The integration of IoT (Internet of Things) devices has emerged as a technical cornerstone in the landscape of modern agriculture, revolutionising the way farming practises are viewed and managed. Smart farming, enabled by interconnected sensors and technologies, has surpassed traditional methods, giving farmers real-time, granular information into their farms. These Internet of Things devices are responsible for collecting and sending greenhouse data (temperature, humidity, and soil moisture) for the required destination, to provide a comprehensive awareness of environmental factors critical to crop growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The literature lacks comprehensive evidence on the efficacy of advanced platelet rich fibrin(A-PRF) in treating gingival recession. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of A-PRF in the treatment of gingival recession.
Materials And Methods: We adhered to the guidelines of PRISMA in searching the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus to include all the eligible studies according to the prespecified inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Clin Oral Investig
November 2024
Objectives: The current literature lacks the correlation between serum levels of vitamin D and interleukin-8 (IL-8) to the stages of periodontitis. The present research objectives are to evaluate the serum levels of vitamin D and IL-8 in periodontitis participants and healthy controls and to measure their correlation with the stages of periodontitis.
Methods: The current case-control study was conducted on patients with periodontitis and healthy controls.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children presents multifaceted challenges, impacting various aspects of health, including oral health. This narrative review provides a comprehensive synthesis of literature focusing on the oral health status of pediatric CKD patients, encompassing oral manifestations, dental considerations, and management challenges associated with hemodialysis and kidney transplantation. A comprehensive search strategy was employed, utilizing databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, to identify relevant literature on oral manifestations in children with CKD, including those undergoing hemodialysis or renal transplantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of buccal pad fat (BPF) as an autologous graft in the treatment of gingival recession (GR). Thus, the research question explores if the BPF can serve as a viable alternative to the gold standard connective tissue graft.
Materials And Methods: Only seven studies met the inclusion criteria were critically appraised including the randomized controlled clinical trials, and case series.
Background: There is insufficient clinical and microbiological evidence to support the use of diode laser and air-polishing with erythritol as supplements to scaling and root planning(SRP). The aim of the current study is to evaluate the clinical and microbiologic efficacy of erythritol subgingival air polishing and diode laser in treatment of periodontitis.
Methods: The study encompassed twenty-four individuals seeking periodontal therapy and diagnosed with stage I and stage II periodontitis.
Several reports stated that erythema multiforme (EM) was associated with COVID-19 with detrimental outcomes in patients. However, since most of these are case reports, it is challenging to quantitively assess their associations. Therefore, our study aims to determine the prevalence of EM in the context of COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of combining the amniotic membrane (AM) with the coronally advanced flap (CAF) in the treatment of Miller class I and II gingival recession (GR).
Methods: The protocol of this updated PRISMA-compliant systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023431501). The following treatment outcomes were recorded; recession depth (RD), recession width (RW), width of keratinized gingiva (WKG), and clinical attachment level (CAL).
Background: Lichen planus is one of the common adverse reactions after COVID-19 infection and vaccination. Despite it being reported in several case reports, the literature including a large sample of the studied population is lacking. The current study was performed to assess the risk of LP after COVID-19 infection as well as COVID-19 vaccination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Studies from Finland and Taiwan have shown that walking against traffic was beneficial for reducing pedestrian crashes and fatalities. This study examined whether such beneficial effects are consistent across various circumstances.
Methods: This study aimed to investigate pedestrian fatalities in walking-against or with-traffic crashes by analysing the UK STATS19 crash data for the period between 1991 and 2020.
Background: The purpose of this retrospective cohort study is to describe the association between the history of tonsillectomy and the risk of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSSC), using a large cohort of patients.
Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study with 3620 patients diagnosed with OPٍSCC from 2010 to 2021. We utilized the University of Florida patients' registry i2b2 system.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
January 2023
Maxillary sinus is frequently presented as a single space within each maxilla. It drains directly into the nose through the middle meatus. We are reporting the second rare case of a mucocele in a separate compartment of maxillary sinus in a 26-year-old patient without a history of facial trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to investigate the association between drunk riding, unhelmeted riding, unlicensed riding, and running-off-road (ROR) crashes. Multiple logistic regression was used to calculate the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) by using the National Taiwan Traffic Crash Dataset for 2011-2016. The results revealed that unhelmeted riding was associated with 138% (AOR = 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with lymphoma in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS).
