Close follow-up instead of antibiotic therapy after mandibular third molar surgery: A clinical trial.

Background: Prescribing antibiotics (AB) before or after third molar surgery is common among dentists and oral surgeons; however the effectiveness of AB therapy in reducing surgery complications is still contradictory.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the healing process after mandibular third molar surgery without AB therapy and to assess the role of close follow-ups on patient's perspective.

Methods: This study is a semi-empirical, prospective study conducted on 79 healthy patients.

An overview of fermentation in the food industry - looking back from a new perspective.

Fermentation is thought to be born in the Fertile Crescent, and since then, almost every culture has integrated fermented foods into their dietary habits. Originally used to preserve foods, fermentation is now applied to improve their physicochemical, sensory, nutritional, and safety attributes. Fermented dairy, alcoholic beverages like wine and beer, fermented vegetables, fruits, and meats are all highly valuable due to their increased storage stability, reduced risk of food poisoning, and enhanced flavor.

Corrigendum to "Phytochemicals and bioactive constituents in food packaging - A systematic review" [Heliyon 9(11) (November 2023) e21196].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Bodybuilders and high-level meat consumers' behavior towards rabbit, beef, chicken, turkey, and lamb meat: A comparative review.

In bodybuilders' diets, protein plays a crucial role in supporting muscle growth and repairing damaged muscle tissue. These individuals meet their protein needs by combining dietary sources with supplements. Animal-based proteins are often preferred over plant-based proteins because they are believed to better support muscle protein synthesis.

An Overview about New Methods in Management of Gag Reflex during Dental Treatment: A Systematic Review.

Statement Of The Problem: Management of gag reflex is a challenging process during many dental treatments. Various studies have been carried out to evaluate different pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques to control gagging.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to review the available evidence on methods proposed for managing the gag reflex.

Phytochemicals and bioactive constituents in food packaging - A systematic review.

Designing and manufacturing functional bioactive ingredients and pharmaceuticals have grown worldwide. Consumers demand for safe ingredients and concerns over harmful synthetic additives have prompted food manufacturers to seek safer and sustainable alternative solutions. In recent years the preference by consumers to natural bioactive agents over synthetic compounds increased exponentially, and consequently, naturally derived phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, becoming essential in food packaging field.

Drought stress induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG) in local maize at the early seedling stage.

Drought stress adversely impacts growth, crop production, reproductive organ development, and yield characteristics in maize. As a drought-sensitive crop, maize ( L.) shows considerable varietal differences.

Retraction Note to: Evaluation of the Ability of Natural and Synthetic Scaffolds in Providing an Appropriate Environment for Growth and Chondrogenic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.164043.

Radio-induced simultaneous development of squamous cell carcinoma and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of scalp.

Radiotherapy was commonly applied to treat benign skin diseases such as tinea capitis. Some patients treated with radiation have developed skin malignancies over the years. This article reported a 72-year-old man presenting with two distinct non-melanoma skin tumors on his scalp, including squamous cell carcinoma and metastatic pleomorphic sarcoma.

Human Neutrophil Antigen Genotype and Allele Frequencies in Iranian Blood Donors.

Objective: Human neutrophil antigens (HNAs) can be targeted by HNA-allo antibodies and cause a variety of clinical conditions such as transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and neonatal alloimmune neutropenia (NAIN). The current study is aimed at identifying the genotype and allele frequencies of HNAs in Iranian blood donors.

Methods: A total of 150 blood samples were obtained from healthy blood donors.

Clinicoradiographic Features and Histopathologic Variations of Intraosseous Lipoma: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature.

Intraosseous lipoma is a very rare lesion, and the jaw is its least common bone location. Fibrolipoma is a microscopic variant of lipoma which is characterized by a significant fibrous component intermixed with lobules of fat cells. Intraosseous fibrolipoma of the jaw is a rare lesion, and to the best of our knowledge, only two cases have been reported from 1948 in English literature.

Effects of anisotropy in correlation structure on reliability-based slope stability analysis of a landfill.

In this study, a reliability-based analysis of slope stability in a landfill considering the spatial variability of shear strength (c and ) and unit weight () of municipal solid waste was performed using the random finite difference method. The effect of the anisotropic correlation (AC) structure of random variables including c, , and on mean and coefficient of variation (CoV) of safety factor values was investigated using Monte Carlo simulation. Also, probability of failure was determined through probability distribution fitting to a series of safety factor data.

