A study on the clinical manifestations in lepidopterism.

Background: Exposure to hairs of caterpillars and moths are collectively termed as lepidopterism. Clinical manifestations include cutaneous presentation of localized stinging reaction with wheals or vesiculation, acute urticarial papules and plaques, ophthalmic, oropharyngeal involvement to severe life-threatening anaphylactic reactions with angioedema.

Aims: In this study we have determined the prevalence of various cutaneous, oropharyngeal and ophthalmic manifestations of lepidopterism at a tertiary health care center.

The role of serum S100B and serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels in vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder characterized by melanocyte loss, which results in pigment dilution of the skin. Vitiligo is commonly associated with thyroid disorders and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is a sensitive marker to detect thyroid disorders. S100B is damage associated molecular pattern (DAMP) molecule released when there is melanocyte damage.

Barriers to breast cancer care and recommendations for improving services: findings from a UK qualitative study with an Asian Women's Cancer Support Group.

Objectives: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cases in women. Evidence still points to disparities in outcomes linked to ethnicity and screening uptake is overall lower in South Asians than the White population. We investigated the experiences and perceptions of Gujarati Hindu community members on their 'cancer journeys'.

Perceptions on pesticides: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of residents in Trinidad and Tobago.

Extensive pesticide use in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) raises concerns for human and environmental health. Therefore, this study sought to assess the general knowledge, attitudes and practices of T&T residents on pesticides and related topics. Using convenience (non-probability) sampling, a questionnaire was administered to residents of Trinidad ( = 572) and Tobago ( = 68).

Identification and Characterization of Innate Immunity in Actinidia melanandra in Response to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.

Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 3 (Psa3) has decimated kiwifruit orchards growing susceptible kiwifruit Actinidia chinensis varieties. Effector loss has occurred recently in Psa3 isolates from resistant kiwifruit germplasm, resulting in strains capable of partially overcoming resistance present in kiwiberry vines (Actinidia arguta, Actinidia polygama, and Actinidia melanandra).

Success rate of Hall Technique for restoring carious primary molars - systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The overall pooled success rate of the Hall Technique (HT) in various types of studies has not been investigated. The present study aims to evaluate the success rate of HT to restore carious primary molars.

Methods: A systematic search was carried out in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Scopus, Web of Science, and LIVIVO electronic databases, as well as the ProQuest database for grey literature review.

NbPTR1 confers resistance against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in kiwifruit.

Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 3 (Psa3) causes a devastating canker disease in yellow-fleshed kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis). The effector HopZ5, which is present in all isolates of Psa3 causing global outbreaks of pandemic kiwifruit canker disease, triggers immunity in Nicotiana benthamiana and is not recognised in susceptible A.

Effect of motivational interviewing on preventive strategies for children receiving full-mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Motivational interviewing (MI) is an approach to increase parental compliance to follow up and recall of their children. It has proven to be successful in motivating parents to adopt and maintain preventive child oral health behaviors.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on prevention strategies for parents of children who have received full-mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (GA).

Whole genome sequencing reveals complex resistome features of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from patients at major hospitals in Trinidad, West Indies.

Objectives: Antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae is a human pathogen of major global concern due to its ability to cause multiple severe diseases that are often difficult to treat therapeutically. This study aimed to investigate the resistome of local clinical K. pneumoniae isolates.

Immunohistochemical analysis of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis.

Background: Dermatophytosis has assumed epidemic proportions with rising resistance, recalcitrance and recurrence, especially in tropical regions. While various factors contribute to high prevalence worldwide, yet little is known about the interactions between host defence mechanisms and dermatophytes, particularly in chronic and recalcitrant dermatophytosis.

Objectives: We aimed to compare the population of various immune cells in specimens of chronic recurrent dermatophytosis and those with acute superficial dermatophytosis.

