Publications by authors named "J Manickavasagam"

Article Synopsis
  • Root surface caries is a dental issue primarily affecting older adults due to gum recession and poor oral hygiene, making early diagnosis essential for effective treatment.
  • The study used 200 radiographic images to develop AI algorithms, employing machine learning techniques to predict root caries with high accuracy, especially using Naive Bayes and Logistic Regression.
  • Integrating AI in dentistry can enhance early detection and personalized treatment of root caries, but it requires collaboration between dental professionals and AI specialists to be effective and ethical.
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Background: Treponema denticola, a well-studied oral spirochete, adheres, invades, and damages periodontal tissues - gram-negative, anaerobic Treponema denticola. In previous research, sub-gingival spirochetes have correlated positively with dental plaque score, pocket, and clinical attachment level measurements. Hence, the study aims to design an immunoinformatic vaccine using a reverse vaccinology approach against Treponema denticola ergothionase.

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A man in his 80s with long-standing left-sided throat discomfort presented with hypophonia and odynophagia. A flexible nasoendoscopy revealed a supraglottic mass in the left arytenoid. An urgent microlaryngoscopy and biopsy demonstrated a supraglottic laryngeal tumour consistent with atypical carcinoid on histopathological examination.

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Objectives: About 17% of patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), which is mainly comprised of oropharyngeal SCC (OPSCC), will experience disease recurrence, which is often considered incurable when manifested at a metastatic and/or recurrent stage. We conducted a critical qualitative systematic review. Our objectives were to provide an overview of the molecular landscape of recurrent/metastatic HPV-positive HNSCC as well as novel molecular biomarkers.

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Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prompted major changes to the delivery of care. There was a move towards remote consultations in order to mitigate the risk of viral exposure and the risk of delaying care. Remote consultations will play a prominent role within the National Health Service (NHS) in the future.

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