Comparing the Prognostic Value of Lactate to the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Among Sepsis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Lactate has long been recognized as a key prognostic biomarker in sepsis. Similarly, the prognostic role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been investigated in various conditions, including sepsis. Previous studies have explored the optimal NLR cutoff to differentiate sepsis survivors from nonsurvivors, predict bacteremia, diagnose sepsis, and assess mortality.

Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) and Its Barriers Among Working Women at Mansoura University, Egypt.

Background: Identifying physical activity (PA) and its barriers among middle-aged women may aid in the development of age-specific health promotion interventions. In Egypt, women, particularly those in the workforce, typically face numerous barriers that result in low levels of PA. This research seeks to assess the prevalence of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) among working women at Mansoura University and identify the associated barriers.

Evaluation of interproximal and occlusal contacts of single posterior implant-supported restorations fabricated using different CAD software programs: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: The accuracy of the interproximal and occlusal contacts of single posterior implant-supported restorations designed using computer-aided design (CAD) software programs remains uncertain.

Purpose: The aim of this clinical study was to assess the interproximal and occlusal contacts of single posterior implant-supported restorations designed with 2 distinct dental CAD software programs.

Material And Methods: Forty single posterior implant-supported restorations were evaluated for interproximal and occlusal contacts.

Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Renal Functions and Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes multiple kidney problems ultimately leading to renal failure, with a marked rise in the number of patients worldwide requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT). Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and death despite advancements in treatment; however, recent cardiovascular outcome trials have highlighted the potential benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular risks in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients, leading to recommendations for their use following metformin in clinical guidelines. The meta-analysis was run on RevMan 5.

Evaluation of the use of different intraoral scanners for auricular prosthetic reconstruction.

Statement Of Problem: The use of intraoral optical scanners has been introduced for direct digital data acquisition in maxillofacial prosthetics, but their clinical accuracy has not been evaluated sufficiently.

Purpose: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the use of different intraoral scanners for extraoral maxillofacial digitization of an ear and to assess visually the clinical outcome of the generated 3-dimensional ear casts.

Material And Methods: A selected intact ear was scanned by using 3 different intraoral optical scanners: CEREC Primescan (Dentsply Sirona), Medit i700 (Medit Corp) and Panda P2 (Pengtum Technologies).

Copper supported Dowex50WX8 resin utilized for the elimination of ammonia and its sustainable application for the degradation of dyes in wastewater.

To obtain high efficient elimination of ammonia (NH) from wastewater, Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II)) were loaded on Dowex-50WX8 resin (D-H) and studied their removal efficiency towards NH from aqueous solutions. The adsorption capacity of Cu(II)-loaded on D-H (D-Cu) towards NH (q = 95.58 mg/g) was the highest one compared with that of D-Ni (q = 57.

Numerical analysis of the impact of winding angles on the mechanical performance of filament wound type 4 composite pressure vessels for compressed hydrogen gas storage.

Transportation relies heavily on petroleum products, forcing the adoption of alternative energy sources like hydrogen. Hydrogen is considered the cleanest fuel for the twenty-first century due to its water-based combustion and no CO emissions. However, challenges persist in production, utilization, and storage; employing composite material-based high-pressure storage vessels is increasing in the hydrogen storage sector.

Predictors of radiographic pneumonia in febrile children with cancer presenting to the emergency department.

Background: Fever is a common presenting complaint to the pediatric emergency department (PED), especially among oncology patients. While bacteremia has been extensively studied in this population, pneumonia has not. Some studies suggest that chest X-ray (CXR) does not have a role in the investigation of neutropenic fever in the absence of respiratory symptoms, yet non-neutropenic pediatric oncology patients were excluded from these studies.

Phosphonium chloride-based deep eutectic solvents inhibit pathogenic Acanthamoeba castellanii belonging to the T4 genotype.

Herein, we investigated the anti-amoebic activity of phosphonium-chloride-based deep eutectic solvents against pathogenic Acanthamoeba castellanii of the T4 genotype. Deep eutectic solvents are ionic fluids composed of two or three substances, capable of self-association to form a eutectic mixture with a melting point lower than each substance. In this study, three distinct hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents were formulated, employing trihexyltetradecylphosphonium chloride as the hydrogen bond acceptor and aspirin, dodecanoic acid, and 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid as the hydrogen bond donors.

Bioactive Compounds from Vicia sativa L. and Vicia monantha Retz. with Unveiling Antiviral Potentials in Newly Green Synthesized CdO Nanoparticles.

Background: in the current study, a comparative phytochemical analysis was carried out to explore the phenolic and flavonoid contents in the aerial parts of Vicia sativa L and Vicia monantha Retz growing in cultivated, reclaimed, and desert habitats.

Methods: High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to detect Vicia methanolic extracts' individual phenolic and flavonoid constituents. The first-time synthesis of cadmium oxide nanoparticles (CdO NPs) using the aqueous extract of V.

Effect of using scan body accessories and inter-implant distances on the accuracy of complete arch implant digital impressions: An in vitro study.

Purpose: To introduce a novel design for scan body accessory parts that are reusable, easy to attach and detach without permanent change of the scan body, and can be used with different inter-implant distances to enhance the accuracy of complete arch implant scans.

Materials And Methods: A maxillary polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) model with a soft tissue replica was fabricated with four implant analogs located at tooth positions 17, 13, 22, and 27 with 18, 25, and 30 mm inter-implant distances. Four scan bodies (SBs) were attached to the implants.

