Background and objective Periodontal therapy primarily aims to regenerate periodontal supporting tissues lost due to periodontitis. Autogenous bone grafts (ABG) are viewed as the gold standard method in bone regeneration and they have fewer drawbacks. Hence, many different bone-regenerating materials can be used including allografts, which have excellent biological qualities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA biofilm is a complex aggregation of microorganisms, either of the same or different species, that adhere to a surface and are encased in an extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) matrix. Quorum sensing (QS) and biofilm formation are closely linked, as QS genes regulate the development, maturation, and breakdown of biofilms. Inhibiting QS can be utilized as an effective approach to combat the impacts of biofilm infection.
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Brain tumors are fatal and severely disrupt brain function as they advance. Timely detection and precise monitoring are crucial for improving patient outcomes and survival. A smart healthcare system leveraging the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) revolutionizes patient care by offering streamlined remote healthcare, especially for individuals with acute medical conditions like brain tumors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith substantial effects on human health, air pollution has become a major global concern. Air pollution has been linked to numerous gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases with increasing mortalities. The gut and respiratory dysbiosis brought about by air pollution has recently received much attention.
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