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on pSS patients who were registered into the Integrated Data Repository (IDR) at the University of Florida (UF) Health Shands Hospital. The parameters, such as age, sex, race, and smoking status, were included.
Background: Most studies have focused on injuries sustained by intoxicated drivers themselves, but few have examined the effect of drunk driving on injury outcomes among VRUs (vulnerable road users) in developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the effect of drunk driving on fatal injuries among VRUs (pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists).
Methods: The data were extracted from the National Taiwan Traffic Crash Dataset from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2019.
J Epidemiol Glob Health
December 2022
Method: The current study applied e-Delphi technique via online self-administered questionnaire was distributing to headquarter, and 16 health affairs directorates spanning 75 hospitals and specialized health centers, 24 primary health-care centers, 2 health-care clusters, and 5 medical cities. In addition, community involvement was represented by 26 organizations: 7 universities, 9 scientific health associations, 5 charitable associations, and 5 key Saudi health partner organizations. Research field's prioritization was performed by ranking weighed mean aggregate score via application of the combined consensus and metrics-based approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackover crashes cause considerable injuries especially among young children. Prior research on backover crashes has not assessed the joint effect of heavy vehicles and diminished light conditions on injuries. By analysing the United Kingdom STATS19 crash dataset from 1991 to 2020, this study focused on backover crashes involving paediatric cyclists or pedestrians aged ≤17 years and other motorised vehicles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Although past studies have identified predictors related to child injuries with developmental disorders, national-level research in Asia is limited. The objective of this study was to explore the risk factors for child injuries with developmental disorders in Taiwan using a national-level integrated database for the period between 2004-2015 (The Maternal and Child Health Database, National Health Insurance Research Database, Census Registry, and Indigenous Household Registration). Children younger than 12 years old who had records of visiting the ER or being hospitalized due to injury or without injury were included in this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOral squamous cell carcinoma is a potential long-term complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This may be related to mechanisms including radiation and chemotherapy regimens, chronic graft-versus-host disease, inflammation, and prolonged immunosuppression. The current case describes the development of multiple oral white thick keratotic lesions in the floor of the mouth and the tongue 6 years after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation complicated with chronic graft-versus-host disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe introduction of autonomous vehicles has been considered as a possible option for reducing traffic congestion in many transport studies. Many types of models, in particular car-following microsimulation models have been adopted in most studies. The impacts of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on congestion, however, have not yet been concluded.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhotodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
September 2022
Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic disease commonly detected in older aged patients with female predominance. Treatment of OLP in diabetic and hypertensive patients usually shows some difficulties which require a more safe and effective treatment modality such as Photodynamic therapy (PDT). The current study aims to evaluate the role of PDT in treating OLP in diabetic and hypertensive patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSAGE Open Med Case Rep
December 2021
Patients affected with COVID-19 are at risk of developing serious and life-threatening conditions. The clinical manifestations of COVID-19 were detected in asymptomatic cases to severe clinical symptoms with a major impact on the respiratory system. A few cases of cutaneous as well as an oral lesion of herpes zoster in patients with COVID-19 were reported in the literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The COVID-19 is a global pandemic that is now responsible for more than 3 million deaths around the world. The oral and dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 are being remarkably reported. This report aims to describe a unique case of oral presentation of erosive lichen planus after COVID-19 infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe dramatic progress of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) has made autodriving technology extensively emphasised. Various models have been developed for the aim of modelling the behaviour of autonomous vehicles and their impacts on traffic, although there is still a lot to be researched about the technology. There are three main features that need to be represented in any car-following model to enable it to model autonomous vehicles: desired time gap, collision avoidance system and sensor detection range.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Background, Travel characteristics of Saudi women contrast significantly from those in the west. This is not only because they have different culture, attitudes and preferences but also until recently, Saudi women were not allowed to drive. In 2018, they were granted the right to drive.
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