Publications by authors named "S K Sidhu"

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  • The study evaluates the fracture strength of 1 mm-thick CAD/CAM occlusal veneers made from lithium disilicate (LD) and resin nanoceramics (RNC) to assess their viability in dental restoration.
  • Using a novel testing protocol, the RNC group demonstrated a significantly higher load-bearing capacity compared to the LD group, indicating better durability under stress.
  • Both materials experienced similar crack patterns during testing, emphasizing the importance of understanding mechanical properties for ensuring the longevity of dental restorations.
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Introduction: Critical care nurses are crucial in managing critical patients, facing challenges with advanced technology, alarms, ventilators, and multiple laboratory investigations. They must effectively communicate and manage patients on mechanical ventilation (MV), a lifesaving intervention for those needing oxygenation and ventilation support to ensure patient satisfaction.

Materials And Methods: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with 80 mechanically ventilated patients selected through purposive sampling.

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Background: Thyroid rests are common and arise during embryological development, with aberrant descent of thyroid tissue along the thyro-thymic tract. These give rise to a range of pathologies, including goitre formation and malignancy. Thyroid rests have been graded I-IV based on their connection to the thyroid gland proper - grade I is a short protuberance, grade II & III are connected via a pedicle and fibrous band respectively, and grade IV is completely disconnected.

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Objectives: Stretch marks and post-surgical scar marks may have negative cosmetic and psychological impacts.. Thus, this study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of microneedling monotherapy versus microneedling in combination with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of stretch marks and post-surgical scars.

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