Accuracy of robot-assisted implant surgery versus freehand placement: a retrospective clinical study.

Purpose: This study evaluated the accuracy of implant placement using a robotic system (Remebot) compared to freehand surgery and explored factors influencing accuracy.

Methods: This retrospective study included 95 implants placed in 65 patients, divided into robot-assisted (50 implants) and freehand (45 implants) groups. Platform, apical, and angular deviations were measured by superimposing preoperative plans and the postoperative CBCT images.

An educational initiative aimed at increasing antimicrobial resistance awareness among school-going Jordanian youth.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended strategies and actions to enhance awareness and understanding of AMR. Gaps in AMR awareness remain in Jordan, particularly among the youth.

Aim: To describe our programmatic approach to AMR education across Jordanian governorates among school-aged children.

Prophylactic 24 versus 48 h cephalosporins in cardiac surgery: A randomized trial.

Background: Recommendations for cardiac surgery advocate for antibiotic prophylaxis for up to 48 hour after surgery. However, recent reports found a significant reduction in surgical site infection with extended duration. We evaluated the effect of the type of prophylactic antibiotics and administration durations on the postoperative surgical site infection rate following cardiac surgery in adults.

Assessment of natural radioactivity levels in rice samples and their implications for radiological protection.

This study investigates the levels of natural and artificial radioactivity in rice samples collected from various local markets in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Ra, Th, and K activity concentrations were measured through gamma-ray spectrometry with a NaI(Tl) detector. The average activity concentrations were 1.

Palatal relaxing incisions versus nasopharyngeal relaxing incisions in Palatoplasty.

Background: Bone denudation after conventional relaxing incisions could be a critical factor in inhibiting maxillofacial growth. To address this, alternative relaxing incisions were designed. Thus, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of palatal relaxing incisions versus nasopharyngeal relaxing incisions in enhancing postoperative outcomes.

The impact of management practices and industry 4.0 technologies on supply chain sustainability: A systematic review.

This systematic review addresses a significant gap in the existing literature by examining the intricate relationship between management practices and Industry 4.0 technologies in shaping supply chain sustainability. While prior studies have explored their individual impacts, this review synthesizes and categorizes findings to identify nuanced trends that contribute to supply chain efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental footprints.

A novel spectrofluorimetric method using optical sensor Eu-ACAC as a highly selective photo probe to determine Pregabalin in biological samples and pharmaceutical form.

A novel spectrofluorimetric method with high selectivity and sensitivity was created to determine Pregabalin (PG) in pharmaceutical form, human serum, and urine. This method relies on detecting quenching in the intensity of luminescence of the europium acetylacetone complex (Eu-ACAC) at emission wavelength λ = 616 nm, which results from interaction with various concentrations of PG after excitation at λ = 395 nm and pH 6.5 in dimethylformamide (DMF).

Single vs. Double-Opposing Z-Plasty: Evaluating Their Impact on Palatoplasty Postoperative Outcomes.

Background: The double-opposing Z-plasty is a fundamental approach for cleft palate repair. Recently, some surgeons have begun implementing a single Z-Plasty, igniting discussions on the most effective technique for enhancing postoperative outcomes. Consequently, this study sought to evaluate the outcomes of employing single and double Z-plasties within the modified Sommerlad-Furlow technique.

Group A streptococcal outbreak in a geriatric mental health unit.

We report a group A streptococcal outbreak in a geriatric mental health inpatient unit. Communication with cognitively impaired patients, limitations in adherence to hygiene practices, and communal dining may have facilitated transmission. Settle plates aided in identifying a colonized patient.

Delayed Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect with Prolonged Mechanical Support.

Introduction: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a severe complication following acute myocardial infarction (MI) resulting from mechanical disruption of the interventricular septum due to extensive myocardial necrosis. Despite advances in management, the mortality rate approaches 50%. We report a case of a 58-year-old male with VSD following MI who was successfully treated with a delayed surgical approach after haemodynamic support using Impella.

Comprehensive Analysis of Contaminants in Powdered Milk Samples Using an HPGe for γ Radiation.

: This study aimed to assess the activity concentrations and cancer risk assessments of Th and K in powdered milk samples collected from various suppliers in Pakistan, considering the increasing concern about cancer risks associated with environmental radiological effects related to food consumption. : Specific activity concentrations were determined using a high-resolution, high-purity germanium γ-spectroscopy system. : The specific activity levels of K and Th in the analyzed powdered milk samples were found to be 230.

Accuracy of dynamic navigation compared to static surgical guides and the freehand approach in implant placement: a prospective clinical study.

Background: Computer-guided implant surgery has improved the quality of implant treatment by facilitating the placement of implants in a more accurate manner. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of implant placement in a clinical setting using three techniques: dynamic navigation, static surgical guides, and freehand placement. We also investigated potential factors influencing accuracy to provide a comprehensive evaluation of each technique's advantages and disadvantages.