Improving medical students' competencies: using longitudinal ambulatory setting preceptorship.

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Clinical Significance of Serum IL-6 and TNF-α Levels in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Background: Several components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) facilitate its diagnosis, including abdominal obesity, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. The production of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) seem to be associated with MetS components. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between IL-6 and TNF-α serum levels with MetS and its components.

Comparison of the Effect of Dexamethasone and Tranexamic Acid, Separately or in Combination on Post-Rhinoplasty Edema and Ecchymosis.

Background: Dexamethasone and tranexamic acid are used to decrease post-rhinoplasty periorbital edema and ecchymosis. We compared the impact of each medication separately or in combination in this regard.

Methods: A prospective, randomized triple-blinded study was undertaken on 60 patients who underwent primary open rhinoplasty.

Determination of Two Sulfonylurea Herbicides Residues in Soil Environment Using HPLC and Phytotoxicity of These Herbicides by Lentil Bioassay.

A HPLC-UV detection system was used for determination of sulfosulfuron and tribenuron methyl residues from soils. The soils were fortified with sulfosulfuron and tribenuron methyl at rates of 26 and 15 g a.i.

Evaluation of the ability of natural and synthetic scaffolds in providing an appropriate environment for growth and chondrogenic differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

Background: Although progenitor cells have been observed in articular cartilage, this part has a limited ability to repair due to a lack of blood supply. Formerly, tissue engineering was mainly based on collecting chondrocytes from the joint surface, culturing them on resorbable scaffolds such as poly D, L-lactic glycolic acid (PLGA) and then autologous transplantation. In recent times, due to difficulties in collecting chondrocytes, most of the researchers are focused on stem cells for producing these cells.

Can the Follicle-Crown Ratio of the Impacted Third Molars be a Reliable Indicator of Pathologic Problem?

Statement Of The Problem: The presence of impacted third molars in the jaws is a common finding in the routine dental examination of patients. Concerning the odontogenic components of the dental follicle, it can be the origin of different types of odontogenic cysts and tumors.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to find feasible radiographic criteria to help differentiate between normal and pathological dental follicles.

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of general dentists regarding oral cancer in sari, iran.

Background: Oral cancer has emerged as a significant cause of global public health concern. If a cancerous lesion is diagnosed in primary stages, the survival rate would be higher. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of general dentist regarding oral cancer in Sari, Iran.

A Comparative Study of the Effect of Prednisolone and Celecoxib on MMO (Maximum Mouth Opening) and Pain Following Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of prednisolone and celecoxib on pain and maximum mouth opening (MMO) after surgical removal of mandibular third molars.

Methods And Materials: This double-blind clinical study was conducted upon 60 subjects. These patients received 4 tablets of either 100 mg celecocxib or 5 mg prednisolone: one tablet before surgery and the rest for every 8 h post-operation.

Evaluation of cytological alterations of oral mucosa in smokers and waterpipe users.

Objective: Oral mucosal epithelia of smokers and waterpipe users are more susceptible to malignant alterations. The aim of this study was morphometric evaluation of the effects of using waterpipe on normal oral mucosa.

Materials And Methods: IN A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY, CYTOLOGIC SMEAR SAMPLES FROM THE FOLLOWING THREE DIFFERENT AREAS: buccal mucosa, lateral surface of the tongue, and floor of the mouth (right) were taken from 40 smokers, 40 waterpipe users, and 40 normal individuals.

Evaluation of oral mucosal epithelium in diabetic male patients by exfoliative cytology method.

Background: The goal of present study is to examine comparatively the epithelium of oral mucosa in persons with diabetes types I and II and the healthy persons by cytomorphometric method.

Methods: Cytology smear was prepared from oral mucosa epithelium in 24 persons with diabetes and 30 healthy persons were stained by papanicolao method. Its before, from patients were requested acquiring written.

Mitral regurgitation after percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis: a single-center study.

Background: Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) is the gold standard treatment for rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) in that it causes significant changes in mitral valve area (MVA) and improves leaflet mobility. Development of or increase in mitral regurgitation (MR) is common after BMV. This study evaluated MR severity and its changes after BMV in Iranian patients.