgical and non-surgical interventions have gained popularity in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement, but there is no randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing both modalities in terms of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) during maxillary canine retraction. Therefore, this trial aimed to assess the PROMs associated with either low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or piezocision-assisted acceleration in the context of maxillary canine retraction. Materials and methods This was a single-blinded, single-center, three-arm RCT.
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November 2023
(1) Background: This study aimed to compare patient-reported outcome measures when accelerating en masse retraction between the piezocision procedure and the subsequent application of low-level laser therapy (FC+LLLT), with the piezocision alone (FC), and in a control group. (2) Methods: A three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted involving 60 patients (41 females and 19 males) with Class II division I malocclusion. The en masse retraction was performed using NiTi closed coil springs attached to miniscrews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCleft lip and/or palate is the most prevalent type of head and neck deformity, accounting for 65% of cases. The occurrence of this condition is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Cleft defects are classified into 2 types: syndromic cleft lip and palate syndrome and non-syndromic cleft lip and palate syndrome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCholera is an acute bacterial disease caused by intestinal infection with . It is one of the major re-emerging communicable diseases in Syria following the Syrian crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. The current study was undertaken to explore the level of awareness in a cohort of the Syrian population by testing their knowledge and investigating their attitudes and practices.
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