Sugar content in infant formula: Accuracy of labeling and conformity to guidelines.

Background: Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life, to which sugars are frequently added. This may contribute to adverse dental health problems if consumed excessively when coupled with prolonged and nocturnal feeding habits.

Aim: To assess the amount and type of dietary sugars in commercially available infant formulae in the UAE.

A study protocol of a single-center investigator-blinded randomized parallel group study to investigate the effect of an acclimatization visit on children's behavior during inhalational sedation in a United Arab Emirates pediatric dentistry postgraduate setting as measured by the levels of salivary Alpha Amylase and Cortisol.

Introduction: Inhalation sedation is a proven safe method for reducing children's dental anxiety and has been used worldwide for decades. There is controversy regarding the use of acclimatization or familiarization visits for dental sedation treatment pathways for children. This may increase acceptance to the treatment based on desensitization and acclimatization principles underpinning many behavior management techniques.

Psychosocial factors correlate with fatigue among pregnant women in Jordan.

Purpose: The study aimed to assess the correlation between fatigue and psychological factors, namely stress, social support, self-esteem, and depression among pregnant women in Jordan.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional design was suggested. Cluster stratified random sampling technique was adopted.