The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with pre-existing diabetes mellitus.

Objectives: To examine the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM).

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 individuals with DM attending a diabetes clinic to determine the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on anxiety and depressive symptoms, social and occupational functioning and quality of life. Anxiety symptoms were correlated with functioning, quality of life and diabetes self-management.

Efficacy of Melaleuca alternifolia and chlorhexidine mouth rinses in reducing oral malodor and levels. A 1 week, randomized, double-blind, parallel study.

Objectives: The objective is to evaluate the association of Solobacterium moorei (S. moorei) to halitosis and to also check for the effects of two different mouth rinses on levels of S. moorei in saliva and tongue coating and its impact on oral halitosis.

Electro-antennographic response of Helopeltis theivora to synthetic pesticides used in tea plantations.

Helopeltis theivora is considered as one of the major pest in tea plantations causing considerable economic damage. Recent control strategies against this notorious polyphagous pest mainly depend on the application of insecticides. The study is focused on the antennal response of H.