Assessing the Recordkeeping Quality at the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Introduction:  Dental records are an essential part of dental practice. The quality of dental recordkeeping is paramount in ensuring the delivery of high-quality dental care and is also important for medico-legal reasons. Should there be any dispute or need for review, detailed and well-maintained records can provide evidence of the care provided and the decision-making process.

Type I/II Immune Balance Contributes to the Protective Effect of AIF-1 on Hepatic Immunopathology Induced by Schistosoma japonicum in a Transgenic Mouse Model.

Schistosomiasis is the second most debilitating neglected tropical disease in the world. Liver egg granuloma and fibrosis are the main damage of schistosomiasis. In this study, the role of allograft inflammatory factor-1 (AIF-1) in liver pathology and its regulation in immune responses were investigated in a transgenic mouse infected with Schistosoma japonicum.

Wall panel structure design optimization of a hexagonal satellite.

Considering that it satisfies high strength and stiffness at a low weight, the grid structure is the ideal option for meeting the requirements for developing the wall panel structure for the satellite. The most attractive grid structures for the satellite wall panel industry are isogrid and honeycomb structures. The first part of this work involves studying the mechanical and dynamic performance of five designs for the satellite wall panel made of 7075-T0 Al-alloy.

Evaluation of the effect of diode laser application on the hydrophilicity, surface topography, and chemical composition of titanium dental implant surface.

Purpose: Attempts have been made to decontaminate the implant surface by using diode lasers. However, the parameters that provide efficient decontamination without altering the topography or surface characteristics of titanium implants are still unclear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of altering the power of diode laser (940 nm) application on the hydrophilicity, surface topography, and chemical composition of sandblasted, large grit, acid-etched (SLA) treated titanium alloy implant surface.

Evaluation of the marginal adaptation and debonding strength of two types of CAD-CAM implant-supported cement-retained crowns.

Background: In-vitro data from a clinically well-known lithium disilicate ceramic reference was used to assess the expected performance of resin-based materials in implant dentistry. The purpose of the study was to compare the bond strength and marginal adaptation of nano-ceramic hybrid composite crowns cemented to stock cement-retained abutments to lithium disilicate crowns.

Methods: Twenty abutment analogs were embedded into auto-polymerizing acrylic resin blocks.

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among diabetic patients in Egypt: A cross-sectional study.

Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent among diabetics and may reduce their quality of life. However, data is limited on the prevalence of depression and anxiety among Egyptian diabetics. Therefore, we aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression and their association with different demographics and comorbidities among Egyptian diabetics.

Trends in retail sales of insecticide-treated nets and untreated nets in Tanzania: cross-section surveys.

Background: The commercial sector plays a vital role in mosquito net ownership and access in Tanzania. The National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) includes long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) delivery through the commercial sector as a complementary mechanism. The NMSP aims to increase LLIN sales while decreasing untreated mosquito net sales.

The increasing importance of novel deep eutectic solvents as potential effective antimicrobials and other medicinal properties.

With the rise of antibiotic resistance globally, coupled with evolving and emerging infectious diseases, there is an urgent need for the development of novel antimicrobials. Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are a new generation of eutectic mixtures that depict promising attributes with several biological implications. DES exhibit unique properties such as low toxicity, biodegradability, and high thermal stability.

Evaluation of the masking ability, marginal adaptation, and fracture resistance of screw-retained lithium disilicate implant-supported crowns cemented to titanium bases versus preparable abutments.

Background: Straight preparable abutments and titanium bases (ti-base) can be used to support single-unit screw-retained lithium disilicate implant-supported restorations. The choice between using both abutments depends on many factors. The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the masking ability, marginal adaptation, and fracture resistance of screw-retained lithium disilicate implant-supported crowns cemented to straight preparable abutments and ti-bases.

Biosynthesis approach of zinc oxide nanoparticles for aqueous phosphorous removal: physicochemical properties and antibacterial activities.

In this study, phosphorus (PO-P) is removed from water samples using zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). These nanoparticles are produced easily, quickly, and sustainably using Onion extracts (Allium cepa) at an average crystallite size of 8.13 nm using the Debye-Scherrer equation in the hexagonal wurtzite phase.

Digitization accuracy and scannability of different prosthodontic materials: An in vitro trial.

Statement Of Problem: Digital scanning of different prosthodontic materials is commonplace in contemporary practice. However, the scannability of prosthodontic materials has not been thoroughly investigated.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the scanning accuracy and measure the unscanned area in a preset time limit of commonly used framework materials.

A technique for iris disk positioning on a custom ocular prosthesis.

Various techniques have been described for the rehabilitation of ocular defects with ocular prostheses to restore lost anatomical structures and correct cosmetic defects. This article describes a technique for optimizing the position of an iris disk over a custom-made ocular prosthesis, by using eyeglasses with customized graph paper pattern lenses. It presents a simplified method that will be useful for people with ocular defects in remote and distant service areas with limited resources.

Retention of zirconia crowns to titanium bases with straight versus angled screw access channels: an invitro study.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of abutments with angled screw access channel on the retention of zirconia crowns.

Methods: Seven implant replicas were inserted in epoxy resin blocks. Fourteen zirconia crowns for central incisor tooth were digitally fabricated and cemented to titanium bases (Ti-bases) with resin cement.