Publications by authors named "M Buljan"
The purpose of this study was to examine the possible association between cheilitis and allergic reactions, and to use allergy skin tests to identify the allergens that induce allergic reactions in cheilitis patients (type I and type IV). We included 50 patients with recurrent cheilitis (reversible cheilitis) who were dermatologically examined and agreed to undergo allergy skin tests, i.e.
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- Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a promising two-dimensional material with unique properties, but there are potential risks for workers due to exposure through inhalation and skin contact.
- This study aimed to evaluate the impacts of composites made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and hBN on skin and lung cells by examining their cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, and inflammation over both short (24 hours) and long-term (4 weeks) exposure periods.
- Overall, despite some cellular uptake of the composites, the research found no significant changes in cell health or protein expression in the exposed cells, with only a few inflammatory proteins identified, suggesting low hazard levels for workers handling these materials.
Exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) in pregnancy is increasingly linked to adverse effects on embryo-fetal development and health later in life. However, the developmental toxicity mechanisms of NPs are largely unknown, in particular potential effects on the placental secretome, which orchestrates many developmental processes pivotal for pregnancy success. This study demonstrates extensive material- and pregnancy stage-specific deregulation of placental signaling from a single exposure of human placental explants to physiologically relevant concentrations of engineered (silica (SiO) and titanium dioxide (TiO) NPs) and environmental NPs (diesel exhaust particles, DEPs).
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- The study focused on the characteristics and dermatoscopic features of cutaneous metastases (CMs) from various primary tumors, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing them.
- A total of 583 patients were analyzed, with melanomas being the most common primary tumors, and a significant portion of the metastases was found in the head and neck region.
- The findings suggest that pigmented melanoma metastases often appear as structureless blue lesions, while amelanotic metastases display linear serpentine vessels; both types can be confused with other skin lesions.
(1) The objective of this study was to assess which digitization method produces the biggest deviation in the 3D images of tooth size from plaster models made using alginate impressions, which are considered the gold standard in orthodontics. (2) The sample used in this study included 30 subjects (10 males and 20 females). Measurements were made on four types of models: (1) digital models obtained through intraoral scanning and digitized models of plaster cast made from (2) alginate impressions, (3) silicone impressions, and (4) conventional plaster models.
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