Publications by authors named "R Tee"
Background: Adopting lifestyle interventions is pivotal in coronary artery disease (CAD) management and prevention to amplify cardiovascular and mental well-being. This study aims to quantify the effect of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on anxiety, depression and stress in CAD patients.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted by searching four electronic databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Science Direct) through December 2023.
In recent years, the classification and treatment algorithm for adult Kienböck's disease (KD) has expanded. However, the priority of the investigations done in determining its management has not been discussed, as not every patient with KD requires magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or wrist arthroscopy. We discuss the role of these investigations and emphasize the importance of computed tomography (CT) imaging in evaluating the cortical integrity of the lunate and its role in the decision-making process and management of KD.
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- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a growing global health issue, prompting a need for accurate preclinical models to study it.
- The liver disease progression aggravation diet (LIDPAD) is a new murine model that mimics human MASLD closely, showing significant similarities in disease features and progression within weeks.
- This model demonstrates responsiveness to dietary changes, making it valuable for researching therapeutic strategies while revealing important interactions between gut health and liver disease.
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- Despite vaccines against COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, prompting the need for new vaccines with better effectiveness.
- Researchers developed an adjuvanted subunit vaccine using the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the virus's spike protein and synthetic adjuvants to enhance immune response.
- Their findings show that adding specific TLR (toll-like receptor) ligands improves immune response types and boosts antibody production against SARS-CoV-2.
Purpose: To investigate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) to dentin in class-I cavities using different layering techniques, adhesive application modes, and aging.
Materials And Methods: 150 caries-free human molars were randomly assigned to 8 experimental and 2 control groups (n=15 teeth/ group). For each tooth, a standardized class-I cavity was prepared (4x4x4 mm) and pretreated with a universal adhesive (self-etch or etch-and-rinse mode).