The study examines the impact of weaved retraction cords on microcirculation in periodontal tissues and cytokines content in gingival fluid. The relationship between the strength of the traumatic agent during retraction of the gums and marginal periodontal phenotype was found out. Individual retraction method in each clinical case should be considered in order to avoid adverse aesthetic consequences of orthopedic treatment with non-removable dentures.
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J Anim Sci
January 2025
Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, 36570-900, Brazil.
Pig production is an agricultural sector of great economic and social relevance to Brazil and global markets. Feed efficiency traits directly influence the sustainability of pig production due to the economic impact of feed costs on the production system and the environmental footprint of the industry. Therefore, breeding for improved feed efficiency has been a target of worldwide pig breeding programs.
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Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
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Greenslopes Private Hospital, Gallipoli Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia.
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Institute of Learning Sciences and Technologies, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Background: Health misinformation undermines responses to health crises, with social media amplifying the issue. Although organizations work to correct misinformation, challenges persist due to reasons such as the difficulty of effectively sharing corrections and information being overwhelming. At the same time, social media offers valuable interactive data, enabling researchers to analyze user engagement with health misinformation corrections and refine content design strategies.
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