Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Term and Late Preterm Neonates.

Sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). It is estimated to cause almost 1 million deaths that accounts for more than 25.0% of neonatal deaths worldwide.

Overjet in Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the normal ranges for overjet in healthy infants under 12 months of age.

Design: A cross sectional study of consecutive patients below 12 months of age.

Setting: The study was conducted at a private practice in Tampa, FL that specializes in pediatric craniomaxillofacial disorders.

Maximal Mouth Opening in Infants: A Single-Group Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Detection of mandibular range of motion variations in infants may allow for early diagnosis of pathologic conditions to the temporomandibular joint.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the normal ranges for maximal mouth opening (MMO) in healthy infants under 12 months of age.

Study Design, Setting, Sample: A single-group prospective cohort study of consecutive patients below 12 months of age was conducted in an outpatient setting at the Florida Craniofacial Institute in Tampa, Florida.

Clonal Diversity of , , and Isolated from Septicemia and Otomycosis in Bangladesh as Determined by Multilocus Sequence Typing.

, , and have been regarded as emerging fungal pathogens that can cause infections with high mortality. For genotyping of , a multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme based on four locus sequences has been reported, while there is no typing scheme for and . In the present study, the existing MLST scheme of was modified by adding more locus types deduced from sequence data available in the GenBank database.

Procalcitonin versus C-Reactive Protein as a Biomarker for Prediction of Bacterial Infection in Children with Febrile Neutropenia in Acute Leukemia.

Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a frequently occurring treatment-related complication with significant morbidity and mortality for childhood acute leukemia. Early diagnosis and assessment of severity are essential steps for early comprehensive treatment to reduce FN-related morbidity and mortality. Biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) can be used to assess and predict the bacterial infection in children with febrile neutropenia.

Comparative Efficacy of Levosalbutamol and Racemic Salbutamol in the Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Asthma.

Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children. It is common in all ages and the prevalence is increasing in most countries, especially among children as because of urbanization. Multiple therapeutic modalities are available for management of acute asthma.

Comparison of Growth of School Children in Mymensingh City Area, Bangladesh Using the 2000 CDC Standards and 2007 WHO Standards.

Growth assessment is an essential component of child health surveillance. The most influential tool in the growth assessment is the growth chart. Growth parameters of children are usually interpreted in relation to international standards like the NCHS/1977, CDC/2000 and WHO/2007 growth charts.

Evaluation of Liver Function Tests in β-Thalassemia Major Children.

Thalassemia is the most prevalent single gene defect in human beings worldwide. Repeated blood transfusions along with chelation therapy are mainstay of treatment in thalassemia patients. However these recurrent blood transfusions result in iron overload which along with chelation therapy causes deterioration of liver function.

Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in tertiary care hospitals, Bangladesh: Study protocol for influenza vaccine supply and awareness intervention.

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs), such as doctors, nurses, and support staffs involved in direct or indirect patient care, are at increased risk of influenza virus infections due to occupational exposures. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, Bangladesh lacks a seasonal influenza vaccination policy for HCWs, and thus vaccination rates remain low.

A review on impacts of COVID-19 on global agricultural system and Scope for Bangladesh after pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the global food production system. Large-scale food producing countries restricted exports for food  sovereignty, while small and import-dependent countries are at risk. After COVID-19 pandemic, integrated and planned action is necessary to overcome this global stalemate.

Reconstruction of Large Defects Using Extended Temporomandibular Joint Patient-Matched Prostheses.

Purpose: Custom temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prostheses are useful in reconstructing large defects following TMJ resection. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of extended-temporomandibular joint replacement (e-TJR) for reconstructing these defects.

Methods: This is a single-group retrospective cohort study that enrolled patients having received an e-TJR between January 2004 and November 2019 at the University of Toronto.

Surgical Therapy in Patients With Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is Associated With Disease Resolution and Improved Quality of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: Although recent evidence has suggested the value of operative therapy for the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), its effectiveness remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to measure and compare MRONJ disease resolution and changes to the quality of life (QoL) between operative and nonoperative management of MRONJ.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study.

Development and evaluation of the clinimetric properties of the Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Quality of Life Questionnaire (MRONJ-QoL).

The purpose of this study was to develop a self-administered questionnaire (MRONJ-QoL) to assess the quality of life (QoL) of patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). A prospective study was performed to develop and evaluate the questionnaire. The MRONJ-QoL was formulated through a review of the literature and interviews of experts and patients.

Do credit constraints affect the technical efficiency of Boro rice growers? Evidence from the District Pabna in Bangladesh.

This study analyzes the effects of credit constraints on technical efficiency of Boro rice growers in the district of Pabna in Bangladesh. Using a simple random sampling technique, the data was collected from 570 Boro rice growers from the Pabna district of Bangladesh. Before conducting a field survey, a theoretical model was designed to identify credit-constrained and non-constrained rice growers.

