J Oral Biol Craniofac Res
February 2025
Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, potentially malignant disorder associated with areca nut consumption. It is characterized by progressive fibrosis, trismus, and a significant risk of malignancy, with limited treatment options primarily offering symptomatic relief. Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), a type of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), have shown potential for modulating fibrotic conditions through their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Primiparous mothers face diverse challenges during pregnancy and post-childbirth. There is limited data on the effectiveness of postnatal educational programs for new mothers (Subramanian et al., 2020).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Developments in minimally invasive surgical techniques (MIS) have sparked debate over the optimal intervention for calcaneal fractures. This meta-analysis compares the extensile lateral approach (ELA) to two MIS techniques; the sinus tarsi approach and percutaneous approaches.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted across seven databases for randomised control trials (RCTs).
Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) is an autosomal dominant condition with variable penetrance. As per Dr Waller's audit of the Leeds regional bone tumour registry, 90 primary bone tumours of the thoracic skeleton were recorded, accounting for 4.5% of all cases in the registry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: For every woman, menstruation is a natural physiological process, and the adolescence period marks the beginning of the menstruation process. Investing the right knowledge in girls at a young age directs a better future for women, children, and families, thereby leading to intergenerational impact.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of health education on reproductive health among pre-university girls in an urban area.