Comparison of Sevelamer and Calcium Carbonate in Prevention of Hypomagnesemia in Hemodialysis Patients.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a life-threatening disease with numerous complications. Hemodialysis (HD) patients are prone to magnesium deficiency due to malnutrition, which can cause cardiovascular complications and increase mortality. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of sevelamer and calcium carbonate, as phosphate binders, on serum levels of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus in HD patients.

The Association between Sexual Self-Efficacy and the Quality of Life among Menopausal Women.

Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the association between sexual self-efficacy (SSE) and quality of life (QOL) among menopausal women.

Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 558 menopausal women were enrolled. Consecutive and available sampling was performed for the sample collection.

Tooth size and arch dimension in uncrowded versus crowded Class I malocclusions.

Aim: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the extent to which arch dimension or tooth size contributes to dental crowding.

Methods And Materials: Two groups of dental casts were selected. Each group consisted of 30 pairs of dental casts including equal male and female samples.