Impact of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Early Bone Healing After Endodontic Microsurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Apical surgery can address periapical pathologies when conventional endodontic treatments fail. Advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) has emerged as a regenerative material with the potential to enhance healing in periapical surgery. In this study, we evaluated the effect of A-PRF on periapical lesion healing using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Adaptation and Linguistic Validation of Angioedema PROMs in Latvian for Assessing Recurrent Angioedema.

Angioedema (AE) is a localized, non-pitting swelling affecting subcutaneous and/or submucosal tissues. Despite varying underlying mechanisms, AE significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL), which is closely linked to disease activity and control. This study aimed to translate and linguistically validate the angioedema activity score (AAS), angioedema control test (AECT), and angioedema quality of life (AE-QoL) questionnaires into Latvian, and to use these validated tools to assess disease activity, control, and quality of life within the study population.

Enhancing Quality of Life: Key Factors from Long-Term Social Care Residents' Perspectives.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the most important factors shaping the quality of life in a social care institution from the clients' perspective. This study examines factors beyond direct care that affect the quality of life for clients in social care institutions, focusing on Riga Municipality's Social Care Center "Gailezers". Structured interviews with 95 clients assessed six domains: autonomy, relationships, activities, environment, food, and care quality.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Third Molar Maturity Index (I) and Mandibular Condyle Cortication for Determining the Legal Age (18) of Latvian Individuals.

: It is important to accurately determine the legal age at which a person is considered and treated as an adult; in many countries, it is 18. With the increasing migration flow to European countries, accurate age estimation methods must be implemented. In this study, the third molar maturity (I) index and mandible condyle cortication stage were tested to distinguish adult from non-adult Latvian individuals using dental panoramic radiographs.

Plasma Lipid Profile Among Perimenopausal Latvian Women in Relation to Dietary Habits.

Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life cycle significantly affect serum lipid levels. Alterations in the serum lipid profile can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Additionally, nutrition and dietary habits are crucial for managing dyslipidemia.