Comparative efficacy of advanced and traditional wound dressings in post-operative orthopaedic care for hip and knee surgeries: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three advanced dressings (Aquacel Ag®, Opsite® Post-Op, and Mepilex Border Post-Op®) versus traditional dressings in post-operative care for patients undergoing orthopaedic hip or knee surgeries.

Methods: Conducted between August and December 2022 at a tertiary care orthopaedic centre, 314 patients were randomized into four groups. Group A received Aquacel Ag®, Group B received Opsite® Post-Op, Group C received Mepilex Border Post-Op®, and Group D received traditional dressings.

Comparison and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sunflower Oil Pulling on Gingival Health-A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: Compare and evaluate the efficacy of sesame oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil pulling on gingival health.

Methodology: Triple-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted by using three different oils in three groups.

Results: All three oils were found to be effective on gingival health but coconut oil is found to be more effective.