DNA Barcoding Analysis of Trinidad Mosquitoes Reveals Evidence for Putative New Species.

is a primary sylvan vector of yellow fever virus and the emerging Mayaro virus. However, despite its medical importance, there is a dearth of data on the molecular taxonomy of this mosquito species. In this study, DNA barcoding analysis was performed on 64 adult female mosquitoes from Trinidad morphologically identified as The mitochondrial (COI) gene and ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region of the mosquitoes were PCR amplified and sequenced, and molecular phylogenies inferred.

IADVL SIG Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis Position Statement on Super Bioavailable Itraconazole.

Itraconazole (ITZ) has been the mainstay of oral antifungal treatment for the current epidemic of recalcitrant dermatophytosis (RD) in India. Recently, a newer formulation of ITZ, super bioavailable itraconazole (SUBA-ITZ), is made available in the market by many pharmaceutical companies. It is important for dermatologists to understand the pharmacokinetic properties of SUBA-ITZ vis-a-vis conventional pellet formulation to use it effectively and safely.

Molecular basis for the interference of the Arabidopsis WRKY54-mediated immune response by two sequence-unrelated bacterial effectors.

Arabidopsis thaliana WRKY proteins are potential targets of pathogen-secreted effectors. RESISTANT TO RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM 1 (RRS1; AtWRKY52) is a well-studied Arabidopsis nucleotide-binding and leucine-rich repeat (NLR) immune receptor carrying a C-terminal WRKY domain that functions as an integrated decoy. RRS1-R recognizes the effectors AvrRps4 from Pseudomonas syringae pv.

The age and primary reason for the first dental visit in children with special health care needs.

Aim: To evaluate the average age and primary reason for the first dental visit among patients with special health care needs (SHCN) as well as to examine barriers related to accessing care for children with special health care needs.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey that was distributed to caregivers of children with special health care needs (CSHCN).  Study data was collected through REDCap, a secure web-based survey application.

Nonpharmacological Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient.

To present evidence-based recommendations on nonpharmacological behavior guidance for the pediatric dental patient. The work group assessed eight systematic reviews for effectiveness of nonpharmacological behavior guidance techniques in children undergoing preventive care or a dental treatment visit. The key outcomes assessed included cooperative behavior, anxiety, and procedural pain.

Intralesional Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine versus Formic Acid Puncture in the Treatment of Common Warts: A Prospective Randomised Study.

Context: Many therapeutic modalities have been reported for the treatment of warts: a common bothersome condition; however, no single treatment is completely effective.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intralesional injection of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and to compare its efficacy with 85% formic acid puncture for common warts.

Settings And Design: This was a prospective comparative study.

Child Patient with a History of Status Epilepticus Referred for Management of Grossly Decayed Primary Molar.

A patient with status epilepticus presents with a grossly carious primary molar. Medical consultation is requested from the patient's neurologist. The patient is treated in the operating room under general anesthesia for comprehensive dental care.

Correction: Implementation of Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the Caribbean: Lessons learned for sustainability in resource-limited settings.

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A Survey of Attitudes and Training of Pediatric Dentistry Residents and Faculty in the United States Regarding the LGBTQ Patient Population.

The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and training of pediatric dental residents and faculty on the management of patients who belong to the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community. This cross-sectional survey included a 16-item questionnaire to assess the attitudes and training regarding the LGBTQ population, separately for pediatric dental residents and faculty across the United States. Statistical significance was set at the level of five percent, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon rank-sum, and Fisher's exact tests.

Reporting Quality of the Abstracts for Randomized Controlled Trials in Pediatric Dentistry.

Objectives:  The purpose of this study is to systematically appraise the reporting quality of abstracts for randomized controlled trials (RCT) published in pediatric dentistry using Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for abstracts and to analyze the relationship between the characteristics of the RCT to the quality of abstracts.

Materials And Methods:  RCTs published in Pediatric Dentistry were retrieved from the PubMed database from 2016 to 2021. The quality of abstracts was appraised using CONSORT for abstracts checklist by two independent reviewers.