Evaluation of postoperative outcomes in palatoplasty with three soft palate cleft repairs.

The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative clinical and functional outcomes of palatoplasty with three soft palate cleft repairs and analyse the factors potentially impacting these outcomes. A retrospective analysis was conducted on a consecutive series of 337 patients who underwent primary cleft palate repair by palatoplasty modified with either Furlow Z-plasty (P-FZP, n = 77), intravelar veloplasty (P-IVV, n = 110), or combined intravelar veloplasty-Furlow Z-plasty (P-IVV-FZP, n = 150). The postoperative outcomes evaluated included wound healing (complete closure/fistula) and velopharyngeal function.

Role of wet-cupping therapy in physiological and mental pains in patients with migraine: A quasi-clinical trial.

Background: There is growing evidence of the potential benefits of wet-cupping therapy in reducing physiological pain severity in migraine; however, the role of this therapy on mental pain is unclear in this process. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of wet-cupping therapy on physiological and mental pains in patients with migraine. In this study, 72 migraine patients were treated with wet-cupping therapy and followed up after 1 month.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Medicine and Healthcare: Applications, Considerations, Limitations, Motivation and Challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, including medicine and healthcare. Large language models like ChatGPT showcase AI's potential by generating human-like text through prompts. ChatGPT's adaptability holds promise for reshaping medical practices, improving patient care, and enhancing interactions among healthcare professionals, patients, and data.

A 31-Year-Old Female With Postcoital Hemoptysis.

Hemoptysis is a common presenting symptom in the clinical setting. The most frequent causes of non-life-threatening hemoptysis, which usually originates from the pulmonary arterial circulation, include pulmonary pathologies such as infections, inflammatory airway diseases, and bronchial neoplasms. Hemoptysis occurring only after sexual intercourse, however, is a rare phenomenon.

Ambient plasma treatment of pectin in aqueous solution to produce a polymer used in packaging.

Water resistance, mechanical behavior and coloration of pectin needs to be tuned for packing utilization. Plasma was used for the treatment of natural products, but there is no research on its effect on the biomass in the presence of ammonia. Though the reaction of pectin (PE) and ammonia was known to impart the ammonolysis and de-esterification, the plasma treatment on PE solution containing ammonia was explored to exemplify the amination and polymerization of the carbohydrate at the ambient condition.

Green biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using Teak () leaf extract and its anticancer and antimicrobial activity.

The green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) utilizing a green path is eco-friendly and profitable compared to traditional physical and chemical techniques. This research conducted a green synthesis of gold NPs (AuNPs) and silver NPs (AgNPs) using an extract of Teak () and their anticancer and anti-microbial activities. Various techniques like transmission-electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, thermal-gravimetric analyses (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to analyze synthesized AuNPs and AgNPs.

Impact of relaxing incisions on maxillofacial growth following Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique in patients with isolated cleft palate: a preliminary comparative study.

Objective: To estimate the impact of relaxing incisions on maxillofacial growth following Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique in patients with isolated cleft palate.

Study Design: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Methods: A total of 90 participants, 60 patients with non-syndromic isolated soft and hard cleft palate underwent primary palatoplasty (30 patients received the Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique without relaxing incision (S.

A comparison of maxillofacial growth in Chinese children with isolated cleft palate treated with two different palatoplasty techniques without relaxing incisions: a preliminary study.

Objective: To assess the maxillofacial growth of patients with isolated cleft palate following the Sommerlad-Furlow modified technique and compare it with the effect of the Sommerlad technique.

Study Design: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Methods: A total of 90 participants, 60 patients with non-syndromic isolated soft and hard cleft palate (ISHCP) underwent primary palatoplasty without relaxing incision (30 patients received the Sommerlad-Furlow modified (S-F) technique and 30 received Sommerlad (S) technique).

Application of industry 4.0 enablers in supply chain management: Scientometric analysis and critical review.

The supply chain management (SCM) environment is rapidly evolving as a result of the critical role industry 4.0 enablers are playing. Consequently, and to leverage the power of industry 4.

Restless legs syndrome in multiple sclerosis patients: Prevalence, impact, and association with disease-modifying therapies in a Saudi Arabian pilot study.

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) emerges as a notable sleep disorder characterized by distressing sensations within the lower extremities. Its prevalence appears to be higher among patients afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to the general population. Despite this observation, the understanding of the intricacies of RLS and its repercussions within the context of MS patients in Saudi Arabia remains limited.

Motion Capture Technologies for Ergonomics: A Systematic Literature Review.

Muscular skeletal disorder is a difficult challenge faced by the working population. Motion capture (MoCap) is used for recording the movement of people for clinical, ergonomic and rehabilitation solutions. However, knowledge barriers about these MoCap systems have made them difficult to use for many people.