The Influence of Women's Empowerment on Poverty Reduction in the Rural Areas of Bangladesh: Focus on Health, Education and Living Standard.

Women's empowerment has a great influence on health, nutrition, education, and the overall well-being of societies as well as of the children and households. This study investigates the effect of women's empowerment on poverty reduction and focuses on household deprivation, in terms of education, health, and standard of living. Primary data was collected from 914 married women from rural areas of Bangladesh using a well-structured questionnaire and a random sampling technique.

Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement in Patients With Systemic Inflammatory Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorders.

Purpose: We present a retrospective study to report the outcomes of total temporomandibular joint (TMJ TJR) replacement with alloplastic devices in patients suffering from systemic inflammatory arthropathies.

Methods: A total of 39 patients with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PA), juvenile idiopathic rheumatoid arthritis (JIA), or systemic lupus, underwent alloplastic total joint replacement(s) (TJR) from 1999 to 2019. Maximal interincisal opening (in mm) was recorded before surgery (T0), at 1-year post-surgery (T1) and at last follow-up (T2).

Exogenous melatonin reduces water deficit-induced oxidative stress and improves growth performance of Althaea rosea grown on coal mine spoils.

Coal mining activities are responsible for significant land degradation and often long-term irreversible effects on ecosystem functioning. To better understand how coal mined sites could be re-vegetated and ecosystem functioning restored, we address the role of the signalling hormone melatonin, which controls plant growth and development under adverse environmental conditions. We assessed the effects of exogenous melatonin on the plant species Althaea rosea by measuring morphological growth attributes, photosynthetic efficiency, reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative damage and antioxidant defence developed by the seedlings when grown on coal-mined spoils under various water regimes.

Evaluation of preventive, supportive and awareness building measures among international students in China in response to COVID-19: a structural equation modeling approach.

Background: Education institutions promptly implemented a set of steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among international Chinese students, such as restrictive physical exercise, mask wear, daily health reporting, etc. Success of such behavioral change campaigns largely depends on awareness building, satisfaction and trust on the authorities. The purpose of this current study is to assess the preventive, supportive and awareness-building steps taken during the COVID-19 pandemic for international students in China, that will be useful for planning such a behavioral change campaign in the potential pandemic situation in other parts of the world.

Surgical uprighting of mandibular second molars: A single-group retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: The management of impacted, unerupted, or malpositioned mandibular second molars with orthodontic therapy requires special attention in order to achieve normal anatomic positioning within the dental arch. We present a surgical approach to managing these teeth combining exposure and surgically-assisted forced eruption.

Methods: This retrospective single-group cohort study followed 260 impacted mandibular second molars.

5-Fluorouracil Is Associated With a Decreased Recurrence Risk in Odontogenic Keratocyst Management: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: The antimetabolite drug, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), has been suggested as an adjunctive treatment to reduce the recurrence rates of odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs). We report on the use of 5-FU in the management of patients with OKCs as a postenucleation intracavity topical dressing.

Methods: For this retrospective cohort study, we collected all data of sequentially treated cases presenting to the University of Toronto's hospital clinics for the management of biopsy-proven OKCs.

Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy.

Background: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaws is among the most serious oral complications of head and neck cancer radiotherapy, arising from radiation-induced fibro-atrophic tissue injury, manifested by necrosis of osseous tissues and failure to heal, often secondary to operative interventions in the oral cavity. It is associated with considerable morbidity and has important quality of life ramifications. Since ORN is very difficult to treat effectively, preventive measures to limit the onset of this disease are needed; however, the effects of various preventive interventions has not been adequately quantified.

Surgical Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is Associated With Improved Disease Resolution: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: Optimal management approaches for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using either surgical or nonsurgical approaches remain inconclusive. Our objective was to compare the effects of surgical versus nonsurgical therapy on the resolution of MRONJ.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of eligible patients with a diagnosis of MRONJ at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who either were seen in the outpatient clinic from January 2014 to December 2016 or received major surgical intervention from January 2011 to December 2016.

A Quality Analysis of Systematic Reviews in Dentistry, Part 1: Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objectives: As the volume of publications in dentistry continues to increase, clinicians are becoming increasingly reliant on systematic reviews and meta-analyses as their primary source of evidence. With an increase in the dependence on dental metaanalyses, it is important to ensure that they are being conducted with as little bias as possible. The objective of this systematic review is to assess the quality of therapeutic meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on dental-related topics and to analyze how quality has changed over time.

Effectiveness of treatments for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The effectiveness of management strategies used for the treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) remains poorly understood. The authors evaluated systematically the effectiveness of the various treatment modalities used for MRONJ.

Types Of Studies Reviewed: The authors conducted a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Scopus to identify randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized controlled trials, and prospective cohort studies to evaluate comparatively the effectiveness of management strategies for the treatment of MRONJ.