Bilateral Central Retinal Vein Occlusion as a First Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.

Introduction: Acute presentation of multiple myeloma in the emergency department (ED) is an uncommon yet life-threatening clinical entity.

Case Report: A 42-year-old male presented to the ED with severe generalized fatigue and vision changes most notable in his left eye. Bilateral central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) was diagnosed on dilated fundus exam in the ED.

Repeated delivery of chlorhexidine chips for the treatment of peri-implantitis: A multicenter, randomized, comparative clinical trial.

Background: Peri-implantitis is a challenging condition to manage and is frequently treated using non-surgical debridement. The local delivery of antimicrobial agents has demonstrated benefit in mild to moderate cases of peri-implantitis. This study compared the safety and efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate 2.

Effect of implant neck design on primary and secondary implant stability in the posterior maxilla: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Objective: To compare the early changes in implant stability of implants with different neck design during the first 3 months of healing in the posterior maxilla.

Materials And Methods: Patients were randomized to receive triangular neck implant (test), or round neck implant (control). Resonance frequency analysis (ISQ) measurements were obtained at surgery and at 2, 4, 7, 14, 21, 28, 45, 60, and 90 days following implant placement.

Microbial accumulation on different suture materials following oral surgery: a randomized controlled study.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare bacterial accumulation on different suture materials following oral surgery.

Methods: Patients scheduled for implant or periodontal surgery were included in the study. Upon flap closure, four different sutures were placed in a randomized sequence-silk, coated polyglactin, nylon, and polyester.

Myiasis in Travelers.

Background: Cutaneous myiasis is a well-established diagnosis in returning travelers from tropical countries. The most common form of myiasis seen in this population is localized furuncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis and Cordylobia anthropophaga. There are limited data on the disease course and outcome in travelers to tropical countries.