Publications by authors named "S Makkar"
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- The study examines the effectiveness of three different matrix systems—Tofflemire, Garrison, and Bioclear—used for Class II composite restorations in premolars and molars, focusing on their ability to create tight proximal contacts and proper contours.
- Using FDI criteria, the researchers conducted evaluations immediately after restoration placement, employing methods such as flossing and radiographic examination to assess the contact quality and marginal gaps.
- Statistical analysis indicated significant differences among the matrix systems in terms of the quality of proximal contact and contour, with results processed using SPSS and significance level set at p < 0.05.
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- Lentinula edodes is an important mushroom valued for its nutrition and medicinal properties, but the molecular differences between its various strains are not well documented.
- The study analyzed three strains (DMRO-356, DMRO-623, DMRO-388s) using Illumina sequencing, resulting in over 99% of high-quality mRNA reads being aligned to the Lentinula genome.
- Findings revealed significant genetic variations, including differentially expressed genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), that influence nutritional qualities and protein functions in these mushroom strains.
Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy and Onset of Local Anesthesia Using Buffered 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 Adrenaline, Non-buffered 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 Adrenaline, Buffered 4% Articaine with 1:100,000 Adrenaline and Non-buffered 4% Articaine with 1:100,000 Adrenaline in Dental Extraction.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and speed of local anesthesia using buffered versus non-buffered 2% lidocaine and 4% articaine during dental extractions.
- A total of 28 patients were divided into four groups, each receiving different combinations of buffered and non-buffered lidocaine or articaine with adrenaline to assess onset and effectiveness of the anesthesia.
- Results indicated that buffered solutions provided significantly quicker onset and greater efficacy compared to their non-buffered counterparts, enhancing patient comfort during procedures.
Global Perspective on COVID-19 Therapies, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Implications for Long COVID: A State-of-the-Art Review.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
March 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many therapies, of which many are repurposed and used for other diseases in the last decade such in Influenza and Ebola. We intend to provide a robust foundation for cardiovascular outcomes of the therapies to better understand the rationale for the clinical trials that were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to gain more clarity on the steps moving forward should the repurposing provide clinical benefit in pandemic situations. With this state-of-the-art review, we aim to improve the understanding of the cardiovascular involvement of the therapies prior to, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic to provide meaningful findings to the cardiovascular specialists and clinical trials for therapies, moving on from the period of pandemic urgency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: In South Asia, while women make substantial economic contributions through their participation in agricultural sector, these contributions are undercounted as most of their work is underpaid or unpaid. This paper examines how mothers allocate their time to productive and reproductive activities and its association with a household's ability to achieve high household diet diversity score.
Design: The analysis uses data on household consumption and expenditure including food during the kharif (June to October) season (seeds are sown) and a modular time-use survey.